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IIT Madras releases cancer genome database to strengthen India-specific research
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (240+ words) The database can help identify biomarkers, enable early diagnosis, monitor disease progression and guide population-specific treatment The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has released a genome database covering paediatric leukaemia, colorectal and pancreatic cancers The Bharat Cancer Genome…...
Three-day 76th Indian Dental Conference in Mangaluru from February 6
3+ hour, 34+ min ago (130+ words) Published - February 04, 2026 07:33 pm IST - MANGALURU The 76th Indian Dental Conference will be held in Mangaluru for three days from February 6. The convention will be inaugurated at 5.30 p.m. on Friday at the main auditorium, Father Mullers Convention Centre, Kankanady. In all, 4,000 delegates, from…...
BRIC-CDFD hosting first ‘Undiagnosed Disease Hackathon’ to decode complex cases
3+ hour, 54+ min ago (231+ words) Over 100 experts from 10 countries are analysing 25 complex patient cases using fresh whole'genome data over a 48'hour period at India's first "Undiagnosed Disease Hackathon'. Over 100 experts from 10 countries and across India are analysing 25 complex patient cases using fresh whole'genome data over…...
Beyond Books: Exam prep beyond revision
5+ hour, 26+ min ago (635+ words) Some of you have just received the time table for finals week, some of you are waiting for it. Either way, it's here before you know it. Right about now, you are probably jotting down the syllabus, sorting your thoughts…...
IJCCI invites companies in various sectors to take part in Eco Tech 2026
6+ hour, 30+ min ago (146+ words) Published - February 04, 2026 09:37 pm IST - CHENNAI The Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IJCCI), has invited companies in various sectors to take part in the CEO Business event- Eco Tech 2026 to be held in July. A press release said various sectors,…...
APAAR enables secure digital storage of students’ academic credits, says VSU V-C
7+ hour, 8+ min ago (123+ words) Updated - February 04, 2026 08:59 pm IST - Nellore Addressing the gathering, VSU Vice-Chancellor Allam Srinivasa Rao said that the APAAR system enables the secure digital storage of students" academic credits. He emphasised that the initiative would effectively address issues such as discontinuation of…...
Gaddar film awards screening process from February 6: Deputy CM
7+ hour, 10+ min ago (297+ words) Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Wednesday said that the screening process for the Gaddar Film Awards will begin on February 6, with the awards ceremony scheduled for March 19, coinciding with Ugadi. Addressing the jury members of Gaddar Film Awards…...
IMHANS yet to have a full-time director
7+ hour, 45+ min ago (238+ words) Published - February 04, 2026 08:22 pm IST - Kozhikode The Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (IMHANS), an autonomous institution under the Kerala government that functions in the areas of mental healthcare delivery, training, research, and policy development, does not have a full-time director…...
Teresian College hosts meet on Intellectual Property Rights
7+ hour, 53+ min ago (181+ words) Teresian College hosts a national conference on Intellectual Property Rights, emphasizing its importance in innovation and the digital economy. A one-day national conference on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) was organised by the Teresian College Research Centre (Commerce), Teresian College, Mysuru…...
Why is earth’s atmosphere not blown away into space?
8+ hour, 35+ min ago (182+ words) Discover why Earth's atmosphere remains intact, held by gravity and protected from solar winds. " GayatriChandrashekarThe primary reason is gravity, which acts like an invisible tether Every molecule of gas in our atmosphere, nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, etc., has mass Earth's…...