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Nobel Prize for microRNA find underscores RNA’s primacy in biology

When Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun won the Nobel Prize last week, 581 clinical trials involving miRNA had been registered in the U.S. alone




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The Science Quiz | Remembering a star that was briefly the brightest…




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Watch: Nobel prize science winners 2024 | All you need to know




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Scientists develop supplement to protect bees from pesticides

The supplement is created with flavonoids, plant-derived secondary metabolites known for their health benefits.




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FDA approval for Cobenfy casts light on schizophrenia’s wickedness

Cobenfy is the first antipsychotic drug to treat schizophrenia by targeting cholinergic receptors instead of dopamine receptors




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ISRO satellites tracking cyclone Dana since October 20

ISRO says satellite inputs help in better monitoring and mitigation of cyclone threat




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New rocket, plus moon and Venus missions, herald new beginnings

‘India in Space’ is a monthly column collecting and analysing developments in the country’s space, spaceflight, and allied sectors




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Four astronauts return to Earth after being delayed by Boeing’s capsule trouble and Hurricane Milton

Four astronauts are back on Earth after a space station mission that lasted almost eight months




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Unexpected link between nickel toxicity, cholesterol levels found

In a new study, fungi that lacked the Sre1 protein were found to be highly sensitive to nickel; the gene that encodes for this protein is conserved in all animals, including humans




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Svalbard seed vault evokes epic imagery, controversy because of the power of seeds

Tens of thousands of new seeds from around the world arrived at the seed vault on Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, in mid-October 2024.




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The Science Quiz | A world beneath our feet




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Did the world’s best-preserved dinosaurs really die in ‘Pompeii-type’ events?




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Can values be taught?

In schools, can at least one period a week be dedicated to an explicit discussion on values?




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Engineering: What suits her best

Trends indicate women are inclined to taking up IT jobs. They can do well in non-IT disciplines too. But, to ensure a long-term career, here’s what they should consider before choosing an engineering branch.




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Are you being impertinent?

The nuances of language can make all the difference to how one is perceived. It’s worthwhile to think about what words one should use.




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Uncertainty as 2nd round of CET counselling begins

There is still no clarity on 450 govt. quota seats in minority, deemed medical colleges




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‘Impart quality education and help students become employable’




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Beyond the predictive text

When knowledge gained is not acknowledged, and the textbook is considered the sole source of answers, education becomes a foreign language.




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Meet the EduTubers

Teaching and learning have now taken on a new dimension. Talented educators are reaching out to thousands of students through their YouTube channels.




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Indian varsities should aspire to be among top 100: Narendra Modi

The Prime Minister also urged the students to actively participate in sports and aim for gold medals in Tokyo Olympics in 2020.




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America beckons

Want to study in the U.S? Choose your options well. Here’s where to start, writes the U.S Consul General in Chennai.




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Being extraordinary

Who are your role models? Stars and celebs? Or are they the ordinary people around who challenge and support us in small ways?




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Tamil Nadu engineering counselling for general category to be held after NEET results, says Higher Education Minister Ponmudi

The decision will help to prevent seats going vacant, says Mr. Ponmudy




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Want number of Indian students in France to climb to 20,000 by 2025: French Minister

French Minister Catherine Colonna stressed that gender balance was a necessity in the field of education




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Want to be a work traveller?

Co-working is the new watchword of the creative young. An affordable lifestyle and low rents make Berlin their preferred destination.Shonali Muthalaly




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Look beyond the conventional



  • Money & Careers

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Be your own boss

On the occasion of World Entrepreneurship Day tomorrow, we look at a few youngsters who took the plunge and find out what drives them.




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Bonding beyond boardrooms

To Paul Mathew, theatre is an effective management tool that can promote holistic thinking




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Rabbit farming best bet for housewives, unemployed youth

NABARD offers training on scientific lines to those interested




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Best of both worlds

Rupesh Patric channelises his art to raise funds for various causes. He juggles this with his tech-savvy persona




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Banking on beliefs

These young engineering professionals chose entrepreneurship over big firms and fat pay



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The best of both worlds

A CEO by day and a Chef by evening, Venkatesh Bhat of Accord Metropolitan dons two hats with ease. Nikhil Raghavan meets the hotelier-entrepreneur



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Cotton weaves a better future

Awareness programme for cotton farmers



  • Money & Careers

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Off the beaten track

IT entrepreneur Ruzan Khambatta stumps nay-sayers who questioned her entry into the business



  • Money & Careers

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Grab the best offer

With lending rates down and offers pouring in from banks, your housing loan may be approved quickly if you meet all the criteria, says Balaji Rao



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It’s a techie life: Full of beans

Young Malayalis heading small IT firms talk about doing business in ‘emerging’ Kerala



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Raktbeej: Reining in on relationship

Rangadhara’s emotionally charged play ‘Raktbeej’ connected with the audience and won applause.




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‘I have always been in awe of theatre’

As she is all set to make her debut in theatre as Shakuntala, Manju Warrier admits she is excited and nervous about her new role




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The sounds behind the music

Purva Naresh’s “Ladies Sangeet” unravels multiple layers of gender, sexuality and marriage.




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The stage is set, Bengaluru!

A play without a director and a different actor for each show, a search for identity through language and a coming-of-age tale are on offer in the latest edition of The Hindu Theatre Festival in Bengaluru




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Farce-en your seat belts

The Frisky Suspenders, a farcical play, makes fun of the human weakness of jumping to conclusions




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India’s foreign exchange reserves may be within striking distance of $700 billion mark

The reserves perked up in the reporting week as foreign currency assets (FCA) and gold holdings were up by $2.057 billion and $726 million, respectively.




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India’s forex reserves to surge beyond $750 billion by March 2025

 In the week ending September 27, 2024, the reserves reached an all-time high of $704.885 billion.




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India’s forex reserves dip below $700 billion after staying above that level for two weeks

The reserves shrunk by $10.746 billion during the reporting week to stand at $690.43 billion as on October 11, 2024




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Krypton Industries Ltd. - Board Meeting Intimation for Considering And Approval Of The Unaudited Financial Results Of The Company For The Quarter Ended 30Th June, 2019, To Be Held On 14Th August, 2019




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Gujarat Containers Ltd. - Board Meeting Intimation for Re- Scheduling Of Board Meeting NOW To Be Held On Wednesday , The 14Th August, 2019 At 4.30 P.M. To Consider And Approve, The Standalone Unaudited Financial Results Of The Company For The 1St Quart




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Websol Energy System Ltd. - Board Meeting Intimation for Meeting Of The Board Of Directors Of The Company Is Schedule To Be Held On 13.08.2019 To Consider, Approve And Take On Record The Unaudited Financial Results For The Quarter Ended 30.06.2019 And Any




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Rajath Finance Limited - Board Meeting Intimation for Intimation Of Board Meeting Schedule To Be Held On 14Th August, 2019 For Approval Of Unaudited Result For The Quarter Ended On 30Th June, 2019




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Berger Paints India Ltd. - Disclosure of Voting results of AGM (Regulation 44(3) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015)




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Cian Agro Industries & Infrastructure Ltd - Board Meeting Intimation for Meeting Of The Board Of Directors Of The Company Is Scheduled To Be Held On Tuesday, 13Th August, 2019 To Consider And Approve The Un-Audited Financial Results Of The Company For