Author: Ritisha.Deshpande

Delhi, the bustling capital of India, is renowned for its rich history, vibrant culture, and cosmopolitan lifestyle. However, alongside its diverse population and fast-paced urbanization, the city is grappling with an alarming rise in eye infections. These infections can be caused by various factors such as pollution, climate, hygiene practices, and socio-economic conditions. In this article, we will explore the causes, symptoms, and preventive measures to combat this growing concern in the capital city Water logging, Humid conditions: Bacterial, and viral infections spike up in humid conditions given the recent flooding of Yamuna River amidst heavy downpours, the chances of…

J. Robert Oppenheimer was an American physicist and key figure in the Manhattan Project during World War II. Born in 1904, he played a crucial role in developing the atomic bomb, leading the Los Alamos Laboratory. His scientific brilliance and leadership significantly contributed to the successful testing of the first nuclear weapon in 1945. Who was Oppenheimer J. Robert Oppenheimer, born in 1904, was an American physicist who achieved legendary status for his pivotal role in the Manhattan Project during World War II. As the director of the Los Alamos Laboratory, he led a team of brilliant scientists in the…

Diabetes claims 1.5 million individuals every year and about 422 million people worldwide have diabetes, according to WHO reports. According to The Lancet and The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Journal, more than 1.3 billion are said to suffer from diabetes by 2050. Diabetes The study published in Lancet suggested out of Type 1 and type 2 diabetes the most prevalent in the next three decades would be that of type 2. Type 2 diabetes is a condition where there is insulin resistance and it gradually increases commonly seen in adults. Whereas type 1 is seen mainly in children as the…

The Manipur government took a U-turn when denied entry to Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal. Following the devastating and chilling incidents DCW chief scheduled a meeting with the survivors. The Cause for Ethnic Unrest: The conflict, which has been escalating over the past few weeks, has seen devastating consequences for civilians caught in the crossfire. Villages have been razed, and innocent lives have been lost, raising concerns about the deteriorating human rights situation in the region. According to the locals, the main cause for the riot is an underlying historic land dispute, between the meiteis and the tribals…

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria have been alarming, leading scientists to pursue more resilient and alternative strategies and molecules. The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is a global concern, prompting scientists to explore alternative strategies. In response, researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have achieved a significant breakthrough by designing a peptide capable of neutralizing key enzymes in the deadliest and most antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Antimicrobial resistance poses one of the most significant threats worldwide, causing an alarming 4.95 million deaths in 2019. The culprits behind these fatalities are bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Escherichia coli, which have developed…