India registers 54 new Covid cases

IANS | August 21, 2023 2:53 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) India has registered 54 new Covid cases, which has taken the country's overall caseload to 4,49,96,653, the Union Health Ministry said in its latest update on Monday.

Scientists identify 4 new genes associated with breast cancer

IANS | August 21, 2023 1:21 PM

Toronto, Aug 21 (IANS) An international team of scientists from Canada and the UK has identified four new genes associated with breast cancer, and potentially more, that could be included in tests to identify women at increased risk.

Militancy is down, but suicide rate among students at all-time high in J&K

Kavya Dubey | August 20, 2023 4:34 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Nestled in the intimidating Himalayas, the valley of Kashmir, as much as it is a picture of heavenly environs with its exquisite abundance of nature, muffles the murmurs, cries, and even silence of many. Beyond the deafening sounds of conflict of three decades is the muted voice of those driven to do the forbidden—suicide.