Gene-editing therapy removes extra chromosome behind Down syndrome in a landmark lab study |

Scientists have achieved a genetic feat once thought impossible: removing an entire extra human chromosome using gene-editing technology. In a landmark laboratory study published in PNAS Nexus, researchers used CRISPR-Cas9 to delete the additional copy of chromosome 21 that causes Down syndrome. After the edit, human cells grown in the lab showed gene-activity patterns much…

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Vishal Bhardwaj calls Arijit Singh’s retirement announcement ‘unfair’ and ‘unacceptable’; urges, ‘Take back your sanyaas’ |

Vishal Bhardwaj, the visionary filmmaker, made an emotional appeal to Arijit Singh, asking him to think twice about his retirement from playback singing. Describing the decision as ‘disheartening,’ Bhardwaj recently posted a nostalgic video of their collaboration for ‘O’Romeo,’ conveying his heartfelt disappointment. Read on to know more in detail. Arijit Singh recently announced his…

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‘Have to live with scars for life but will fight on’: Acid attack survivor after SC flags lifelong trauma | India News

NEW DELHI: Shaheen Malik does not call it a victory. When her petition came up before the Supreme Court on Tuesday, the Bench made observations that could reshape how acid attack cases are treated—flagging the need for “extraordinary punitive measures”, questioning why the assets of convicted attackers cannot be seized and auctioned to compensate victims,…

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H-1B registration for 2027 opens on March 19, announces USCIS: $100,000 fee, weighted selection and other details

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the initial registration period ofr 2027 H-1B cap that will open at noon on March 4 and run through March 19. During this period, prospective H-1B cap-subject petitioners and representatives must use a USCIS online account to register each beneficiary electronically for the selection process and pay the…

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Dhurandhar OTT release: Internet crowns Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna’s performances as ‘peak’ | Hindi Movie News

After a record-breaking theatrical run that saw it earn over Rs 1301 crore worldwide in 57 days, Dhurandhar has started streaming on Netflix from Friday. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the spy thriller stars Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi in key roles.Since its theatrical release, a…

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