Delhi experienced what could have been a “dirty bomb attack” and an “orphan” device containing a radioactive component was sold to a kabari (junk dealer) and found its way to Mayapuri. All those who handled it suffered radioactive burns and radiation sickness and it took days to clean up the radiation in a crowded commercial […]
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Upon exposure to ionizing radiation, living organisms may experience oxidative stress, which occurs when free radical generation surpasses the body’s natural defense mechanisms. This imbalance can lead to damage in biomacromolecules. Exogenous antioxidants have shown potential in combating such oxidative stress, particularly in cancer radiotherapy where it is crucial to protect non-cancerous tissues from the
Natural Plant Products (NPPs) with medicinal potential, derived from either traditional or modern medicine, serves as a source of approx. 5000 compounds per species to fight against multifarious diseases. Such tremendous source of secondary plant metabolites employs to defend themselves against bacteria, fungi or viruses and can be used in almost the same way in
The security measures in place during major events like the Commonwealth Games can be as frustrating for terrorists as a successful attack is for security forces. The absence of a terrorist strike during the Games can be seen as a testament to the effectiveness of the deterrence created by the security arrangements. However, the fact
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