Telegram founder Pavel Durov faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted

Telegram Founder Durov Arrested Amid Privacy Controversy

Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder of the popular encrypted messaging app Telegram, has been arrested in France. Durov, who also created the social media platform VKontakte, was apprehended at Le Bourget Airport outside Paris, immediately after he disembarked from his private jet. Aug 25, 2024
Ozempic and the uncomfortable truth

Weight Loss Drugs: A New Perspective on Metabolic Activity

The world of weight loss medications is being reevaluated following a study led by Professor Donal O'Shea of St. Vincent's University Hospital (SVUH) and the UCD School of Medicine. The research focused on the medication Ozempic, a drug that has been under public scrutiny for some time. The study's findings, published in the Journal of the Obesity Society, challenge the prevailing belief that weight loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Monjaro primarily work by promoting satiety and reducing food intake. Aug 23, 2024
Crackdown on drug menace, Excise Department raids pubs in Hyderabad

Telangana's Massive Crackdown on Drug Menace

Telangana's Prohibition and Excise Department launched a crackdown on pubs and bars in Hyderabad and Rangareddy district to curb drug abuse. The operation, led by Director General V.B. Kamalasan Reddy, involved 25 teams conducting simultaneous raids. The teams used drug detection kits to test suspects, and establishments found facilitating drug consumption face severe consequences. Aug 18, 2024
Study discovers gene that can prevent autism

ASD Breakthrough: Gene Discovery Sheds New Light on Autism Spectrum Disorder

Scientists at Rockefeller University have identified a gene, Astrotactin 2 (ASTN2), that could potentially prevent autism. Defects in the ASTN2 protein disrupt neural circuitry in the cerebellum, affecting children with neurodevelopmental conditions. The absence of ASTN2 in mice led to autism-like behaviors and changes in the cerebellum, reinforcing its role in cognitive functions. Future research will focus on examining human cerebellar cells with ASTN2 mutations and investigating other autism-linked genes. Aug 18, 2024
Eating fish laced with carcinogen formalin can damage your kidneys

Fear grips fish eaters as formalin causes kidney damage

The seafood-consuming community is disturbed from a recent revelation about the potential health risks associated with the consumption of fish preserved with formalin. This carcinogenic chemical, commonly used to keep seafood fresh, has been identified as a significant threat to human health, particularly to the kidneys. Aug 14, 2024
J&K Assembly polls will be held at the earliest, says CEC

J&K Assembly polls will be held at the earliest, says CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar said on Friday that Assembly elections will be held in J&K at the earliest and dates would be announced after an overall review is taken when the commission returns to Delhi. Aug 9, 2024
IIT Mandi launches new centre to foster innovation in Himalayas

IIT Mandi launches new centre to foster innovation in Himalayas

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, on Monday, announced the inauguration of the BioNEST-IIT Mandi Catalyst Centre, a pioneering initiative sponsored by the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), a funding agency, under the Department of Biotechnology. Jul 29, 2024