Why isn’t one antivenom enough for India? | Explained

Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: AP Gujarat has begun the process of developing a region-specific antivenom using venom collected from snakes found within the State. Why are scientists calling for geographically representative antivenoms? How is India’s existing antivenom made? And will region-specific products improve snakebite treatment? The story so far Gujarat […]

How will tests ‘SOLVE’ Gaganyaan astronauts safe landing | Explained

The ground test of the SOLVE solid motor being conducted at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The story so far: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on July 3 successfully conducted the ground test of the Sub-Orbital Launch Vehicle for Experiments (SOLVE) solid motor at the Static Test […]

Mumbai University postpones July 6 exams as IMD alert, monsoon chaos bring city to a halt

mumbai university postpones july 6 exams as imd alert monsoon chaos bring city to a halt

The University of Mumbai has deferred all undergraduate and postgraduate examinations scheduled for July 6, 2026, after relentless monsoon rains, severe waterlogging and transport disruptions crippled the city. Acting on the IMD’s weather advisory, the university prioritised student safety and said a revised examination timetable will be announced soon, with existing hall tickets remaining valid.Mumbai […]

Milk production in Gangetic plains has nosedived due to climate change

Bush based animal feed

A massive decline in bovine milk production in India, especially among buffaloes in the trans-Gangetic plains of northwestern India — one of the country’s biggest sources of milk — has now been attributed to climate change. The phenomenon has a profound impact on the milk industry that caters to consumers every day. While climate change significantly undermines livestock […]