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India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather update predicting significant changes across various parts of India from March 25 to March 28. The forecast includes thunderstorms, rain, and lightning in several northern states due to the influence of a western disturbance that began on the night of March 24. From March 25 to 27, the states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand are expected to experience thunderstorms, rain, and even isolated snowfall. Jammu is likely to see heavy rainfall on March 26, while Kashmir may witness heavy rainfall and snowfall in certain areas. The IMD also warned of the possibility of heavy rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh on March 28 and 29, with snowfall likely in isolated pockets of the region.

World Happiness Report 2025 has delivered troubling news for the United States, placing the country at 24th place, its lowest rank ever. Just last year, the U.S. ranked 23rd, already an alarming position considering it stood at 15th in 2023. This downward trend reflects a growing sense of dissatisfaction, especially among young Americans. According to Gallup data used in the World Happiness Report, one key reason behind the U.S. decline is an increase in social isolation. More Americans are dining alone and reporting weaker social ties, which correlates with declining well-being. Young people under 30 have been particularly affected, with many feeling less supported by friends and family and reporting a lack of optimism about their financial future.

Lahaul and Spiti and Kinnaur (above 2,900 metres), a yellow alert (partly unsafe conditions) for Kullu and a green alert (isolated instability) for the Shimla district. Weather remained mainly dry in the state over the past 24 hours since Tuesday evening. However, light snow was witnessed near the Atal Tunnel, Rohtang, and Lahaul and Spiti police have advised commuters to be cautious and stay updated about weather conditions. The road is open for traffic but as a precautionary measure, all tourist 4x4 vehicles have been directed to return towards Manali from the north portal of the tunnel, the police said. The Met office has predicted light rain and snow at isolated places in Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur and the higher reaches of Chamba, Kangra and Kullu districts on Thursday and Friday. Keylong recorded the lowest night temperature of minus 5.8 degrees Celsius.

beneficial bacterial strains with potential industrial applications. Panitenga is a staple in Assamese cuisine, made by fermenting mustard seeds with acidic extracts from mangosteen, tamarind, or lime juice, the mixture is kneaded into a dough, wrapped in banana leaves, and left to ferment in bamboo containers for one to two weeks. This traditional preparation method not only enhances the flavour and texture but also promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria. While fermented foods are widely recognized for their probiotic benefits, such as aiding digestion and improving gut health, certain bacteria present in these foods also have the capability to produce valuable industrial chemicals or compounds. The research team at IIT Guwahati, led by Prof. Lalit Mohan Pandey, Associate Professor, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, identified Bacillus subtilis SMP-2, as a significant bacterial strain present in Panitenga. This strain has the unique ability to produce biosurfactants, which are natural compounds with diverse industrial and environmental applications. Surfactants are substances that help mix materials that do not naturally combine, such as oil and water. They are commonly used in products such as soaps, detergents, and shampoos, allowing them to remove grease and dirt. Unlike chemical surfactants, which can be harmful to the environment, biosurfactants are biodegradable, eco-friendly, and effective even under extreme conditions.

Oracle said on Wednesday it would provide Singapore's defense technology arm with «isolated» cloud computing and AI services, in the company's first such deal in Southeast Asia. Southeast Asian governments are frequent targets of cyber espionage campaigns and are facing escalating supply chain attacks, according to security researchers. Under the deal, the US firm will provide Singapore's armed forces and defense ministry with an «air-gapped» isolated cloud computing infrastructure — meaning that it will be cut off from the internet and connected instead to classified networks via encrypted devices.

One of his major concerns was the education system. He claimed that most students enroll in private or low-ranking colleges that charge exorbitant tuition fees while offering little academic value. Professors, according to him, put minimal effort into teaching, and the outdated curriculum fails to prepare students for real-world jobs. Many graduates find their diplomas hold little weight in the job market, leaving them with no choice but to take up low-paying survival jobs like Uber driving, warehouse labor, or retail work. Sharing his own experience, he expressed frustration over what he called a failing education system that prioritizes profit over student success.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Andaman and Nicobar Islands, known for biodiversity and isolated ancient tribes, is in the news as India moves to promote tourism and industry in the archipelago.

US astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams prepare to return home after nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS), some of the health risks they've faced are well-documented and managed, while others remain a mystery, as per a report. Bone and muscle deterioration, radiation exposure, vision impairment — these are just a few of the challenges space travelers face on long-duration missions, even before considering the psychological toll of isolation, AFP reported. These dangers will only grow as humanity pushes deeper into the solar system, including to Mars, demanding innovative solutions to safeguard the future of space exploration. 45 Days Will be Crucial Astronauts must attend NASA's 45-day post-mission rehabilitation program. Another challenge is «fluid shift» — the redistribution of bodily fluids toward the head in microgravity. This can increase calcium levels in urine, raising the risk of kidney stones, as per AFP report.

Supreme Court on March 18, with the top court extending its interim order protecting her from arrest. Khedkar is accused in a document forging case, which she allegedly did to qualify for the 2022 Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination. A bench comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma instructed the Delhi police to expedite their investigation into the matter.

Savage Pet has recalled some products that are feared to be contaminated with bird flu. Savage Pet is in the process of recalling several boxes of cat food chicken from a specific lot as it may contain H5N1, or the bird flu, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The brand is recalling 66 of its 84-oz Large Chicken Boxes and 74 of its 21-oz Small Chicken Boxes bearing the lot code/expiration date «11152026», the FDA said in a press release.

antiques, paintings, chinaware and jewellery. Why was he unhappy? Inheritance is money one has not earned. Not everyone is pleased with the windfall. There was a time when the outlook for the future seemed bleak in the minds of the younger generation. Widespread unemployment, poverty and scarcity made many believe that becoming rich was tough, if not impossible. We now live in times when the younger generation is more confident, positive and capable of earning and living well. So, don’t they need their parents’ wealth? Wealth is welcome, but not as unconditionally as before. The younger generation is not desperate, eager to grab what has been left behind, and devise quick ways to use it. If feeling guilty about the largesse seems surprising, being confused, exhausted and isolated is real. Imagine inheriting a bungalow full of stuff that one has to spend days sifting through. One does not even know if something is valuable, and whether there is a market for a seemingly exotic painting.

«It is a fact that the party's independent strength and influence have not grown… And that's primarily been due to the erosion in our base of support in West Bengal and Tripura, two of the strong states that we have,» Karat said in an interview with PTI. «So, the focus of our forthcoming party congress is how we strengthen the party,» the CPI(M) interim coordinator added. The CPI(M) had 43 MPs in the 14th Lok Sabha from 2004 to 2009. Its tally declined to 16 in 2009, nine in 2014 and three in 2019. The party won four seats in the Lok Sabha in the 2024 elections. In state assemblies, the CPI(M)-led Left Front was defeated by the TMC in West Bengal in 2011 after being in power for 34 years. It was defeated by the BJP in Tripura — which the CPI(M)-led coalition had governed since 1993 — in 2018.

Ainapur Hobli village in Kalaburagi recorded the highest temperature in the last 24 hours at 42.8°C. Speaking in Raichur, the minister said, «With rising temperatures, the government may change work timings for government offices. Officers should avoid field visits in the afternoon, and employees should not go out between 12 noon and 3 pm. Work should be done in the morning or evening. Raichur is seeing temperatures close to 43-44°C.» He also advised schools and institutions to take precautions. «Eat well, stay hydrated, and avoid dehydration. Government hospitals are prepared to handle heat-related issues,» he added. According to IMD, temperatures in North Interior Karnataka are expected to rise by 2-4°C between March 15 and 17, with a heatwave warning in some areas on March 18 and 19.

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Odisha government on Sunday issued an advisory to all collectors given the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) forecast on the rise in the daytime temperature. In a weather bulletin, the IMD said that the daytime temperature would rise by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius during the next four to five days in the state. The maximum temperature is expected to increase to about 40 degrees C and above over isolated places of Sundergarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Sonepur, Boudh and Bolangir districts during the next five days, it said. Given this forecast, the office of the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), Odisha, advised the collectors to circulate the hot weather warning message among the public.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. A recent news story in a prominent US daily reported that a number of non-profits in Washington DC are distributing robotic pets to residents aged 60 and older in some areas of the city to ease their loneliness and isolation. While in the US, about 28% of people aged 65 and older live by themselves, the number in that age group is projected to increase to 82 million by 2050, which will be 23% of the total population.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Soon after Donald Trump won the presidential election in November, Xi Jinping asked his aides to urgently analyze the Cold War rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union. His concern, according to people who consult with senior Chinese officials, was that as President Trump gears up for a showdown with Beijing, China could get isolated like Moscow during that era.

Market corrections alone do not create investment opportunities- what matters is whether stocks have corrected to their fair value, says Sanjeev Prasad of Kotak Institutional Equities. He pointed out that despite sharp price declines, many stocks, particularly in the consumer staples sector and speculative "narrative stocks," remain overvalued. Meanwhile, he identified select banking stocks as one of the few areas where investors can still find value. «Just because the stock has corrected does not mean anything in isolation. Has it corrected to the right level in terms of value? That is the question to ask,» he asserted.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. On Friday, the market started the day on a weak note with a gap-down opening, immediately setting a bearish tone. Nifty breached the critical psychological support of 22,500, triggering heavy selling pressure that persisted throughout the session.

Shyam Gollakota has been able to pull off. A recipient of the Infosys Prize 2024, Gollakota, a professor at the University of Washington in Seattle, US, aims to augment human auditory perception using AI and change how humans interact with sound. The technology enables the programming of acoustic scenes, allowing specific sounds to be amplified or filtered out based on semantic descriptions. This means AI can isolate each sound, place it in a spatial context and manipulate what a listener should hear. “Humans naturally struggle to judge how far away a sound is coming from,” the professor explained. “If you close your eyes and try to estimate distance by listening, it’s difficult. Someone far away could be speaking loudly, while someone close might be speaking softly. But with AI-driven audio processing, we can create an effect where, as you move through a space, it feels like stepping through virtual sound walls — suddenly, you hear everything within your bubble and nothing outside it.”