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The vaginal speculum is often cited as needing redesign due to its historical development, potential for patient discomfort, and limitations in visualising the cervixs | Image used for representational purpose only | Photo Credit: wikimedia commons It is cold, hard, metallic and commonly associated with pain. Not a medieval torture instrument, but the vaginal speculum used every day around the world for essential gynaecological exams.Two engineers at Delft University in the Netherlands are now rethinking the decades-old design of the speculum — long dreaded by many patients — to make it less intimidating and less painful. “I have a lot…

Varun Aaron. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO: K.V.S. GIRI Sunrisers Hyderabad has appointed Varun Aaron as the new bowling coach for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, the franchise announced on Monday. He will take over from former New Zealand left-arm quick James Franklin, who was with the team for the last two years.The former India player retired from cricket earlier this year and has picked up commentary since. The 35-year-old played the IPL for nine seasons, claiming 44 wickets in 52 matches at an economy of 8.93 for five franchises — Gujarat Titans, Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings, Royal…

Team of forensic archaeologists and crime scene experts begins excavating to identify the remains of about 800 children.Excavation has begun in Ireland at an unmarked mass burial site to identify the remains of about 800 infants and toddlers who died at a church-run home for unmarried mothers. The digging of the site on Monday marked the beginning of a two-year investigation planned by Irish and foreign forensic archaeologists and crime scene experts in the western city of Tuam. The probe comes more than a decade after Catherine Corless, an amateur historian, first uncovered evidence of a mass grave there, forcing…

Following the release of the preliminary report of the investigation into the June 12 crash of an Air India Boeing 787-8 aircraft, Abu Dhabi-based airline Etihad has ordered a precautionary check of the engine fuel control switches on its 787 fleet, it is learnt. The airline issued an EWI—engineering work instruction—for its Boeing 787 fleet on Sunday, laying down the procedure for the inspection of the critical switches’ locking feature for proper engagement. In response to queries on the matter, an Etihad spokesperson said: “Etihad always ensures its maintenance is fully compliant”. Other airlines and countries could also order similar…

NewsFeedIsraeli soldiers have used commercial drones to drop grenades on civilians in Gaza, according to an investigation by Israeli outlets +972 Magazine and Local Call. Soldiers admitted targeting unarmed people, even children, as part of a broader effort to forcibly displace Palestinians from areas in Gaza.Published On 14 Jul 202514 Jul 2025

As the Opposition hit the streets of Bihar last week to protest against the electoral roll revision in the state and attempted to enforce a bandh, an awkward situation unfolded.Video clips from the march against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) showed security officials physically stopping the Independent MP from Purnia, Pappu Yadav, from boarding the vehicle carrying Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, state LoP Tejashwi Yadav, and other leaders of the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance). While there were videos of Gandhi’s party colleague Kanhaiya Kumar also facing a similar treatment — allegedly not to ruffle Tejashwi — Pappu…

With the England vs India encounter at Lord’s turning out to be a spicy affair with players from both teams getting caught in on-field confrontations and sometimes, funny exchanges. The England Cricket X account also chimed in with a banter of its own at the expense of Washington Sundar. With Sundar coming in to bat ahead of Nitish Kumar Reddy, the Tamil Nadu allrounder could last just 4 balls, getting dismissed for a duck by Jofra Archer who pulled off an excellent catch to pull off the dismissal. The England Cricket X account quote tweeted a 2015 tweet by Archer…

Jackie Lay NPR hide caption toggle caption NPR After 13 years of marriage, I re-entered the dating scene as a widow — with zero luck. Dating apps felt like a graveyard of mismatched intentions. I swiped past shirtless gym guys, bios that read “fluent in sarcasm,” and at least one man holding a fish. So, out of journalistic curiosity — and maybe a bruised ego the size of a small carry-on — I decided to try what everyone else was whispering about: I went on a date with an AI boyfriend. I used an app called Replika, which lets you…

The European Union flag stands inside the atrium at the European Council building in Brussels, June 17, 2024. Omar Havana/AP hide caption toggle caption Omar Havana/AP BRUSSELS — European trade ministers are meeting in Brussels on Monday, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement of 30% tariffs on the European Union. The EU is America’s biggest business partner and the world’s largest trading bloc. The U.S. decision will have repercussions for governments, companies and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic. “We shouldn’t impose countermeasures at this stage, but we should prepare to be ready to use all the tools…

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., speaks to a reporter before a weekly Republican policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on June 3 in Washington, D.C. Tillis announced he would not run for reelection in 2026 after voting against President Trump’s signature legislation. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images What do you call a Republican lawmaker who’s too conservative for folks on the left and not conservative enough for some on the right? Some people might say “a moderate.” But these days, it’s just as likely to be “retired.” North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis announced he would not…