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In 1965, an American chemist saw bacteria stop dividing near platinum and discovered cisplatin

In 1965, Barnett Rosenberg accidentally discovered cisplatin while studying E.coli bacteria. He observed that platinum electrodes prevented bacterial division, leading to the realization that this substance could inhibit cancer cell growth. After extensive testing on lab rats and a decade of rigorous clinical trials, cisplatin was approved for patient treatment in 1978, becoming a vital...

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Why TMC revolt is about Abhishek Banerjee, not Mamata

A Trinamool Congress rebellion is deepening, with expelled leader Ritabrata Banerjee challenging Abhishek Banerjee’s authority rather than Mamata Banerjee’s leadership. This internal strife, fueled by disputes over decision-making and the leader of opposition appointment, signals a proxy battle over succession, echoing past regional party struggles. The focus is on Abhishek’s growing influence and organizational control.

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Shefali Shah and Fardeen Khan to share screen space for the first time in Ektaa Kapoor’s period drama ‘Koke’

Shefali Shah is set to lead Netflix’s upcoming period drama ‘Koke’, marking her first on-screen pairing with Fardeen Khan. Backed by Ektaa Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms and directed by Nupur Asthana, the large-scale series is currently in production. With an anticipated early 2027 release, ‘Koke’ promises to be a significant addition to Netflix’s Indian content slate.

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Last date nears for BRIC-NIPGR PhD admission 2026-27 in plant biology, apply here

BRIC-NIPGR PhD Admission 2026: BRIC-NIPGR has invited online applications for its Ph.D. Programme 2026–27 in advanced plant biology and biotechnology. The institute, under the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, offers research opportunities in areas such as genomics, plant immunity, genome editing, and computational biology. Candidates with M.Sc. or equivalent degrees and valid JRF qualifications...

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Yash Tonk on ‘late night partying’ with Salman Khan: ‘Never wanted to give reason, because I was with Salman bhai, I was late’

TV actor Yash Tonk, in a candid interview with Siddharth Kannan, has revealed how Salman Khan’s appreciation for his performance in the 2006 film ‘Fight Club’ led to back-to-back film offers including ‘Jai Ho’. Tonk also opens up about late-night parties at Galaxy Apartments, his “big brother” bond with Khan, and why he has zero...

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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, fresh off Singapore Open win, pull out of Indonesia Open

India’s top men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, have withdrawn from the Indonesia Open 2026 after Satwik suffered an injury during their first-round match. The Badminton Association of India confirmed the duo will focus on recovery and rehabilitation. Their exit comes days after winning the Singapore Open title, ending a two-year wait for...