Researchers at the Indira Gandhi Agricultural University in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, have discovered that a rare variety of rice from the Bastar region, known as ‘Sanjeevani,’ possesses properties that can eliminate cancer cells. This rice, which is on the verge of extinction, has shown promising results in laboratory tests. Collaborating with the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, scientists found that Sanjeevani rice contains compounds that combat cancer. Animal trials on mice yielded positive outcomes, and the Central Drug Research Institute has also confirmed the cancer-fighting capabilities of this rice. Human trials are scheduled to begin in January at the Tata Memorial Cancer…
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In response to a recent incident where four commuters tragically lost their lives after falling from overcrowded Mumbai local trains, Indian Railways has announced plans to redesign its non-AC trains. The updated trains will feature automatically closing doors and enhanced ventilation systems. The initiative comes after a fatal incident near Mumbra railway station in Maharashtra’s Thane, where overcrowded trains led to passengers falling onto the tracks. The new design aims to mitigate suffocation concerns associated with automatic doors by incorporating features like louvres and roof-mounted ventilation units. These upgrades are expected to be completed by November 2025, with the trains…
The highly anticipated film ‘Tiger vs. Pathaan,’ starring Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, is reportedly undergoing a creative restructuring rather than being completely abandoned. Initial hints suggested the project was postponed, but sources indicate Yash Raj Films (YRF) is reevaluating the film’s direction to avoid repetition within its spy universe. Aditya Chopra, the head of YRF, is reportedly rethinking the studio’s approach to its spy films. The goal is to infuse fresh storytelling techniques to prevent formula fatigue. While no official confirmation has been released, the studio aims to revamp the creative path for upcoming projects such as ‘Tiger…
The second generation of OnePlus’s foldable smartphone, the OnePlus Open 2, is slated for a 2025 release. The initial OnePlus Open launched in October 2023. According to reports, the Open 2 is now anticipated to arrive in the second half of 2025, a shift from the earlier expected Q1 2025 launch. The device is expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, a significant upgrade over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Other anticipated features include a 2K+ resolution foldable screen, a 50MP triple camera setup potentially including a circular periscope telephoto lens, 3-stage wireless charging, and a design with a…
Former Indian cricketer Saba Karim shared his perspectives on the upcoming Qualifier 2 match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Punjab Kings (PBKS). He believes MI’s current momentum favors them for victory, highlighting their strong bowling unit and dominant gameplay. He also discussed the possibility of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) winning the IPL, especially considering Virat Kohli’s outstanding form this season. Karim noted Kohli’s impressive performance, with 614 runs in 14 matches at an average of 55.81. Additionally, Karim discussed India’s upcoming tour of England, praising the emergence of young talent under the captaincy of Shubman Gill. He commended the team’s…
A 19-year-old from Arizona, Renna O’Rourke, has died after participating in the ‘dusting’ trend, which involves inhaling aerosol cleaners to get high. Her father reported that her boyfriend obtained the keyboard cleaner without their knowledge. Inhaling the cleaner caused her to suffer cardiac arrest, leading to her being placed in the ICU for four days, after which she was declared brain dead. The ‘dusting’ trend, also known as ‘huffing’ or ‘chroming’, can cause heart failure, as highlighted by the Cleveland Clinic. Renna’s family is now working to raise awareness about the dangers of this social media trend, urging parents to…
Former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav, a prominent Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader, narrowly escaped a serious car accident on a Saturday morning. While traveling back to Patna from a political rally in Madhepura, a speeding truck collided with two vehicles in his convoy near Goraul in Vaishali district. The incident occurred around 12:30 AM on the Patna-Muzaffarpur highway when the convoy had stopped for a tea break. Yadav, who was a short distance away having tea, was unharmed. However, three security officials were injured in the crash and were promptly taken to a nearby hospital. Yadav visited the…
In Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand, a disturbing incident unfolded as traffic police personnel were attacked by auto rickshaw drivers in broad daylight. The assault occurred at the Kathal More area under the Nagri police station jurisdiction. Video footage of the incident, captured by a bystander, has gone viral on social media, showing the attackers relentlessly beating the officers. According to initial reports, three to four auto drivers were involved in the assault. They allegedly attacked the traffic police with stones, causing severe injuries to one officer. The injured officer, identified as Rohit Ganjhu, sustained a head injury and was…
An IED blast, allegedly carried out by Naxalites, rocked the Sukma district of Chhattisgarh, resulting in the death of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Akash Rao Giripunje and injuries to multiple police personnel. The incident occurred near the Dondra village on Monday morning, during a routine patrol conducted amidst a bandh called by Naxal groups. ASP Giripunje succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at a local hospital. The injured have been rushed to the hospital in Konta. Security forces have initiated a search operation in the area following the blast. The incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by security…
In response to a recent tragedy in Mumbai where commuters fell from overcrowded trains, Indian Railways has announced plans to redesign its non-AC trains. The redesign will include automatically closing doors and improved ventilation systems. These changes come after four individuals lost their lives and nine were injured in Thane, Maharashtra, when they fell from overcrowded local trains. The new trains, expected to be ready by November 2025 and in service by January 2026, will feature doors with louvres and roof-mounted ventilation units. Additionally, the coaches will be equipped with vestibules to facilitate passenger movement and distribute crowding more evenly.…