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Article 1

Article Name: United they mystify

By: G.S. Mudur

Source: The Telegraph

Genomics scientist Arindam Maitra has probed single cells from the tumour tissues of 12 cancer patients, hoping to extract clues to address a question that confronts every cancer patient: “How long do I have?”

Read the full article here: https://www.telegraphindia.com/science-tech/united-they-mystify-cancerous-cells-detailing-and-the-life-span-of-a-patient/cid/1977892

Article Summary

A group of Indian scientists is making strides in cancer research by analyzing individual cancer cells from tumors. Their work is revealing the genetic diversity within cancer cells, which could lead to more accurate predictions of cancer progression and personalized treatment strategies. The study focuses on the genetic underpinnings of oral cancer and its variable outcomes.

• Genomics: The study of genomes, the complete set of DNA within an organism.
• Squamous cell carcinoma: A type of cancer that originates in the squamous cells, which are flat cells that make up the surface of the skin and some body linings.

Difficult words

• Lesions: Damaged tissue or organs, often caused by disease or injury.
• Biopsy: A medical procedure that involves taking a small sample of tissue for testing.
• Genomic scrutiny: The detailed examination of an organism's genomes.
• Malignant: Describes cells or tumors that are cancerous and can invade and spread to other parts of the body.
• Foetal: Pertaining to a fetus, the unborn offspring of a mammal.
• Microenvironment: The environment surrounding a particular tissue or organ, including other cells, molecules, and blood vessels.
• Pathologist: A medical expert who diagnoses diseases by examining tissues and bodily fluids.

Article 2

Article Name: Just Stop Oil protesters smash glass on painting at National Gallery

Source: The Guardian

Just Stop Oil protesters have been arrested after smashing the glass covering a Diego Velázquez painting at the National Gallery in London, as police detained dozens of others who blocked Whitehall.

Read the full article here: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/nov/06/just-stop-oil-protesters-smash-glass-painting-national-gallery

Summary and Theme

Environmental activists from the group 'Just Stop Oil' have been arrested after damaging the protective glass of the Rokeby Venus painting at London's National Gallery. The protest is part of a larger demonstration that saw activists blocking Whitehall, demanding an end to new oil and gas projects. This act continues the legacy of protest through damaging art, echoing historical actions for women's suffrage.

Difficult Words

• Suffragette: A woman seeking the right to vote through organized protest.
• Cenotaph: A monument erected in honor of a person or group of people whose remains are elsewhere, particularly a war memorial.

Article 3

Article Name: India’s IPO market is on fire, emerges as global leader in public offers in 2023

By: Paran Balakrishnan

Source: The Telegraph

India’s IPO sector is booming with the country emerging as the global leader in the number of public offers this year. The stampede to market is expected to keep going well into 2024 with investors encouraged by strong listing gains and a robust economy.

Read the full article here: https://www.telegraphindia.com/business/indias-ipo-market-is-on-fire-emerges-as-global-leader-in-public-offers-in-2023/cid/1977069

Summary and Theme

India's IPO market is experiencing a significant boom, with the country leading globally in the number of public offers in 2023. A robust economy and strong listing gains have fueled investor enthusiasm, with a surge in IPOs from both large companies and SMEs. Despite global economic uncertainties, India's market is buoyed by domestic investors and a strong economic forecast.

Difficult Words

• IPO (Initial Public Offering): The process through which a private company goes public by selling its stocks to the general public.
• Draft Red Herring Prospectus: A preliminary registration document filed by a company with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an IPO.
• BSE Sensex: The Bombay Stock Exchange Sensitive Index, a market index composed of 30 well-established and financially sound companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange.
• Federal Reserve: The central banking system of the United States.
• Treasury notes: Medium-term government debt securities with fixed interest rates.