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What is saree, petticoat cancer? From causes, symptoms to prevention, all you need to know

Research shows that tight petticoats worn with sarees may increase the risk of skin cancer in women due to constant....




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New health directive in Tamil Nadu, Government declares THIS as notifiable disease

Tamil Nadu has declared THIS as a notifiable disease requiring hospitals to report cases and deaths to improve monitoring and treatment.




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Why women won [electronic resource] / Claudia Goldin

Cambridge, MA.: National Bureau of Economic Research, 2023




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Inherited genetic factors may predict the pattern of X chromosome loss in older women

An NCI study explores the causes and effects of a phenomenon known as mosaic loss of chromosome X, or mLOX, which may lead to several health conditions, including cancer.




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Combination targeted treatment produces lasting remissions in people with resistant aggressive B-cell lymphoma

More than half of clinical trial participants treated with venetoclax, ibrutinib, prednisone, obinutuzumab, and lenalidomide (ViPOR) had substantial tumor shrinkage. Of those, 38% had tumors that disappeared completely.




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Immunotherapy approach shows potential in some people with metastatic solid tumors

A new cellular immunotherapy approach shrank tumors in 3 of 7 patients with metastatic colon cancer, in a small NCI clinical trial. Normal white blood cells from each patient were genetically engineered to produce receptors that recognize and attack their specific cancer cells.




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NIH study links neighborhood environment to prostate cancer risk in men with West African genetic ancestry

A new study suggests, for men with West African genetic ancestry, living in a disadvantaged neighborhood was associated with a higher risk of prostate cancer. The researchers posit that chronic stress—such as from racial profiling, housing discrimination, and exposure to violence—may be a possible driver.




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NIH clinical trial will test precision medicine treatments for myeloid cancers

NCI has launched myeloMATCH, a precision medicine treatment trial that will test treatment combinations targeting specific genetic changes in people with acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndromes.




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NIH-funded scientists uncover clues to precancer and tumor biology

New studies released by NCI’s Human Tumor Atlas Network explore the role of the tumor microenvironment and the immune system in promoting the spread of cancer and its resistance to treatment. The studies appear across several Nature journals.




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Sabalenka opens WTA Finals with sweep

No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus had little trouble getting past China's Qinwen Zheng in a group-stage match at the WTA Finals on Saturday, prevailing 6-3, 6-4 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.




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ATP Finals: Alcaraz given Ruud awakening

Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shock 6-1, 7-5 defeat against Norway's Casper Ruud in his opening match at the ATP Finals




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Gauff downs Zheng to win WTA Finals

Gauff split from coach Brad Gilbert and flipped the script weeks later, however, winning her second WTA 1000 title last month at the China Open before reaching the Wuhan Open semis.




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ATP Finals: Bopanna-Ebden lose in opener

Rohan Bopanna and partner Matthew Ebden were defeated by the Italian duo of Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori in their opening match.




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Congress deputes Sushil Kumar Shinde, Jitendra Singh, Deepak Babaria as observers for election of CLP leader in Karnataka

Karnataka voters decimated the incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party and gave Congress an unambiguous mandate, with 135 seats in the 224-member Legislative Assembly




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Land-for-jobs case: CBI gets more time to file supplementary charge sheet

In return for appointments In lieu of getting the candidates appointed in the Railways, Yadav got lands owned by candidates transferred in the names of his wife Devi’s and daughter Bharti’s names for much less than the prevailing market rates




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ED action on T.N. Minister Senthilbalaji as per Supreme Court direction: BJP MLA Vanathi

BJP spokesperson Syed Zafar Islam also reiterated that the arrest was based on evidence and following the Supreme Court’s critical observation about the case involving the former AIADMK leader, now in the ruling DMK.




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Explained | What is Karnataka vs. Centre row over free rice scheme?

Why did the FCI refuse to supply rice to Karnataka? What are the alternatives that the Karnataka government is exploring? How long will it take for the Congress government to implement the Anna Bhagya scheme?




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Palaniswami, Panneerselvam criticise DMK Government on Cauvery issue

Palaniswami urged the DMK Government to go to Delhi with 38 MPs of the DMK and its allies to stop attempts and prevent the proposal to construct a dam across the Cauvery at Mekedatu




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Data | Why Centre’s denial of rice through OMSS hits Karnataka the most

Karnataka bought over 50% of the rice sold through OMSS in five out of the eight years between FY16 and FY23




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Data | The risk of small States’ heavy reliance on the Union government

Small States must prioritise raising their own revenue to reduce their vulnerabilities in the future




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Competitive exam coaching centre at NIEPMD opens a new innings

Haran Nataraj is the first from the batch to get a government job




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RLD chief to attend Opposition bloc INDIA’s third meeting in Mumbai

Party dismisses speculation about joining ruling NDA; says it is preparing to contest 12 of the 80 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh




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Opposition MLAs allege attacks amid formation of gram panchayat boards in West Bengal

The State has been hit by violence since the notification for the three-tier panchayat polls was issued on June 8




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Alliance between parties key for ousting Jaganmohan Reddy, says JSP chief Pawan Kalyan

It all depends on the top leaders of BJP and TDP; if they decide not to come together, it might aid YSR Congress for another five-year term, which would take the State backwards by another five years, said the Jana Sena Party chief




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KCR’s announcement of candidates for Assembly polls comes as shocker to Left parties

The CPI, CPI (M) had adopted a wait-and-watch approach in the hope of securing some seats as part of the unconditional tie-up with the ruling party in Telangana




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Real development of Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram districts all thanks to YSRCP regime: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister

The Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh will soon become a reality, as Chief Minister Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy is scheduled to lay its foundation stone on August 25, said Peedika Rajanna Dora




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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister lays foundation for three renewable energy projects with a total capacity of 5,314MW

A JV pact was also signed by the State power corporation and the National Hydropower Corporation for two pumped storage hydropower projects




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Soon, consumers will have to pay first and then use power in Andhra Pradesh

The smart and prepaid metering system, for which the APCPDCL has commenced a survey, is proposed to be rolled out as part of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme, a Central government-sponsored initiative




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Women Reservation Bill: In 20 States & UTs less than 10% MLAs are female | Data

Share of women parliamentarians has never exceeded 15% in the past general elections




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Rajasthan lags behind in women empowerment and economic measures | Data

The poll-bound State shows significant progress in some other social measures




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Cyclone Michaung | Death toll rises to seven in Chennai and neighbouring districts; over 61,600 moved to relief camps

Additional workforce is being sourced from neighbouring districts to undertake relief operations in Chennai and three neighbouring districts on war footing




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Crimes against women and children rise in Andhra Pradesh in 2022, says NCRB data

The State registers 25,503 cases of crime against women in 2022, as against 17,752 in 2021 and 17,089 in 2020; when it comes to cybercrimes, the State stands fifth in the country with 2,341 cases




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Record breaking suspension of 146 MPs: Which States and parties affected most | Data

Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and West Bengal are most impacted by the suspensions




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The original food influencers

Meet the keepers of heirloom recipes from India’s diverse culinary traditions. Bonus: pro tips, and recipes




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Delay in getting degree certificates leaves students of Lakshadweep worried




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JIPMER closure for Ram temple ceremony | Madras HC records emergency services will not be disrupted

JIPMER in Puducherry will be closed until 2:30 p.m. due to the consecration of Ram temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya




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Panchayats in India earn only one per cent of their revenue through taxes: Data

Most of their revenue comes from the Centre and the States as grants




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Over 20,000 FCRA licences cancelled till date, most from Tamil Nadu | Data

If cancellations are expressed as a share of FCRA licences given, then Uttar Pradesh tops the list




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The enormity of the Indian electorate and its State-wise variances | Data

The prospect of delimitation based on electorate variances in States will have to grapple with federal questions




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Sandeshkhali residents celebrate arrest of TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh

The residents, who for the last few days have been protesting in the riverine Sandeshkhali area, came out in the streets as they distributed sweets and danced in joy




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Panel to inventory jewellery, precious stones in the Ratna Bhandar of the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri

Arijit Pasayat, former Supreme Court judge, will head the 12-member committee 




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Manipur Police accuse radical outfit Arambai Tengol of extortion, assault

Terming the abduction of an officer “unprecedented”, police in valley and hill districts ask for more forces of Assam Rifles, fearing a breach of peace due to the movement of armed civilians, underground outfits  




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INS Vikrant with a crew strength of about 1,700 Navy personnel arrives in Chennai




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In major victory for labourers, Rajasthan extends urban jobs scheme to new municipal bodies

The villagers organised a “victory march” in Bhim on Friday to welcome the State government’s decision




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AIADMK cadre protest against DMK government for failing to curb illegal drug sales 




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Three arrested in the ‘pro-Pak slogan’ case in Bengaluru

The accused have been identified as Iltaz from Delhi, Munawar from RT Nagar in Bengaluru and Mohammed Shafi Nashipudi from Byadagi in Haveri district.




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Rajya Sabha polls should be free and fearless, to be given ‘utmost protection’, says SC

The court said parliamentary privilege was not to be restricted to only law-making on the floor of the House but extended to other powers and responsibilities of elected members




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Tamil Nadu government lists various welfare programmes implemented by MAWS Department

The programmes included ‘AMRUT 2.0’ being implemented at a cost of ₹2,391.72 crore.




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Parliamentary Panel highlights significant delays in installation of telemetry systems in critical flood-prone areas

The Committee's report on the performance audit of schemes for flood control and forecasting underscores the need for urgent action to ensure timely and effective flood management




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Will scrap Agnipath scheme when we come to power: Akhilesh Yadav

Akhilesh Yadav repeatedly promised to scrap the short-term military recruitment scheme if the INDIA bloc, came to power