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New implantable device shrinks pancreatic tumours

Researchers have found a way to tame pancreatic cancer - one of the most aggressive and difficult to treat cancers - by delivering immunotherapy directly into the tumour with a device that is smaller than a grain of rice.

Apr 15, 2023

The launch of book on Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Not An Accidental Rise, in Darjeeling on April 6, 2023.

"Not An Accidental Rise": A fitting testament to Harsh Vardhan Shringla's diplomatic career

"Not An Accidental Rise" reflects on the life and career trajectory of Harsh Vardhan Shringla and his extremely diverse professional portfolio, which brings insights and experience in virtually all of India's major diplomatic accounts.

Apr 12, 2023

Playing sports against a robotic opponent can make your brain work harder

US researchers have discovered that playing sports against a human opponent versus a robot can be different. It can make people's brains work harder.

Apr 11, 2023

Indian-American C.R. Rao awarded International Prize in Statistics

Noted Indian-American mathematician and statistician Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao has been awarded the 2023 International Prize in Statistics for his work more than 75 years back, which continues to exert a profound influence on science.

Apr 10, 2023

Rupali Hasija on finding her IKIGAI

Rupali Hasija is reshaping society's perception of social media influencers by setting an example for young people and the world at large to follow their passion & sense of purpose

Apr 5, 2023

Guinness certifies deepest fish found by Japan-Australia team

Guinness certifies world's deepest fish found by Japan-Australia team

At a depth of more than 8 km underwater, a fish filmed by a team of researchers from Japan and Australia has been certified by the Guinness World Records as the deepest fish in the ocean to be observed.

Apr 5, 2023

China's rise & global implications: Indian Army Chief minces no words against "totalitarian" regime

In a scathing and blunt speech on China's rise and the global implications, Indian Army chief General Manoj Pande said China wants to replace the US as a global security provider as he decoded the recent moves by the "totalitarian" regime. Read General's full speech here.

Mar 28, 2023

Shekhar Suman seeks CBI inquiry into disappearance of his brother-in-law [details]

Bollywood actor Shekhar Suman on Wednesday demanded a CBI inquiry into the disappearance of his brother-in-law Dr Sanjay Kumar.

Mar 22, 2023

How the Desire to Constantly Improve Drives Dr. Ravi Shankar's Dream to Be the Best Oncosurgeon

Dr. Ravi Shankar said Desire, faith, persistence, and constant striving to improve myself are some of the attributes which helped me in my journey

Mar 21, 2023

People who find 'joy in missing out' are high on anxiety: Study

People who find 'JOMO' are high on anxiety: Study

Most people who find "joy of missing out" or JOMO also have high levels of social anxiety, according to a study.

Mar 21, 2023

Oscars 2023: 'Naatu Naatu' once again beats Rihanna and Lady Gaga, wins Best Original Song.

South Asian dancers fight for representation after 'Naatu Naatu' Oscar performance

Nearly a week after the Oscars, the disappointment of a missed opportunity still weighs heavily on the minds of some South Asian American dancers, who are setting out to ensure it never happens again.

Mar 18, 2023

Covid vaccine efficacy may depend on your sleep cycle

People with less than six hours of sleep per night in the days surrounding Covid-19 vaccination can have a blunted antibody response, according to a new research that stresses the importance of sleep in the vaccination effort.

Mar 14, 2023

Greater light exposure before bedtime may increase 'gestational diabetes' risk in pregnancy

Pregnant women should dim the lights in their home and turn off or at least dim their screens of computer monitors and smartphones a few hours before bedtime to reduce the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus, claims a new study.

Mar 11, 2023

Bronchitis, pneumonia by age 2 can double early death risk as adults

Children who had lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI), such as bronchitis or pneumonia, by the age of two were almost twice as likely to die prematurely in adulthood from respiratory diseases.

Mar 8, 2023

Robotic thumb, arm, wings on humans could soon be a reality

Advancements in human augmentation are likely to give humans a robotic thumb, arm or arms, wings, or tentacles in the coming decades, according to scientists.

Mar 4, 2023

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