Author: Deshwale Editorial Desk

Bird migration is one of nature’s most awe-inspiring spectacles. Every year, billions of birds embark on perilous journeys. They travel across mountains, deserts, and oceans, connecting ecosystems thousands of kilometres apart. These flights showcase endurance, precision, and survival instincts honed over millions of years. Why Birds Take Flight Migration is a strategy born out of necessity. Birds seek regions where food is plentiful and conditions ideal for breeding. Summer in the north offers long days, rich feeding grounds, and safe nesting spots. But as temperatures drop, food vanishes. To survive, birds escape winter by flying to warmer areas. Migration is…

A Nurse’s Life Spared in Yemen? A ray of hope emerged for Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse facing death row in Yemen’s Houthi-controlled Sanaa. Sunni leader Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliar claimed on July 28, 2025, that the Houthi militia revoked her execution for the 2017 murder of her business partner, Talal Abdo Mahdi. Yemeni scholars, backed by international diplomats, reportedly mediated this breakthrough, with options now open for Priya’s release via “blood money” or a life sentence. However, Indian officials remain cautious, noting the victim’s family hasn’t agreed to a pardon, and the case is tangled in Kerala’s political rivalries.…

CoverSure Teams Up with Jupiter to Deliver First-of-Its-Kind Insurance Risk Calculator for Indian Users In a fresh push toward smarter insurance decisions, insurtech startup CoverSure has joined forces with fintech platform Jupiter to simplify the way Indians assess their insurance needs. The partnership brings CoverSure’s advanced risk assessment engine directly into the Jupiter app, allowing users to calculate personalised risk scores before even exploring insurance products. This feature aims to fill a long-standing gap in India’s insurance space — the absence of awareness around why and how much coverage is actually needed. The partnership launched on 28 July 2025. At…

Rajnath Singh Defends Operation Sindoor’s Success Defence Minister Rajnath Singh didn’t hold back in Parliament, slamming the Opposition for questioning Operation Sindoor’s outcome. Launched after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, the operation saw Indian forces destroy terror bases in Pakistan with precision. Singh proudly declared no Indian soldiers were harmed, and Pakistan’s attacks were foiled by advanced defence systems. “Ask if we crushed terrorist hubs, yes, we did!” he told the Lok Sabha. He urged lawmakers to applaud the armed forces’ bravery instead of nitpicking. The operation, a response to the April 22 attack that killed 26, showcased India’s zero-tolerance…

Chidambaram’s Remarks Ignite Political Firestorm A massive row erupted in India as Congress leader P Chidambaram suggested “homegrown terrorists” might be behind the Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 civilians. In an interview with The Quint, he questioned the lack of evidence linking Pakistan to the April 22 massacre and criticized the government’s silence on Operation Sindoor, India’s retaliatory strike. The BJP slammed him, with Amit Malviya accusing Congress of giving Pakistan a “clean chit” and acting like “Islamabad’s defence lawyers.” Chidambaram hit back, claiming his words were twisted by trolls. He also questioned why PM Modi hasn’t addressed Parliament on…

The Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana was launched in Maharashtra in August 2024 to provide ₹1,500 every month to women aged 21 to 65 from families earning below ₹2.5 lakh annually. It quickly became one of the state’s most popular welfare schemes, reaching over two crore women. However, a recent audit has exposed major loopholes, revealing how weak verification systems allowed widespread misuse. Weak Verification, Big Losses The audit found that 14,298 men successfully registered as women and claimed benefits meant exclusively for female beneficiaries. This error drained around ₹21.44 crore from public funds. Additionally, over 26 lakh women deemed…

Hidden in the rain-soaked jungles of Sumatra and Borneo is a plant unlike any other. Rafflesia arnoldii, known as the corpse flower, is the world’s largest single bloom, stretching nearly a metre wide and weighing as much as a small dog. With no leaves, roots, or stems, it lives entirely as a parasite, emerging only briefly to unleash a gigantic, foul-smelling flower that lures unsuspecting insects. A Parasitic Mystery Rafflesia is a holoparasite. It lives entirely inside vines of the Tetrastigma genus, stealing nutrients. For most of its life, it stays hidden as microscopic threads inside the host. When ready…

Often seen as pests, termites are actually ecological giants. With over 3,000 species, these insects live in vast colonies and build striking natural structures. Yet, their true value lies in recycling nutrients and shaping soils, vital for healthy ecosystems worldwide. Natural Builders with Skill In savannahs of Africa, Australia, and South America, termites create towering mounds. Species like Macrotermes bellicosus build structures up to 9 metres high. Each mound houses millions of termites with intricate tunnel networks. Their smart design regulates heat and humidity naturally. Interestingly, architects now study these mounds. The Eastgate Centre in Zimbabwe is cooled using techniques…

India is facing a mental health emergency among its young learners. As academic pressure grows and emotional support shrinks, student suicides have reached alarming levels. Behind the toppers, medals, and degrees, lies a story of isolation, fear, and deep emotional unrest. The Numbers Tell a Grim Tale According to official records, over 13,000 students died by suicide in 2021 alone. The figures have only worsened in recent years. These are not just statistics. Each number represents a young life full of promise, cut short by a crisis few were willing to acknowledge. From Kota’s coaching centres to premier IITs, suicides…

વિશ્વભરમાંથી એન્ટ્રીઝ મેળવતી કમલેશ મોતા આંતરરાષ્ટ્રીય ડિજિટલ ગુજરાતી એકોક્તિ સ્પર્ધાની 2025ની આવૃત્તિનો આરંભ થઈ ગયો છે.  ગયા વરસે સ્પર્ધામાં 23 દેશોમાંથી આશરે 200 એન્ટ્રીઝ આવી હતી. મુંબઈ, મહારાષ્ટ્રનાં વિવિધ ગામ અને શહેર, સમગ્ર ગુજરાત ઉપરાંત પશ્ચિમ બંગાળ, છત્તીસગઢ, અમેરિકાના કેલિફોર્નિયા, આફ્રિકા, ઇંગ્લેન્ડ વગેરેથી પણ પ્રતિસ્પર્ધીઓ સ્પર્ધામાં ભાગ લઈ ચૂક્યા છે. માંગરોળ મલ્ટીમીડિયાની યુટ્યુબ ચેનલ દેશવાલે અને આંગિકમ પર અપલોડ થતી સ્પર્ધાની એકોક્તિઓને ગયા વરસે સવા લાખથી વધુ વ્યુઝ મળ્યા હતા. આ વરસે વધુ સારો પ્રતિસાદ મેળવવાની આશા છે.  સ્પર્ધામાં જોડાવા કલાકારોમાં ઉમળકો દેખાઈ રહ્યો છે. અત્યાર સુધીમાં અનેક પ્રવેશિકાઓ આવી ચૂકી છે.  ગુજરાતી રંગભૂમિના લોકપ્રિય કલાકાર, દિગ્દર્શક, નિર્માતા સ્વ. કમલેશ…