Indian Researchers retrieve Mahogany fossils from early Indian Paleogene
The mahogany leaves’ morphological characters (shape, size, venation etc.) are highly distinct and conserved at the species level.
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Justice Katju writes that nowadays most Urdu poetry is rubbish.
Mirza Ghalib never gave ‘daad’ to any poet’s shaayari unless he was satisfied that the sher really deserved praise ( see Hali’s biography of Ghalib ).
Urdu-knowing Muslims have become a rare breed nowadays.
Most Muslims cannot pronounce Urdu words ( leave aside knowing the Urdu script ) like afeem, andaaz, azad, aziz, afsos, aftaab, azaan, ahmaq,
Hedonists choose high tech, but sociocentrists – classicism: research on the influence of architecture on people
Moscow City University has conducted research on the influence of architecture on people
A new approach to assess fracture healing
This technique, based on an artificial intelligence (AI) simulation model, could be helpful in predicting the improvement in fractures of the thigh bone after surgery. In addition, this technique can also help the surgeon choose the right implant or procedure before the surgery required for fracture healing.
What are the Main Characteristics of a Modern Man?
According to a survey by Moscow City University, responsibility and even financial stability are not the main characteristics that modern women expect.
Researchers develop VLP-based vaccine candidate for COVID-19
New Delhi, Oct 18th (India Science Wire): Given the frightening experience of the outbreak of COVID-19, researchers are continuously looking for more effective vaccine options. They have been trying to better understand the SARS-CoV-2 virus and developing newer vaccines against it. How do vaccines work? Vaccines offer great protection against the virus, but some people who have received the shots still catch COVID-19. To develop even better vaccines and treatments, ideally, experiments need to be conducted with the actual virus, which can only be handled in specialized laboratories. Working with live viruses can put personnel at risk, and the requirement for specially designed settings can limit the scope of research that some teams can perform. A safer and easier strategy is to use virus-like particles (VLPs), molecular mimics that look and act like a particular virus without being infectious. The particles can even serve as a vaccine as is the case with two currently available ones against the human papillomavirus. Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, working in collaboration with the Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI), Faridabad, Haryana; have developed SARS-CoV-2 Virus-Like Particles (VLPs). VLPs could be a possible vaccine candidate, researchers said in a statement, released by IIT Delhi, on Tuesday. The VLPs tricked the immune system into launching a counterattack in mice, just as it does against SARS-CoV-2. “Majority of VLPs developed worldwide have utilized only spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 as the primary antigen. However, VLPs are as ‘native virus-like’ as possible, which means they contain all four structural proteins from SARS-CoV-2 (S- Spike, N- Nucleocapsid, M- Membrane, E- Envelope). This could be an advantage in case there are several mutations in a spike in any variant, which preclude the binding of neutralizing antibodies”, said Dr Manidipa Banerjee, lead researcher and Professor at IIT Delhi’s Kusuma School of Biological Sciences. “Animal experiments carried out at THSTI indicate that newly developed VLPs trigger a strong adaptive immune response against multiple antigens. Vaccines based on inactivated virus naturally have this advantage, however, VLPs are safer as they are non-infectious due to lack of genome”,…
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Two new SERB-POWER research grants for women scientists
The inaugural session of the conclave was virtually addressed by Dr Archana Sharma, the only Indian staff scientist involved in the discovery of the ‘God particle’ and also the first Indian to get recruited by European Council for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva.
#Breaking: Top headlines of India today. Today’s big news 30 December 2021
Headlines breaking news PM Modi lashed out at Congress in Haldwani’s rally Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed an election rally in Haldwani, Uttarakhand today. Without naming the Prime Minister once again strongly attacked the Congress. On this occasion, the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone and inaugurated schemes worth 17 thousand 5 hundred 47 crores. AFSPA extended in Nagaland for six months, declared ‘disturbed area’ Days after setting up a committee to review the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Nagaland, the central government today declared the entire state a ‘disturbed area’ and extended AFSPA to the entire state till June 30 next year. Congress’s allegation – The central government has pushed the Northeast into the abyss of anarchy, extremism After extending the AFSPA in Nagaland for another six months, the Congress on Thursday took a jibe at the BJP government, saying its “lust for power” has sent the Northeast into the abyss of militancy and anarchy. Omicron community spread started in Delhi: Delhi Health Minister Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain has said that the community spread of the COVID-19 variant Omicron has started in the national capital. Bhupesh Baghel asked for the share of Chhattisgarh from the Center Before the general budget, in a meeting held under the chairmanship of the Finance Minister in Delhi, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel presented the state’s expectations and proposals regarding the general budget. Along with this, he also demanded the state’s share amount from the centre. All parties want timely elections in Uttar Pradesh: Chief Election Commissioner Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sushil Chandra has said that the representatives of all political parties who met him during his Lucknow visit have demanded that the assembly elections be held on time following all the COVID-19 protocols. Textile traders in Delhi angry over GST rates, cloth market closed Traders of Delhi are dissatisfied with the increase in GST rates to be increased on clothes by the Central Government. Due to this, today the textile traders have called for the closure of the market. Apart from the Chamber of Trade and Industry, there is also…
Researchers develop a new compound to treat Autism
New Delhi, Nov 17: A group of Indian researchers has developed a compound that promises to offer a better treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder. They have found in studies with a mouse model that it had the potential to improve daily activities like learning and recollecting new tasks in patients suffering from the disorder. What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Autism Spectrum Disorder is one of the major health issues causing a tremendous burden to human society. Despite strenuous efforts around the world, there still is no drug available to treat it. Current therapeutics aim to only alleviate symptoms such as epileptic seizures or sleep issues but not to treat the multiple problems of the disorder. A major challenge in finding therapeutics to treat it is to help the patients perform their daily activities with efficiency close to that of a healthy person. In the new study, researchers from Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), an autonomous research institute of the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, have developed a compound that has demonstrated a potential to restore neuronal function, learning and memory, and reduce epileptic seizures in a mouse model. Interestingly, the study showed that the compound restored the neural functions not only when administered during development (the equivalent of babies (1-2 years)) and childhood stages (3-6 years)) but also after mid-childhood (7-11 years) when most of the brain regions are considered to have formed properly. Previous studies have attributed disruption in optimal brain development, mainly neuronal connections, during the early stage of development (i.e., babies/childhood) as one of the causes of the disorder. Due to the altered brain development, information processing becomes aberrant, and understanding simple tasks becomes exceptionally challenging for patients suffering from it. Using electrophysiology, which helps understand how neurons communicate, and behavioural experiments, which indicates the overall brain function, the JNCASR team has shown that the new compound named 6BIO can restore the information processing in the mouse model. Thus, it has a strong potential as a therapeutic to treat the disorder. The researchers have published a report on their study…
All the culture of India is our common heritage: Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
During the celebration of 75 years of independence of the country, we are remembering the thoughts of Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, the architect of modern India. “There is only one India of which all of us, you and I, are inheritors. It belongs to all of us…and all India’s history, from thousands and thousands of years till today, is our common heritage. All the culture of India, whether it comes from the North or the South or anywhere else, is our common heritage and what is more, the great future that spreads out before us is going to be our common heritage (Speech at Trichur, 26 December 1955)
Bhadant Gyaneshwar Mahasthivir: Celebrating the life of a Burmese Monk dedicated to the cause of Buddhism in India
Bhadant Gyaneshwar Mahasthivir Kushinagar is celebrating the life and achievements of Bhadant Gyaneshwar Mahasthivir, the Monk in Chief of Mahaparinirvan main temple, who completed his 85th birthday on November 10th. Kushinagar: a prominent place for the Buddhists As we all know, Kushinagar is one of the foremost prominent places for Buddhists all over the world as Buddha delivered his last sermon here and met his ‘Mahaparinirvana’. Recently, Kushinagar is also linked with the international aviation circuit as a new airport has just been inaugurated here a couple of weeks back. Who is Bhadant Gyaneshwar? Bhadant Gyaneshwar is the most revered Buddhist monk living in Kushinagar and is President of Kushinagar Bhikshu Sangh since February 21st, 2005 after the ‘Parinirvana’ i.e. passing away of Bhadant Aniruddha Mahathera of Lumbini. History of Kushinagar Bhikshu Sangh The Kushinagar Bhikshu Sangh was initiated by Bhadant Chandra Mani Mahathera on December 18th, 1952 and he remained president of it till May 8th, 1972. Afterwards Bhaddant Utikheindariya Mahathera and Achutananda Mahathera became the president. That way, Bhaddant Gyaneshwar Mahathera is the sixth President of Kushinagar Bhikshu Sangha. Life of Bhadant Gyaneshwar Bhadant Gyaneswhar was born as Aaon Jaa Wey (childhood name) on November 10th, 1936 in a village named Zibenji in the district of Akyab, in Arakans province of Myanmar, on the coastal region, where Buddhism once thrived and now part of Rakhine state, which has got famed for the conflict of Rohingyas versus the natives of the region who feel that demographic changes might affect the supremacy of the locals if the Rohingyas are not thrown out or controlled. Of course, the crisis is of the recent years and not that period when Bhadant was growing. On April 12th, 1949, he got ordained as Shramaner when his Guru named him as Jannisar which got interpreted in Hindi as Gyaneshwar. He learnt Pali and got admission at the University in Rangoon, now known as Yangon, the capital city of Myanmar, where he learnt Pali literature. On June 3rd, 1956 he became a Bhikkhu after six years of studies in Buddhism at the University. Burma, now Myanmar…
#Breaking: Top headlines of India today. The latest breaking news in India | 30 September 2021
Women’s Commission condemns IAF docs who allegedly did 2-finger test on the rape survivor TNM had reported on September 29 that the survivor in the IAF Coimbatore rape case had allegedly been subjected to the banned two-finger test during the medical examination. Not joining BJP, but leaving Congress which sidelines seniors: Former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh Amarinder Singh clears the air, says leaving Congress but not joining BJP. Denying any move to join the BJP, Captain Amarinder said he would leave the Congress where he had been utterly humiliated and was not trusted. Anand Sharma’s “Congress Culture” Jab After Attack On Kapil Sibal’s Home Shashi Tharoor supports Kapil Sibal, says he fought many legal battles for Congress. Sidhu, Channi discuss the crisis in Punjab Congress, leave without speaking to media The political crisis in Punjab intensified after Navjot Singh Sidhu resigned as the Punjab Congress chief. Meanwhile, former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh met Union home minister Amit Shah in Delhi. Breastfeeding is ‘inalienable constitutional right’ of a mother: Karnataka HC A High Court bench gave the order on September 29 while hearing a case of habeas corpus petition filed by a woman from Bengaluru, whose baby was stolen from the hospital last year. Delhi bans Chhath Puja 2021 celebrations in public places, river banks Delhi: No Chhat Pooja celebrations in public spaces, temples; Covid measures to continue till 15 Nov. Bhabanipur Bypolls: CM Mamata’s prestige at stake; BJP fights for ‘Hindu Pride’ West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee a Trojan horse of BJP, says Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury. PM Modi lays foundation stone for 4 medical colleges in Rajasthan, says more in the pipeline There should be one medical college or institution for PG medical education in every district, says PM Modi. Zydus Covid vaccine for 12+ to soon become part of inoculation drive: Govt Zydus Cadila Covid-19 jab soon to be part of India’s vaccination programme: Govt. Media reports. Amazon writes to Piyush Goyal clarifying legal fees India ready to expand economic partnership with the US: Piyush Goyal. Media reports. In the news: Britney Spears, Hawaii, Formula 1, Kīlauea, Volcano, Extinction,…
#Breaking: Top headlines of India today. The latest breaking news in India | 27 September 2021
Smoking may increase risk of Covid-19 severity, death: Study Coronavirus: Smoking can lead to a higher risk of COVID hospitalisation and death, study suggests. Coronavirus news Covid virus expected to continue to transmit for a very long time: WHO Tamil Nadu schools to open for Classes 1 to 8 from November 1 Tamil Nadu allows schools to reopen for classes I to VIII students on Nov 1. Navjot Sidhu Quits As Punjab Congress Chief Navjot Singh Sidhu today resigned as Punjab Congress chief, delivering a big shock to the Gandhis, who may have hoped that changing Chief Ministers would help end the turmoil in the state before elections early next year. The cricketer-turned-politician tweeted a resignation letter that hinted at his unhappiness at the ongoing changes to the Punjab cabinet. “If Congress Doesn’t Survive, Country Won’t Either,” Says Kanhaiya Kumar The move by Kanhaiya Kumar and Jignesh Mevani comes months ahead of polls in crucial states like Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, and Punjab. After Gulab, another cyclone ‘Shaheen’ may form over the Arabian sea predicts IMD Cyclone Gulab: IMD predicts heavy rain in Telangana and 5 other states. US President Joe Biden Gets COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot Joe Biden gets a COVID-19 booster shot after authorization. Biden’s remarks on Indian press stir up controversy at White House briefing White House Defends Joe Biden’s Indian Media “Better Behaved” Than US Press Remark. SEBI clears the way for the launch of silver exchange-traded funds in India SEBI board clears gold exchange framework, revises norms for RPTs, superior voting rights, delisting. Sports News IPL 2021: MI vs PBKS: Saurabh Tiwary Falls, Hardik Pandya Key For Mumbai Indians In Chase Of 136. Topics – Top 10 headlines this night, Top 10 headlines, BUSINESSES, CLIMATE ENVIRONMENT AND SCIENCE, CRIME, INDIA, short news for today, tomorrows news headlines in English for school assembly, Top Headlines, News Headlines, Top News, Headlines Today Top Stories, Top News Headlines, INTERNATIONAL, NEWS, POLITICS, SOCIAL MEDIA, SPORTS, breaking news in Hindi, top news, morning Headlines, breaking news in English, top news, Aaj ki news, national news in English for school assembly,…
#Breaking: Top headlines of India today. The latest breaking news in India | 24 September 2021
Meeting between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Vice President Kamala Harris of the USA Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Her Excellency Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States of America, in Washington DC on 23 September 2021, during his visit to the USA. They expressed happiness at their first in-person meeting. They warmly recalled their telephone conversation earlier in June 2021. They exchanged views on recent global developments, including in Afghanistan and reaffirmed their commitment towards a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region. Gangster Killed In Delhi Courtroom, 2 Gunmen Posed As Lawyers, Shot Dead Delhi’s most-wanted gangster Jitender Gogi, 2 others killed in court shootout. 2011 caste census are unusable Center tells Supreme Court No OBC information in 2021 census as 2011 caste data unusable: Government. BJP mocks rivals on caste census demand, says it stands for ‘sabka vikas’ The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party made it clear that its stand on the politically fraught issue can be different from those, including some of its allies, supporting the step. BJP announces alliance with Nishad Party for UP polls The alliance with Nishad Party was announced in Lucknow on Friday by Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who is BJP’s in charge of UP elections. Nishad Party chief Sanjay Nishad was present during the announcement. Human rights in Belarus continue downward spiral, warns Bachelet The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Friday that she continues to be alarmed by “persistent allegations” of “widespread and systematic torture” of protesters in Belarus. Congress has space for humiliation & insult, says former Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh Hours after return from Delhi, Congress summons new Punjab CM Charanjit Singh back to the national capital. CBI Takes Over Probe Into Seer’s Alleged Suicide, Team Heads To Prayagraj CBI Takes Over Probe Into Death of Mahant Narendra Giri, Forms Team. UPSC allows unmarried women to apply for NDA and Naval Academy exam After SC orders, the Centre opens online applications for women in NDA, naval academy exams. Human rights ‘catastrophe’ in Myanmar: UN calls for urgent action Urgent action is needed to prevent the…
#Breaking: Top headlines of India today. The latest breaking news in India | 21 September 2021
‘Power of humanity’ can overcome COVID-19, climate challenges – Assembly President The President of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday opened the annual General Debate, this year held as a hybrid in-person and virtual event, reflecting on the darkest days of the pandemic, “when cities were shuttered and vaccines still a dream” and how the world’s peoples “came together as never before”. On UK Row Over Covishield, Government Warns Of “Reciprocal Measures” Non-recognition of Covishield vaccine is discriminating, impacts Indians travelling to UK: Foreign Secretary. The US not seeking new Cold War says Biden at UNGA amid China tensions US is swapping ‘relentless war’ for ‘relentless diplomacy’, says Joe Biden. Prime Minister Modi to meet US President Joe Biden at the White House on September 24 First Modi-Biden meet to focus on trade, global terrorism: Govt on PM Modi’s US visit. ED To Probe The Heroin Smuggling Case At Gujarat’s Mundra Port ED to probe money laundering in 3,000 kg of Afghan heroin detected at Mundra Port. Covid-19 variants ‘getting better’ at transmission through air, study finds Antibodies from original Covid virus strain don’t bind to variants: Study. Air marshal VR Chaudhari to be new IAF chief Air Marshal VR Chaudhari To Be New Chief Of Air Staff. Air Marshal Chaudhari was commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on December 29, 1982. Karnataka Govt tables Bill to protect illegal religious structures in the State Congress says Bommai govt’s Bill on religious structures aimed at vote-bank. Asaduddin Owaisi’s Delhi residence was vandalised, 5 from Hindu Sena detained The Delhi Police on Tuesday detained five members of Hindu Sena for allegedly vandalising the official residence of AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi at Ashoka Road. The incident took place on Tuesday evening. Deputy commissioner of police (New Delhi) Deepak Yadav said five people were detained for their alleged involvement in the incident. Times of India reports Punjab and Haryana HC to get three more Judges The collegium headed by Chief Justice of India N V Ramana, which met on September 16, recommended elevation of Acting Chief Justice…
#Breaking: Top headlines of India today. The latest breaking news in India | 20 September 2021
“Offensive, Racism”: Shashi Tharoor, Jairam Ramesh Slam UK Vaccine Rules ‘Offensive’, ‘smacks of racism’: Tharoor, Ramesh on UK’s new Covid travel policy for India. US to lift travel ban for vaccinated international travellers US To Lift Covid Travel Ban For Fully Vaccinated Passengers From November. President of the Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad, Mahant Narendra Giri Maharaj dies Akhara Parishad Chief Narendra Giri Found Hanging in Prayagraj; Cops Suspect Suicide, Detain Anand Giri. Media reports. 8 Killed In Russia Shooting; Videos Of Gunman Walking, Panic In Campus Shocking: Gunman opens fire at Russia’s Perm State University, kills at least 8. Amazon Says “Zero Tolerance For Corruption” Amid Report Of Probe In India Amazon starts probe over bribes to gov’t officials by its lawyers in India, Media report says. Raj Kundra granted bail in a pornography case on Rs 50000 surety Concerned about media reports on Shilpa Shetty’s kids after Kundra’s arrest, says Bombay HC. Media reports. Fake Twitter Accounts in the Name of Punjab CM Charanjit Channi Emerge As Charanjit Singh Channi was appointed and sworn in as the new chief minister of Punjab on Monday, 20 September, several Twitter handles in his name emerged on the microblogging platform. India to resume export of surplus Covid-19 vaccines next month: Mandaviya India will resume the export of vaccines against Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) under the government’s ‘Vaccine Maitri’ initiative from October 2021, the Union health ministry announced on Monday. England pull out of Pakistan tour After New Zealand, England call off tour to Pakistan In the news: Manny Pacquiao, Bitcoin, Volcano, Hotel Rwanda, Cryptocurrency, Paul Rusesabagina, TikTok, Cyclone Season, Philippines, Justin Trudeau. Topics – Top 10 headlines this night, Top 10 headlines, BUSINESSES, CLIMATE ENVIRONMENT AND SCIENCE, CRIME, INDIA, short news for today, tomorrows news headlines in english for school assembly, Top Headlines, News Headlines, Top News, Headlines Today Top Stories, Top News Headlines, INTERNATIONAL, NEWS, POLITICS, SOCIAL MEDIA, SPORTS, breaking news in Hindi, top news, morning Headlines, breaking news in English, top news, Aaj ki news, national news in english for school assembly, Top headlines of India today.
#Breaking: Top headlines of India today. The latest breaking news in India | 14 September 2021
Pak ISI-Trained Terror Module Busted, Festivals Likely Target: Delhi Police Terrorists trained by Pakistan’s ISI planned festival attacks, 6 arrested: Delhi Police Special Cell claims. Media reports. After houses, Aligarh will now secure the country’s borders: PM Modi In Aligarh, PM Modi talks about a Muslim salesman who visited his village every 3 months. Govt to consider bringing petrol, diesel under GST: Report GST Council may consider bringing petrol, diesel under GST on September 17. Tamil Nadu opts out of NEET with the new bill; Will it shield the youth? Another Tamil Nadu Teen Dies By Suicide After Medical Exam NEET: Police. Media reports. Taliban Denies Their Deputy PM Mullah Baradar Killed, Releases His Audio Suhail Shaheen, a Taliban spokesman, said Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, former head of the Taliban political office who was named deputy prime minister last week, issued a voice message rejecting claims he had been killed or injured in a clash. BJP’s Priyanka Tibrewal objects to Mamta Banerjee’s candidature BJP objects to Mamata’s Bhabanipur nomination cites criminal cases in Assam. Media reports. A booster dose of Covid-19 vaccines not needed yet: study Lancet study: Booster dose of COVID-19 vaccines not needed yet | Coronavirus Update | Latest English News SBI to cut the base rate by 5 bps to 7.45% from Sept 15 SBI alert! Banking services are to be closed for 2 hours tomorrow, transactions to be affected. Media reports. Lasith Malinga announces retirement from all forms of cricket Lasith Malinga announces T20 retirement, Sri Lanka cricket, Mumbai Indians. SpaceX launches 51 Starlink internet satellites since May SpaceX Launches Upgraded Starlink Satellites Featuring ‘Laser Links’. Topics – Top 10 headlines this night, Top 10 headlines, BUSINESSES, CLIMATE ENVIRONMENT AND SCIENCE, CRIME, INDIA, short news for today, tomorrows news headlines in English for school assembly, Top Headlines, News Headlines, Top News, Headlines Today Top Stories, Top News Headlines, INTERNATIONAL, NEWS, POLITICS, SOCIAL MEDIA, SPORTS, breaking news in Hindi, top news, morning Headlines, breaking news in English, top news, Aaj ki news, national news in English for school assembly, Top headlines of India today. In the news:…