Peter Navarro | Photo Credit: Illustration: Sreejith R. Kumar The mayhem unleashed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policy caused many to wonder: does he have a qualified economist to advise him? Turns out he does. His name is Peter Navarro and he holds a PhD in economics from Harvard. Mr. Navarro, senior counsel for … Read more
The rt-LAMP assay is a molecular test with high sensitivity and specificity | Photo Credit: CDC/ Ray Butler, MS Researchers at the Thiruvananthapuram-based Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) have developed and tested a novel, cost-effective, real-time LAMP (rt-LAMP) assay for early diagnosis of TB. Much like GeneXpert and Truenat, the … Read more
Local climate can be used to predict the venom characteristics of Russell’s viper, a deadly snake that is widespread in India, helping clinicians to provide targeted therapies for snake bite victims, according to a study published by IISc researchers on April 10 in the journal PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Russell’s viper (Daboia russelii) is found across … Read more
A study which examined the spatial rainfall trends across India has found that the amount of rainfall per day in certain parts of India has increased during the last decade 2011-2020 compared with the previous decade (2001-2010) while certain other parts have witnessed a reduction in the rainfall amount. The study has used the GSMaP-ISRO … Read more
India will need over 30 lakh Chartered Accountants by 2047 — the centenary of India’s independence. Photo shows ICAI President Charanjot Singh Nanda | Photo: ANI The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has taken a landmark step by announcing that, starting January 2025, the CA Final exams will be conducted three times a … Read more
Smart revision is about wiring your brain to think, solve, and lead | Photo Credit: Freepik With over 21 lakh candidates taking the NEET 2025 exam, it is important to ensure that not only do you prepare well but also retain what you have learnt. The exam this year has gone back to the pre-COVID … Read more
Blood donation in India is highly susceptible to seasonal fluctuations, with academic calendars, weather conditions, and festivals playing a major role in influencing donor turnout. The summer months, in particular, present multiple challenges — exams and vacations reduce the availability of student donors, while extreme heat and dehydration risks deter participation. According to a report … Read more
In a stride towards integrating wearable technology with clinical health monitoring, researchers have identified a new fitness metric, Daily Heart Rate Per Step (DHRPS) that shows stronger associations with identifying cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk than traditional indicators such as step counts or average heart rate. The study, published in the Journal of the American Heart … Read more
When the natural environment is stretched beyond its ability to meet basic human needs for food, clean air, drinkable water and shelter, it is not just a humanitarian concern for the world community. Research shows that these crises are a matter of national security for the U.S. and other countries. The Pentagon and the U.S. … Read more
Recognising how the hierarchy of needs affects thinking helped teachers make a personal transformation. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockPhoto During a conversation with teachers, which revolved around needs being met or not met by the institution, many ‘teachers’ expressed unhappiness with some of their fundamental needs being unmet. These included aspects that Abraham Maslow, a … Read more