Anna Benjamin

1 month ago | biorxiv.org | John Buglino |Yaprak Ozakman |Anna Benjamin |Derek Tan

AbstractOxidative phosphorylation has emerged as a critical therapeutic vulnerability of M. tuberculosis (Mtb). However, it is unknown how intracellular bacterial pathogens such as Mtb maintain respiration during infection despite the chemical effectors of host immunity. Mtb synthesizes diisonitrile lipopeptides that tightly chelate copper, but the role of these chalkophores in host-pathogen interactions is also unknown. We demonstrate that M.

Oct 26, 2024 | theweek.in | Anna Benjamin |Savie Karnel

Dilli chalo!”was the war cry of hardened soldiers in the Indian National Army camps in Burma in 1944. The youngest of these soldiers was Laxmi Panda, whose extraordinary tale you discover as you read Savie Karnel’s Laxmi Panda: The Story of Netaji’s Youngest Spy. Her story shows the struggles of those caught in the crossfire of World War II―stuck between the British, who were ruling India, and the Japanese, who wanted to drive away the Allied powers.

Aug 19, 2024 | theweek.in | Anna Benjamin

“Get up and look at your Punjab in pain,Someone has poisoned the five rivers”Malavika Rajkotia’s ‘Unpartitioned Time’ is a compelling exploration of her family’s history and lineage. She introduces the nuances of Punjabi life and how her family continues as they deal with a fractured identity after one of India’s deadliest carnage- the partition.

Jul 26, 2024 | theweek.in | Anna Benjamin

To ask what it means to be a Delhiite is to open a Pandora's box of questions- there are simply too many things that define those who live in the capital city. History has recorded people migrating to “Dhillika” (the earliest recorded name for Delhi by the Tomar dynasty) as early as the 12th century for official business, religious visits, or to pay respects to the ruler.

Jul 25, 2024 | theweek.in | Anna Benjamin

The dismissal by the Supreme Court of pleas seeking re-examination for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) has drawn mixed responses. While acknowledging localised leaks in Hazaribagh and Patna, the SC ruled out a systemic breach of the exam’s integrity, determining that these incidents did not compromise the overall fairness of the premier examination. However, the decision to uphold the results has sparked widespread debate, with many students and parents expressing disappointment.