A general theory of contagion

Even as the very thought of a contagion that might be spreading globally drives panic, border closures, and lockdowns, there has never been a systematic articulation of the scientific principles to determine a society’s calibrated response. Instead, we have an assortment of opinions, often informed by pseudo-scientific methods such as epidemiological models and ethics.  The…

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Who is Goriya Devi? The Brit bringing Bihari samosas to London streets in the most unique way

A few months ago, a video of a man selling samosas inside a London train went viral and sparked a wide debate online. Many found it surprising. Many felt it looked staged. But one thing was clear. Bihari samosa had entered London’s viral food conversation.Now, that conversation has taken a fresh turn. The setting has…

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‘Unbecoming of a nation like ours’: Sanjay Manjrekar minces no words on India’s ‘silly’ handshake policy vs Pakistan

Suryakumar Yadav, Salman Ali Agha. (File photo) Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has criticised India’s no-handshake policy against Pakistan, calling it “silly” and saying it does not reflect well on a major cricketing nation.India have followed a no-handshake policy against Pakistan since the Asia Cup 2025 in both men’s and women’s cricket. With the two…

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‘Lit house on fire and watched…’: Canadian school shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar tried to kill family before, says neighbour

A trans teenager who carried out one of Canada’s deadliest school shootings had previously tried to kill his own family by setting their home ablaze, a neighbour has claimed.18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar shot dead their 39-year-old mother and 11-year-old stepbrother at their home in Tumbler Ridge earlier this week before driving to Tumbler Ridge Secondary…

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JEE Main 2026 session 1 result expected to be released tomorrow: Check details here

JEE Main 2026 session 1 result 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains 2026 session 1 result tomorrow, February 16, 2026. It will be released at the official website, nta.ac.in. Once declared, candidates will be able to access and download their scorecards online.The aspirants can check…

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NTA NCET ITEP registrations 2026 underway at nta.ac.in: Check details here

NTA NCET ITEP admissions 2026 NTA NCET ITEP admissions 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA), entrusted by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), will conduct NCET 2026 for admission to the 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) for the academic session 2026–27. The registration is underway for the admissions. ITEP is not a routine…

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“Regret the love….”: Gigi Alayah’s cryptic post fuels drama after Kai Cenat finally addresses breakup

Kai Cenat addressed rumors surrounding his December 2025 breakup with Gabrielle “Gigi” Alayah, apologizing for his silence and urging fans to respect both sides. Hours later, Alayah reposted a quote about love and having no regrets, sparking speculation online. While she offered no explanation, fans viewed the message as a graceful response and a sign…

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