Evidence, experience or ancestry? What makes people believe traditional knowledge claims?

Background: Traditional knowledge derives credibility from multiple epistemic sources, including scientific evidence, practitioner experience, classical texts, and intergenerational transmission. Yet, limited empirical research examines how these epistemic bases shape the perceived credibility of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS).Objectives: This study examines what makes traditional knowledge credible to different audiences, and whether the basis of that credibility…

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Nepal floods: 80 still missing after two weeks of disaster, says Isha Foundation | India News

77 pilgrims, 3 volunteers of Isha Foundation remain unaccounted for Two weeks after flash floods struck the Nepal-Tibet border, 77 participants of a Kailash Manasarovar pilgrimage and three volunteers remain unaccounted for, the Isha Foundation said in a statement, adding that the figure has not changed since its previous update.The foundation said identification work at…

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66.5 million years ago, a T. rex crossed North America; fossil footprints now show the giant dinosaur walked, not ran

For decades, paleontologists have studied Tyrannosaurus rex (T. rex) through bones, teeth and isolated footprints. Those fossils reveal what the animal looked like, how large it was and what it may have eaten, but they rarely show the creature in motion. That changed with the discovery of a short trail in southwestern North Dakota. Four…

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Dhanush shares adorable family picture with mother and sisters; calls them his ‘blessings’ |

Picture Credit: Instagram Tamil star Dhanush recently shared a special family picture with his mother and sisters on social media. The actor posed with the three important women in his life and called them his “blessings”. Dhanush shares a happy family picture On Sunday, Dhanush shared the picture on Instagram. His mother and sisters can…

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Scientists used centuries-old aurora sightings to reconstruct 8 solar cycles from 1560 to 1640; their method placed solar minima within 2 years with more than 90% reliability

Centuries-old reports of strange lights in the night sky have helped scientists reconstruct a missing chapter in the Sun’s history. A study published in Scientific Reports by Kristof Petrovay, Laura G. Magyar and Hisashi Hayakawa has reconstructed eight solar activity cycles between 1560 and 1640 using historical records of aurorae, offering a way to trace…

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Irumudi: Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan meet Ravi Teja and ‘Irumudi’ team; congratulate them on the film’s success | Telugu Movie News

Tollywood star Ravi Teja’s latest film ‘Irumudi’ directed by Shiva Nirvana became a major blockbuster at the box office upon its theatrical release on August 21. As the film has crossed the Rs 225 crore mark worldwide, Tollywood Megastar Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan met the director and the producers of the film congratulating the team…

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Beyond ‘seek help’: What happens when students reach out for mental health support? | India News

How well do India’s systems support students in crisis? (File Photo) Imagine finally admitting that you need help and dialling a 24/7 national mental health helpline, hoping a person will answer, only to hear: “All our counsellors are busy attending to other callers. This is taking more time than expected.” On some calls we made…

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