Author: Sakshi.Malviya

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has won the prestigious World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) Recognition Status for a decade, marking a watershed moment in the Indian medical community. This achievement not only raises the status of Indian medical education, but it also allows Indian medical graduates to practise and seek postgraduate training in nations that require WFME certification, such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. With all 706 existing medical colleges in India being WFME recognised, and future institutions gaining this accreditation automatically, this is a huge step forward. The healthcare sector in India is slated…

Santiniketan, West Bengal: In a watershed event, Santiniketan, the revered town in West Bengal’s Birbhum region, has been inducted into UNESCO’s renowned World Heritage List. This honour, bestowed on the town where Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore spent a significant portion of his life, marks a significant milestone for India, as Santiniketan becomes the country’s 41st UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the third in West Bengal, following the Sundarbans National Park and the Darjeeling Mountain Railways. Supriyo Thakur, the great-grandnephew of Rabindranath Tagore and former principal of Patha Bhavana, Tagore’s school in Santiniketan, delved into the historical roots and profound significance…

A team of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has introduced a novel implantable device that has the potential to revolutionize the lives of Type 1 diabetes patients. This ground-breaking device not only holds hundreds of thousands of insulin-producing islet cells, but it also has an onboard oxygen factory capable of manufacturing oxygen by splitting water vapour found in the body. The current work, led by MIT Research Scientist Siddharth Krishnan and published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, shows the device’s incredible potential. It effectively maintained steady blood glucose levels in diabetic mice for…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has produced its first report on the global effect of high blood pressure, sounding the alarm about this silent killer that affects one in every three persons worldwide. According to the analysis, 80% of people with hypertension do not receive proper treatment, but if governments can improve their coverage, 76 million fatalities might be avoided between 2024 and 2050. Hypertension, often known as high blood pressure, is a common yet serious disorder that can result in life-threatening complications such as stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney damage, and a variety of other health issues. This…

New Delhi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered an emotional message to Parliament on the opening day of a special session, commemorating a watershed moment in Indian history as Parliament prepares to relocate to a new facility. In his speech, the Prime Minister recalled the iconic ancient Parliament building, congratulated his government’s accomplishments, and remembered the sacrifices made by security forces during the 2001 terror attack on Parliament. The Prime Minister opened his speech by recognising the “historic decisions” made by his government that had left an everlasting impression on the nation. He listed the repeal of Article 370, the…

An innovative conservation project in the midst of India’s wilderness celebrates its first year anniversary, and it’s been a journey filled with both difficulties and accomplishments. The epic quest to reintroduce cheetahs to India, a species that had gone extinct within its borders, has caught the interest of the entire globe. The effort, led by the Namibia-based Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF), has encountered challenges but is committed to restoring the cheetah’s presence in India. The CCF, led by founder Laurie Marker, has been instrumental in supporting Indian authorities with the massive project. Marker’s involvement began in 2009, when plans for…

Cornwall Council has taken a brave and unique move to solve the serious issue of affordable housing in the charming Cornish town of Looe. The council’s cabinet adopted a suggestion on September 13 to transfer ownership of 11 Grade II listed Coastguard Flats, each worth £640,000, to a community land trust for the nominal sum of £1 per flat. This historic decision was made in response to the council’s determination that the growing maintenance expenses associated with these ancient flats were unsustainable. The flats were given over to the non-profit Three Seas Community Land Trust after they committed to embark…

The Miss Universe Organisation has made a ground-breaking decision to defy convention and remove the maximum age restriction for contestants, marking a significant turning point in the illustrious history of the competition. The Miss Universe Organisation has undergone considerable changes, and this dramatic change was highlighted during Tanner Fletcher’s “Beauty Pageant” exhibition at New York Fashion Week this spring, where Miss Universe 2022, R’Bonney Gabriel, played a crucial part in showcasing these changes. The Miss Universe pageant has strictly imposed a maximum age limit of 28 years since its beginning in 1952. However, this age restriction has now been lifted…

The first C-295 transport aircraft was officially handed over to the Indian Air Force (IAF) by Airbus Defence and Space in a ceremony witnessed by Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari in Seville, Spain. This is the start of a transformative journey for the IAF’s transport fleet, as 56 C-295 aircraft have been ordered as part of a 21,935-crore initiative to modernise India’s transport capabilities. Airbus will supply 16 planes in flyaway condition, with the rest being constructed in India at a Tata factory in Gujarat’s Vadodara. A formal induction ceremony is planned to take place at the Hindon airbase later…

Apple Inc. is about to make a historic decision that marks a big break from its conventional approach of mainly relying on Chinese-made products. On the first day of international sales, the Apple giant intends to unveil the eagerly awaited iPhone 15, which will feature smartphones made in India. This is a significant development for India’s expanding production capabilities and underlines Apple’s dedication to diversifying its manufacturing sources. The iPhone 15 will be introduced at a lavish ceremony at Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino, California, and sales will start roughly 10 days following the launch. This launch is special because it…