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Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Biotechnology

C FOR CHALLENGE, Pg10.

Lancet report reveals alarming rise in India's cancer cases; preventive measures and equitable access to treatment are crucial.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Biotechnology

1 Oct, 2025

C FOR CHALLENGE, Pg10.

Lancet report reveals alarming rise in India's cancer cases; preventive measures and equitable access to treatment are crucial.

1 Oct, 2025

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Biotechnology

Clustering maize plants together can improve their insect resistance, Pg2

Study reveals maize plants use 'linalool' to communicate insect attacks, triggering defense mechanisms in crowded fields, enhancing resilience.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Biotechnology

29 Sep, 2025

Clustering maize plants together can improve their insect resistance, Pg2

Study reveals maize plants use 'linalool' to communicate insect attacks, triggering defense mechanisms in crowded fields, enhancing resilience.

29 Sep, 2025

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Can an ivermectin pill keep malaria from being transmitted?, Pg11

Ivermectin shows promise in malaria control: Kenya trial sees 26% case drop, but resistance and mixed results raise concerns.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

28 Sep, 2025

Can an ivermectin pill keep malaria from being transmitted?, Pg11

Ivermectin shows promise in malaria control: Kenya trial sees 26% case drop, but resistance and mixed results raise concerns.

28 Sep, 2025

Health Sector Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Biotechnology

IIT Madras researchers create cancer tissue bank for customised Indian patient therapies, Pg8.

IIT Madras develops cancer tissue bank for personalized therapies, discovering unique mutations in Indian patients for targeted treatments and early diagnosis.

Health Sector Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Biotechnology

28 Sep, 2025

IIT Madras researchers create cancer tissue bank for customised Indian patient therapies, Pg8.

IIT Madras develops cancer tissue bank for personalized therapies, discovering unique mutations in Indian patients for targeted treatments and early diagnosis.

28 Sep, 2025

Food Processing and Related Industries Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Scientists can tune the flavour of chocolates by tweaking microbes, PgII

Scientists discover how to fine-tune chocolate flavour by manipulating microbes during cocoa bean fermentation, paving way for controlled flavour profiles.

Food Processing and Related Industries Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

25 Sep, 2025

Scientists can tune the flavour of chocolates by tweaking microbes, PgII

Scientists discover how to fine-tune chocolate flavour by manipulating microbes during cocoa bean fermentation, paving way for controlled flavour profiles.

25 Sep, 2025

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector E Governance Biotechnology

Lessons from India’s vaccination drive, Pg7

India's vaccination drive significantly reduces child mortality, achieves polio-free status, and earns global recognition for immunization efforts.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector E Governance Biotechnology

24 Sep, 2025

Lessons from India’s vaccination drive, Pg7

India's vaccination drive significantly reduces child mortality, achieves polio-free status, and earns global recognition for immunization efforts.

24 Sep, 2025

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Biotechnology

Why is India not importing corn from the U.S.?, Pg8

US pressures India to import corn amid trade disputes and ethanol blending goals, impacting farmers and import substitution efforts.

23 Sep, 2025

Why is India not importing corn from the U.S.?, Pg8

US pressures India to import corn amid trade disputes and ethanol blending goals, impacting farmers and import substitution efforts.

23 Sep, 2025

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Biotechnology

Lutnick’s fury: Why India finds it difficult to buy US corn, Pg 13.

US pressures India to import American corn amid trade tensions and domestic agricultural policies, highlighting tariff and GMO concerns.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Biotechnology

16 Sep, 2025

Lutnick’s fury: Why India finds it difficult to buy US corn, Pg 13.

US pressures India to import American corn amid trade tensions and domestic agricultural policies, highlighting tariff and GMO concerns.

16 Sep, 2025

Health Sector Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Mosquitoes suck — but should we simply get rid of them?, Pg2

Scientists explore gene editing, bacteria, and drug repurposing to combat mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and dengue, amidst rising global concerns.

Health Sector Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

15 Sep, 2025

Mosquitoes suck — but should we simply get rid of them?, Pg2

Scientists explore gene editing, bacteria, and drug repurposing to combat mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and dengue, amidst rising global concerns.

15 Sep, 2025

Inclusive Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Biotechnology

PM inaugurates India’s first bamboo-based ethanol plant, Pg14

PM Modi inaugurates India's first bamboo-based ethanol plant in Assam, boosting energy security and rural economy with green initiatives.

Inclusive Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Biotechnology

15 Sep, 2025

PM inaugurates India’s first bamboo-based ethanol plant, Pg14

PM Modi inaugurates India's first bamboo-based ethanol plant in Assam, boosting energy security and rural economy with green initiatives.

15 Sep, 2025

Health Sector Biotechnology

Roots of low milk production glimpsed, Pg11

RNA sequencing reveals PLIN4 gene linked to low milk production, offering potential targets for breastfeeding interventions and improved infant nutrition.

Health Sector Biotechnology

14 Sep, 2025

Roots of low milk production glimpsed, Pg11

RNA sequencing reveals PLIN4 gene linked to low milk production, offering potential targets for breastfeeding interventions and improved infant nutrition.

14 Sep, 2025

Health Sector Biotechnology

HIV strains in India resist some broadly neutralising antibodies, Pg11

Indian HIV strains exhibit resistance to certain broadly neutralizing antibodies, necessitating region-specific prevention strategies and novel antibody cocktails for effective treatment.

Health Sector Biotechnology

14 Sep, 2025

HIV strains in India resist some broadly neutralising antibodies, Pg11

Indian HIV strains exhibit resistance to certain broadly neutralizing antibodies, necessitating region-specific prevention strategies and novel antibody cocktails for effective treatment.

14 Sep, 2025

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

Centre grants licences to five firms to manufacture its first indigenous malaria vaccine, Pg12

India licenses five firms to produce AdFalciVax, its first indigenous malaria vaccine, targeting Plasmodium falciparum to prevent transmission.

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

10 Sep, 2025

Centre grants licences to five firms to manufacture its first indigenous malaria vaccine, Pg12

India licenses five firms to produce AdFalciVax, its first indigenous malaria vaccine, targeting Plasmodium falciparum to prevent transmission.

10 Sep, 2025

Population and Associated Issues Robotics and Nanotechnology Biotechnology Ethics and Human Interface

Who wants to live forever?

Putin and Xi's transhumanism discussion sparks debate on ethics, inequality, and the future of humanity.

Population and Associated Issues Robotics and Nanotechnology Biotechnology Ethics and Human Interface

10 Sep, 2025

Who wants to live forever?

Putin and Xi's transhumanism discussion sparks debate on ethics, inequality, and the future of humanity.

10 Sep, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Are new neurons born in the adult human brain? Study revives debate, Pg2

Groundbreaking study reignites debate on adult neurogenesis, identifying neural progenitor cells in the adult human hippocampus using advanced sequencing techniques.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

9 Sep, 2025

Are new neurons born in the adult human brain? Study revives debate, Pg2

Groundbreaking study reignites debate on adult neurogenesis, identifying neural progenitor cells in the adult human hippocampus using advanced sequencing techniques.

9 Sep, 2025

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

On the move with green hydrogen , Pg10

Indian Railways successfully tests hydrogen-powered train, advancing National Green Hydrogen Mission with Jind-Sonipat route and innovative electrolysis technology.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

7 Sep, 2025

On the move with green hydrogen , Pg10

Indian Railways successfully tests hydrogen-powered train, advancing National Green Hydrogen Mission with Jind-Sonipat route and innovative electrolysis technology.

7 Sep, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Biotechnology

Recurrent irritant , Pg6

DBT's Biocare program faces delays, jeopardizing women scientists' careers and India's research goals due to administrative lapses.

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Biotechnology

1 Sep, 2025

Recurrent irritant , Pg6

DBT's Biocare program faces delays, jeopardizing women scientists' careers and India's research goals due to administrative lapses.

1 Sep, 2025

Biotechnology

Ancient humans evolved to walk on two legs in two steps , Pg13

Research reveals two-step embryonic development reprogramming led to bipedalism in humans, reshaping pelvis for upright walking and childbirth.

Biotechnology

31 Aug, 2025

Ancient humans evolved to walk on two legs in two steps , Pg13

Research reveals two-step embryonic development reprogramming led to bipedalism in humans, reshaping pelvis for upright walking and childbirth.

31 Aug, 2025

Health Sector Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Microbes that digest plastic may fuel antibiotic resistance , Pg13

Sundarbans microbes exhibit plastic-degrading capabilities alongside antibiotic resistance, raising concerns about horizontal gene transfer and environmental AMR spread.

Health Sector Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

31 Aug, 2025

Microbes that digest plastic may fuel antibiotic resistance , Pg13

Sundarbans microbes exhibit plastic-degrading capabilities alongside antibiotic resistance, raising concerns about horizontal gene transfer and environmental AMR spread.

31 Aug, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Biotechnology