Author: CharuthaP

Charutha P is an independent researcher with a Master's degree in Historical Studies from University of Madras, Chennai. Her research interests include Indian and World history, International Relations, and Indian Economy. She has qualified UGC-NET in History and is passionate about delivering best learning experience in the field of history.

The Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology has been awarded jointly to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman. The award was declared on October 2, 2023. They gained significant recognition for their discoveries on the nucleoside base modifications enabling the development of effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19, which are path-breaking. Nucleoside base modifications are made to impact the structure and function of nucleic acids, specifically the DNA and RNA. Katalin Karikó is a Hungarian biochemist and molecular biologist, and Drew Weissman is an American immunologist and professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. The collaborative work of these two pioneers…

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Celebrated on October 2nd every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of the father of our nation, Gandhi Jayanti is more than what is presumed. Mahatma Gandhi was a person with a true vision for the future. The 2nd of October this year marks the 154th birth anniversary of Gandhi. Globally, this day is also celebrated as International Non-Violence Day. ‘His timeless teachings continue to illuminate our path. Mahatma Gandhi’s impact is global, motivating the entire humankind to further the spirit of unity and compassion’. Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X (previously Twitter). President Draupati Murmu, PM Narendra Modi,…

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Chhatrapati Shivaji’s iconic claw-like weapon, also called ‘Bagh Nakh’, is all set to return to Maharashtra in India from the UK after 350 years. It is set to bring back to mark the 350th year celebration of the coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji. This historic fist-load dagger was used by the Marathas in the battle against the Bijapur kingdom in the Deccan. It was later gifted to an official of East India Company named ‘James Grant Duff’ who was a resident in the kingdom of Maratha and has been taken to Europe and displayed in the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A…

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