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Déjà vu & Jamais Vu

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Déjà vu & Jamais Vu Déjà vu is a French phrase that translates literally to "already seen". It is a loanword adopted into English to describe the, often fleeting, psychological sensation of having already experienced a current situation. It consists of déjà ("already") and vu ("seen", past participle of voir).  Origin : Coined/popularized in France, with a potential origin in 1876 by philosopher Émile Boirac. Why it happens? In other words, it happens when there’s a miscommunication between two parts of your brain: The one responsible for memories (your temporal lobe) and the one responsible for taking in new information ( your hippocampus). Jamais Vu Jamais vu is a French phrase. It translates literally to "never seen". In psychology, it describes the phenomenon where a familiar situation, word, or person feels suddenly new, strange, or unfamiliar. It is commonly considered the opposite of déjà vu (already seen).  . Health conditions  Some h...

Dr. Tirath Das Dogra - Indian Sherlock holmes

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Dr. Tirath Das Dogra -  Indian Sherlock holmes Dr. Tirath Das Dogra (T.D. Dogra) is a eminent Indian forensic pathologist and former Director of AIIMS New Delhi, renowned for solving high-profile cases using forensic science. He led investigations for the Indira Gandhi assassination, Aarushi-Hemraj murder, Nithari serial killings, and the Tandoor murder case, establishing India's first DNA profiling facility in 1991.  Key Case Investigations and Contributions 1)Indira Gandhi Assassination : Conducted the post-mortem of the former Prime Minister. 2)Aarushi-Hemraj Murder Case : Provided critical expert analysis on the forensic shortcomings in the double-homicide investigation. 3)Nithari Case: Participated in the analysis of remains for the serial killing case. 4)Tandoor Murder Case (Naina Sahni Case): Provided crucial forensic evidence. 5)Bilkis Bano & Gujarat Encounters : Acted as a forensic expert in examining cases involving gross human rights violations and ...

The Doll Museum in Jaipur

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The Doll Museum in jaipur The Dolls Museum in Jaipur, established in 1974, is located within the premises of the Seth Anandi Lal Poddar Institute for the Deaf and Dumb near Trimurti Circle, JLN Road.  It showcases a diverse collection of over 500 dolls from India and 40+ countries, reflecting various cultures, costumes, and traditions. Location : Government Deaf and Dumb School, Near Police Memorial, JLN Road, Adarsh Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302004. Highlights : A rich collection of foreign dolls, Indian dance costumes, and popular superhero dolls.  The museum is a popular, educational spot for children. Significance : Formerly known as the Shrimati Bhagwanibai Gauridutt Sekhsaria Charitable Trust, it features international dolls and Indian state dolls in traditional attire. Many dolls were created by the students of this school, which serves as a center for skill development and vocational training for hearing/speech-impaired children.  It serves as a creative outlet an...

Passive Euthanasia in India

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Passive Euthanasia in India Passive euthanasia is the intentional act of letting a patient die by withholding or withdrawing life support or the treatment necessary to keep him alive. But active euthanasia - any act that intentionally helps a person kill themselves - remains illegal.   Legality of Passive euthanasia in India  Aruna shanbag was a nurse who lived in a vegetative state for 42 years following a brutal 1973 sexual assault. While the Supreme Court of India rejected the 2011 petition to end her life, the case became a landmark ruling that legalized passive euthanasia in India. Though in the Shanbaug case the Supreme Court disallowed passive euthanasia despite recognising it in principle, its decision to let Harish Rana bid farewell reflects greater institutional confidence in implementing the doctrine. India legalised passive euthanasia in 2018. Harish Rana case details suffered serious head injuries after falling from a fourth-floor balcony in 2013....

Stonehenge

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Stonehenge   Stonehenge is a world-renowned UNESCO World Heritage site in Wiltshire, England, featuring a prehistoric, megalithic, stone circle monument built between 3000 and 1520 BCE. Key Components of Stonehenge Sarsen Stones These are the largest stones 52 remaining out of 80.. They form the outer circle and the central horsehoe of trilithons. Bluestones   Smaller 40-60 stones. They form an inner circle and horseshoe. Great Trilithon: The central, largest structure consisting of two massive vertical Sarsens and a horizontal lintel. Altar Stone: A 6-tonne, 5 meter long slab lying at centre. Why was Stonehenge created? Three theories came up as why Stonehenge were created - Stonehenge was built as a burial site . Stonehenge is a giant astronomical calendar. Stonehenge was a place of healing . Compiled by  Ms Naresh kuwar 

Announced the setting up and upgrading of four major telescope and astronomy facilities(Union Budget 2026–27)

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Announced the setting up and upgrading of four major telescope and astronomy facilities(Union Budget 2026–27) These facilities, designed to promote astrophysics and astronomy, are to be overseen by the Bengaluru-based Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA).  The four facilities are: 1.National Large Solar Telescope (NLST): A proposed ground-based 2-meter class optical and near-infrared (IR) solar observational facility to be located near Pangong Tso in Merak, Ladakh. 2. National Large Optical-Infrared Telescope (NLOT): A major 10-12 metre class telescope designed to be a premier, large-aperture optical and infrared observatory, likely to be situated at the Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) in Hanle, Ladakh. 3.Upgraded Himalayan Chandra Telescope (uHCT): An upgrade for the existing 2-metre class telescop e in Hanle, Ladakh, to enhance its sensitivity and instrumentation for more precise observations. 4.COSMOS-2 Planetarium: A next-generation, modern LED-dome planetarium and as...

Norma Swenson-Changed Women health care forever

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Norma Swenson-Changed Women health care forever Who she was, what she witnessed? Her name was Norma Swenson. She was 26 years old when she gave birth to her daughter Sarah in 1958 — and what she witnessed in that maternity ward that day would shape the rest of her 93 years on earth. All around her, women in labor were being given Scopolamine, a drug that induced what doctors called "twilight sleep" — a state of semi-consciousness filled with hallucinations and terror. When the women thrashed, confused and frightened, they were tied to their beds with restraints. They were then given Demerol, which rendered them unconscious, while their babies were delivered by forceps. Norma watched these women screaming, trying to climb out of their beds, calling for their mothers, cursing their husbands. She later said she knew immediately: "These women weren't being helped. They were being controlled." Norma herself refused the drugs entirely. She gave birth awake, alert, and...