Gene that may help reverse depression identified
Scientists have identified a gene that may be activated to reverse symptoms of major depression such as social isolation and loss of interest. Continue Reading
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Study: Climate change makes summer weather stormier
Climate change is shifting the energy in the atmosphere that fuels summertime weather, which may lead to stronger thunderstorms and more stagnant conditions for regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including India, an MIT study has found. Continue Reading
Verify natural diamonds with blockchain
To authorise and verify and trace natural diamonds, researchers have developed a new method with the aid of blockchain technology. Continue Reading
HC quizzes TN govt officials for inaction on erection of banners
Questioning the illegal erection banners on roads, the Madras High Court asked, “Are the officials flying in helicopters or using the road?” Continue Reading
HC questions State on pay disparity in govt, private employees
Observing the huge difference in the salaries of employees of the government and private firms, the Madras High Court questioned the State government seeking an explanation on the indifference. Continue Reading
Plea over Rao’s appointment as CBI chief dismissed
On Tuesday, the apex court dismissed an appeal questioning the order of appointing M Nageswara Rao as interim CBI Director. Continue Reading
Chennai cop gets award for preventing robbery
Meet, C V Vinoth Kumar (39), a resident of Boat Club, R A Puram and a Head Constable with the Commando Force, Tamilnadu Police, who was recently appreciated by the City Commissioner, for risking his life to nab offenders who tried to rob a woman. Continue Reading
Applications invited for USIEF fellowships
The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) is offering around 100 Fulbright-Nehru and eight Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowships to Indian applicants in 2020. Continue Reading
Students take part in Coast Guard Week celebration
A total of 214 students boarded the Coast Guard ships ICGS Sagar and 420 children embarked on ICGS Shaurya 5 and 6 February as part of Coast Guard Week celebration on the occasion of 43rd Raising Day of Indian Coast Guard that fell on 1 February. Continue Reading
Two-day healthcare conference to be held in Chennai
Aimed at empowering technicians, nurses and clinicians, who form the backbone of diagnostic services, a two-day quality conference will be held at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Porur. Continue Reading