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17 Nov 2024
JhansiJhansi hospital fire: Probe committee rules out foul play
A two-member committee has ruled out any criminal conspiracy or foul play in the fire at Rani Laxmibai Medical College in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
16 Nov 2024
Akhilesh Yadav'Nurse lit matchstick...': Eyewitness recounts Jhansi hospital fire horror
A devastating fire at Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi killed 10 newborns on Friday night.
16 Nov 2024
Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA)3 bodies found near Assam-Manipur border, suspected to be abductees
Three decomposed bodies were found near the Manipur-Assam border on Friday. The remains include those of two children—one an infant—and a woman.
11 Nov 2024
CancerScientists reveal how small DNA circles fuel cancer growth
In a major breakthrough in cancer research, a team of researchers from Stanford Medicine, eDyNAmiC, has found that small DNA circles or extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA), which were previously thought to be insignificant, are major contributors to various human cancers.
04 Nov 2024
Kolkata PoliceCharges framed in Kolkata doctor's rape-murder case
Charges have been formally filed against Sanjay Roy, the only accused in the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
24 Oct 2024
CRISPRAI designs DNA 'switch' that turns specific genes on, off
In a groundbreaking study, researchers from The Jackson Laboratory (JAX), the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, and Yale University have successfully used artificial intelligence (AI) for gene control.
22 Oct 2024
CancerMicroRNA: How this Nobel Prize-winning discovery is revolutionizing cancer treatment
Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun, the winners of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, made a revolutionary discovery that could change the face of cancer treatment.
12 Oct 2024
Mount EverestHuman foot found on Everest has potential to change history
A National Geographic documentary team may have unearthed a clue to one of mountaineering's longest unsolved mysteries.
02 Oct 2024
Nature Ecology and EvolutionScientists find out geological scenario that may have kickstarted life
A groundbreaking study, published in eLife, has revealed a plausible geological scenario that could have facilitated the replication of nucleic acids, the fundamental genetic building blocks of life.
28 Sep 2024
Solar SystemSupernova radiation may have triggered species diversification on Earth: Study
A recent study led by Caitlyn Nojiri from UC Santa Cruz and published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters, points to a mind-blowing possibility: a supernova explosion nearby might have really shaken things up for life on Earth.
26 Sep 2024
JapanJapan: World's longest-serving death row inmate now declared innocent
Iwao Hakamata, an 88-year-old Japanese man who has spent over five decades on death row, was declared innocent by a court in Japan on Thursday.
23 Sep 2024
California6-year-old abducted from California in 1951 found after 70-year search
A California family's seven-decade-long search for their abducted relative, Luis Armando Albino, concluded in June this year.
21 Sep 2024
CancerScientists discover over 800 genes that could potentially cause cancer
A groundbreaking study by scientists from the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST) in Spain, has identified over 800 genes that could potentially cause cancer.
08 Sep 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAI reveals ancient microbes' role in shaping our immune system
A groundbreaking study conducted by the University of Texas (UT) has revealed that ancient microbes, which originated billions of years ago, played a crucial role in shaping our immune systems.
07 Sep 2024
KolkataCBI asks Kolkata rape-murder accused 10 questions in polygraph test
Sanjay Roy, the prime suspect in the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, reportedly denied any involvement during a polygraph test conducted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
07 Sep 2024
World Health OrganizationHPV linked to reduced sperm count, quality in males: Study
A recent study conducted by Argentine researchers, has discovered a link between high-risk strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV) and a significant increase in dead sperm.
24 Aug 2024
AustraliaNew DNA test to identify suspects may solve crimes faster
A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at Flinders University, Australia, has revealed a potential new method for measuring DNA shedding.
19 Aug 2024
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: What autopsy report actually reveals
An autopsy report obtained by India Today has shed light on the final moments of the postgraduate trainee doctor before she was suffocated to death at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.
18 Aug 2024
Calcutta High CourtSupreme Court takes suo motu cognizance of Kolkata rape-murder case
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata.
13 Aug 2024
AssamHow many elephants are in India? You'll know by 2025
India, home to over 60% of the world's wild Asian elephants, will not receive the results of its latest elephant census until June 2025.
30 Jul 2024
TelegramTelegram CEO has over '100 kids' in 12 nations. What?
Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of popular messaging app Telegram, has disclosed that he is the biological father of over 100 children in 12 different countries.
29 Jul 2024
Columbia UniversityGrieving death of dear ones may hasten biological aging
A study has found a significant correlation between the experience of losing a loved one and biological aging.
29 Jul 2024
MaleUnexpected discovery: Sugar gel promotes hair regrowth
Scientists from the University of Sheffield and COMSATS University in Pakistan have stumbled upon a potential new treatment for hereditary-patterned baldness.
28 Jul 2024
Science and TechnologyAncient viruses may have aided humans in evolution
A groundbreaking discovery led by evolutionary biologist Alex de Mendoza Soler, at Queen Mary University of London, reveals that ancient viruses may have significantly contributed to our evolution.
14 Jul 2024
Health & WellnessNeurological roots: Gut-wrenching eating disorder result of brain chemical deficiency
A recent study on male mice suggests a neurological basis for anorexia nervosa, a severe eating disorder.
23 Jun 2024
KotaWhy have Rajasthan tribals threatened to send minister DNA samples
Several tribal organizations in Rajasthan have threatened to send Education Minister Madan Dilawar their hair and blood samples over an objectionable comment directed at the tribals.
19 Jun 2024
Assam PoliceBJP leader, presumed beheaded, now accused in murder case
A local Bharatiya Janata Party leader and contractor, Sunil Gogoi, previously believed to be a murder victim, has been declared an absconding suspect by the Assam Police.
13 Jun 2024
KeralaKuwait fire: 42 Indians killed in tragedy; who were they
The fire in the Mangaf area of southern Kuwait on Wednesday resulted in the deaths of 42 Indian nationals, including at least 14 from Kerala.
02 Jun 2024
Science and TechnologyGroundbreaking discovery: Tiny fern holds largest genome ever sequenced
In a remarkable scientific breakthrough, researchers have discovered the largest genome ever sequenced in a small Pacific fern known as T. oblanceolata.
01 Jun 2024
VancouverCanadian serial killer, who fed his victims to pigs, killed
Robert Pickton, the notorious Canadian serial killer who strangled his victims before feeding their remains to his pigs, has died in prison following an assault by an inmate.
14 May 2024
MetabolismBoost your B-vitamins with these delicious vegan soups
B vitamins are essential for energy production, brain health, and cell metabolism.
02 Apr 2024
ResearchScientist resumes human embryo gene-editing research following release from prison
He Jiankui, the Chinese scientist who caused a global uproar in 2018 by using CRISPR technology to modify human embryos' DNA, has resumed his research after serving a three-year prison sentence.
15 Dec 2022
MurderShraddha case: Bones found in jungle match with father's DNA
The DNA test of the bones recovered by the police from the forested areas in Delhi's Mehrauli has reportedly established that they belonged to Shraddha Walkar.
08 Dec 2022
Biology2 million-year-old DNA, the oldest-ever, uncovers Greenland's lost world
Two million-year-old DNA fragments, found in frozen soil in the northeastern tip of Greenland, are the oldest DNA ever obtained.
06 Dec 2022
Delhi PoliceShraddha Walkar murder: DNA analysis to be out this week
The DNA analysis report of the recovered bones in the Shraddha Walkar murder case is likely to be released by the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) this week, the Delhi Police said.
05 Aug 2022
OdishaUP: Rape survivor's son helps nab accused after 27 years
A rape survivor in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur has finally received justice, owing to the efforts of her son, who was born as a result of the rape.
03 Aug 2022
Columbia UniversityColumbia University's AI program discovers alternative physics
Ever wondered how artificial intelligence can be used to discern the mysteries of physics?
07 Jul 2022
Science and TechnologyScientists create world's first cloned mice using freeze-dried skin cells
Amid warnings of accelerated worldwide extinctions, a group of Japanese scientists has created cloned mice from freeze-dried skin cells.
18 Feb 2021
WorldWorld's oldest DNA sequenced from molar of million-year-old mammoth
Scientists have taken a significant step toward understanding mammoths by sequencing the world's oldest DNA. The DNA was sequenced from molars of three different mammoths.
27 Jan 2021
Hollywood'Jurassic World: Dominion' culmination of one story, says director
The next installment of the Jurassic World franchise will not only advance the story but also help you recap everything you enjoyed, noted, and probably missed in the Jurassic Park franchise.
25 Dec 2020
AfghanistanDetention of 10 Chinese spies in Afghanistan leaves Beijing red-faced
In a development that has left Beijing embarrassed, a 10-member module that operated a terror cell has been busted in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, officials in the know told HT.
21 Dec 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: Myths about the COVID-19 vaccine busted
As vaccines for COVID-19 have started being rolled out in parts of the world, certain myths have been propagated questioning their safety and efficacy.
13 Dec 2020
Britney SpearsFinally! Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys collaborate: Details here
The Princess of Pop and BSB are back, and this time they are together!
24 Sep 2020
ScottScott Disick, Brody Jenner promoted racist AI app, slammed
Celebrities Scott Disick, Brody Jenner, and Danielle Cohn are being slammed on the internet for promoting Gradient, an application that packs an outright racist feature.
21 Sep 2020
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)Coronavirus: What is the 'Feluda' test? How does it work?
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved for commercial launch of a CRISPR-based test for COVID-19, called 'Feluda'.
06 Sep 2020
James BondWho could be next James Bond? This AI might know
In a couple of months, Daniel Craig will be reprising the role of James Bond in Cary Joji Fukunaga's No Time To Die.
03 Sep 2020
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: Food items that can improve your immunity
With the COVID-19 outbreak, a healthy immune system has become a priority.
13 Aug 2020
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: What are the health benefits of garlic?
Garlic is used widely as a flavoring substance, but it has many other uses as well.
16 Apr 2020
SwitzerlandNew test for COVID-19 could be more effective, says study
Around the world, millions have been tested for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) using RT-PCR technology.
31 Jan 2020
Health & Wellness5 amazing health benefits of red rice
Rice is consumed as a staple food in various parts of the world.
28 Jan 2020
New York CityNicki Minaj's brother sentenced to 25-yrs to life for rape
Popular American rapper Nicki Minaj's brother Jelani Maraj was on Monday sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl, at his home in Long Island (New York).
11 Jan 2020
Uttar PradeshKannauj: 20 feared dead as sleeper bus collides with truck
At least 20 people are feared to have died in a tragic accident as a private sleeper bus collided with a truck in the Kannauj district of Uttar Pradesh on Friday night.
02 Jan 2020
KeralaWoman claims to be singer Anuradha Paudwal's daughter; files case
A 45-year-old woman from Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram has claimed that she is the daughter of popular Bollywood playback singer Anuradha Paudwal.
18 Dec 2019
HarvardHarvard scientist plans a dating-app based on DNA. God much?
Normally, when you hear about a dating app, you think of a platform that uses location among other factors to find a partner to date.
16 Dec 2019
SpaceXElon Musk's SpaceX to send marijuana and coffee into space
Just recently, SpaceX employed its Dragon spacecraft and completed a cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station.
02 Dec 2019
TechnologyMysterious puppy, frozen for 18,000 years, found in Siberia
Archaeologists have unearthed an incredibly well-preserved puppy from the Siberian permafrost.
22 Nov 2019
Health & WellnessThe five best superfoods you should add in your diet
You must have heard about the term "superfoods", but what exactly are they?
11 Nov 2019
BiharMaulana rapes 15-year-old, pregnant survivor told to sell her baby
In a shocking incident, a panchayat in Bihar held a pregnant 15-year-old girl responsible for her rape.
28 Oct 2019
Donald TrumpUS forces kill ISIS chief: Here's how the operation unfolded
ISIS, the terror outfit which excelled in inflicting fear across the globe with brutal beheading videos and innumerable attacks, lost its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi this weekend.
07 Oct 2019
Health & WellnessSix ways in which Green tea improves your skin health
Green tea is gaining a lot of popularity these days, for a reason.
26 Sep 2019
Health & WellnessAmid vaping-related deaths, JUUL CEO Kevin Burns resigns
On Wednesday, JUUL Labs announced that its CEO, Kevin Burns, has decided to step down as the e-cigarette manufacturer faces scrutiny over the recent reports of deaths and illnesses due to vaping.
21 Sep 2019
McLarenExplaining the technology behind the supercar, McLaren P1
The McLaren P1 is nothing less than a superhero among supercars. The exquisitely good-looking, brutally powerful, and astronomically expensive car is a marvel of cutting-edge technology, innovation, and design.
19 Sep 2019
Donald TrumpExplained: What are e-cigarettes and how are conventional cigarettes different?
On Wednesday, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the government has banned e-cigarettes, citing health concerns.
13 Sep 2019
MoonThis start-up will fly your DNA to the Moon
In another weird space project (after space cables and elevators), a company is hoping to fly your DNA to the Moon!
22 Aug 2019
FloridaThis 1998 murder remained unsolved, until 'killer' applied for job
In 1998, a woman was found murdered at a consignment store in Florida, United States.
10 Aug 2019
WhatsAppDelhi: Man pronounces Triple Talaq over WhatsApp, arrested
A Delhi man has been arrested for divorcing his wife by uttering "Talaq" thrice, police said on Saturday.
05 Aug 2019
Sushmita SenSushmita on adopting Renee: Wisest decision I made at 24
Sushmita Sen took the world by surprise when in 2000, at just 24 years of age, she adopted a girl (Renee).
26 Jul 2019
World#SaveLydia: This 6-month-old suffering from genetic mutation needs help
Six-month-old Lydia Seth was born with a rare genetic disorder. Born on December 22, 2018, Lydia was diagnosed with a mutation of the gene KCNQ2, which affects a cell's ability to generate and transmit electrical signals.
10 Jul 2019
Ektaa KapoorActor Ram Kapoor looks unrecognizable post weight-loss routine
Remember Ram Kapoor, who won our hearts in Ekta Kapoor's Kasamh Se and Bade Acche Lagte Hai?
05 Jul 2019
Salman KhanAiming for Tiger Shroff's body? Include these five food items
When Tiger Shroff hit the Bollywood scene with Heropanti in 2014, everyone was amazed by his lean yet muscular body, by the way he danced, and performed his stunts.
21 Jun 2019
KanpurKanpur: Cleric rapes 15-year-old in Madrassa, claims he 'married' her
Earlier this month, Kanpur police arrested a Madrassa's cleric for allegedly raping a 15-year-old minor.
23 May 2019
IndiaShah Rukh Khan begins shooting for 'Ted Talks' Season 2
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's fans may not get to see him in any films in the near future, but they needn't be disappointed. The 53-year-old actor is already filming for the second season of Ted Talks India Nayi Soch.
02 May 2019
Indian ArmyNot Yeti but a bear: Nepal dismisses Indian Army's claims
With a lot of pride, earlier this week the Indian Army declared that its expedition team sighted footprints of a Yeti in the icy heights of Himalayas. With its tweet, the Army brought back conversations to the mythical ape-like creature.
26 Apr 2019
West BengalDefeat fascist forces: West Bengal Imams send letters to Muslims
Clerics and Imams of West Bengal have sent letters to Muslims asking them to vote in large numbers to defeat fascist forces, multiple reports suggested.
17 Apr 2019
CRISPRCRISPR gene-editing used on cancer patients: Details here
For years, scientists have been working on CRISPR, a powerful technology that could modify DNA and help cure diseases like cancer or Hepatitis B.
15 Apr 2019
IndonesiaMeet these women engineers who are changing the world
Today, women are having a bigger impact on the world than ever before.
05 Apr 2019
Alia BhattVarun-Sara to release 'Coolie No.1' remake poster on April 24?
Varun Dhawan and Sara Ali Khan created a buzz recently after the two were roped in for the remake of Govinda starrer Coolie No.1.
