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Indian Woman Who Failed NEET Now Has Ivy League Degree And Biotech Career In US
In 2016, Pragya appeared for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) at the age of 17 but failed to secure admission into a medical or dental college.
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SEHAT Mission Explained: ICMR's Plan To Fix Nutrient Deficiencies Through Your Daily Meals
The Indian Council of Medical Research and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research plan to merge health data with fortified agricultural practices through the SEHAT mission. This move is being taken to tackle the nutrient deficiencies present in
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Belly Fat Increases As You Age: New Study Reveals A Way To Prevent It
A new study found that belly fat tends to increase as you age, and how to prevent it. Here is what it means for older women and why you should be careful of developing too much belly fat.
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ShakthiSAT: A Moonshot Driven By The Power Of Schoolgirls
Mission ShakthiSAT is an all girls satellite initiative led by Space Kidz India, training young women worldwide in space science and engineering.
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Drug Combination May Boost Weight Loss in Older Women, Study Finds
A retrospective study from Mayo Clinic and Wayne State University found that postmenopausal women combining tirzepatide with hormone therapy lost significantly more body weight than those using the drug alone, prompting calls for larger, controlled c
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Women's Day 2026: Top Scholarships, Free Courses And Grants For Indian Women
Women's Day 2026: Many of these initiatives are designed not only to provide financial support but also to encourage women to enter fields where they remain underrepresented, particularly in science, technology, entrepreneurship, and research.
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UK Woman Gives Birth After Womb Transplant From Dead Donor
A baby boy has become the first child in the UK to be born after a womb transplant from a deceased donor, marking a significant medical breakthrough and offering new hope to women born without a uterus.
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Stephen Hawking Seen Sipping Drinks With Women In Bikinis In Epstein Files
Two bikini-clad women were seen on either side of late physicist Stephen Hawking in photographs from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
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It's Not In Your Head: New Study Proves Why Women Feel Chronic Pain Differently
A new study in Science Immunology has proven the exact reason why women feel chronic pain differently. Here is why it matters for Indian women and how it could pave the way forward for targeted therapies for effective treatment.
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Why Being Underweight Can Be Worse For Fertility And Pregnancy Than Being Overweight
While high BMI risks are widely discussed, being underweight can also disrupt fertility. Experts explain how low body fat affects hormones, ovulation, sperm health, and pregnancy outcomes, and what science says about reaching a healthy "fertility zon
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NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Retires After 27 Years of Space Service
NASA astronaut Sunita “Suni” Williams will retire in December 2025 after nearly three decades of service. A veteran of three space missions, she logged 608 days in orbit, led the ISS twice, and set records that continue to shape human spaceflight and future Artemis missions.
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Over 1,400 Postgraduates, 5 PhDs Applied At Delhi Labour Department
In 2024, Delhi's employment exchange registered 21,000 job seekers, with highest graduates from Arts and Science streams and rising unemployment rate at 2.1%.
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Debunked: Women's Health Myths You Need To Drop in 2026
As conversations around womens health expand in 2026, science offers clarity and it is time outdated beliefs make way for evidence-based understanding.
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1.94 Crores Meant For Bengaluru College Students Siphoned Off By 2 Staffers
Two women, working as assistant clerks at Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru and one of their boyfriens have been arrested for allegedly misappropriating Rs 1.94 crore that was allocated for student foreign travel grants.
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"Asli Kaam After 4 pm," Terror-Accused Doctor Shaheen Told Colleagues
Dr Shaheen Saeed - a key suspect in the Delhi Red Fort blast case - would speak darkly of her 'work' starting only after 4 pm every day, after she clocked out of her 'day job' at the Al-Falah School of Medical Sciences and Research Centre.
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Indian Woman Who Failed NEET Now Has Ivy League Degree And Biotech Career In US
In 2016, Pragya appeared for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) at the age of 17 but failed to secure admission into a medical or dental college.
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SEHAT Mission Explained: ICMR's Plan To Fix Nutrient Deficiencies Through Your Daily Meals
The Indian Council of Medical Research and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research plan to merge health data with fortified agricultural practices through the SEHAT mission. This move is being taken to tackle the nutrient deficiencies present in
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Belly Fat Increases As You Age: New Study Reveals A Way To Prevent It
A new study found that belly fat tends to increase as you age, and how to prevent it. Here is what it means for older women and why you should be careful of developing too much belly fat.
-
ShakthiSAT: A Moonshot Driven By The Power Of Schoolgirls
Mission ShakthiSAT is an all girls satellite initiative led by Space Kidz India, training young women worldwide in space science and engineering.
-
Drug Combination May Boost Weight Loss in Older Women, Study Finds
A retrospective study from Mayo Clinic and Wayne State University found that postmenopausal women combining tirzepatide with hormone therapy lost significantly more body weight than those using the drug alone, prompting calls for larger, controlled c
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Women's Day 2026: Top Scholarships, Free Courses And Grants For Indian Women
Women's Day 2026: Many of these initiatives are designed not only to provide financial support but also to encourage women to enter fields where they remain underrepresented, particularly in science, technology, entrepreneurship, and research.
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UK Woman Gives Birth After Womb Transplant From Dead Donor
A baby boy has become the first child in the UK to be born after a womb transplant from a deceased donor, marking a significant medical breakthrough and offering new hope to women born without a uterus.
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Stephen Hawking Seen Sipping Drinks With Women In Bikinis In Epstein Files
Two bikini-clad women were seen on either side of late physicist Stephen Hawking in photographs from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
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It's Not In Your Head: New Study Proves Why Women Feel Chronic Pain Differently
A new study in Science Immunology has proven the exact reason why women feel chronic pain differently. Here is why it matters for Indian women and how it could pave the way forward for targeted therapies for effective treatment.
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Why Being Underweight Can Be Worse For Fertility And Pregnancy Than Being Overweight
While high BMI risks are widely discussed, being underweight can also disrupt fertility. Experts explain how low body fat affects hormones, ovulation, sperm health, and pregnancy outcomes, and what science says about reaching a healthy "fertility zon
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NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Retires After 27 Years of Space Service
NASA astronaut Sunita “Suni” Williams will retire in December 2025 after nearly three decades of service. A veteran of three space missions, she logged 608 days in orbit, led the ISS twice, and set records that continue to shape human spaceflight and future Artemis missions.
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Over 1,400 Postgraduates, 5 PhDs Applied At Delhi Labour Department
In 2024, Delhi's employment exchange registered 21,000 job seekers, with highest graduates from Arts and Science streams and rising unemployment rate at 2.1%.
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Debunked: Women's Health Myths You Need To Drop in 2026
As conversations around womens health expand in 2026, science offers clarity and it is time outdated beliefs make way for evidence-based understanding.
-
1.94 Crores Meant For Bengaluru College Students Siphoned Off By 2 Staffers
Two women, working as assistant clerks at Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru and one of their boyfriens have been arrested for allegedly misappropriating Rs 1.94 crore that was allocated for student foreign travel grants.
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"Asli Kaam After 4 pm," Terror-Accused Doctor Shaheen Told Colleagues
Dr Shaheen Saeed - a key suspect in the Delhi Red Fort blast case - would speak darkly of her 'work' starting only after 4 pm every day, after she clocked out of her 'day job' at the Al-Falah School of Medical Sciences and Research Centre.
