Attended the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where the Padma Awards were presented. They celebrate exceptional service and dedication across diverse fields. Each awardee represents the best of our commitment to society. Their life journeys inspire countless citizens and remind everyone of the power of hard work and service.
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सामूहिक समर्पण और पुरुषार्थ से राष्ट्र की समृद्धि अक्षुण्ण रहती है। यही भावना समाज को नई ऊर्जा देती है और विकास के संकल्पों को सिद्धि तक पहुंचाने का मार्ग प्रशस्त करती है।
यत्रोत्साहसमारम्भो यत्रालस्यविहीनता।
नयविक्रमसंयोगस्तत्र श्रीरचला ध्रुवम्॥
जिन नक्सल प्रभावित इलाकों में जाने से दिन में भी लोग डरते थे, वहां हम नेशन फर्स्ट की स्पिरिट के साथ विकास का संकल्प लेकर आगे बढ़े हैं। इसी का परिणाम है कि आज देश में माओवादी आतंक अंतिम सांसें गिन रहा है।
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🚨 CHINESE SCIENTISTS JUST INVENTED 3D PRINTING THAT CREATES OBJECTS IN 0.6 SECONDS USING ONLY LIGHT.
Researchers at Tsinghua University have developed a new method called DISH (Digital Incoherent Synthesis of Holographic light fields) that can print complex millimeter-scale objects almost instantly. Instead of slowly building layer by layer, the system fires thousands of precisely patterned light images from multiple angles into a still vat of liquid resin.
Where the light overlaps, the resin instantly hardens into a solid 3D object.
The entire process takes just 0.6 seconds.
Why this matters:
• It’s currently the fastest volumetric 3D printing method ever demonstrated
• Achieves extremely fine detail features thinner than a human hair
• The resin stays completely still, so there’s no vibration or distortion
• It can work with watery (low-viscosity) resins, making it suitable for biological applications
• The team has already printed complex structures like blood vessel-like tubes and even a tiny bust of a historical figure
The deeper implication:
Traditional 3D printing has always been limited by speed and the need to move either the print head or the resin. This approach removes both constraints by using light itself as the sculptor. Because it can print directly into still liquid (and potentially onto living tissue), it opens new possibilities in bioprinting, medical devices, and rapid manufacturing.
If the technology can be scaled beyond millimeter sizes, it could fundamentally change how we think about making physical objects turning “print” from a slow process into something closer to instantaneous fabrication.
We’re moving from “layer by layer” to “all at once.”
How do you think instant volumetric 3D printing like this could change medicine, manufacturing, or everyday life if it becomes widely available?
Follow for more frontier manufacturing and materials science breakthroughs.
Dandelion root extract kills colon cancer cells.
In laboratory experiments, dandelion root extract eliminated over 90% of colon cancer cells in just 48 hours. It induced apoptosis—programmed cell death—via multiple pathways, delivering a coordinated assault that overwhelmed the malignant cells.
Particularly encouraging is its efficacy against cells lacking functional p53, a tumor-suppressor gene frequently mutated in aggressive, drug-resistant cancers. This suggests potential activity against some of the most challenging forms of the disease.
In subsequent animal studies, mice implanted with human colon cancer cells showed markedly reduced tumor volumes after treatment with the extract—without toxicity or harm to normal tissues.
Such selectivity is exceptional. Conventional therapies like chemotherapy typically damage healthy cells alongside cancerous ones, yet in these preliminary tests, dandelion root extract targeted only the diseased cells.
Such selectivity is exceptional. Conventional therapies like chemotherapy typically damage healthy cells alongside cancerous ones, yet in these preliminary tests, dandelion root extract targeted only the diseased cells.
Although promising, these findings remain preclinical, limited to cell cultures and mouse models. Rigorous human clinical trials are essential to establish safety and efficacy.
Nevertheless, the results highlight the vast therapeutic potential still hidden in nature—and how a humble weed may one day contribute to advanced cancer treatments.
["Dandelion Root Extract Affects Colorectal Cancer Proliferation and Survival Through the Activation of Multiple Death Signalling Pathways." Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2016]
Pleased to meet National Security Advisors and senior security officials of BRICS countries.
In a changing global landscape, BRICS has a vital role in deepening security cooperation and addressing shared challenges, from terrorism and cyber security to emerging technologies.
India’s Chairmanship will seek to advance practical cooperation, support the priorities of the Global South and contribute to a safer, more secure and inclusive world.
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🚨 SCIENTISTS JUST BUILT AN ARTIFICIAL RETINA THAT RESTORES VISION AND ADDS INFRARED SIGHT.
Researchers at Yonsei University in South Korea have developed a flexible, three-layer implant that bypasses dead photoreceptors and directly stimulates healthy retinal ganglion cells.
The device not only helps restore vision in cases of retinal degeneration (like retinitis pigmentosa) but also gives the eye the ability to detect near-infrared light that humans normally cannot see.
The key innovation is a soft 3D array of liquid metal micropillars (gallium-indium alloy) that gently conform to the curved retina without causing damage or inflammation a major improvement over rigid electrodes used in earlier implants.
Why this matters:
• Retinal diseases destroy light-sensing cells, but the neurons deeper in the eye often remain healthy and capable of sending signals to the brain
• The implant uses an ultrathin filter + phototransistor array to convert near-infrared light into electrical signals the ganglion cells can understand
• In mouse tests, blind animals regained visual responses, while healthy mice gained infrared sensitivity on top of their normal vision
• The liquid metal electrodes are soft and biocompatible, dramatically reducing the risk of scarring or tissue damage
The deeper implication:
This isn’t just about restoring lost vision it’s about augmenting human sight. If it reaches human trials and proves safe long-term, people with partial vision loss could keep their remaining natural sight while gaining an entirely new sensory channel (infrared).
The biggest open question is how the human brain would interpret this new stream of information whether it would feel like a new color, an overlay, or something else entirely.
We’re moving from “fixing blindness” to “expanding what it means to see.”
How do you think gaining the ability to see infrared light would change daily life or human perception?
Follow for more frontier neurotechnology and bionic vision breakthroughs.
🚨 JAPANESE SCIENTISTS DEVELOP A DEVICE THAT GENERATES ELECTRICITY FROM HUMIDITY
Researchers in Japan have created a compact generator, about the size of a matchbox, that can produce electricity by capturing moisture from the air. Unlike conventional power sources, it does not rely on sunlight, wind, fuel, flowing water, or batteries.
The technology uses advanced materials that interact with water molecules present in the atmosphere, continuously generating a small but steady electric current around the clock. Scientists believe it could one day power low-energy electronics, sensors, and smart devices without the need for traditional energy supplies.
As the technology advances, atmospheric moisture may become a valuable and sustainable source of clean energy for future applications.
Source: National Institute for Materials Science (Japan) – Humidity-powered energy generation research.
🦷 WHAT IF LOST TEETH COULD GROW BACK?
For the first time in history, Japan has begun human trials of a groundbreaking drug that could help adults regrow real teeth. No implants. No dentures. Actual natural teeth.
It sounds like science fiction, but researchers believe humans may still carry a hidden ability to grow a third set of teeth. The experimental treatment aims to unlock that dormant potential.
If successful, this discovery could change dentistry forever and offer hope to millions who have lost teeth. The question is: are we witnessing the beginning of a future where losing a tooth is no longer permanent?
Sometimes the most incredible breakthroughs are hiding inside us all along.
Source:
Kobayashi, K., & Takahashi, K. Human clinical trials of tooth-regeneration therapy in Japan. Kyoto University Hospital.
Black cumin (Nigella sativa), commonly known as black seed, stands out as one of the most potent natural anti-inflammatory agents.
Emerging research highlights the key role of its primary bioactive compound, thymoquinone (TQ), which exerts strong anti-inflammatory effects by directly suppressing pro-inflammatory mediators such as TNF-α and COX-2. This action closely mirrors the mechanism of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen, offering a natural alternative to reduce inflammation and associated discomfort.
TQ provides broad therapeutic benefits, helping alleviate symptoms in conditions like arthritis (reducing joint stiffness), asthma (easing airway inflammation), and allergies, while also supporting metabolic and cardiovascular health.
Although turmeric's curcumin has gained widespread attention for anti-inflammatory properties, evidence suggests black cumin and TQ may deliver comparable or superior effects in certain contexts. Combining these two remedies could yield synergistic benefits for enhanced relief. However, potency depends heavily on product quality—fresh black cumin oil outperforms aged versions due to higher TQ content.
As with any supplement, consult a healthcare provider before use to ensure safety, appropriate dosing, and suitability for individual health conditions.
[Amin B, Hosseinzadeh H. Black Cumin (Nigella sativa) and Its Active Constituent, Thymoquinone: An Overview on the Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory Effects. Planta Medica. 2016;82(1-2):8-16. doi:10.1055/s-0035-1557838]
Rashtrapati Ji and I prayed at Gosani Peeth in Pahadpur village.
Gosani Peeth has immense importance in the tribal culture. I am fortunate to have got the opportunity to be here.
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An exceptional Yoga Day programme was held at Kolkata’s Red Road this morning, in which people from all walks of life participated, giving an important message on the vitality of Yoga in everyone’s lives.
This time, the theme was ‘Yoga For Healthy Ageing’ which emphasised the importance of Yoga in all ages to remain fit and healthy.
जो बंगाल भारत के विकास का नेतृत्व कर सकता था, वो कांग्रेस, लेफ्ट और टीएमसी के दशकों के कुशासन में लगातार पिछड़ता चला गया। आज पश्चिम बंग दिवस पर हम संकल्प लें कि अब इतिहास की वो गलतियां दोहराई नहीं जाएंगी।
যে বাংলা ভারতের উন্নয়নে নেতৃত্ব দিতে পারত, তা কংগ্রেস, বামফ্রন্ট এবং টিএমসি-র দশকের পর দশক ধরে চলা অপশাসনের কারণে ক্রমাগত পিছিয়ে পড়েছে। আজ পশ্চিমবঙ্গ দিবসে আসুন আমরা সংকল্প নিই যে ইতিহাসের সেই ভুলগুলির আর পুনরাবৃত্তি হবে না।