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The UK is ranked as the second least happy country in the world in the new Global Mind Project 2024 poll, which indicates that mental health is worsening globally.
 

An 8-year-old boy from Yemen went through a rare papillary thyroid cancer surgery at Jaslok Hospital in Mumbai. He became the 2nd youngest child to get a successful papillary thyroid cancer surgery in India. 

A recent study published in The Lancet unveils alarming statistics on global obesity rates. According to the research, one in every eight individuals worldwide is classified as obese, totaling over one billion people as of 2022. 

S Somanath is the 10^th Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). He has been honoured with several accolades, including the Space Gold Medal and Fellowship of the Indian National Academy of Engineering.

Researchers from Goa University recently found a way to produce gold nanoparticles using a local species of mushroom called Termitomuces. It is a groundbreaking discovery as gold nanoparticles are crucial for drug delivery systems.

Two VSHORADS flight tests performed by DRDO off the coast of Chandipur, Odisha, on February 28 and 29 were successfully completed.

Using banana fibers, Indian scientists have created an environmentally friendly wound dressing material that provides a long-term approach to wound care.
 

The researchers at Tata Memorial Centre have created a tablet called "R+Cu" that can stop the spread of cancer in the body and also reduces the side effects of chemo and radiation therapy by up to 50%. It is a groundbreaking development with an affordable price of ₹100. The cost ensures that the tablet can be accessed by a large population. It still has to go through human trials and might take 5-6 years before hitting the market. 

On February 26, 2024, Anant Ambani launched his wildlife rescue and conservation programme called Vantara. It is situated in the 3000-acre Reliance Jamnagar Refinery Complex, Gujrat. It has well-trained professionals and an advanced hospital and research centre for the welfare of the animals. Vantara has collaborated with many national and international organisations to contribute towards wildlife conservation worldwide. 

Indian researchers from BRIC-THSTI Faridabad and IIT Madras have collaborated to develop Garbhini-GA2, a novel model for accurately estimating fetal age during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. This India-specific model addresses limitations in existing Western-centric formulas

Indian cities like Chennai, Mumbai, and Visakhapatnam face the looming threat of submersion by 2100 due to climate change. Urgent action is required to safeguard these cultural, economic, and historical hubs from the impending disaster

Discover ancient lands & vibrant cultures. From the timeless pyramids of Egypt to the rich traditions of Japan, embark on a journey through history

Saturn's tiny moon Mimas holds a hidden ocean, discovered through Cassini spacecraft data. Its youth, tidal origins, and potential for life make it a captivating subject for planetary exploration

To address the struggles faced by the blind when no one is around to assist them at home, Abhishek created the ‘Andhe Ki Lathi.’ The cane features a buzzer that emits a sound signal when it detects a person or object in the person’s path. This feature alerts the blind person to move away from the obstruction.

In contrast, a stroke happens when there is a disturbance in blood flow to the brain, which may cause cell death and possible long-term damage.