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Doctor gives new lease of life to woman, treats rare eye deformity in Delhi hospital

'Marcus Gunn Jaw Winking Syndrome' is known to occur in one among a thousand people. It is caused due to abnormal connections between the nerves that control the muscle that lifts the upper eyelid and the muscles that help in chewing, which causes the "jaw wink".

Sep 23, 2018

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In a first, US researchers discover new genetic disorder in human patient

The disorder was first identified on an 11-month-old baby girl in Michigan. The disorder is, as of yet, unnamed, and its long-term effects, which include impacts on the neurological system, are not completely known.

Sep 23, 2018

Scientists identify over 500 new genes linked to blood pressure

The study also reports a strong role of these genes, not only in blood vessels, but also within the adrenal glands above the kidney, and in body fat.

Sep 18, 2018

India inks 3 MoUs with Malta to bolster cooperation in maritime and tourism

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu held comprehensive discussions with the President of Malta Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca on ways to bolster bilateral relations.

Sep 17, 2018

IIT Bombay and IBM team up to make AI research more efficient in India

With this collaboration, IIT Bombay turns into the first foundation outside North America to join the IBM AI Horizons Network. Globally, eight colleges have joined hands with IBM in this initiative.

Sep 13, 2018

UP man saved as doctors remove 4 cm metallic object from his heart

The surgeons removed the metal object and repaired the heart while it was still beating.

Sep 11, 2018

National Herald case: Delhi HC rejects pleas of Sonia, Rahul Gandhi against tax reassessments

However, the court clarified that the Gandhis could use their rights as the assessee and take up their grievance with the Income Tax authorities.

Sep 11, 2018

Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy meets Modi, seeks Rs 1,199 crore for flood relief

The delegation also apprised PM Modi of the prevailing drought-like situation in 17 of the total 30 districts in the state.

Sep 10, 2018

CEO Sundar Pichai talks about Google's AI capabilities

Sundar Pichai advocates cross-border data flow, says Google shares vision of Digital India

India is planning to have a new data protection bill, which aims to localize data which could actually hurt Indian startups, as against the popular notion of helping them.

Sep 10, 2018

Can artificial intelligence contribute $957 billion to Indian economy by 2035? Study claims it is possible

The abundance of data and increased need for its error-free analysis has forced companies to turn towards technologies like AI, resulting in more and more start-ups diving into AI-driven business offerings.

Sep 9, 2018

Johnson & Johnson to work with Indian govt to compensate for ASR hip implant patients

Last month, a government panel recommended that J&J pay compensation of at least 2 million rupees ($27,812) to each patient who received an ASR hip implant in India, an estimated 4,700 people.

Sep 7, 2018

Former Ranbaxy co-promoter Shivinder Singh sues elder brother Malvinder

Shivinder says he took retirement and moved to his spiritual home in Beas in 2015, leaving Fortis Healthcare in 'trusted' hands.

Sep 5, 2018

President Xi Jinping warns Taiwan: attempts to split China doomed to fail

China's Xi offers $60 billion aid; move to curb Indian presence in Africa

India has a strong presence in the continent with around 140 Indian companies having invested close to $4 billion in South Africa.

Sep 4, 2018

No excuse for fugitive millionaires anymore; Mumbai jail to get EU-style cells

The move will curb the excuse fugitives use to oppose extradition to India.

Aug 31, 2018

Bengaluru-based startup ZestMoney raises $13.4 million from Xiaomi

The series A funding was led by PayU which also participated in the current round of funding along with other existing investors — Ribbit Capital and Omidyar Network.

Aug 28, 2018

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