In 1894, two scientists independently used snake venom to create the world’s first antivenoms; one discovery changed treatment of deadly bites |

A snake bite in the late 19th century offered little certainty about what would happen next. There were attempts to counter venom with chemicals and other remedies, but no established treatment could directly neutralise the poison. Then, in France in 1894, two research teams arrived at a very different idea. Albert Calmette, working within the…

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Not ‘Son Of Sardaar 2’, Mukul Dev’s FINAL screen appearance to be in Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan’s ‘Udta Teer’ |

Mukul Dev‘s untimely demise at the age of 54 left the film industry and audiences grieving last year. About two months after his death, the Ajay Devgn-Mrunal Thakur comic caper ‘Son Of Sardaar 2’ (2025) hit screens, featuring him in a significant role, which many assumed would be his last on-screen appearance. That assumption, however,…

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Kareena Thapa Bravery Story: This 17-year-old from Maharashtra risked her life to save over 70 families from a raging fire: How Kareena Thapa’s courage earned her a national honour

Kareena Thapa was honoured with the PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar for her bravery during a fire in Amravati. Courage does not always announce itself. Sometimes, it appears in the middle of chaos- in the form of a teenager who sees danger, hears the panic around her and decides to step in. For Kareena Thapa, that…

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New York Times Square stabbing: Who is Pamela Cisneros? Woman behind attack had mental health history | World News

A 49-year-old Queens woman identified as Pamela Cisneros was fatally shot by New York police after she allegedly stabbed two people in a random and unprovoked attack in the heart of Times Square. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Cisneros had a documented mental-health history with the NYPD, including incidents in 2018 and 2019, but had…

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Aries Horoscope Tomorrow, 3 September 2026: Career, Money, Love and Health Predictions

Today, the focus shifts to personal values, family bonds, and financial stability. Krittika’s guiding presence fosters a mindset of simplicity and discerning decision-making. As we navigate careers, contributions are appreciated more for their effectiveness than for their flashiness. When it comes to finances, it’s crucial to prioritize practicality and longevity. Additionally, maintaining good health hinges…

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The Weekly Vine, Edition 105: The Apologetic Indian

Hello and welcome to another edition of The Weekly Vine. If you asked my mother to write the Vine, she could write every edition about my departures from normative behaviour during my childhood and adolescence. From my follicular adventures — which included a mohawk and the Salman Khan Tere Naam haircut — to not taking exams seriously,…

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