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Stem cell therapy can help restore vision after eye injury

In a significant breakthrough, US researchers restored vision in patients with eye injuries using their own stem cells.

Aug 19, 2023

Plant-based diet, proper sleep, exercise & being social will help you lead healthy long life

Those following a plant-based diet with limited added salts and sugars, adequate rest, exercise and socialisation were found to have a 29 per cent lower risk of all-cause mortality and a 28 per cent lower risk of cancer mortality.

Aug 19, 2023

Polygamy in Muslims, plagiarism of Tarun Tahilian's bridal wear, Dalit writer's credit claim: A look at Made in Heaven 2 controversies

Made in Heaven season 2 series controversies: From Dalit representation to costume design and plagiarism of designer Tarun Tahiliani's designs in the show and much more.

Aug 19, 2023

IAF officers' killing case: CBI seeks cancellation of bail of JKLF terrorist [details]

The jailed chairman of the banned JKLF Yasin Malik, and six other terrorists were charged with the killings of the four unarmed officers of the Indian Air Force in 1990.

Aug 19, 2023

Agencies clueless about Kargil's mysterious blast [details]

A suspicious object exploded inside a scrap dealer's shop in the Kabadi Nallah area of Drass in the Kargil district of Ladakh on Friday evening.

Aug 19, 2023

Centre opposes PIL to replace 'Central Government' term with 'Union government' in official communications

The Centre has taken objection with a plea before the Delhi High Court that seeks to replace the term 'Central government' with 'Union government' or 'Union of India' in all official orders, notifications, and correspondences.

Aug 19, 2023

British Indian doctor Ravi Jayaram who helped catch 'killer' nurse says: 'Babies could've been saved'

An Indian-origin paediatrician in England, who helped catch a nurse convicted of murdering seven babies in her care, has said that the infants could have been saved had the hospital acted faster.

Aug 19, 2023

Amarnath pilgrim slips to death, another injured

An Amarnath Yatra pilgrim slipped to his death while another was injured along the north Kashmir Baltal route to the cave shrine.

Aug 19, 2023

Ashoka University row : Psychology Dept expresses solidarity with Sabyasachi Das on voter manipulation paper controversy

Department of Psychology has extended solidarity to assistant professor Sabyasachi Das after the Haryana-based Ashoka University accepted his resignation.

Aug 19, 2023

28% GST impact: Online poker platform Spartan Poker lays off 125 employees

After Mobile Premier League (MPL) and Hike's Rush Gaming, online poker platform Spartan Poker has reportedly become another victim of government's 28 per cent GST on online gaming.

Aug 19, 2023

Russia bans 54 British journalists, politicians from entering country

The Russian Foreign Ministry announced that it has banned 54 British nationals, including journalists and politicians, from entering the country due to their alleged involvement in "propaganda support of the activities of the (Ukrainian) Zelensky regime" and of being "Russophobic".

Aug 19, 2023

Operation Hasta? 'No One is leaving K'taka BJP,' says Yediyurappa

Amid the rumors of "Operation Hasta" or "Reverse Operation Lotus", two prominent BJP MLAs skipped a crucial meeting called by former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa in Bengaluru.

Aug 19, 2023

Rahul Gandhi extends Ladakh visit till August 25 amid electioneering [details]

As the Congress Party has allied with the National Conference for the Kargil Council elections, Rahul Gandhi is likely to meet party leaders to ensure the smooth working of the alliance in the cold desert.

Aug 18, 2023

Now Tomato tastes sweet: Govt to sell tomatoes at Rs 40 per kg from Aug 20

The government will sell tomatoes at Rs 40 per kg from August 20 onwards with an aim to further cool down its prices.

Aug 18, 2023

Body of second foreign terrorist recovered from Reasi 13 days after encounter [details]

After the August 5 Rajouri encounter, security forces were tracking the terrorist who managed to escape during gun-battle.

Aug 18, 2023