Potatoes naturally contain a toxin(chemical) called glycoalkaloids (solanine and chaconine) which pose threat to human health and food safety. Intake in low doses can lead to gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. At higher doses, it can lead to acute poisoning and more severe symptoms like paralysis, cardiac failure, neurological disorders and even …
Uncooked rice may be contaminated during harvesting by the spores of a bacterium Bacillus cereus. Recalling something? Yes, the same genus Bacillus that you studied in your BT cotton (Bacillus thuringiensis). These bacteria can survive cooking and mild heating (re-heating the cooked rice). But this doesn’t mean storing or reheating rice isn’t safe. If the …
Science corner is a team of two undergrads venturing into science communication and popularization under the mentorship of a grad student. The team works on various topics of scientific research and interest and informs the public about how science can be correlated with everyday life on a monthly basis on the official YouTube channel of …
Considering the timeline in which the movie was released, it sets the landmark for bringing the topic of homophobia and HIV into Hollywood. Although not the most nuanced screenplay, it took a lot of courage to represent such sensitive topics at that time frame. The movie portrayed the journey of two people, Andrew and Miller. …
Jai Bhim is a film based on the 1993 Cuddalore Incident where Rajakannu, a Kurumbar tribal community was falsely accused of theft,imprisoned, and tortured by the Police. After Rajakannu succumbed to his injuries, the police covered up the incident but his wife fought for justice. Chandru, who was a lawyer at the time, fought and …
Regarded as one of the best in Manipuri Cinema, Imagi Ningthem is a 1981 feature film directed by Aribam Shyam Sharma. Written by M.K. Binodini, the film was the first Manipuri film to enter Indian Panorama and also won the Golden Montgolfiere at a festival of 3 Continents in Nantes, 1982. review by micheal atom …
Hunt Down/ Chang An Dao revolves around the investigation of a project called the ‘Tomb Nine.’ The plot is ordinarily portrayed with a blend of thrilling suspense, conflicting roles, double identity, and a loose relationship between a father and a daughter. The first half of the movie keeps us in an alluring dark with its …
Grave of the fireflies is a 1988 Japanese animated war tragedy film based on the 1967 semi-autobiographical short story written by Akiyuki Nosaka. This film is universally considered a masterpiece that revolutionized the world of animation. Review by l.malemganba The film “Grave of the Fireflies” tells an emotional story behind two children from the port city …
Gifted Hands is a movie based on the biography of a Dr. Ben Carlson who in 1987, gained worldwide recognition for his part in the first successful separation of Siamese twins joined at the back of the head-an extremely complex and delicate operation that took Carlson five months of planning and twenty-two hours of actual …
