January 21, 2026

Women of Mathematics Exhibition Opens in Bengaluru, Highlights Global Gender Gap in STEM

The 'Women of Mathematics From Around the World' exhibition is now in Bengaluru, featuring 20 female mathematicians from diverse countries. It highlights challenges women face in STEM and inspires young women to pursue math careers.

January 21, 2026

Pollution Alert: Debris Balls Wash Up on Sydney Beaches After Heavy Rains

After heavy rain, sewage-related debris balls appeared on Sydney’s Malabar Beach and Botany Bay. Sydney Water warns people to avoid touching the foul-smelling blobs, linked to a massive fatberg in the city's sewer system.

January 21, 2026

Australia Passes Strong Hate Laws After Bondi Attack; Experts Warn on NDIS Assessment Tool

Australia’s parliament passed its toughest hate speech laws to fight hate and gun access after the Bondi attack. Foreign Minister Penny Wong calls for ongoing fight against antisemitism. Meanwhile, psychologists warn the new NDIS assessment tool may harm disabled people due to limited testing.

January 20, 2026

Madhya Pradesh Forms Panel to Probe Indore Diarrhoea Outbreak From Contaminated Water

Madhya Pradesh government sets up a high-level committee to investigate the deadly diarrhoea outbreak in Indore caused by polluted drinking water. The panel will report findings within a month and identify flaws and accountability.

January 20, 2026

Unsupervised Steroid Use Linked to Rising Glaucoma Cases in India

Doctors warn that unsupervised steroid use is causing a rise in secondary glaucoma, a serious eye disease leading to blindness. January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, highlighting the need for early screening to protect vision.