The Indian Express

A new #Covid19 subvariant has been detected in India. Called NB.1.8.1, this #Omicron offshoot was identified in #TamilNadu in April and has also been reported in 21 other countries. What makes it different? It spreads faster — thanks to mutations that help it bind more easily to human cells and partially evade immunity. But doctors say it does not cause more severe illness. The symptoms so far have been mild: sore throat, fever, and cough — much like the flu. Experts advise the same basics: mask up in crowded spaces, isolate if sick, and stay hydrated. https://lnkd.in/gQ5JG7V9 (Covid, Covid-19, Coronavirus, Omicron)

Guards in Costa Rica have intercepted an unusual prison drug delivery, catching a #cat as it jumped over the periphery fence at night with marijuana and crack taped to its body. The black-and-white feline, carrying over 230 grams of marijuana and 67 grams of crack cocaine in 2 packages, was captured this month at a prison in the canton of Pococi. Some social media commenters poked fun at the incident. "And how many years in prison will the cat get?" one person commented. Others voiced outrage and sympathy for the cat. "How cruel," one commenter wrote. "Poor little kitty."

Delhi is in the grip of its wettest May on record as heavy #rains and an intense #thunderstorm overnight inundated roads, disrupting traffic, and leading to flight delays at the Indira Gandhi International Airport. IMD reported that #Delhi’s primary weather station at Safdarjung has recorded 186.4 mm of rainfall so far this month — nearly 9 times the monthly average of 21.9 mm and the highest ever recorded in May. The previous record, 165 mm, was set in 2008. Read 👇🏽 https://lnkd.in/g8sYhdTE (Delhi, Delhi weather, Delhi rains, Delhi rainfall, rainfall)

Mumtaz was one of the highest paid actors of her generation, but many leading stars, including Jeetendra, refused to work with her when she started her career.

From a small village in Himachal Pradesh to the highest peak on Earth, Chhonzin Angmo has made history as the first visually impaired Indian woman to scale Mt Everest. 🗻 Raised in Chango, a green oasis nestled in the cold deserts of Kinnaur, Angmo’s journey began with a sudden loss of vision in childhood. But her determination only grew stronger. “Each step counts,” she says, “whether one is abled or specially-abled.” At 29, with the Tricolour 🇮🇳 in hand and Everest beneath her feet, Angmo became a symbol of grit and inspiration for every specially-abled dreamer. ✍🏼 Nitin Sharma Read her incredible story: https://lnkd.in/gggaTCsv

While electric vehicles (EVs) help combat climate change by cutting greenhouse gas emissions, a new study by Indian researchers highlights an unintended downside: increased air pollution from tyre wear. The study finds that EVs, due to their heavier weight, generate significantly more tiny plastic particles from tyre erosion compared to conventional vehicles. Read how EVs could be potentially posing risks to both human health and the environment: https://lnkd.in/gfu5RK32 ✍🏼 Amitabh Sinha

India has stepped in to stop the auction of sacred Buddhist relics listed for sale by Sotheby’s in Hong Kong. After receiving a legal notice from the Union Culture Ministry, the auction house has assured the government it will address concerns around the May 7 sale. The relics, excavated from the Piprahwa Stupa, believed to be linked to the historical Buddha, hold deep cultural and spiritual significance. Their auction listing triggered strong reactions from Buddhist groups and urgent diplomatic action from Indian authorities. ✍🏼 Divya A Design: Naysa Shrivastava (intern) Read more: https://lnkd.in/gEQPa9CQ

At a time when Congress leaders and MPs are on foreign soil as part of multi-party delegations explaining the government’s position on Pakistan and terrorism emanating from the neighbouring country, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Friday posed a fresh set of questions to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and claimed “India’s foreign policy has collapsed”. Gandhi’s use of the initials “JJ”, which he did not clarify, caused consternation in sections of the party. ✍🏼 Asad Rehman, Jatin Anand Read #PoliticalPulse: https://lnkd.in/gidB3ad9

#BusinessAsUsual — 24.05.25 #TodaysPaper #IndianExpress

In this interview with me, the viral GenZ DUSU President talks about how he’s brought ‘kraanti’. Ronak Khatri 'Matka Man' Interview - On Going Viral, Politics, Rahul Gandhi & More Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/g7aN4h4Q Production: Charulata Biswas Editor: Bipul Bhaskar Camera: Madhur Vishwakarma