Snigdha Bansal
Microplastic Pollution Has Even Made It To the Placenta of Unborn Babies
“It is like having a cyborg baby: no longer composed only of human cells, but a mixture of biological and inorganic entities.”
How the Indian Ban on PUBG Brought Gamers From India and Pakistan Together
Pakistani gamers helped save India's slot at a PUBG tournament after India banned the game.
Two Indian Students Discover Six Preliminary Asteroids in Worldwide Search Campaign
The discoveries were among 27 preliminary asteroids found by students across the globe as part of the Kalam Centre Asteroid Search Campaign.
An Indian Village Built a Temple for Bollywood Actor Who Helped Migrants in the Pandemic
Indian actor Sonu Sood claims he has helped over 7,00,000 people in various ways during the pandemic, from funding healthcare to helping them regain their livelihood.
Delhi's First Public Crematorium for Pets To Ensure Animals Find Dignity in Death
Priests here will perform the last rites for pets and stray dogs.
An Indian Teen Was Electrocuted While Trying To Take a Selfie Atop a Train
India has the highest number of recorded selfie deaths in the world, this one adding to its grim tally.
Shane Warne Says Cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara’s Name Is Hard to Pronounce, Calls Him ‘Steve’ Instead
Warne said he chose to stick to the nickname Pujara was given at the Yorkshire County Cricket Club, despite Pujara having insisted he preferred his own name.
Why Young Indians Are Drawing Colourful Circles Around Discarded Cigarette Butts
The most abundant form of plastic waste is now getting a ‘Chalk of Shame’.
Some Indian States With Prohibition Have Higher Alcohol Consumption, Study Finds
Despite a ban on sale and consumption of alcohol, more men in Bihar, Mizoram, and Nagaland consume alcohol than in some states without restrictions.
Working in Pyjamas Doesn't Hamper Your Work-From-Home Productivity
But it may hit your mental health, a study finds.
More Indians are Choosing to Hide Their Real Identities on Social Media
More than half the respondents of a new study said that they use anonymous profiles to exercise their freedom of speech.
Comedians React To Netflix's New Show About an Indian Stand-up Comedian
Does Bhaag Beanie Bhaag show the reality of the Indian stand-up scene? We asked some IRL comics to find out.