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NHRC to depute team for on-the-spot enquiry into Bihar hooch tragedy
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Saturday said that it will depute its own team headed by one of its Members for an on-the-spot enquiry in the wake of more deaths reported in other districts of Bihar in hooch tragedy.
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Artificial Intelligence searches for early sign of osteoarthritis: Researc
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Researchers from the University of Jyvaskyla and the Central Finland Health Care District have developed an AI based neural network to detect an early knee osteoarthritis from x-ray images. AI was able to match a doctors' diagnosis in 87% of cases. The result is important because x-rays are
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Angelina Jolie steps down as UN refugee agency's special envoy
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
"After more than 20 years of dedicated and committed work with the UN Refugee Agency advocating for the rights and protection of forcibly displaced people around the world, Angelina Jolie is moving on from her role as UNHCR's Special Envoy to engage on a broader set of humanitarian and human
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NHRC takes suo motu cognizance Delhi acid attack, seeks detailed reports w
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
The National Human Rights Commission took a suo motu cognizance of the acid incident in Delhi and sought detailed reports within four weeks from the Police Commissioner, Chief Secretary of the government.
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Study reveals changes in cholesterol levels in cell membrane
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Despite its health risk when its blood levels are too high, cholesterol is a vital part of the membrane that surrounds every human cell. Researchers revealed new insights into how cells achieve cholesterol homeostasis within the cell membrane.
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Study finds virtual reality used to teach language, context
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Context and realism important when using virtual reality to teach language, according to a recent study by UCLA psychologists.
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NHRC issues notice to Bihar govt over Saran hooch tragedy, seeks report wi
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday issued notice to the Bihar government and Director General of Police (DGP) over the Saran hooch tragedy in which 60 people have died so far and sought a report within four weeks, said Jaimini Kumar Srivastava, Deputy Director, Media and C
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Israeli medication for treating cystic fibrosis to begin human trials
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition which creates a buildup of mucus in the lungs, pancreas and digestive system, resulting in malnutrition, breathing difficulties, frequent lung and sinus infections, jaundice and even male infertility.
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Pakistan seeks more international aid as it fails to deal with devastating
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Next year will set another record for humanitarian relief requirements, with 339 million people in need of assistance in 69 countries, an increase of 65 million people compared to the same time last year, according to United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
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Efforts to provide facilities for industrial institutions in Uttarakhand,
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
The Chief Minister said, "The land of Uttarakhand is the centre of culture and spirituality. Uttarakhand has both natural beauty and better human resources. Efforts are being made to provide all kinds of facilities to the industrial institutions in the state. Air, rail and road connectivity
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Taliban flogging of 20 people brings back hardline practices of old regime
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
The lashings allegedly took place at the sports stadium in Lashkar Gah, the provincial capital of southern Helmand on Wednesday, Khaama Press quoted Mohammad Qasim Riyaz, a spokesperson for the governor's office as saying.
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They tried to humiliate Kashmiris by making "some movies", Omar Abdullah t
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
In an apparent reference to the recently released Bollywood movie 'Kashmir Files', National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Thursday accused the central government of humiliating Kashmir by making "some movies."
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