Ashok Sharma

2 weeks ago | medium.com | Ashok Sharma

Spoiler: Beige isn’t the only way to keep your space beautiful. I used to believe that “less is more.” My Pinterest boards were full of beige walls, floating shelves, and sparsely populated coffee tables. But then, slowly, my space started to shift. A second-hand mirror with a carved wooden frame made its way onto my wall. I added a patterned rug. Then came a gallery of hand-painted postcards. And suddenly, I realized — I wasn’t a minimalist anymore.

2 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Ashok Sharma

In recent weeks, a flurry of controversial statements by US President Donald Trump has once again drawn unwelcome attention to the India-Pakistan relationship and the enduring question of Kashmir. Claiming credit for a ceasefire between the two nuclear neighbours, Trump asserted in a public rally and in subsequent interviews that he “helped bring peace” following India’s counter-terrorism Operation Sindoor.

3 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Ashok Sharma

At 2:05 AM IST on 7 May 2025, India launched Operation Sindoor in direct response to the brutal killing of 26 Hindu tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The attack, carried out on 22 April by heavily armed militants, deliberately targeted a civilian convoy. Intelligence reports confirmed that the victims were selected because of their religion.

1 month ago | nature.com | Upasana Sahu |Tae Jin Lee |Benny A. Kaipparettu |Ashok Sharma |Nagireddy Putluri |Christopher D. Willey | +3 more

AbstractIdentification of isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) mutations has uncovered the crucial role of metabolism in gliomagenesis. Oncolytic herpes virus (oHSV) initiates direct tumor debulking by tumor lysis and activates anti-tumor immunity, however, little is known about the role of glioma metabolism in determining oHSV efficacy.

2 months ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Ashok Sharma

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s recent visit to India underscores a growing strategic alignment between the two nations, driven by shared economic and security interests. His meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and participation in the Raisina Dialogue reflect an intent to enhance bilateral cooperation, particularly in defence and trade.