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Elvish Yadav arrest: Why is snake venom used as a drug at raves?

Popular YouTuber Elvish Yadav has been arrested for organising raves where endangered snakes and snake venom were supplied. He is accused of arranging the venom at his parties and using snakes in his video shoots. But what does this toxin do to your body?

This Week in Explainers: Will recession in UK, Japan hit daily living?

Japan has lost its position as the world’s third strongest economy to Germany, as it slipped into recession. The UK has also recorded a shallow recession. How does this affect the daily life of people living there? We explore this and much more in our weekly roundup from across the globe

FirstUp: Nitish Kumar to seek trust vote, RLD to formally join NDA… The big stories today

It’s going to be a manic Monday. From Nitish Kumar seeking a trust vote in the Bihar Assembly to the Jayant Chaudhary-led RLD formally joining the NDA, here’s a guide of the big events today and what to expect

This Week in Explainers: What Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code means for live-in couples

Uttarakhand has become the first state in the country to adopt the Uniform Civil Code. What are the provisions for live-in relationships in this new legislation? We get you the answers on this and much more in our weekly roundup of explainers

Ram mandir consecration: Did Nihang Sikhs start the temple movement over a century back?

In November 1858, Nihang Baba Fakir Singh Khalsa barged into Babri Masjid in Ayodhya, conducted a hawan and wrote 'Ram Ram' on the walls of the mosque. Now, his descendant has decided to organise a two-month langar in the city for devotees who will visit the newly constructed Ram mandir

FirstUp: Ram Mandir consecration ceremony and more… What to expect today

It’s 22 January and today will see the grand and historic opening of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Over 8,000 guests, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be present for the event. Away from the temple town, there’s other big news waiting to happen

PM Modi feeds Punganur cows on Makar Sankranti: Why this breed is special

On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, PM Modi fed Punganur cows at his residence. These cows are a rare breed of cattle native to Andhra Pradesh. The bovines, which are just 70-90 cm tall, are known for their high-quality milk rich in fat and medicinal properties

Disappearing Act: Why Kashmir’s Gulmarg is snowless this winter

The picturesque Gulmarg town is dry, with the lack of snow upsetting tourists. This comes as Kashmir valley reported a 79 per cent drop in rainfall and hardly any snow in December. But why is this happening?

Aditya-L1 enters final orbit: Why studying the Sun is essential

Aditya L1, India’s first mission to the Sun, reached its final destination on Saturday. It was successfully inserted into Lagrange Point 1, which is about around 1.5 million km from the Earth. It will now make observations of the Sun for the next five years

Taylor Swift the new Shakespeare? Why singer deserves a place in English literature

Several universities are offering classes on American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. The idea of reading the popular celebrity as literature has caught attention, with her name sometimes being juxtaposed with Shakespeare. Here’s why