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New spray technique could usher in new era of transdermal medication

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Scientists at Rutgers University have devised a highly accurate method for creating coatings of biologically active materials for a variety of medical products. Such a technique could pave the way for a new era of transdermal medication, including shot-free vaccinations, researchers said. Writing in Nature Communications, researchers described a new approach to electrospray deposition, an … New spray technique could usher in new era of transdermal medication

Rocketry is best feature film; Allu Arjun, Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon bag acting honors

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Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon have jointly won the National Film Award in the Best Actress category for their films Gangubai Kathiawadi and Mimi, respectively, while Telugu actor Allu Arjun has been named the Best Actor for his film Pushpa: The Rise’. R Madhavan’s Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, based on the life of former ISRO … Rocketry is best feature film; Allu Arjun, Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon bag acting honors

Benefits of pomegranate

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Pomegranate is one of the healthiest fruits on earth. Pomegranate has many incredible health benefits for your body. It is called as a divine fruit because it is the most mentioned fruit in theological books. Pomegranate has anti-oxidant, anti-viral and anti-tumor properties and is said to be a good source of vitamins, especially vitamin A, … Benefits of pomegranate

Strawberry face masks for glowing skin

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Do you wish to get a glowing skin? Strawberries can be your beauty secret. This super fruit performs miraculously when it comes to treating skin conditions and rejuvenating your skin. They have strong astringent, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidants properties that treat burns, protect your skin from UV rays, and delay ageing. Strawberries are packed with alpha-hydroxylic … Strawberry face masks for glowing skin

Ginger Chicken Masala

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Ingredients Chicken Legs – 4, skinless (You can also use chicken breasts), onions – 100 gms, finely chopped, Ginger – 1 tsp, peeled, finely chopped, Red Chilli Powder – 1 tblsp, Curry Leaves – few Oil – 100 ml, Salt as per taste, For the masala, Ginger – 2 tsp, peeled, finely chopped, Shallots (Sambar … Ginger Chicken Masala

Research reveals anxious people use less suitable section of brain to control emotions

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Anxious people use a less suitable section of the forebrain when choosing their behaviour in socially difficult situations than non-anxious persons. This can be detected in brain scans, according to research conducted by Bob Bramson and Sjoerd Meijer at Radboud University’s Donders Institute. For example, an anxious and a non-anxious person both run into someone … Research reveals anxious people use less suitable section of brain to control emotions

Simple blood test may predict future heart, kidney risk for diabetics

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A simple blood test may predict the risk of progressive heart and kidney disease in people with type 2 diabetes, according to new research. An analysis of a clinical trial of more than 2,500 people with type 2 diabetes and kidney disease has found that high levels of four biomarkers in blood tests are strongly … Simple blood test may predict future heart, kidney risk for diabetics

How avocados help in weight loss

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One serving of avocado has only 114 calories and they have a low glycemic index. Studies have found that replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats can improve insulin sensitivity and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Good fat and high fibre combination of avocados can help to keep weight in check. Good Fat – … How avocados help in weight loss

Dune Part Two, animated Lord of the Rings delayed amid Hollywood actors’ strike

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The Warner Bros movie studio will delay the planned November release of a big-budget Dune sequel until March, a studio spokesperson said on Thursday, because its stars cannot promote the movie during the Hollywood actors’ strike. The decision deals a blow to cinema chains such as AMC Entertainment, Cineplex and Cinemark which are still trying … Dune Part Two, animated Lord of the Rings delayed amid Hollywood actors’ strike

Leonardo DiCaprio steps out with model Vittoria Ceretti, sparks dating rumors

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Leonardo DiCaprio was seen with model Vittoria Ceretti in Santa Barbara recently. As per a report by Page Six, The Wolf of Wall Street actor was seen out for an ice-cream date with the model. Both Leonardo and Vittoria twinned in white outfits. As pictures emerged in a new report by Page Six, Leonardo and … Leonardo DiCaprio steps out with model Vittoria Ceretti, sparks dating rumors

Angelina Jolie’s new tattoos are not ‘related with Brad Pitt’

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Angelina Jolie’s new tattoos are not ‘related with Brad Pitt’Angelina Jolie has left her fans guessing about her new middle finger tattoos, which many believe are aimed at her ex-husband and actor Brad Pitt. Now her tattoo artist has denied all such assumptions and has said that he will soon share a picture of the … Angelina Jolie’s new tattoos are not ‘related with Brad Pitt’

Kevin Costner’s estranged wife accuses him of ‘withholding’ financial information

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The ongoing divorce saga between Kevin Costner and his estranged wife, Christine, has taken another contentious turn as the couple’s legal teams spar over financial matters. The pair, who filed for divorce in May after 18 years of marriage, are entangled in a legal showdown over their prenuptial agreement and child support for their three … Kevin Costner’s estranged wife accuses him of ‘withholding’ financial information

10 dead, over 20 injured in massive fire in train compartment in Tamil Nadu

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Madurai (TIP)- At least 10 people have died and more than 20 are injured in a massive fire that broke out inside a stationary train compartment in Madurai railway station early on August 26 morning. The Southern Railway said that an “illegal gas cylinder” on board led to the fire. The passengers of the “private … 10 dead, over 20 injured in massive fire in train compartment in Tamil Nadu

‘Request from Chinese side’: India denies Beijing’s claims on Modi-Xi Jinping meet

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New Delhi (TIP)- As China claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the BRICS meeting in South Africa took place on India’s request, top government sources refuted it and said there was a “pending request from the Chinese side”. “There was a pending request from the Chinese side for … ‘Request from Chinese side’: India denies Beijing’s claims on Modi-Xi Jinping meet

‘China snatched India’s land, PM is lying’: Rahul

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday, August 25, vowed to raise in Parliament the issues of the people of Ladakh as he alleged that their “political voice” was being suppressed and the promises of the central government on employment had turned out to be “false”. Gandhi has been touring the Union Territory of Ladakh for … ‘China snatched India’s land, PM is lying’: Rahul

SC moves 27 Manipur cases to Assam courts

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New Delhi (TIP)- The Supreme Court on Friday, August 25, shifted 27 cases being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the ethnic strife in Manipur to a set of designated judges in Assam to ensure protection of victims and witnesses, besides facilitating fair and quick trials. A bench, led by … SC moves 27 Manipur cases to Assam courts

Lalu Yadav playing badminton after bail on medical grounds: CBI tells SC

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New Delhi (TIP)- The CBI on Friday, August 25, told the Supreme Court that RJD supremo Lalu Prasad was playing badminton after being enlarged on bail in a fodder scam case on medical grounds, as it sought cancellation of the relief granted to the former Bihar chief minister. Prasad’s counsel opposed any move to cancel … Lalu Yadav playing badminton after bail on medical grounds: CBI tells SC

August 23 to be celebrated as National Space Day, says PM Modi

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, August 26, announced that to mark the success of Chandrayaan 3’s Moon landing, August 23 will be celebrated as National Space Day. Modi’s announcement came as he was addressing the Indian Space Research Organisation scientists at the ISRO command centre in Bengaluru. Modi visited the space agency’s Telemetry Tracking … August 23 to be celebrated as National Space Day, says PM Modi

Russian Prez won’t attend G20 meet

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Russia announced on Friday, August 25, that President Vladimir Putin will not personally attend the G20 Summit to be hosted by India next month, ending swirling speculation in diplomatic circles about his presence at the meeting. Putin has skipped multilateral meetings since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and virtually … Russian Prez won’t attend G20 meet

Raksha Bandhan

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Raksha bandhan is the main festival of Hindus which is celebrated on the full moon day of Shravan and every year the festival comes in August. This festival is celebrated throughout India and Nepal. Raksha bandhan means ‘bondage of security’ and ‘Raksha Bandhan’ in Sanskrit literally means “the knot of security”. Rakhi can be made … Raksha Bandhan

History of Chandrayaan: India’s lunar exploration journey

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Chandrayaan, meaning “mooncraft” in Sanskrit, represents India’s lunar exploration program launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The Chandrayaan program aims to study the moon’s surface, minerals, water ice presence, and enhance India’s space capabilities. There have been three missions so far with a total of two orbiters, landers and rovers each. While the … History of Chandrayaan: India’s lunar exploration journey

India Day Parade organized by the Federation of Indian Associations NYNJCT (FIA) over the Years in Pics by Jay Mandal

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By Prof. Indrajit S Saluja Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) came into being in 1977 after changing the name of umbrella organization “Joint Committee of Indian Organizations” founded in 1975, under the leadership of Rajan Ghosh. The main goal of this organization was to celebrate India’s Independence and Republic days in Tristate area by bringing … India Day Parade organized by the Federation of Indian Associations NYNJCT (FIA) over the Years in Pics by Jay Mandal

Parliament of the World’s Religions 2023 impels faiths toward activism

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By Parveen Chopra CHICAGO (TIP): Parliament of the World’s Religions (PoWR) 2023 convened in Chicago from August 14-18 under the chairmanship of an Indian American, Nitin Ajmera, tried to propel faith groups towards activism. The title makes the focus clear: ‘A Call to Conscience: Defending Freedom & Human Rights’. Knowing that PoWR has emerged as … Parliament of the World’s Religions 2023 impels faiths toward activism

BRICS grouping expands to a team of eleven

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The new members are neither averse to India nor can be seen as only pro-Chinese. Some have good relations with the US and the West. “Regarding ‘depolarization’, it seems to be an overrated concept. Despite proclaimed Chinese strength, its economy is not doing well. Russia is under sanctions. South African economy itself is in the … BRICS grouping expands to a team of eleven

Tier-two people, first-rate engineers

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India thrives in its small towns where the miracle of human capital happens The tier-two towns are building the new India. Their vast reserves of human capital remain unappreciated and even unmapped. “Brilliant scientists of international repute such as Sarabhai, Satish Dhawan, Brahm Prakash and APJ Abdul Kalam and lesser-known ones like AE Muthunayagam have … Tier-two people, first-rate engineers

India’s Moon Milestone

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Besides technological and scientific goals, lunar missions have great geopolitical significance “Besides the technological and scientific goals, the moon missions have great geopolitical significance. The space race was mostly driven by political ambitions and the Cold War. After the USA won the first round by accomplishing a manned mission on the moon, the Soviets took … India’s Moon Milestone

Thousands of women and girls were sexually assaulted after peace deal in Ethiopia’s Tigray, study shows

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NAIROBI (TIP): Scores of women and girls in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region were sexually assaulted, often by multiple men alleged to be combatants, after a peace agreement last year ended the conflict there, according to a new study of medical records released on August 24. The youngest girl raped was 8 years old. The Tigray … Thousands of women and girls were sexually assaulted after peace deal in Ethiopia’s Tigray, study shows

Zimbabwe’s election extends to a second day after long ballot delays

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HARARE (TIP): Voting is still underway in Zimbabwe, where hourslong delays in distributing ballot papers forced the president to extend the general election by a day at dozens of polling stations. Some frustrated voters slept at polling stations in the capital, Harare, snuggling under blankets or lighting fires to keep warm. President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who … Zimbabwe’s election extends to a second day after long ballot delays

A CIA-backed 1953 coup in Iran haunts the country with people still trying to make sense of it

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TEHRAN (TIP): Seventy years after a CIA-orchestrated coup toppled Iran’s prime minister, its legacy remains both contentious and complicated for the Islamic Republic as tensions stay high with the United States. While highlighted as a symbol of Western imperialism by Iran’s theocracy, the coup unseating Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh — over America’s fears about a … A CIA-backed 1953 coup in Iran haunts the country with people still trying to make sense of it

Russia says it thwarted Ukrainian missile strike in Kaluga, drones destroyed off Crimea

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MOSCOW (TIP): Air defences thwarted a Ukrainian missile attack in the Kaluga region southwest of Moscow and several drones were destroyed off Crimea, Russian authorities said on August 25, with no reports of damage or casualties. A missile sent by Kyiv “was detected and destroyed by air defence systems over the territory of Kaluga region,” … Russia says it thwarted Ukrainian missile strike in Kaluga, drones destroyed off Crimea