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Covid Update: Scientists identify new coronavirus commonly found in rodents [Details]

Swedish scientists have identified a new coronavirus commonly found in red-backed voles -- small, stocky rodents similar to field mice.

Jun 4, 2022

Rare look into BJP and how PM Modi transformed the party; a must read book by Ajay Singh

This riveting book on PM Modi is a must read; elucidates BJP's remarkable transformation [details]

"The Architect of the New BJP: How Narendra Modi Transformed the Party" is a remarkable book on how the party was transformed into an election-winning machine by former journalist Ajay Singh, who is the Press Secretary to the President of India.

Jun 3, 2022

Who was Professor Bhim Singh; founder of J&K's Panthers Party passes away [details]

"Rebel" Bhim Singh studied law at the University of London. He was the first Indian to be elected secretary of the University of London Union in 1971.

May 31, 2022

Researchers identify rise in Guillain-Barre syndrome following AstraZeneca vax

A correlation between a first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine and a small but significant rise in cases of the serious neurological condition Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS), has been identified.

May 31, 2022

New MRI technique set to transform heart transplant care; It works by analysing heart oedema levels

The days of heart transplant survivors undergoing invasive biopsies could soon be over after a new MRI technique has proven to be safe and effective, reducing complications and hospital admissions.

May 30, 2022

TULP3-related ciliopathy: Scientists identify new liver and kidney disease

Scientists have identified a new disease in a ground-breaking discovery that could help patients with unexplained liver and kidney problems.

May 30, 2022

IIT Madras develops first-of-its-kind 'Rotary Furnace'

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) developed an indigenous municipal solid waste combustor pilot plant based on a first-of-its-kind 'Rotary Furnace Technology' to efficiently process un-segregated municipal solid waste generated in India.

May 28, 2022

K'taka AAP dares BJP to take action against corrupt ministers; gives Punjab's example [details]

AAP State Convener, Prithvi Reddy charged that most of the ministers in Karnataka have been accused of corruption but no action has been taken despite the people asking for it.

May 25, 2022

Islets Cell-based therapy shows promise against Type-1 diabetes [Details on Islets]

An islet cell transplant programme developed by a team of Canadian researchers is a safe, reliable and life-changing treatment for people with hard-to-control Type 1 diabetes.

May 23, 2022

Manmade disaster or natural cause; Centre's panel to investigate Ramban tunnel collapse [details]

Headed by Professor J T Sahu of IIT Delhi, the panel is to submit its report to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways within 10 days.

May 22, 2022

Gyanvapi row: DU professor arrested for derogatory post

Gyanvapi row: DU professor Ratan Lal arrested for social media post

Delhi Police has arrested Delhi University professor Ratan Lal for posting derogatory content on social media after the 'discovery' of 'Shivling' inside the Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi during a video survey.

May 21, 2022

Who is Nilofar Khan; Kashmir University's first woman Vice Chancellor [details]

Professor Nilofar Khan succeeds Professor Talat Ahmad, an earth scientist, who served as the Vice-Chancellor on two separate terms.

May 19, 2022

Tiny bots that can help clean teeth - new study by IISc.

No more root canal treatment, now tiny bots can deep clean teeth

Nano-sized robots manipulated with a magnetic field can help kill bacteria deep inside dentinal tubules and boost the success of root canal treatments, says a new study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and IISc-incubated startup, Theranautilus.

May 17, 2022

Next generation malaria vaccine trial passes first hurdle with strong results

This smartphone app helps locate mosquitoes, eradicate malaria

A novel app that identifies locations of previously unknown mosquito breeding habitats and helps treat them within the same day has been developed, and is helping African countries fight the menace of malaria.

May 15, 2022

Manik Saha sworn-in as new Tripura CM; Oppn parties boycott ceremony [details]

Tripura BJP President Manik Saha was sworn-in on Sunday as the the 12th Chief Minister of the state just a day after Biplab Kumar Deb resigned from the top post.