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HealthPhoto: Deccan HeraldA New Scientist video and a 2016 study in Memory Cognition highlight the von Restorff effect, which shows that items or experiences that stand out from a routine or pattern are remembered better. This effect, also called the isolation effect, suggests that doing something unusual during repetitive tasks can help your brain remember them more clearly.
Deccan Herald·
HealthPhoto: NDTV WorldHyderabad-based biotech startup PopVax, founded in 2021, has launched RNA Foundry, a specialised facility to develop personalised cancer vaccines using mRNA technology. Founder Soham Sankaran highlighted the challenge of producing high-quality RNA medicines tailored to individual genetic profiles, unlike standardised vaccines by big pharma. The facility uses PopVax's proprietary mRNA platform and fridge-stable lipid nanoparticles, aiming to transform cancer care in India.
NDTV World··Hyderabad
PoliticsPhoto: NDTV WorldUnion Minister Kiren Rijiju represented India at the commencement ceremony for the construction of 108 Jangchub Chortens (Stupas) in Gelephu Mindfulness City, Bhutan. The event began at 2:00 AM with 58 ritual trumpets and mass chanting of the compassion mantra 'Om Mani Padme Hum'. Rijiju was warmly received by Bhutan's Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay and other dignitaries.
NDTV World··Gelephu
WorldPhoto: News18 HindiA young woman has taken on a unique challenge to travel across India with just ₹10,000. She has already visited six states, spending only ₹2,000 so far. With ₹8,000 remaining, she plans to continue her journey across the country. The challenge is to see if she can complete her travel within this limited budget.
News18 Hindi·
SportsPhoto: HT SportsPT Usha, IOA president, along with Adille Sumariwalla and Gagan Narang, are among 27 former athletes nominated for the Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit (SOM) election by the Indian Olympic Association. The SOM polls will be held on November 9, ahead of the IOA election on December 5. Eight SOMs will be elected by 80 former athletes, with two joining the IOA Executive Council.
HT Sports··New Delhi
SportsPhoto: News18Hi SportsIn the thrilling ODI Tri-Series final, Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 3 wickets to claim the title. Sri Lanka posted a strong total of 325/8, led by Kamindu Mendis's 131 and Pawan Ratnayake's 77. Pakistan chased the target with Fakhar Zaman scoring 127, Saud Baig 74, and Arafat Minhas's unbeaten 61, reaching 326 with 1.3 overs to spare.
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Deccan Herald·
Photo: Deccan HeraldA New Scientist video and a 2016 study in Memory Cognition highlight the von Restorff effect, which shows that items or experiences that stand out from a routine or pattern are remembered better. This effect, also called the isolation effect, suggests that doing something unusual during repetitive tasks can help your brain remember them more clearly.
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