22 research outputs found
Role of Tensor operators in and
The recent LHCb measurement of in two bins, when combined
with the earlier measurement of , strongly suggests lepton flavour
non-universal new physics in semi-leptonic meson decays. Motivated by these
intriguing hints of new physics, several authors have considered vector, axial
vector, scalar and pseudo scalar operators as possible explanations of these
measurements. However, tensor operators have widely been neglected in this
context. In this paper, we consider the effect of tensor operators in and
. We find that, unlike other local operators, tensor operators can
comfortably produce both of and
close to their experimental central values. However, a simultaneous explanation
of is not possible with only Tensor operators, and other vector or axial
vector operators are needed. In fact, we find that combination of vector and
tensor operators can provide simultaneous explanations of all the anomalies
comfortably at the level, a scenario which is hard to achieve with
only vector or axial vector operators. We also comment on the compatibility of
the various new physics solutions with the measurements of the inclusive decay
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New generic records of grasses from Tripura, India
Five species of grasses (Gramineae, nom. alt. Poaceae) namely Eriochloa procera (Retz.) C. E. Hubb., Heteropogon contortus (L.) P. Beauv. ex Roem. & Schult., Perotis indica (L.) Kuntze, Phalaris minor Retz. and Pseudoraphis brunoniana (Griff.) Pilg. are reported here for the first time from Tripura, India. Literature review revealed that all are the first representative species under respective genus from the state which eventually proclaim five new generic records of grasses from the state of Tripura. Brief description with illustration, habitat, phenology of all the species are presented. Field photographs are also given for facilitating easy identification
A match made in heaven - “Indian matchmaking” in contemporary times
The Indian subcontinent is ubiquitous with some social factors such as caste,
gender (discrimination), poverty. One particular factor that has taken up
the imaginations of the Netflix-watching audience of late is the practice of
arranged marriages. A series called Indian Matchmaking catapulted the notion
of arranged marriages into the drawing rooms of both people who are highly
aware of the notion (probably having been through it themselves), as well
as people who have a very vague idea about it. Nevertheless, it has become
a highly talked about television show across the Anglophone world. A little
before its release, another English-language reality show, What the Love! with
Karan Johar was released by Netflix. This explores the world of romantic
connections with a few chosen people from India. While placing itself on
the opposite side of the spectrum when compared to Indian Matchmaking,
in many ways, it lends itself to similar tropes, albeit under a progressive garb.
This paper delves into the portrayal of people from India or of Indian origin in
the reality shows Indian Matchmaking and What the Love! with Karan Johar.
I examine the two shows through the lens of postfeminism and how, while
raising several social issues that plague Indian society, both citizens and the
diaspora, they inadvertently propagate a certain self-policing and conservatism
that people, particularly women, are expected to adhere to.https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/sociologydm2022Sociolog
Clinico- Pathological profiling of Emergency Adolescent Gynecological Problems: A Six Months Retrospective Study
Background: India is one of the fastest growing countries and is home for more than 243 million adolescents. Adolescent gynecological problem needs careful and important attention as it has immense implication on future reproductive and personal health of women.Objective(s): To study the profile of adolescent girls, seeking in patient treatment for emergency gynecological problems.Method(s): A total of 294 adolescent girls admitted for inpatient treatment for their emergency gynecological problems. Meticulous history taking, examination and investigations were done.Results: 294 adolescent girls attended emergency for in- patient treatment in the study period (July 2014 – December 2014). Patients with pregnancy related complications [230, (78%)] outnumbered the patients having gynecological problems [64 (22%)]. Among pregnancy related complications, incomplete abortion [104, 35%] was the single most common cause for hospital admission, seeking inpatient treatment whereas among gynecological causes, menorrhagia [18, 6%] was most common cause.Conclusion: Adolescent gynecology needs increased awareness and greater attention in order to protect and promote the health of teenagers with the help of specialized adolescent clinic. Measures should be taken to prevent teenage pregnancy and unwanted pregnancy
When the Rainbow is Bittersweet: Reflections on Being Queer and Indian in Durban
South Africa is one of the few countries in Africa that no longer criminalises same-sex sexual activity, and the only one to recognise same-sex marriage under the legal system. Yet, at the same time, several groups in the country practice a conservatism that discourages people from being themselves, be it in professing their gender or their sexuality. This article explores the trials and tribulations of making a documentary film with a minority population within one such minority population – Queer and Indian – in Durban, the site of the largest number of Indians outside India. Written in a reflective style that frames the positioning of the authors, a key question posed is: what are the daily issues that queer South African people deal with? Battling with conservatism while trying to find one’s queer voice is just one of them. The film engages with a few people who were generous to allow us to use their experiences with the state, the society, and healthcare. How does one reconcile the Rainbow Nation, the promise of constitutional equality with the insularity that people face on a regular basis? This article aims to be the start of a much larger conversation that needs to be had