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The scientists from UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center found that another drug, already on the market, counters that resistance and blocks cancer.

New drug-duo to fight off cancer unveiled

In this study, patients' cancers were sequenced as the disease progressed during treatment.
25 Jan 2020 9:21 AM
They found 152 bundles containing three tonnes of cocaine, Spanish police said in a statement. (Representational Image)

Submarine carrying cocaine worth 100 million euros seized off Spain coast: officials

Police intercepted the 20-metre (65-foot) submarine -- thought to be the first of its kind captured in Europe on Saturday.
28 Nov 2019 2:46 PM
The police arrested Shabbir (20), an accused, in connection with the murder.

Bengaluru: 19-yr-old stabbed to death by friend over drug money

The police said that Wasim, who worked at a bakery, and Shabbir, a woodcutter, were close friends.
07 Nov 2019 2:40 AM
According to the British government’s “reasonable worst-case” scenario, the flow of goods could be cut by half on Day One of a no-deal Brexit and could take a year to recover. (Photo: Representational)

UK medical drug supply still uncertain in a no-deal Brexit

Of the more than 12,300 medicines licensed in the UK, about 7,000 arrive from or via the EU, mostly across the Channel.
27 Sep 2019 8:50 PM
Five Afghanistan nationals have been arrested at the Delhi airport for allegedly ingesting 370 heroin capsules worth Rs 15 crore to smuggle into India. They were carrying the banned substance from Kandahar, officials said. (Representational Image)

5 foreigners arrested at Delhi airport with drugs worth Rs 15 crore

The capsules were found to contain a white powder which turned out to be heroin in initial testing, officials added.
20 Sep 2019 8:28 AM
Compared to users of other drugs, current marijuana users were at the highest risk for engaging in these risky behaviours while high, followed by current cocaine users. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Why you should avoid posting on social media when high

Studies reveal that most drugged individuals regret their social media post.
08 Sep 2019 12:29 PM
Patients suffering from Viral fever admitted to Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad on Wednesday. (S. Surender Reddy)

Hyderabad: Drugs shortage hits cure at govt hospitals

First-gen medicines ineffective, doctors say there is need to give higher doses.
05 Sep 2019 1:48 AM
Chinese and U.S. authorities are working together to handle drug crimes. (Photo: Representational image)

China says Trump's claims about fentanyl origin are false

The drug can be stronger and more lethal than heroin and is responsible for tens of thousands of American drugs deaths each year.
03 Sep 2019 5:30 PM
Bangalore University. (For representation only)

Bangalore University to turn Jnana Bharathi into a drug-free campus

The University has initiated various awareness programmes to sensitize students on the ill-effects of consumption of narcotics/drugs.
29 Aug 2019 3:21 AM
Prescription of oral contraceptive pills is not a doctor’s bread and butter but it will do away with a major part of their counselling process and the consultation fee that they charge for it.

Hyderabad: 536 birth control pills made over-the-counter drugs

Experts say counselling for women on side-effects is a must before opting for contraceptives.
29 Aug 2019 1:48 AM
Joint Commissioner (Crime) Sandeep Patil explains that in the last two or three weeks the city police’s top priority along with curbing rowdyism was to rein in the rising drug menace. As many as six high profile pubs were being raided last week while CCB sleuths have rescued 62 trafficked young girls in their raids on the Ladies Bar.

Udta Bengaluru: Police declare war on drugs

Bengaluru police have launched an all-round attack on star hotels, pubs and rave party joints.
28 Aug 2019 3:11 AM
A special police team assisted by a local body raided a house in Moijing Awang Leikai area of Thoubal district and seized equipments and chemicals used to manufacture heroin and brown sugar. (Photo: Representational)

Heroin, brown sugar worth over Rs 100 crore seized in Manipur

In June this year, the police had busted a similar drug manufacturing unit at Lilong Turel area of Thoubal district.
17 Aug 2019 8:21 PM
The hilarious tweet included a picture of three small packets filled with an orange powder. (Photo: Meghalaya Police | Twitter)

Meghalaya police's tweet on drug peddlers selling Rasna will leave you in splits

The tweet read: 'SCAM ALERT! *clears throat* Shillong market is so dry that peddlers are fooling their clients with Rasna(!?) Powder.'
16 Aug 2019 3:39 PM
The seized gold, Beauty enhancement drugs, Iphones, Apple watches and Intel processors.

Chennai: Gold, drugs, e-gadgets worth Rs 33.7 lakh seized

Customs detect three cases of smuggling at airport.
11 Aug 2019 2:36 AM
Screengrabs of Karan Johar's house party video. (Photos: Instagram)

MLA claims Deepika, Ranbir and others were in 'drugged state'; Milind Deora reacts

MLA Manjinder Sirsa claimed celebs who attended Karan Johar's party were in 'drugged state and called it, UDTA Bollywood.
31 Jul 2019 1:47 PM
The 35-year-old Jasbeer Singh is married and has two children. When his family got to know about his suicide attempt, they tied him up with chains. (Photo: ANI)

Family of 35-yr-old man ties him with chains to stop his drug addiction

According to Jasbeer's family, there are more than 40 men in their village taking drugs.
29 Jul 2019 11:39 AM
As the heat rose, they feared they would suffocate and made a desperate call to the police emergency line, Antwerp prosecutors said. (Representational Image)

Trapped in cocaine box, Belgian drug traffickers call cops for rescue

According to a statement from Antwerp prosecutors, they had entered the container 'to remove drugs'.
26 Jul 2019 1:08 PM
Researchers recommend that potential users become educated about the drugs they are going to use and their side effects. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

People are likely to try recreational drugs in summer for first time

People are likely to try recreational drugs in summer for first time
24 Jul 2019 9:58 AM
Meanwhile, CM Pramod Sawant also urged the locals to keep an eye on their children in order to prevent them from falling into a pit of drug abuse. (Photo: ANI)

Kingpin of drugs trade in state yet to be identified: Goa CM

He claimed that drugs like 'Charas' and 'Ganja' are not cultivated in the state and are being smuggled into Goa from neighbouring regions.
23 Jul 2019 3:04 PM
The seemingly esoteric pursuit has serious implications: A tool that can accurately model protein structures could speed up the development of new drugs.

AI players could give Big Pharma a run for money

A demonstration of its eerily lifelike prowess in making phone calls to unsuspecting people went viral.
16 Jul 2019 1:19 AM

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T K Sandeep is a photographer whose work consists of moody video poems and photo poems. One of his recent projects was a calendar in which he got hijras and transgenders in Kerala to tell him their dream professions, and then he photographed them dressed as those professionals.

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