Edition 133
October 9, 2026
From Nobel laureates to ancient discoveries, this edition celebrates inspiring achievements and groundbreaking research.
Nobel peace prize winner Pillay dedicates award to ‘survivors of international crimes’
Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay dedicates her award to survivors of international crimes. She urges world leaders to uphold international law and human rights amid growing political attacks on legal institutions.
With 10,000 Strawberry Plants, Mizoram’s Pi Mari-i Earns a Place Among UN’s 100 Women Heroes
ZT Lalrithangi is one of only two Indians on the FAO’s 100 Women Heroes list. She now tends more than 10,000 strawberry plants across two hectares, with avocado, banana and other fruit and vegetables on the same land.
Indian baker Smriti Nambiar wins silver at WorldSkills competition in Shanghai
Smriti Nambiar bags a silver medal at the WorldSkills competition, one of the biggest international competitions for vocational and technical skills. She also earned the 'Best of the Nation' title for India.
Nearly 200-year-old Tortoise Becomes First to Contribute Extraordinary Epigenome to Aging Research
Jonathan, a 194-year-old tortoise, has revealed secrets to healthy aging through his unique epigenome, offering clues to extreme lifespan. His stable gene regulators for energy and DNA repair provide a blueprint for cellular resilience.
World’s Largest ‘Glacial Archeology’ Expedition Recovers 48 Stone Age Arrowheads and Shafts
Ancient arrowheads, some 6,000 years old, are melting out of Norwegian glaciers! This "glacial archaeology" project has uncovered over 5,000 artifacts, revealing secrets from the Stone and Bronze Ages.
