Word of the Day: Bowdlerize — Meaning, origin and how to use itThe word bowdlerize stems from Dr. Thomas Bowdler's edited Shakespearean plays. He removed passages deemed unsuitable for families and chil...
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Quote of the day by John Locke: “We are like chameleons...” American philosopher's timeless lessons on character, influence, relationships and why the people around you shape who you becomeQuote of the day by John Locke: John Locke's quote "We are like chameleons, we take our hue and the color of our moral character, from thos...
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300 years ago, one humble Indian potter rebuilt the human nose: How India gave the world rhinoplastyCenturies before the West, ancient India pioneered rhinoplasty. As early as the 6th century BC, physician Sushruta documented sophisticated...
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Life lesson of the day by John Locke: 'Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge, it is thinking that...' - motivational quote by English philosopher reveals why reading alone won't make you smarter and how to turn information into knowledgeLife lesson of the day by John Locke: Philosopher John Locke reminds us that mere reading isn't enough for true knowledge. He emphasizes th...
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On This Day in History, June 15: Magna Carta sealed, first blood transfusion experiment, Batman Begins released and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 15 features landmark moments spanning law, science, war and culture. From the sealing of Magna Carta in 1215 a...
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African Proverb of the Day: “There is no physician who can cure the disease of… ” — Life lessons on emotional depth, attachment, human connection, healing, and why love cannot be controlled or fixedAfrican Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “There is no physician who can cure the disease of love.” The saying reflects the idea...
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Bengaluru doctors’ secret superpower? Many can speak 4-5 languages, claims leading cardiologistA social media post by Doctor Deepak Krishnamurthy, a Bengaluru cardiologist, has resurfaced. The post discusses language and identity. It ...
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From Theatre to Medicine: The story of RG Kar, the man who revolutionized medical education in BengalRadha Gobinda Kar, born in 1850, was a pioneering physician who founded the R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. Initially pas...
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View: For better jobs, don’t just look West, look to places like JapanDemographers use the term 'demographic dividend' to describe the economic benefits that a country enjoys from its large young population. I...
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Here's how you can stay self-employed and get Canada's PRIf you are self-employed, there are several options available to pursue immigration to Canada via dedicated self-employed programs. To appl...
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AI may someday work medical miracles, but for now, it helps do paperworkChatGPT-style artificial intelligence is coming to health care, and the grand vision of what it could bring is inspiring. Every doctor, ent...
29 Jun, 2023, 09.20 AM IST
Paul Coutts to miss Bristol Rovers' encounter against Plymouth Argyle. Joey Barton reveals whyJoey Barton, Bristol Rovers' manager, made two recent changes in the team. Harry Anderson is expected to replace Coutts. Scott Sinclair is ...
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When Mysuru royalty popularised vaccineIn faraway Mysuru, which was an English Colony, members of the royal family were among those who volunteered to take the vaccination to pop...
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Suffering from AIDS? Bureaucrats to declare before going to Bangkok for trainingAlong with the application form, bureaucrats have to attach a medical report confirming that they are physically and mentally capable.
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Indian-origin doctors claim 'inequality' in GP exams in UKGroup of Indian-origin physicians launches legal action against the regulatory body for doctors in UK, alleging discrimination against inte...
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- Ajuba Solutions to set up 400-people facility in Chennai by year-end
BPO player Ajuba Networks, which offers services to healthcare clients, today said it is in the process of setting up a new 400-people faci...
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Save your dreams from setbacksHarold Varmus, who won the Nobel Prize for medicine for his work on oncogenes, marvels at the role chance and dogged persistence have playe...
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