If you’ve ever felt nauseous before an important presentation, or foggy after a big meal, then you know the power of the gut-brain connection. Scientists now believe that a surprising array of conditions, from appetite disorders and obesity to arthritis and depression, may get their start in the gut. But it hasn’t been clear how messages in this so-called “second …

Scientists working to bioengineer the entire human gastrointestinal system in a laboratory now report using pluripotent stem cells to grow human esophageal organoids. Published in the journal Cell Stem Cell the study is the latest advancement from researchers at the Cincinnati Children’s Center for Stem Cell and Organoid Medicine (CuSTOM). The center is developing new ways to study birth defects …

A couple of sugars, a dash of enzymes, a pinch of salt, a splash of polyethylene glycol, carefully arranged in watery baths. And researchers had made a synthetic organelle, which they used in a new study to explore some odd cellular biochemistry. The researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology made the chemical medley in the lab to closely mimic …

In gardens, parks and woods across the UK, the Sexton burying beetle Nicrophorus vespilloides quietly buries dead mice and other small vertebrates to create edible nests for their young. Most parents remove the animal’s hair and slash the flesh of the carcass to help their newly-hatched larvae crawl inside. Typically they also stay on to defend and feed them, but …

Markus Koch (2nd in the left row), Wolfgang Ernst (4th in the left row), Bernhard Thaler (1st in the right row) and the team at the Institute of Experimental Physics of TU Graz achieved a breakthrough in the research of completely novel molecular systems. Credit: Lunghammer – TU Graz Markus Koch (2nd in the left row), Wolfgang Ernst (4th in …

Islamabad, Oct 4 . The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has planned to invest $5 billion in an oil refinery project in Pakistan by the end of 2019, said a top diplomat. “We are going to launch very soon one of the biggest investments in a refinery project in Hub (a town in Balochistan). It is going to be a $5 …

Karachi, Oct 8 . A local umpire in Pakistan died while supervising a club-level tournament match on Monday in Karachi According to a report in Pakistan’s Samaa TV, umpire Nasim Sheikh suffered a heart attack while officiating in the match played in the Gulberg area of the city. He passed away on the way to the hospital. Sheikh, 52, was …

Ghaziabad, Oct 8 . Cricket legend and honorary Group Captain Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday attended the 87th anniversary celebrations of the Indian Air Force (IAF) at Hindon Air Force Station. Sachin, who was conferred with the Group Captain rank in September 2010, attended the celebrations where Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria was also present. Sachin attended the event …

Dubai, Oct 8 . New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson believes that their heartbreaking loss in the final of the World Cup 2019 would inspire the next generation of the Black Caps. In the dramatic final of the showpiece event held on July 14 at Lord’s, the Kiwis missed an opportunity to win their first World Cup after losing on boundary …

New Delhi, Oct 8 . Former India opener Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday shared a picture of himself seeking the blessings of his daughters on “Ashtami Kanjak”. Gambhir was seen washing the feet of his daughters as a ritual for the ‘Ashtami Kanjak’. “As a dad of two young girls, I am gradually mastering my pedicure skills…besides seeking blessings on Ashtami …

New Delhi, Oct 8 . Veteran Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh refused to relent in his critisicm of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan for issuing despicable threats and speaking about hatred during his speech at the UNGA last month as he took on actress Veena Malik on social media. Harbhajan had tweeted, “At UNGA speech, there were indications for India of …

Lahore, Oct 8 . Pakistan head coach-cum-chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq has urged the team to step up and not depend only on Babar Azam to get the runs after their harrowing T20I series defeat to Sri Lanka at home. Pakistan lost the first two games, by 64 and 35 runs respectively, as the islanders took an unassailable lead in the three-match …

New Delhi, Oct 8 . Hardik Pandya’s birthday wish to former fast bowling great Zaheer Khan has not gone down well with cricket fans, who have slammed the India all-rounder for his cheeky tweet. Zaheer had turned 41 on Monday and Hardik wished the former pacer by tweeting: “Happy birthday Zak … Hope you smash it out of the park …

Vadodara, Oct 8 . India eves were dealt a big blow on the eve of their first one-dayer against South Africa when star batswoman Smriti Mandhana was ruled out of the ODI series with an injury, as per reports. Although the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is yet to confirm the development, it was learnt that Mandhana …

Pune, Oct 8 . India bowling coach Bharat Arun on Tuesday said that all the pacers in the team have the ability to reverse the ball on wickets which offer it, a reason for their success in Test cricket. India rode on Mohammed Shami’s brilliant spell in the second innings of the first Test on a docile pitch in Visakhapatnam …

Director General Police Dilbagh Singh said that Nasir Chadroo was Commander of the Hizbul Mujahideen Group that was neutralized in today’s encounter in Pazalpora area of Bijbehara town. He identified another slain terrorist as Javaid Ahmad and the identity of the third slain terrorist is being ascertained. Mr Singh added that the trio were involved in several militancy related activities. …

A three-member team of investigators of the Central agency, arrested P Chidambaram under the provision of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The ED had filed a criminal case under the PMLA in 2017 to probe this deal of alleged irregularities in the grant of FIPB approval to INX Media group.   INX Media got its Foreign Investment Promotion …

The scarcity of water has been a huge problem for so many years and almost every country in the world suffers through the same. In this very case getting pure water has become very hard, but with some proper water purification plant, government can solve the problem of impure water all the time. However, drinking water or usable water is …

While getting to choose the right career path, there happens to be a lot of problems cropping up. While you may be left with thousands of options to choose from, getting to study some of the most lucrative careers is also something that you might like to reconsider. While people are engaged in their preparation for the exams, it is …

Earlier, it was reported that over 60 people were killed and 15 remained unaccounted for, while 212 have been injured. Japan’s NHK broadcaster said in the early hours of Wednesday that at least 74 people have been confirmed dead. None of the missing have been located and emergency crews continue their search. Typhoon Hagibis has brought heavy rains and winds …

Fifth seed Sindhu beat Gregoria 22-20 21-18. The Olympic silver medallist will now face Korea’s An Se Young next. World Championships bronze medallist B Sai Praneeth also made it to the second round beating the legendary Lin Dan 21-14, 21-17. The Hyderabad shuttler is likely to meet World No 1 and two-time world champion Kento Momota of Japan next.  Thailand …

Home Minister reiterated that the govt follows zero tolerance towards terrorism. The nation is fighting a decisive battle against terror and NSG has a vital role to play in it. On NSG raising day, the Jawans dispalyed their training and preparedness along with state of the art weapons and capability of the dog squad. Download App to read Latest News …

A city court has allowed the ED to interrogate Chidambaram in Tihar Central jail on Wednesday in relation to a money laundering probe connected to the INX Media case. What’s more, the judge has said the ED could even arrest Chidambaram in required. The judge also rejected the Congress leader’s plea seeking to recall the production warrant issued against him. …

Now the anti-money laundering probe agency wants to quiz Patel in connection with a probe linked to alleged illegal assets of late Iqbal Mirchi, an aide of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim..Patel has been asked to depose before the ED in Mumbai on the 18th of this month. It was said that Patel’s statement is set to be recorded  in connection …

Congress leaders are opposing it.He welcomed improved gender ratio in Haryana, saying it reflects a social transformation while urging all to dedicate this year’s Diwali to the daughters of India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi pulling out the punches for Dangal daughter Babita Phogat in Charkhi Dadri and Former Indian hockey captain Sandeep Singh in Kurukshetra. Haryana has emerged as the …

Restrictions were imposed in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, when Centre abrogated Article 370 on August 5.  In the wake of the situation, classes were suspended in NIT.    Download App to read Latest News Today

The Indian Army conducted a recruitment drive for the youth of the Kashmir valley. Youths from Kupwara, Baramulla, Bandipora and Ganderbal participated in the recruitment rally.  The recruitment, which was held from the 12th to 15th October was for the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry. Around 2,000 youth took part in the recruitment drive.  The Indian army said that they …

Addressing the concluding ceremony of  the national postal week in New Delhi, Ravishankar Prasad said that postal department has done excellent work in the field of financial inclusion.  Referring to the achievements of digital revolution in the country Ravishankar Prasad said that  so far eight lakh fifty one thousand rupees have been sent through DBT. Thus one lakh 54 thousand …

Speaking at the India Energy Forum of CERAWeek conference in New Delhi, the Union Minister said India aspire to generate 450 GW of renewable energy.   Download App to read Latest News Today

He said that DRDO has played significant role in ensuring technological advancement of our forces and safeguarding our country.  Chiefs of the three forces & DRDO Chairman G Satheesh Reddy were also present on the occasion. Addressing the conference, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval said that armies that were better equipped always called the shots and decided the destiny of …

The brutal murder had led to widespread protests in Bangladesh after it came to light that Abrar was beaten to death by some student leaders associated with the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) which is affiliated to the ruling Awami League. Police has arrested 19 accused in the case including many office bearers of BCL. Subsequently, BUET banned all student politics …

In a public statement, Mrs. Kumaratunga said all efforts should be taken to prevent the attempts by conspirators to destroy the party which has ensured the democratic rights of the people.  Her statement came as SLFP has not fielded any candidate for the Presidential elections next month and is supporting SLPP candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa.  SLPP was formed by breakaway group …

In a public statement, Mrs. Kumaratunga said all efforts should be taken to prevent the attempts by conspirators to destroy the party which has ensured the democratic rights of the people.  Her statement came as SLFP has not fielded any candidate for the Presidential elections next month and is supporting SLPP candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa.  SLPP was formed by breakaway group …

Addressing a press conference in Colombo Tuesday, Gotabaya said they will always work with the United Nations, but can’t recognize what they have signed with past Sri Lankan governments.  He said his party has already rejected that and on this issue, their policies and the present government policies are far apart.  The current government has co-sponsored a resolution in 2015 …

Bollywood actresses are experimenting with their roles these days, in order to beat the other actresses to the big league, everyone is fighting it out to prove their acting prowess. Bollywood actresses have played the role of cops, a deadly gangster and even a strong women who doesn’t think twice before wielding a gun at the villain. We are so …

The Sankalp Patra, as it is called, was released in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, BJP Working President Jagat Prakash Nadda, State Unit Chief Chandrakant Patil and other leaders. Among other things in the manifesto, the BJP has promised to create one crore jobs for the people in the state. Some key promises in the 16-point Sankalp Patra …

Dr Kalam is also known as the Missile Man of India.  Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have paid tribute to Dr Kalam.   In his message, Vice President said, Dr Kalam was a great scholar, teacher and earned love and respect from everywhere. He said, Dr Kalam made innumerable contributions to Indian defence. Vice President …

Shemaroo Entertainment is planning to raise funds by way of issue of equity shares or any other instruments or security including fully/partly convertible debentures or by way of a composite issue of non-convertible debentures and warrants entitling the warrant holders to apply for equity shares or right issue or any other eligible securities through qualified institutions placement, private placement/public issue …

British Indian novelist Salman Rushdie’s tragicomic ‘Quichotte’ was among the six books shortlisted for the prize. The Booker rules say the prize must not be divided, but the judges insisted they could not separate Atwood’s – ‘The Testament’ and ‘Girl, Woman, Other’ by Evaristo, who is the first black woman to win the prestigious award since its creation in 1969. …

New Zealand and England had headed into the super over after scores in the World Cup final were tied at 241.  Once the super over also ended in a tie with both teams making 15, the winner was decided on account of superior boundary count.  Following that nerve-wracking final, the ICC faced the wrath of fans and former players over …

According to official data, the wholesale price index-based inflation was 1.08 percent in August this year and 5.22 percent in September last year.  The previous low was recorded in June 2016 when wholesale inflation was in negative at 0.1 percent.  Inflation for food articles, as a basket, remained nearly flat at 7.47 percent during the month.   Download App to …

MoS Road Transport and Highways, Gen. (Retd.) V.K Singh and ministers and senior officials from several states were also present on the occasion.  Speaking on the occasion, Gadkari said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been giving a lot of emphasis on large scale transport reforms.  He said the unified and nation-wide inter-operable RFID-based tag for vehicles is a major …

The President also hosted a banquet in their honour.  Welcoming them to India, the President said that bilateral ties between India and Netherlands are strong and growing.  He expressed confidence that this State Visit will impart further boost to the engagement and deepen relations between the two countries.  The President said that economic partnership is a key pillar of India-Netherlands …

Anantnag’s District Election Officer has said 14 candidates have been elected unopposed in two blocks of Bijbehara and Chittergul in Anantnag’s district.  The Anantnag’s DEO, entrusted with the task of reviewing election arrangements in the district, meanwhile, examined the preparations being made for the election of 57 BDC councillors from 14 blocks.  The electorates for the BDC election comprises village …

This is the third time the regulator has increased the withdrawal limit since its clamped down on the bank on September 23, when the RBI had capped it at Rs 1,000 per customer.  The Reserve Bank of India, after reviewing the bank’s liquidity position and its ability to pay its depositors, has decided to further enhance the limit for withdrawal …

The letter by the British India organisations further stated that the emergency motion passed at the recent Labour Party Conference is not acceptable as it seeks to interfere in the internal matters of, and  between, third countries and is drafted in a one-sided & divisive manner. The letter said, at a time when brexit has already created deep divisions within …

The BCCI elections were scheduled to be held on October 23 but with Sourav Ganguly being the only candidate to file his nomination for the top post of Indian cricket, he is set to be elected unopposed. October 14 is the deadline to file nominations for 5 office bearer’s posts up for grabs in the electoral process. With the election …

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has said that the research conducted by this year’s Laureates has considerably improved the  ability to fight global poverty. It added that they have introduced a new approach to obtaining reliable answers about the best ways to fight global poverty.  Abhijeet Banerjee, 58, was educated at the University of Calcutta, Jawaharlal Nehru University and …

Pakistan is under a lot of pressure at the Financial Action Task Force or the FATF meeting, currently under way in Paris, to rein in terror groups operating from its soil.  Pakistani delegation will apprise the task force about the steps it has taken to comply with the requirements.  At the ongoing plenary of the FATF, chances are high that …

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