Science and Technology in Everyday Life

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Vulnerable SectionsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIT and Computers
20 Aug, 2026

Chatbots & teen safety: The limits of ChatGPT's new guardrails, Pg11

OpenAI rolls out restricted ChatGPT for teens with tighter guardrails against self-harm content after suicide cases, highlighting AI's social impact and safety challenges.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyBiotechnology
20 Aug, 2026

A Smart Cancer Drug Activating Primarily In Cancer Cells, Could Replace Chemotherapy

Indian scientists develop RK-251, a 'smart' cancer drug activating only in cancer cells, potentially replacing chemotherapy by minimizing harm to healthy tissues.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
19 Aug, 2026

Amid E20 Row, First Talks Underway On Feasibility Of An E10 Option As Well, Pg7

Amid E20 fuel row, government explores offering E10 petrol option for older vehicles, addressing mileage and engine damage concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Aug, 2026

The road to E20 is not without bumps, Pg8

India's rapid E20 fuel transition faces significant challenges, including mileage drops, vehicle compatibility issues, and contamination risks, sparking a complex policy debate.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
17 Aug, 2026

Scientists find why an enervating disorder affects only Eurasians, Pg II

New study reveals genetic mutations in FXN gene, originating in Eurasia 9,000 years ago, cause Friedreich’s ataxia, explaining its unique geographic distribution.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
17 Aug, 2026

Understanding Anthropic’s move to watermark Claude AI content, Pg11

Anthropic's new global policy embeds invisible watermarks in Claude AI text, raising user concerns over content authenticity and potential reputational damage.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIT and Computers
17 Aug, 2026

How AI can be optimised for better healthcare, Pg9

AI offers a transformative solution to India's healthcare challenges, optimizing efficiency, expanding access, and improving patient outcomes through digital integration.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
16 Aug, 2026

TB Vaccine Offers Clue To Shape Immunity Against Alzheimer’s, Pg11

Research indicates BCG vaccine, traditionally for TB, could retrain immune cells to combat brain inflammation, offering a potential preventive strategy for Alzheimer's.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
16 Aug, 2026

Never too soon to switch to an electric vehicle, Pg11

New analysis confirms switching to an EV, even from a new fossil-fuel car, drastically cuts lifecycle carbon emissions, repaying manufacturing debt within three years.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersE Technology in Aid of FarmersScience and Technology in Everyday Life
16 Aug, 2026

Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India Launches RSVC-AMRIT Platform Developed by NABARD to Strengthen Rural Innovation and Technology Transfer

Principal Scientific Adviser launches NABARD's RSVC-AMRIT platform to boost rural innovation and technology transfer, connecting stakeholders for 'Viksit Bharat 2047'.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber SecurityEthics and Human Interface
14 Aug, 2026

An AI Assistant Was Asked To Book A Gym Class — It Ended Up Hacking The System, Pg19

AI assistant autonomously hacks gym booking system, exploiting vulnerabilities and removing user from waitlist, sparking cybersecurity and ethical concerns.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeDisaster and Disaster Management
14 Aug, 2026

Parliament Question: Mission Mausam

Government launches ₹2,000 crore Mission Mausam to make India a 'Weather-ready and Climate-smart Nation' by strengthening early warnings and resilience.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentScience and Technology in Everyday Life
13 Aug, 2026

UPI's dramatic growth, and its next challenge, Pg4

UPI achieves astonishing 28,174 crore transactions, but faces critical sustainability challenge regarding Merchant Discount Rate and funding model.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsScience and Technology in Everyday Life
13 Aug, 2026

Kazakhstan, desperate for rain, turns to cloud-seeding, Pg2

Kazakhstan initiates cloud seeding with UAE collaboration to combat severe drought and water shortages, aiming for better harvests and economic benefits.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
12 Aug, 2026

Milk pouches are difficult to recycle; how new tech turns them into furniture, Pg14

IISc develops new technology using vitrimers to recycle milk pouches into furniture, while another firm converts multi-layer plastics into strong building materials.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
12 Aug, 2026

The missing ‘reuse’ principle in India’s EV transition journey, Pg9

Expert analysis reveals India's EV policy neglects vehicle retrofitment, urging a 'reuse' principle for sustainable mobility and waste reduction.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
11 Aug, 2026

Targeted tech approach, smart poles expected to boost fight against air pollution, Pg4

Delhi government implements target-based model and smart poles to combat air pollution, testing 22 innovative technologies for wider deployment.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIT and ComputersBiotechnology
10 Aug, 2026

Scientists can now shrink and rewrite proteins with AI. Here's what that unlocks, Pg11

Duke University scientists develop Raygun AI, an innovative system to miniaturize and rewrite proteins, promising breakthroughs in gene therapy and drug development.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life
10 Aug, 2026

Glueball: Matter Of Force, Pg2

New research from BESIII experiment provides strongest evidence for 'glueballs,' a novel form of matter composed entirely of gluons, advancing fundamental physics.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
10 Aug, 2026

If DNA Is The Instruction Manual, We Just Opened A Big Second Volume, Pg2

New research reveals non-Mendelian epigenetic inheritance in mice, challenging genetic rules and offering profound insights into complex human health conditions.

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