October 20, 2026

Wolfsbane and larkspur can paralyse in tiny doses; scientists found six enzymes that could help turn their chemistry into future medicines

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Some of the world’s most dangerous plants may also be among its most useful. Researchers have now identified a key set of enzymes in wolfsbane and larkspur that could help scientists recreate difficult-to-synthesize natural compounds in the lab, opening new doors for future medicines.These plants are notorious because even tiny doses can cause neurotoxicity and…

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UPSSSC rolls out One-Time Registration system to simplify PET; here’s how it works

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The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has introduced a One-Time Registration (OTR) system to make the application process easier for candidates appearing in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) and other recruitment examinations.The new facility is available free of cost and is aimed at reducing the need to fill in the same details every…

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Chitrangda Singh explains why women rarely lead war dramas like Dhurandhar: ‘Physically and biologically, a woman is not deemed fit’ |

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Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar emerged as one of the biggest hits of 2025, with the Ranveer Singh-starrer creating massive box office havoc and reigniting the industry’s appetite for war dramas and action thrillers. While the genre continues to dominate theatrical releases, most such films are still headlined by male actors — a reality that actor Chitrangda…

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Fair Play On Fair Pay

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Employers can short-change staff in a labour-surplus market, but everyone pays a price medium-term One of India’s highest paid CEOs takes the stage at a company celebration, and is greeted by chants of “We want hike.” This is unusual in Indian corporate culture, where job insecurity breeds quiet compliance. In fact, it is the corporate…

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KEAM 2026 exam results announcement postponed

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The KEM entrance examination results, originally scheduled on Monday, has been postponed. The new date would be announced soon, said the office of higher Education Minister Roji M. John.The announcement was deferred on account of the delay in CBSE Plus Two revaluation results. “The CBSE Plus Two revaluation exam results were announced late last night….

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