The holy trinity of cancer care: biochemistry, microbiology and pathology

CancerInst

The role of biochemistry Cancer originates at the genetic micro-molecular level within a cell — resulting in a cascade of subtle biochemical and cellular abnormalities that escape internal patrol — and eventually manifests as a detectable disease. Onco-biochemistry involves quantifying tumour markers, enzymes, hormones and metabolites in blood and body fluids for diagnosis, prognosis and monitoring […]

Rediscovering the virtues of bamboo, an ancient plant

Bamboo finds new uses where sustainability is the goal, for example in place of plastics for disposable cutlery. | Photo Credit: Chuttersnap/Unsplash Bamboo (called ‘baans’ in Hindi, and ‘moongil’ in Tamil) is an ancient plant that grows fast in wet soil in broad sunlight. It is well known to people in Asia and Latin America, […]

TS POLYCET 2026 registration begins at polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in: Direct link, application details here

ts polycet 2026 registration

The State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Telangana has opened the TS POLYCET 2026 registration for students seeking admission into diploma courses in engineering, agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry and related streams. The online application process began in early February 2026 on the official portal polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in. Students who have passed their Class 10/SSC or […]

Rethinking battery strategy in India: the case for sodium-ion technology

010ea5dd cafb 41fb 86b9 390298b0e812

Batteries have become deeply embedded in modern life. From laptops, mobile phones, wearable devices such as smartwatches and wireless earphones, to power tools, electric vehicles (EVs), and large-scale battery energy storage systems, batteries now underpin both personal convenience and critical infrastructure. A newer trend is also emerging, with batteries being integrated directly into household appliances, […]

Harvard student groups face funding delays: Undergraduate Association revises payout system

harvard student groups face funding delays

Harvard student groups face funding delays At least 20 percent of student organisations at Harvard experienced delays in receiving funding from the Harvard Undergraduate Association (HUA) last semester, according to a report published by The Harvard Crimson. The issue, which affected clubs across campus, has led the association to revise its payout system ahead of […]