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Get the appGetStudents from the 2025 batch of the MSc Social Data Science and Policy program at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham undertook a field immersion in rural Uttarakhand. This practical experience allowed them to engage directly with local communities, applying their academic knowledge to real-world social and policy issues in the region.
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham··Uttarakhand
ScienceThe 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel for their pioneering work on light-gated ion channels and the development of optogenetics. This technique enables researchers to control nerve cell activity in living brains, offering new possibilities for neuroscience research and potential treatments for visual impairments and neural disorders.
Times of India·
EntertainmentActress Ishita Dutta plays Ajay Devgn's daughter Anju Salgaonkar in the suspense thriller 'Drishyam 3: The Conclusion.' Her husband, actor Vatsal Seth, praised her performance on Instagram, calling the film 'wonderful' and saying she did an amazing job. The film and Ishita's role have received positive audience feedback, with the story and her character's emotional depth being highlighted.
News18Hi Entertainment·
ScienceDinosaurs once roamed Telangana's Mancherial district, particularly around Vemanapalli near the Pranahita River. Fossils and dinosaur remains, some measuring about 14 meters long and 5.5 meters high, were discovered in 1984 by geology and archaeology officials. The region also has fossilized trees and ancient statues from the Kakatiya period, with fossils resembling fish, starfish, and turtles found in nearby areas.
News18··Mancherial
PoliticsBJP has announced 8 candidates for the Rajya Sabha elections from Uttar Pradesh. The list includes 3 OBC, 2 SC, and 3 general category candidates, with 2 women among them. The OBC candidates represent Lodhi, Pal, and Kurmi communities. Dharmapal Singh, a cabinet minister in the Yogi government, belongs to the Lodhi community.
Aaj Tak··Uttar Pradesh
PoliticsThe Supreme Court on Monday declined to immediately restrain Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar from performing his duties. The court issued a notice on a petition challenging decisions by the Election Commission of India and questioned the law governing the poll panel. The bench will review records and seek the ECI's response before considering interim orders. Senior counsel Vikas Singh argued Kumar's continuation could harm electoral credibility.
Mint··Mumbai
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham··Uttarakhand
Students from the 2025 batch of the MSc Social Data Science and Policy program at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham undertook a field immersion in rural Uttarakhand. This practical experience allowed them to engage directly with local communities, applying their academic knowledge to real-world social and policy issues in the region.
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