-1768289530882_d.png "Prada’s Rs 17,000 chai perfume sparks debate over luxury and culture")
Italian luxury brand Prada has launched Infusion de Santal Chai, a unisex fragrance inspired by India’s everyday cup of chai, and the release has quickly become a talking point across social media — drawing reactions that range from excitement and humour to criticism and scepticism
13 January,2026 01:41 PM IST | mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
A collaborative study by Indian and international researchers has identified a new reed snake species, Calamaria mizoramensis, in Mizoram, correcting a decades-old taxonomic error. The non-venomous, nocturnal species inhabits forested hills at elevations of 670–1,295m and is currently assessed as Least Concern
13 January,2026 10:31 AM IST | Aizawl | PTI
A new study highlights that microplastic pollution disrupts biological carbon pumping in oceans by affecting phytoplankton and zooplankton, reducing the seas’ ability to absorb CO2. The research urges integrated action on plastic pollution and climate change, emphasizing better waste management and cutting single-use plastics to protect oceans
13 January,2026 10:16 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
How is she leading you on by being honest about this situation? If you don’t want to attend, you’re free to decline.
13 January,2026 06:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Dr LoveADVERTISEMENT
