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Soft matter is a sub-field of Condensed Matter Physics that studies materials which can be easily deformed by small external forces, thermal fluctuations, or environmental changes. These materials behave like solids at rest but can flow like liquids when stress is applied, making them extremely useful in everyday life and industrial applications. What is Soft Matter? Soft matter refers to materials whose structure and properties change easily under minor forces or temperature variation

12 March, 2026
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ICGS Sankalp

Recently, Indian Coast Guard Ship Sankalp visited Port Louis as part of its overseas deployment in the Indian Ocean Region. Such deployments strengthen maritime cooperation, security coordination, and diplomatic ties between India and friendly nations in the region. About ICGS Sankalp ICGS Sankalp is an Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) of the Indian Coast Guard that was commissioned in 2008. It was indigenously built by Goa Shipyard Limited, reflecting India’s growing capabilities in in

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Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)

Recently, an outbreak of Guillain?Barré Syndrome (GBS) was reported in Neemuch district, with two deaths in Manasa. The disease is a rare but serious neurological disorder that can lead to muscle weakness and, in severe cases, paralysis. About Guillain-Barré Syndrome Guillain-Barré Syndrome is a rare autoimmune disorder in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the Peripheral Nervous System. This system includes all nerves outside the brain and sp