January 14, 2026

Edible Insects in India: Breaking Food Taboos for a Sustainable Future

At a Bengaluru food mela, visitors tried cricket cookies and fried silkworms, confronting their discomfort about eating insects. Despite urban doubts, insects are rich in nutrients and eco-friendly. Experts promote insect rearing for safe, scaled production, linking tradition with sustainability.

January 14, 2026

Winter Winds Kill 4 Palestinians in Gaza as Shelter Crisis Worsens Despite Ceasefire

Strong winter winds toppled walls onto tents in Gaza, killing four people and worsening shelter crises for displaced Palestinians. Aid groups warn that many lack proper protection during storms, even amid a ceasefire in effect since October.

January 14, 2026

Tamil Nadu Nears Malaria Eradication with 33 Districts Reporting Zero Cases

Tamil Nadu is close to eradicating malaria with 33 out of 38 districts having zero indigenous cases. Chennai remains a hotspot but cases have dropped significantly. The state employs strong surveillance and migrant monitoring to meet WHO’s 2030 malaria-free goals.

January 14, 2026

Over 400 Eye Injuries Documented in Tehran Amid Violent Crackdown on Iranian Protests

Tehran hospitals report more than 400 eye injuries from gunshots during Iran's protests. Doctors say security forces aim at protesters' eyes and heads, causing blindness and severe damage.

January 13, 2026

US Body Brokering Industry Worth $1 Billion Sells Human Remains Amid Ethical Concerns

The US body brokering business buys donated human bodies, cuts them up, and sells parts for research and more. Families say they were misled, finding breaches of trust in this billion-dollar trade with weak rules.