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How Homegrown Indian Beauty Brands Are Finally Formulating for Indian Skin

The Shelf Was Never Built for YouWalk into any chemist in Bengaluru or Bhopal and the anti-ageing aisle still skews heavily toward brightening serums designed for skin that tans minimally and ages with fine lines rather than hyperpigmentation. That was not an accident. For most of the post-liberalisation era, the…

Times Life · Jul 3

Britain in the 1920s planted millions of Sitka spruce trees for timber, but research suggests these plantations provide much less habitat for wildlife than native forests

British forests, often perceived as thriving wildlife havens, are revealed to be largely monocultures of Sitka spruce, hindering native biodiversity. A recent study highlights that these commercial plantations, established post-WWI for timber, support significantly fewer species than ancient native woodlands. Researchers propose a "patchwork" approach, integrating diverse tree species in…

The Times of India · Jul 2

Bible battle heads to Florida after Texas makes landmark move

Texas's Board of Education recently approved a new mandated reading list for public school students that includes Bible passages and stories, to be implemented from the 2030-2031 school year. Florida's Department of Education has indicated it is not opposed to implementing similar policies, with a spokesperson stating that understanding the…

The Independent UK · Jul 2

Heat is destroying Australia’s underwater forests. Seaweed biobanks could help save them

Australia’s Great Southern Reef is built not by coral but by seaweed. The seaweed forests on these rocky reefs stretch more than 8,000 kilometres around southern Australia.

The Conversation · Jun 28

Dinosaur's rib cage is star attraction at Great American State Fair run by Donald Trump's Freedom 250 to celebrate 250th anniversary of U.S. All about gigantic item

Visitors were united by their enthusiasm for states to come together and show off their unique characters, famous natives, industries and history and geographical diversity.

The Economic Times · Jun 27

Texas Is First State to Make Bible Stories Mandatory Reading for Over 5 Million Public School Students

The Texas State Board of Education mandates Bible readings for all K-12 public school students, sparking debate over religious influence in education and its impact on diversity and inclusion.

International Business Times UK · Jun 26

FIFA defies anti-LGBTQ backlash and allows Pride flags at Iran-Egypt World Cup match

Seattle’s stadium is expected to be brimming with rainbow flags for a World Cup match between teams from two of the most repressive countries for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people

The Independent UK · Jun 26

Quote of the Day by German-American supermodel Heidi Klum: “Some people are born skinny, and that's… – Inspiring lessons on perception, body shaming, appearance and why you should avoid harmful judgments based on looks by the global fashion icon known for her deep insights into self-acceptance and challenging beauty stereotypes

Quote of the Day by Heidi Klum: Heidi Klum’s quote, “Some people are born skinny, and that's just the way it is. You can't point a finger at them and say they're ill or anorexic. It isn't fair to people born that way,” explores the importance of fairness, understanding, and…

The Economic Times · Jun 25

Why Is Lakshmi Ji Rarely Shown Carrying Weapons Like Other Goddesses?

Hindu depictions are rich with symbolism, and every object held by a deity carries profound meaning. One question that often intrigues devotees and scholars alike is why Goddess Lakshmi is rarely shown carrying weapons, especially when many prominent goddesses appear armed for battle. The answer lies in understanding Lakshmi's divine…

MyLifeXP · Jun 25

Some of the last surviving Neanderthals were remarkably diverse ‪—‬ suggesting inbreeding didn't doom them

Some Neanderthals living in northwestern Europe after 52,500 years ago were surprisingly diverse, suggesting that they didn't all go extinct due to inbreeding.

LiveScience · Jun 25