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A study by ICMR-NIN and international researchers reveals that low-income children in Hyderabad are receiving poor-quality and unsafe eggs. Smaller and cracked eggs are routinely diverted to government nutrition programs and poorer communities, posing significant food safety risks due to potential bacterial contamination and lack of cold storage.

Queen Elizabeth's annual Christmas broadcasts transformed a simple message into a global broadcasting milestone. From her personal study, she offered a rare glimpse into the royal family's private life, fostering a sense of continuity and warmth. This tradition, embracing television's personal touch, became a powerful tool for connecting with subjects worldwide, demonstrating soft diplomacy and enduring human connection.

Author Ece Temelkuran warns that the fascism she fled in Turkey is now a global threat, leaving many feeling unhomed. Her new book argues that outcasts, now the majority, need a common language to rebuild. She emphasizes collective action and mutual care as the path to survival, urging readers to focus on each other rather than despair.

A viral video shows an Australian woman calmly removing two large pythons from her ceiling. While snakes seeking shelter in homes is common in Australia, experts advise against handling them due to potential attacks, even though pythons are non-venomous.

The Abraham Accords, signed in 2020, represent a significant shift in Middle Eastern diplomacy by officially uniting Israel with several Arab nations. This groundbreaking initiative not only opens doors for joint ventures in technology, security, and commerce but also draws inspiration from Abraham, a revered figure across the major monotheistic religions.

A new report highlights China's key maritime vulnerability lies at the Strait of Hormuz, not the Malacca Strait. This shifts strategic competition in the Indian Ocean to a new arena involving India, France, and the US. China's energy imports through this region expose it to potential exploitation by rival powers.

A routine construction survey in Wiltshire, England, unearthed a Bronze Age burial yielding over 100 relics, including gold. Dubbed the "Amesbury Archer," the man, buried around 2300 BC, revolutionised understanding of early metallurgy in Britain. Tooth analysis revealed he migrated from the Alpine region, a continental pioneer who brought advanced metalworking skills to the Stonehenge landscape.

A tiny pinky bone unearthed in Siberia's Denisova Cave revealed a previously unknown human species, the Denisovans. This discovery revolutionised our understanding of human evolution, showing coexistence rather than just replacement. Genetic analysis confirmed Denisovans interbred with migrating modern humans, leaving traces in the DNA of people in Southeast Asia and Oceania today.

Southwest's hidden water ecosystems, including Heron Lake, Elephant Butte Reservoir, Pecos River, Cochiti Lake, and Bitter Lake, are vital sanctuaries for diverse cold-blooded life. These areas teem with various snake species, from agile garter snakes to formidable rattlesnakes, showcasing a remarkable adaptation to both aquatic and arid environments, offering crucial habitats for survival and reproduction.