One Woman's Fight Becomes a Lifeline for Millions: 137 Cancer Drugs Get Cheaper

For many cancer patients the battle is not just against the disease but also against the staggering cost of treatment In a significant step towards making healthcare more affordable the Indian government has announced price reductions for cancer medicines bringing relief to patients who often struggle to afford life-saving drugs Behind this important decision is the determination of Sarojam Radhakrishnan a retired bank employee from Kerala whose personal struggle eventually reached the Supreme Court Diagnosed with breast cancer in Radhakrishnan was prescribed medicines that cost more than a month Unable to bear the financial burden she realised that countless other families were facing similar difficulties In she approached the Kerala High Court seeking government intervention to make cancer medicines more affordable She passed away in the same year at the age of nbsp The Kerala High Court continued with the proceedings that eventually brought the issue before the Supreme Court

30 Oct 2026

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Ladakh Becomes India’s First 100% Organic Union Territory, Paving the Way for Greener Farming

Nestled in the majestic Himalayas Ladakh has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming India s first organic Union Territory Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena declared the achievement recognising the dedication of local farmers and the administration s sustained efforts to promote chemical-free agriculture The milestone marks a significant step towards protecting Ladakh s delicate environment while creating opportunities for healthier food production and more sustainable livelihoods It also demonstrates how traditional farming practices can support environmental conservation even in challenging geographical conditions A Multi-Year Journey Towards Chemical-Free FarmingLadakh s transition to organic agriculture follows a phased multi-year initiative to eliminate synthetic fertilisers chemical pesticides and harmful soil additives from farming practices across the Union Territory In July the Lieutenant Governor ordered a complete prohibition on the procurement distribution sale marketing and use of chemical and synthetic fertilisers for agricultural purposes across Ladakh The move aimed to safeguard organic certification and

29 Oct 2026

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Spinning Their Way to Glory! Chennai’s Young Hoopers Win Six Guinness World Records in London

Who knew a hula hoop could do so much more than spin around the waist A group of young performers from Chennai has taken this simple circular hoop to extraordinary heights winning six Guinness World Records titles during a special trip to London Members of the Chennai Hoopers academy travelled to the UK to attempt records at the Guinness World Records headquarters on July Under the watchful eye of official adjudicator Caitlin Hyem the youngsters combined hula-hooping with gymnastics flexibility balance and coordination to pull off some remarkable feats Their challenges included spinning a hoop around the neck while holding the splits rotating a hoop with the foot while maintaining a bridge position and passing a hoop around the body using only the elbows while wearing inline skates Young Performers Extraordinary FeatsAmong the stars was Janani R S who spun a hula hoop around her neck for minutes and seconds

29 Oct 2026

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Beyond the Screen: IIT Kharagpur to Build India’s First School for Physical AI

What if artificial intelligence could do more than process data and answer questions Imagine intelligent machines that can understand physical surroundings help scientists conduct experiments assist doctors and power robots that interact with the real world IIT Kharagpur is preparing to explore these possibilities by setting up India s first dedicated academic school for Physical Artificial Intelligence AI backed by an investment of crore Named the Benjamin Gupta School of Physical AI the initiative aims to bring artificial intelligence closer to the way the physical world actually works The foundation will be laid under a Memorandum of Understanding signed by IIT Kharagpur its alumnus and philanthropist Vinod Gupta and the IITKGP Foundation USA The school is named in memory of Vinod Gupta s late son Benjamin Gupta What Makes Physical AI Different Traditional AI is widely associated with digital systems data processing and algorithms Physical AI goes a step further

29 Oct 2026

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Protecting Yaks, Supporting Herders: Sikkim Hosts Its First-Ever Yak Festival

What happens when an animal that has sustained Himalayan communities for generations begins to lose its place in their lives Sikkim is trying to find an answer with its first-ever Himalayan Yak Festival bringing together around to yaks in Gnathang Valley near the India-China border nbsp More than a celebration of these hardy mountain animals the festival is an effort to protect a declining yak population support local herders and keep a centuries-old tradition alive for future generations Organised by the state s Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services Department the festival aims to conserve the yak population promote tourism in high-altitude regions and support the herders whose lives depend on these hardy mountain animals Despite the harsh weather and challenging terrain preparations continued for a week Around to yaks gathered at the venue alongside stalls showcasing yak-based products and advances in artificial insemination for yak breeding Can Yak Herding Find

29 Oct 2026

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ISRO’s NVS-03 Mission: Can ISRO’s New Satellite Bring India’s NavIC Back on Track?

India is preparing for an important milestone in space technology The Indian Space Research Organisation ISRO is gearing up to launch its NVS- navigation satellite on October in a mission that could help revive the country s home-grown navigation system NavIC The satellite is scheduled to lift off at pm IST aboard the GSLV-F rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota Andhra Pradesh The mission comes at a crucial time for NavIC which has faced technical setbacks in recent years A successful deployment of NVS- could help strengthen India s ability to provide positioning and timing services without depending entirely on foreign navigation networks Why Does India Need NavIC Navigation with Indian Constellation NavIC was developed as India s own satellite navigation system similar to the United States GPS Russia s GLONASS and China s BeiDou The system is designed to support a wide range of applications including

28 Oct 2026

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President Murmu Unveils ₹200 Coin Honouring Sindhi Spiritual Leader Mata Sahib Hasi Devi

A revered spiritual leader whose life inspired generations has been honoured with a special commemorative coin President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a coin marking the th birth anniversary of Mata Sahib Hasi Devi the fifth head of Shadani Darbar in Raipur Chhattisgarh The ceremony was held at Chhattisgarh Mandapam in Lok Bhawan in the presence of Governor Ramen Deka and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai Issued by the Union Ministry of Finance the coin celebrates her enduring contribution to spirituality social welfare and the cultural heritage of the Sindhi community A Coin That Preserves a Spiritual LegacyThe commemorative coin features an embossed portrait of Mata Sahib Hasi Devi on one side The reverse carries the Lion Capital of the Ashoka Pillar alongside the denomination of The coin seeks to preserve her memory and introduce future generations to her teachings and contributions Following its unveiling devotees and coin collectors are expected to

27 Oct 2026

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Bihar Museum Ranks 9th Among World’s Best Museums, Takes Top Spot in Asia

A museum in Patna is putting Bihar on the global cultural map The Bihar Museum has secured the ninth position among the world s best museums for and ranked first in Asia according to the travel guide Worth a Journey The recognition brings international attention to the state s rich heritage and highlights how a modern museum can make centuries of history accessible to visitors from around the world Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary welcomed the achievement celebrating the museum s impressive position in both the Asian and global rankings Bihar Museum Joins the World s BestThe museum s ninth-place finish places it among renowned cultural institutions across the globe Mexico City s Museo Nacional de Antropolog a topped the list followed by Madrid s Museo del Prado in second place and Denmark s Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in third For Bihar Museum the recognition is a significant milestone

26 Oct 2026

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Bengal Team Scales 3 Unclimbed Peaks, Seeks to Honour India’s Heroes and Everest Legends

A mountaineering team from West Bengal has made history in eastern Ladakh by completing four high-altitude ascents including three first ascents of previously unclimbed Himalayan peaks Adding to the achievement the team has proposed naming the newly scaled summits after freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and legendary mountaineers Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary Led by veteran mountaineer Rudra Prasad Halder the Sonarpur Arohi club team completed the challenging climbs during its Chang Chenmo Expedition which began on August On September the team climbed the -metre Chang Chenmo Kangri through a new route It also achieved first ascents of three previously unclimbed peaks measuring approximately metres metres and metres on September and respectively Climbing Without a Safety NetWhat makes the expedition particularly remarkable is the team's self-supported approach The climbers relied on their technical abilities careful planning and teamwork without fixed ropes Sherpa support or high-altitude porter assistance The

20 Oct 2026

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