Miscellaneous

August 29, 2024 8:49 PM August 29, 2024 8:49 PM

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Sahitya Akademi presents Bhasha Samman in New Delhi

The Sahitya Akademi today presented the Bhasha Samman in New Delhi. Purushottam Agrawal, Bethavolu Ramabrahmam, Avtar Singh and K.G. Paulose were awarded for classical and medieval literature.   Rozama Chawngthu and Renthlei Lalrawna were jointly conferred the award for their contribution to en...

August 29, 2024 11:34 AM August 29, 2024 11:34 AM

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Why prostate cancer raises risk of Alzheimer’s

Standard hormone therapy treatment used for prostate cancer may be adversely raising the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in men with the cancer, according to a study on Thursday. Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is used to treat prostate cancer. It reduces testosterone (the most common androgen), whic...

August 28, 2024 1:32 PM August 28, 2024 1:32 PM

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Skill training for women to overcome constraints and challenges

Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Secretary Atul Kumar Tiwari has said that the participation of women in the workforce plays a crucial role in the growth of the country's economy. While addressing the orientation session of the workshop on Empowering Adolescent Girls and Women in New Delhi tod...

August 28, 2024 6:52 AM August 28, 2024 6:52 AM

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Satish Kumar appointed as Chairman & CEO of Railway Board

Indian Railway Management Service officer Satish Kumar has been appointed as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Railway Board. Currently, he is serving as a Member (Traction & Rolling Stock). His appointment will be effective from the date of assumption of charge on 1st of next month to...

August 28, 2024 6:38 AM August 28, 2024 6:38 AM

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Sensor to adjust drug dosage for Parkinson’s disease

Indian medical scientists have developed a new smart sensor for adjusting drug dosage to manage Parkinson’s disease. The sensor is a Smartphone based flourescence turn-on system which is affordable and user-friendly. Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology said, the sensor would help i...

August 19, 2024 7:27 AM August 19, 2024 7:27 AM

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The festival of special bond Raksha Bandhan celebrated today

Raksha Bandhan, the festival of special bond between brothers and sisters, is being celebrated today across the country. On this occasion, sisters tie colorful rakhi around the wrist of their brothers and pray for their prosperity, health and well-being. In return, brothers pledge to protect and sup...

August 18, 2024 1:35 PM August 18, 2024 1:35 PM

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IMD Predicts very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Kerala, Mahe, Lakshadweep, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal and West Bengal till tomorrow

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Kerala, Mahe, Lakshadweep, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal and West Bengal till tomorrow. The weather agency has predicted fairly widespread to widespread light to moderate rainfall over Himachal Pradesh,...

August 18, 2024 9:06 AM August 18, 2024 9:06 AM

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BJP to Launch New Membership Drive on September 1, Aiming for 10 Crore New Members

The BJP will launch a new membership drive on September 1. The party is aiming to make more than 10 crore members in the drive. The decision in this regard was taken during a meeting of office bearers in the national capital. BJP National Spokesperson Sambit Patra said that the campaign will not cov...

August 18, 2024 8:35 AM August 18, 2024 8:35 AM

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IMD Forecasts Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall in Eastern India Over the Next 2-3 Days

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall over Eastern part of the country for the next 2-3 days. The IMD said that a low Pressure Area over south Bangladesh is likely to move north-northwestwards and become a Well-marked Low pressure area over Bangladesh and ad...