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- 1Debate Over Premanand Maharaj and Claims of 'Pakhand'●Premanand maharaj Expose? | Science Vs Pakhand
Online discussion in India is questioning spiritual teacher Premanand Maharaj, framing the conversation as a clash between science and 'pakhand' — superstition or religious hypocrisy. Commenters are split between defending the guru's teachings and criticising blind faith in spiritual figures. The debate taps into a broader, ongoing argument about rationalism versus traditional religious authority in the country.
- 2New Big-Nosed Lanternshark Species Discovered in Indian Ocean▼Meet The Big-Nosed Lanternshark, A New Shark Species From The Indian Ocean
Scientists have identified a new shark species, the big-nosed lanternshark, in the Indian Ocean. The deep-sea shark joins the lanternshark family, known for species that live in dark ocean waters. The discovery is drawing attention from marine biology enthusiasts and highlights how much of the ocean's deep-sea life remains undocumented by science.