NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras has become the first research organisation in the world to release the most detailed 3D high-resolution images of the fetal brain, Director V Kamakoti said on Tuesday. The key applications of generating such high-resolution brain images are advancements to current fetal imaging technologies for early diagnosis… Continue reading In a first, IIT Madras releases most detailed 3D high-resolution images of fetal brain
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Young, not old, could be hardest hit due to extreme heat, study from Mexico suggests
NEW DELHI: Extreme heat poses a greater risk to younger populations than the elderly, according to a new analysis which revealed that 75 per cent of heat-related deaths in Mexico from 1998-2019 occurred among those aged under 35 years. Researchers, including those from Columbia University, US, said the findings challenge the conventional belief that the… Continue reading Young, not old, could be hardest hit due to extreme heat, study from Mexico suggests
Cybercrimes, Climate Change emerging human rights threats: President Droupadi Murmu
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday highlighted cybercrimes and climate change as emerging threats to human rights, emphasizing that the digital era has introduced complex issues such as cyberbullying, deepfakes, privacy concerns, and the spread of misinformation. Addressing the Human Rights Day celebration, organised by the National Human Rights Commission, President Murmu said, “These… Continue reading Cybercrimes, Climate Change emerging human rights threats: President Droupadi Murmu
Delhi consumer forum imposes Rs 15 lakh fine on Emami over fairness cream
NEW DELHI: A district consumer forum here imposed a fine of Rs 15 lakh on Emami Ltd for unfair trade practices after a man alleged that the company’s fairness cream advertisement was deceptive and misleading. The Central Delhi District Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission was hearing a complaint of unfair trade practices against Emami Ltd for… Continue reading Delhi consumer forum imposes Rs 15 lakh fine on Emami over fairness cream
B’desh acknowledges 88 incidents of violence against minorities, primarily Hindus, following Hasina’s ouster
DHAKA: Bangladesh on Tuesday acknowledged 88 incidents of communal violence against minorities, primarily Hindus, following the ouster of then-premier Sheikh Hasina in August. Interim government head Muhammad Yunus’ press secretary Shafiqul Alam also said that 70 people have been arrested in those incidents. He made the disclosure a day after Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri flagged… Continue reading B’desh acknowledges 88 incidents of violence against minorities, primarily Hindus, following Hasina’s ouster
Three held for ‘forced’ religious conversion in Amethi
AMETHI (UP): Three persons have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a forced religious conversion case in Agresar village here, police said on Tuesday. Govind, in his complaint, alleged that Om Prakash, Ramlal Kori and Sandeep Kori used to visit his village and lure people to convert to Christianity by offering them money, they… Continue reading Three held for ‘forced’ religious conversion in Amethi
CJI Sanjiv Khanna bats for a humane justice system, reforming courts
NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Tuesday batted for a compassionate and humane justice system by decolonisation of laws and reformation of criminal courts. The CJI, who was speaking on the occasion of the celebration of Human Rights Day programme organised by National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) said human rights were inalienable.… Continue reading CJI Sanjiv Khanna bats for a humane justice system, reforming courts
Total subjects reduced to 37 from 63: UGC Chairman on major changes in CUET 25
New Delhi [India], December 11: University Grant Commission (UGC) Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar has announced changes in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), undergraduate and postgraduate 2025, saying the total number of subjects has been reduced to 37 from 63 and there will be uniform exam duration of 60 minutes. He said 20 language subjects… Continue reading Total subjects reduced to 37 from 63: UGC Chairman on major changes in CUET 25
Fecal coliform levels in Yamuna continue to soar in Delhi
NEW DELHI: Pollution levels in Yamuna river in Delhi remain high with fecal coliform concentrations peaking at 79 lakh units per 100 ml (MPN) at Asgarpur where the river exits Delhi, according to the latest water quality report for November. The figure matches the peak recorded in October, which was the highest concentration since December… Continue reading Fecal coliform levels in Yamuna continue to soar in Delhi
Portugeuse film ‘I’m Still Here’ to open IFFK 2024
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: ‘I’m Still Here’ (Portugal), a 2024 political biographical drama film directed by Walter Salles will be the opening film of the 29th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) beginning here on December 13. The movie, a Brazil-France co-production, deals with the story of a mother and activist searching for her missing husband, a dissident… Continue reading Portugeuse film ‘I’m Still Here’ to open IFFK 2024