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To call Chandannagar’s creations “lights” is an understatement. They are living theatre in bulbs, spectacles where culture, science, and devotion intertwine. In a city where Durga Puja pandals often compete in grandeur, Chandannagar’s illuminations remain the glowing heartbeat of Bengal’s festive season.

From receiving a record-breaking 23-minute standing ovation to sweeping awards and audiences at festivals to commercial success; films about Palestine are having their moment in the world of cinema. Is it just a start?

Stretching from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal, the whole river basin supports over 650 million people, a quarter of India’s freshwater, and much of its food and economic value.

They identified 46 studies and found 27 studies reported links between taking paracetamol in pregnancy and neuro-developmental disorders in the offspring, nine showed no significant link, and four indicated it was associated with a lower risk.

Healthy movement behaviours support young children’s physical, mental, and social development, and shape lifelong habits. These habits include engaging in physical activity, reducing sedentary screen time, and obtaining sufficient sleep, including naps.

Tracking species shifts is crucial for understanding how climate change is transforming our oceans.

Volcanic eruptions are excellent timekeepers because they happen very quickly, geologically speaking. As hot magma erupts, it cools and solidifies into volcanic ash particles and pumice rocks.

The event has been named “Chhotoder Durga, Chhotoder Mela”—a carnival of the young, for the young. This is not just a celebration, but a reclamation of dignity. For once, the spotlight will not shine on their identity as “children of sex workers,” but on their talent as dancers, actors, singers, and organisers.

A cat's trust isn't automatically acquired; it's earned. But once acquired, it's reinforced by the same molecule that unites human parents, partners, and friends. 

Public toilets can be a “microbial soup”, especially when many people use them and cleaning isn’t frequent as it should be.

Despite the exciting potential, there are hurdles to overcome. One of the major challenges is to get enough patient data from different backgrounds to make sure the AI is accurate.

“High protein” doesn’t have a specific meaning in the food regulations, but is taken to mean “good source”. Under the rules, a “good source” should have at least 10 grams of protein per serving.