Author: Eva Benerjee

Cervical cancer, one of the most preventable forms of cancer in women, can be avoided through vaccination, routine screening, and maintaining good health practices. Cervical Cancer Risk Factors Several factors can affect a woman’s chances of developing cervical cancer, including: Cervical cancer typically occurs when there is cellular mutation of abnormal cervical cells; the most frequent cause of this process is a persistent HPV infection. Additionally, regular screening and vaccination for HPV can help prevent cervical cancer. 1. HPV Vaccination 2. Regular cervical screening 3. Practice safe sexual behaviour 4. Avoid smoking 5. Maintain a Healthy Immune System 6. Manage…

On Thursday, February 12, 2026, a general strike organized by a collective of 10 central trade unions along with supporting labour and farmers’ groups has been scheduled in a nationwide action. It will be one of the largest mobilizations of workers in years, with millions expected to take part throughout India. Trade unions, including large federations such as INTUC, AITUC, HMS, CITU, AIUTUC, TUCC, SEWA, AICCTU, LPF and UTUC have given notice of their intention to participate in the strike. Estimated Scope of Participation Union leaders expect more than 30 crore (300 million) workers from the formal and informal sectors…

In response to the Supreme Court’s decision to intervene in matters involving the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), the Trinamool Congress (TMC) expressed appreciation and declared it as an important step to safeguard democratic rights and facilitate proper democratic conduct of elections. The decision of the Court is viewed by the TMC as bringing in much-needed transparency and accountability to the SIR process. In making these statements, senior leaders within the TMC asserted that this kind of intervention validated long-standing doubts that they had raised regarding how the SIR process was being implemented across many parts of the state. Allegations of…

The government of India will permit a small amount of US animal feed ingredient imports, specifically dried distillers’ grains with solubles (DDGS), under the ongoing India–USA interim trade agreement — but with major restrictions and safeguards to protect the interests of Indian farmers. The Quota for DDGS Imports Will Be Extremely Small As part of the agreement’s first stage, India has proposed a quota-based duty concession on only 500,000 tons of DDGS from the United States — only about one percent of India’s overall domestic demand of 50 million tons of animal feed that is produced in India. This small…

Understanding the syllabus and exam structure provided by CBSE is the first step for preparing for any CBSE board exam. You must pay special attention to deleted sections of the syllabus, how the marking scheme works, and how many marks are attached to certain chapters. The blueprint of the exam also acts as a guideline to help you determine which topics are important, thereby not wasting time on irrelevant material. You may also like: Conclusion: Success in the CBSE board exams requires consistent effort, smart planning, and a positive mindset. By preparing in a disciplined manner and being confident, all…

More than ten schools in the capital received bomb threats early this morning (February 9, 2026) and as a result the authorities have started working immediately to ensure everyone’s safety. The schools began receiving emails alerting them to the bomb threats betwBomb threat emails received to three Ahmedabad schools; police teams sent.een 8:30-9:00 am, around the time school starts. Because of this, students, parents and staff all have been concerned about their safety. Evacuations and security sweeps are ongoing at all affected schools in Delhi as soon as the bomb threat was received by school authorities and safety evacuations were…

In consumer tech, there’s a rhythm to the year that fans and critics religiously adhere to: the yearly march of new arrivals in Samsung’s Galaxy S series. But now, in the early days (or is it late?) of 2026, the tech landscape’s focus has narrowed onto that upcoming queen bee of mobile: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. The S25 Ultra raised the bar as far as performance and AI integration went, but it appears that its successor is going to be more than an incremental update. It’s Samsung embracing their “Full Circle” moment — a gadget whose hardware finally lives up to the high-flying…

For years, Apple has been able to chart its own path in the tech industry, one that’s often led by the rhythmic beat of its product release cycle. But 2026 is set to be a year where the company may decide to buck that pattern entirely. As we start the year’s first quarter, Cupertino is not only releasing minor updates, it’s said to be planning a complete “Spring Offensive.” At the centre of the lineup is one of the most anticipated releases in Apple’s history – The iPhone 17e will stand as a device that marks a new strategy for Apple and reignites…

Into the great occlusive grand theater of Indian academe — where “Board Exam” is, in idiomatic usage on strands of his Tumblr feed, a last-ditch no-man’s-land and not just another way station along the line — Narendra Modi has inserted a jumpy pause. History Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) – 9th Edition People of India woke up on February 9, 2026 to the second episode of 9th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC). If the first episode, on Feb. 6, built with assuredness, this second installment felt closer to home, more rooted and very human. It was not a leader delivering an address; it…

NASA has delayed the launch of its Artemis II Moon mission that was to occur in early February 2026, based on liquid hydrogen fuel leak detected at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, during a critical prelaunch test. NASA predicts that the next possible (earliest) launch window may be from March 2026, and that fixes will be made to separate the rocket from the issue. What Happened: “Wet Dress Rehearsal” Canceled Problems developed during the “wet dress rehearsal”, a complete countdown procedure to simulate launch day; this rehearsal included fueling the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket using super-cooled propellant, including liquid…