Author: Algoritha
A recent study published in Neurology has brought to light the potential dangers associated with consuming eight or more alcoholic drinks per week. Researchers from Heidelberg University and the University of São Paulo examined brain autopsy data from 1,781 individuals, uncovering a significant association between heavy alcohol intake and the presence of vascular brain lesions and tau tangles—both markers linked to cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease .Health The study revealed that heavy drinkers were 133% more likely to have vascular brain lesions compared to non-drinkers. Even former heavy drinkers, who had abstained for at least three months before death, exhibited…
Krushna Chandra Nayak, 63, proves that one man’s resolve can move mountains—or in this case, green them. Berhampur, Odisha —In a remarkable display of environmental dedication, a 63-year-old retired teacher from Odisha’s Berhampur has turned an improbable dream into a thriving reality. Krushna Chandra Nayak, once a schoolteacher, has spent the past two decades transforming 20 barren, rocky hills into lush green forests, one sapling at a time. What began as a solitary effort after his retirement has now become a movement that resonates with the region’s youth, farmers, and environmentalists. “When I first started, people laughed. They said the…
In a historic first for Maharashtra, Adiba Anam, the daughter of an autorickshaw driver from the Yavatmal district, has secured the 142nd All India Rank in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination 2024. With this achievement, she is poised to become the state’s first Muslim woman IAS officer, marking a significant milestone in both gender and community representation in India’s premier civil services. Born and raised in a modest household in Yavatmal, a district often associated with agrarian distress in the Vidarbha region, Adiba’s journey to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) reflects resilience in the face of…
शादी-पार्टियों में या दोस्तों के साथ बैठकों में आपने ये जरूर देखा या सुना होगा—कोई जैसे ही दो पैग पीता है, उसकी ‘अंग्रेज़ी’ खुल जाती है। ये मज़ाक बन चुका है, लेकिन इसके पीछे एक गहरी वैज्ञानिक सच्चाई छुपी है। शराब दिमाग पर क्या असर डालती है? शराब एक सेंट्रल नर्वस सिस्टम डिप्रेसेंट है। मतलब, ये दिमाग की एक्टिविटी को धीमा कर देती है—but not instantly. शुरुआती स्टेज में शराब: संकोच (inhibition) को कम करती है सोशल एंग्जायटी को घटाती है जोखिम लेने की प्रवृत्ति बढ़ाती है सोच और भाषा नियंत्रण को थोड़ा ढीला कर देती है इसका असर? इंसान…
Arjun Ramesh, a 23-year-old mechanical engineering graduate from Thrissur, has built something that could change how coconut farming works across India. His invention, the Coco Bot, is an AI-powered, remote-controlled robot that can climb coconut trees, identify ripe coconuts using computer vision, and harvest them without human intervention. Why Coco Bot Matters Climbing tall coconut trees is dangerous and labor-intensive Skilled tree climbers are in short supply across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and coastal Karnataka Farmers often rely on expensive manual labour or delay harvesting due to unavailability The Coco Bot solves this by offering a safe, cost-effective, and efficient alternative…
Noida, India — In a troubling revelation that threatens public health and consumer trust, a recent food quality survey has exposed rampant adulteration in paneer, a dietary staple across Indian households. According to data compiled by the Food Safety Department in Noida and Greater Noida, a staggering 83% of paneer samples tested between April 2024 and March 2025 have failed to meet established food quality standards, with 40% deemed unsafe for consumption. Dairy Under Siege: Paneer, Milk, Khoya Top the Adulteration List Assistant Commissioner (Food), Sarvesh Kumar Mishra, revealed that during 2,421 inspections and 520 raids conducted in the past…