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In a new study, University of Maine researchers found that culture helps humans adapt to their environment and overcome challenges better and faster than genetics.hu Click here to download

Most people around the world agree that the made-up word ‘bouba’ sounds round in shape, and the made-up word ‘kiki’ sounds pointy — a discovery that may help to explain how spoken languages develop, according to a new study. Click here to download

There are some genetic variations that are linked to an increased risk of developing kidney disease such as variations in MYH9 and APOL1 genes. Now, researchers at the Australian National University (ANU) have identified a mutation in the gene VANGL1 that causes the development of kidney disease. Click here to download

Unlocking the Mystery of Counting in Neanderthals and Ancient Humans The evolution of counting and fundamental mathematical skills in early humans, including Neanderthals, is a heavily debated subject among experts. Some people think that humans naturally had these skills, which evolved through time as people started exchanging products and participating in other social interactions that

Witch-hunts are still highly prevalent in 12 of Odisha’s 30 districts — especially Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Malkangiri, Gajapati and Ganjam — a new report has claimed. Click here to download

GOAL (Going Online as Leaders) is a joint initiative of Ministry with Facebook for digitally-enabled mentorship and empowering tribal youth to become leaders in their area of interest. Click here to download

In a first of its kind attempt, the Maharashtra Public Health Department along with the Palghar district administration have delivered COVID-19 vaccines to a tribal-dominated Palghar district via drones. Click here to download

RANCHI: Children of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) in Jharkhand, which are considered extremely backward but are on the verge of extinction, have started going to schools and doing well in exams Click here to download

The state government has decided to allot houses to Jeenu Kuruba tribal Gajja who was residing on a mango tree for two years and 25 other families under Rajiv Gandhi Housing scheme. Click here to download