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IISER researchers discover potential for colorectal cancer treatment in enzyme that ‘plays dead’

Muskan Bhatia -
An IISER Kolkata team pieced together how autoinhibition of surface receptor protein VEGFR1 works to prevent a cell from becoming malignant. Study published in Nature Communications.

How does jamun help with diabetes? IISER-Bhopal offers clues with 1st genome sequencing of plant

Sandhya Ramesh -
Findings, published in peer-reviewed journal 'Frontiers in Plant Science', form a first layer of data for future studies on the value of the plant, and its applications in pharmacology.

New lead for AIDS treatment? IISER scientists identify circular RNA that helps HIV-1 virus multiply

Akanksha Mishra -
Findings published in journal Science Advances. The scientists have also developed a protein molecule that can reduce the multiplication of the HIV virus.

Indian scientists develop high-tech method to mimic photosynthesis, reduce energy loss

Dishha Bagchi -
Scientists hope such research into highly-efficient energy transfer systems will providethe foundation for designing new light-harvesting materials.

Fire breaks out at IISER laboratory in Pune, one student suffers minor injuries

PTI -
An official said the fire started in the chemistry department and no casualty has been reported, nor is anybody trapped inside.

R0 at 1.27 but experts say India yet to hit Covid peak, lockdown alone can’t end pandemic

Mohana Basu -
Covid-19 cases in India continue to grow despite 44 days of lockdown, though the rate of growth is significantly lower than in the early days of its spread.

Six ‘young’ Indian institutes ranked among world’s top 50 for research

Mohana Basu -
Homi Bhabha National Institute, ranked 16th globally, is the top-ranked Indian institution on the list, which also features five IISERs.

Kolkata scientists develop ground-breaking model to predict solar cycles

Sandhya Ramesh -
Solar cycles can affect our daily lives in many ways, and Prantika Bhowmik and Dibyendu Nandi’s model can now predict them ten years in advance.

Trash course from a Chemistry professor in Mohali

Sandhya Ramesh -
Samrat Ghosh of  Mohali has built a unique dustbin under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan that makes them easier to clean and keeps the animals away.

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Opinion

Kolkata’s silencing of Javed Akhtar exposes India’s secular vacuum

Amana Begam -
Even those parties that wear the label of secular and progressive often bow to the pressures of fundamentalist groups within the Muslim community.

Vijay is winning nickname war in Tamil Nadu. He’s attacking Brand Stalin with ‘uncle’ taunt

I will keep attacking India even though my missiles reach nowhere: Pakistani General X

Economy

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Sampurna Panigrahi -
Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

Defence

Dassault Aviation takes majority control of joint venture with Anil Ambani’s Reliance

Javaria Rana -
Following the transaction which is expected to be completed by November, Dassault Reliance Aerospace Ltd will become an associate company, with Reliance retaining a 49% stake.

National Interest

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

Shekhar Gupta -
From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.

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