Author: Senjuti Bhattacharya

Samir Mitragotri and the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences team have presented a novel perspective on the challenges posed by macrophages in cancer immunotherapy. Published in Applied Physics Reviews, their study scrutinizes the issues linked to employing macrophages in clinical trials and unveils new insights with the potential to reshape cancer treatment strategies. Despite macrophages being recognized for their anti-invasion capabilities in cell-based cancer therapy, clinical trials utilizing them have consistently yielded disappointing outcomes. The researchers delved into the factors hindering macrophages from reaching cancer cells during treatment. Leveraging tiny cameras and machine learning, they…

Babar Azam’s reign as the world’s No.1 ODI batter has come to an end as India’s rising star, Shubman Gill, has claimed the top spot in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Batting Rankings. Gill’s solid performance in India’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup campaign has propelled him to the pinnacle, making him the fourth Indian to hold the No.1 ODI batter ranking. Gill’s impressive contributions include scores of 92 against Sri Lanka and 23 against South Africa over the past week, accumulating a total of 219 runs from six innings in the tournament. In contrast, Babar Azam, the former…

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi’s pivotal role in investigating JUUL Labs’ involvement in youth vaping is showcased in the Netflix documentary “Big Vape: The Rise And Fall Of JUUL.” As a dedicated advocate against the youth vaping epidemic since 2019, Krishnamoorthi spearheaded the first Congressional investigation into e-cigarette manufacturers’ deliberate targeting of children. He established the Bipartisan Congressional Caucus To End The Youth Vaping Epidemic and played a crucial part in bipartisan efforts to regulate synthetic nicotine. In his capacity as Chairman of the Oversight Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy in 2019, Krishnamoorthi initiated the inaugural congressional investigation into the youth…

This autumn, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi received the Paul Simon Public Service Award from the Illinois Hunger Coalition (IHC) in recognition of his contributions to anti-hunger initiatives. During his acceptance speech, Krishnamoorthi lauded the IHC’s efforts in safeguarding critical American programs such as SNAP benefits. He underlined the personal significance of these programs, as his family had relied on them when they first arrived in the United States. Krishnamoorthi shared his family’s experience during the 1973 recession when his father lost his job, and they depended on food stamps and public housing. He emphasized his commitment to ensuring the availability of…

Citadel founder Ken Griffin has expressed his interest in Nikki Haley, an Indian American who is running in the Republican presidential primary. Griffin commended Nikki Haley’s foreign policy expertise during an interview with David Rubenstein at the George Washington Presidential Library in Virginia. He emphasized her potential as a capable president, stating, “Nikki Haley has the foreign policy experience we need right now.” In recent remarks, Griffin referred to the former US Ambassador to the United Nations as a “rock star” while on the campaign trail. Notably, Griffin has made it clear that he will not support former President Donald…

Ravindra Jadeja expressed his admiration for Virat Kohli’s remarkable century in Kolkata on Sunday, which played a pivotal role in India’s significant victory. Kohli’s 49th ODI hundred equaled Sachin Tendulkar’s longstanding record. Jadeja highlighted Kohli’s ability to guide the team through a challenging phase on a slow, turning wicket at the Eden Gardens. In the afternoon, as the pitch offered turn and proved sluggish, batting became a formidable task. Jadeja praised not only Kohli but also the middle-order batsmen for their skillful handling of South Africa’s spinners. He emphasized the difficulty of maintaining the run rate during this period and…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a phone conversation with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, during which they discussed the situation in West Asia, emphasizing the importance of achieving regional peace and stability. PM Modi also congratulated PM Sunak on his one-year tenure. They both expressed deep concern about terrorism, the deteriorating security situation, and civilian casualties in the Israel-Hamas conflict. PM Modi tweeted about their discussion, highlighting the need to work toward regional peace, security, stability, and continued humanitarian assistance. They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between India and the UK, covering areas such as trade,…

California Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna and Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy engaged in a highly anticipated debate at St. Anselm College’s New Hampshire Institute of Politics. Moderated by James Pindell of the Boston Globe, the initially cordial exchange evolved into a heated discussion, exposing their fundamental differences on various issues. They debated topics like the economy, foreign affairs, climate change, and America’s future in 10-minute segments. Ramaswamy defended Israel’s right to self-defense in response to Hamas attacks, while Khanna emphasized American leadership and opposed ground wars. On economic matters, Ramaswamy advocated boosting domestic production through energy expansion and reducing government…

On November 2, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reinforced India’s stance on the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist organization Hamas. He described the attack by Hamas on October 7 against Israel as a “major act of terrorism” and highlighted its significant impact on the entire Middle East region. Jaishankar emphasized the need for a united front against terrorism, emphasizing that terrorism is universally unacceptable. Furthermore, Minister Jaishankar reiterated India’s position on the question of Palestine. He underscored the importance of a two-state solution and stressed that international humanitarian law must be respected by all parties involved in…

Mr. R.K. Singh, Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister, shared an ambitious vision, asserting that renewable energy sources could potentially supply up to 90% of the world’s electricity by 2050 and as much as 65% by 2030. Speaking at the inauguration of the Sixth Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), he pointed out that approximately 80% of the global population, roughly 6 billion people, reside in nations that rely on fossil fuel imports. Mr. R.K. Singh emphasized that the recent G20 Summit in New Delhi underscored the critical necessity for a transition to clean energy. He extended…