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Dinesh C Sharma
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Lab notes: New test can use a tear drop to diagnose potential blindness in premature babies
Retinopathy of prematurity can lead to incomplete blood vessel growth and eventual loss of vision.
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Lab notes: Bacteria resistant to strongest antibiotics present in fresh food, finds study
If these bacteria enter the gut, they can potentially make gut bacteria resistant to all antibiotics.
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Extreme rainfall events in India are linked to man-made emissions, finds study
The link is likely to become more prominent by the middle of the century, particularly in southern and central India.
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View from ‘Dawn’: Pervez Musharraf was an enigma whose authoritarian rule pushed liberal reforms
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Mauritian Bhojpuri is being dressed in Hindu nationalist robes – and I’m in mourning
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Two doctors argue that eggs are the gold standard for all proteins, and the most perfect food ever
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Watch: ‘3 Idiots’ stars Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi, R Madhavan comically reunite to promote new film
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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Lab notes: Asthma drug can help treat TB and counter antibiotic resistance
The drug targets metabolic pathways essential for survival of the TB pathogen.
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Lab notes: Augmented video games can help in stroke recovery
VR-based reaching and coordination tasks that trigger movement joints as prescribed in physiotherapy guidelines.
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Lab notes: Scientists field test a ‘virtual psychiatrist’ tool to help diagnose mental illness
The tool can be operated by non-psychiatrists, which is necessary in a country that has a severe shortage of mental health specialists.
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Watch: Actor Arbaaz Khan introduces himself as Roger Federer for an advertisement
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Video: White Sun, the band known for musical renditions of yoga mantras, wins second Grammy
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‘They are just barking, they don’t bite’: Prakash Raj on those who wanted to boycott ‘Pathaan’
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Grammy 2023 speeches: From Beyoncé to Kim Petras, what the winners who made history said
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‘Hold on to my fur’: Musician remixes cat’s meowing to create this song (and others)
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Pushpa Mitra Bhargava (1928-2017): A conscientious scientist and advocate of scientific temper
The reputed molecular biologist, died on August 1 at the age of 89.
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Lab notes: Marriages within castes may have harmed the health of many communities in India
Endogamous marriages over generations has led to genetic isolation leaving many groups vulnerable, a new study finds.
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