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The successful pilot study on Low Dose Immunotherapy Nivolumab with neoadjuvant chemotherapy has demonstrated remarkable efficacy and is highly cost-effective, providing an economical therapy option without additional side effects, said doctors at Healthcare Global Cancer Hospital (HCG) Bengaluru on Wednesday.”Cancer is fast becoming a chronic disease, and a sea change has occurred in how we stage cancer as we adopt a multi-disciplinary approach totreatment,” said Dr B S Ajaikumar, Executive Chairman of HCG, in a statement.”This study has the potential to be a game-changer in the sphere of head and neck cancer treatment,” he added.HCG studied twelve patients of the…

New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Saptak Bhattacharya, a die-hard cricket fan based in Kolkata, logged in sharp at 8pm on the BookMyShow website on September 8, where 400,000 general tickets sales were to happen for all matches of the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup in India. Saptak had tried on other ticket sales days to get at least one ticket for the India-South Africa game at Eden Gardens, but couldn’t get any despite waiting in the queue for almost two hours and error messages cropping up on seat selection. “I logged in to the website at 8pm sharp, and got…

Johannesburg, Sep 13 (IANS) Experienced South Africa all-rounder Chloe Tryon returns from a leave of absence to be included in the 16-member squad for the white-ball series against New Zealand at home, happening from September 24 to October 15.Chloe had withdrawn from South Africa’s ongoing tour of Pakistan due to a leave of absence, but is now available to join the Laura Wolvaardt-led side from the series against New Zealand comprising three ODIs and five T20Is. South Africa lost the T20I series 3-0 to Pakistan, but have managed to win the ODI series, with the last game to be held…

New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) X (formerly Twitter) rival Bluesky has announced that the platform gained over one million users.”We’re grateful to the early users and developers who have helped us reach this point. Thank you for joining us early on this journey and helping test all aspects of the network before the open public launch. We’re excited for many more people to join soon,” Bluesky said in a blogpost on Tuesday.Rose Wang, who works on strategy and operations for Bluesky, also shared a screenshot of the moment on X on reaching over a million users.”1M users!!!,” Wang said.Moreover, the…

Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur told media persons after the cabinet meeting that the eCourts mission mode project is the prime mover for improving access to justice using technology.The eCourts mission mode project, is a pan-India project, monitored and funded by department of justice, of the union law ministry.It aims to provide efficient and time-bound citizen centric services delivery as detailed in eCourt project litigant’s charter.It also aims to develop, install and implement decision support systems in courts.The scheme also automates the processes to provide transparency in accessibility of information to its stakeholders.The e-Courts third phase aims to usher…

According to Delhi metro officials, this groundbreaking partnership is aligned with the ‘Make in India’ initiative.”The i-CBTC project signifies a significant leap forward for the Delhi Metro. By embracing this cutting-edge Communication-Based Train Control System (CBTC), which is widely adopted by leading metros worldwide, DMRC aims to optimise train operations, increase frequency, and enhance passenger services while efficiently utilising rail infrastructure,” said Anuj Dayal, the DMRC spokesperson.”Already showcasing its commitment to innovation, DMRC deployed the indigenous Automatic Train Supervision System (i-ATS) on the Red Line earlier this year, tailored to Indian conditions. The development of i-CBTC is meant to be…

Receiving the expedition team here, Vice-Admiral Bhalla presented the ceremonial ice-axe to the leader, Commander Kokila Sajwan, at a ceremony late on Tuesday.The team includes another woman officer, Commander Nandini Dam Roy, and the 21-day expedition will attempt to scale the 6,512 metre tall peak in the Garhwal Himalayas in Uttarakhand on September 30.The team would unfurl the new Indian Navy ensign as a tribute to the five members of the naval expedition which perished on Mt. Trishul two years ago on this day after getting trapped in an avalanche.On September 30, 2021, five Indian Navy officers and a porter…

The ED sleuths are investigating as to how the duo who had a sweets shop outside Arrah railway station a few years ago, are having properties and farm houses in different states.Meanwhile, Rural Development Minister and JD(U) leader Sharawan Kumar termed the BJP a “washing machine”.”This is not a new exercise. No one is afraid of it. Those who are against BJP are corrupt people and those who are with them become “Doodh Ke Dhule”. They have washing machines where leaders like Ajit Pawar went inside and came out clean.”–IANSajk/svn

However, the court also clarified that delays in filing such appeals can be condoned under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963, provided sufficient cause is shown.This court was hearing a case where a wife appealed against a Family Court’s decision that granted her husband’s divorce petition on grounds of cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.”..the period of limitation for filing an appeal against a judgment or order of the Family Court is thirty days. However, for sufficient cause to be shown, the delay in filing can be condoned under Section 5 of the Limitation Act.…

Yashvir and Usha Sunak, along with Rishi Sunak’s mother-in-law, Sudha Murthy, offered prayers at the temple at Mantralayam.The Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt revealed this on its official Facebook page on Wednesday.”Today, the parents of Britain’s Prime Minister Sri Rishi Sunak, Sir Yashvir Sunak and Usha Sunak visited Sri Kshetram Mantralayam. They wereaccompanied by Smt. Sudha Narayana Murty of INFOSYS, and together they had darshan of Sri Rayaru,” it posted.”During their visit, His Holiness Sri Swamiji bestowed his blessings upon them with Vastram , Phala Mantrakshate, and a Memento. Additionally, HisHoliness Sri Swamiji graciously entrusted the sacred prasadam of Sri Rayaru…