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Kambadur Muralidhar or K. Muralidhar is an Indian biologist, known for his work in biochemistry, endocrinology and reproductive biology. He taught at Delhi University for over thirty years, and was Head of its Department of Zoology. He was Jawaharlal Nehru Chair Professor, School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad. He is a Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy, the Indian Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Sciences, India. He is also highly regarded as a teacher and educator, and has contributed to biology education at both high school and college levels. CLICK HERE FOR FULL ARTICLE
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Dr. Seema P. Upadhyay On 25th July 201 4, hundreds of research scholars were gathered in front of DST for a common reason i.e. Hike in fellowship. Our previous issue has highlighted the events taken place on the ‘Black Day’. This was the first time when as many scholars stood for same reason and protest outside Government establishment. Now in this issue we will cover the events taken place after DST Secretary, Dr K Vijayraghavan promised researchers about affirmative action. Until writing this report no concrete action has been taken by ministry of science and technology of India about the…
by Kamal Pratap Singh Introduction Stroke is a brain attack, cutting off vital blood flow and oxygen to the brain. Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability in India. The estimated adjusted prevalence rate of stroke range, 84-262/1 00,000 in rural and 334-424/ 1 00,000 in urban areas. The incidence rate is 1 1 9-1 45/1 00,000 based on the recent population based studies. There is also a wide variation in case fatality rates with the highest being 42% in Kolkata. Stroke units are predominantly available in urban areas that too in private hospitals. Intravenous (IV)…
by Dr Seema Pavgi Upadhye Coronary artery disease (CAD) also known as atherosclerotic heart disease, coronary heart disease, or ischemic heart disease (IHD), is the most common type of heart disease and cause of heart attacks. It was as of 2012 the most common cause of death in the world and a major cause of hospital admissions. There is limited evidence for population screening, but prevention (with a healthy diet and sometimes medication for diabetes, cholesterol and high blood pressure) is used both to prevent IHD and to decrease the risk of complications.
The Institute occupies nearly 400 acres of prime land in Bangalore, generously donated by the Maharaja of Mysore in March 1907. Indeed, the contribution from the princely state of Mysore was the decisive element in determining the location of J.N. Tata´s proposed institution. Remarkably, in a gesture unmatched in the annals of private philanthropy in India, Tata did not wish his name to be associated with the Institute. His dream was to create an institution that would contribute to the development of India. The name, Indian Institute of Science, which was finally chosen, reflects in every way the wishes of…