Loss of Smell May Persist for Years After Covid-19: Study

New Delhi – A new study has revealed that loss of smell can linger for years after a Covid-19 infection, even in people who may not notice it.

The research, led by scientists at the US National Institutes of Health and New York University…

Govt seals Rs 62,370 crore deal with HAL to buy 97 LCA Mk1A fighter jets for IAF

New Delhi (IANS) The Ministry of Defence has signed a Rs 62,370 crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A, including 68 fighters and 29 twin-seaters, along with associated equipment,…

NIT Rourkela’s indigenous, cost-effective device to help tackle heel pain

New Delhi (IANS) Researchers at the National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) have developed a low-cost and indigenous force plate that enhances gait profiling and enables better development of footwear and treatment strategies…

IIT–AIIMS Jodhpur Team Uses AI to Revolutionize Childhood Malnutrition Assessment

New Delhi – A collaborative research team from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jodhpur has developed an artificial intelligence (AI)–based method to more effectively…

POCO Festive MADness kicks off with unbeatable smartphone deals on Flipkart Big Billion Days

New Delhi — POCO India, one of the fastest-growing consumer tech brands in the country, has launched its festive campaign POCO Festive MADness, offering incredible discounts on smartphones from its X, F, M, and C series during Flipkart’s…

Nanotech, AI, and robotics shaping healthcare as much as space exploration: ISRO chief

New Delhi- Emerging technologies like nanotechnology, artificial intelligence (AI), and robotics are revolutionizing healthcare in the same way they are transforming space exploration, said ISRO chairman Dr. V. Narayanan.

Addressing the IADR…

Last solar eclipse of 2025 to grace skies on Sunday night

New Delhi (IANS) After witnessing a Total Lunar Eclipse or Blood Moon, skygazers across the globe are in for a treat again as the last solar eclipse of 2025 will grace the skies on Sunday night. 

The last solar eclipse of 2025, scheduled…

iPhone 17 pre-bookings in India surpass iPhone 16 levels: Report

New Delhi (IANS) Pre-bookings for Apple’s iPhone 17 series in India have surpassed those of the iPhone 16 during the launch period, with the new series projected to account for 15–20 per cent of sales, as per industry sources. 

Hindustan Copper, Oil India Sign Pact to Explore Critical Minerals

New Delhi – Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) and Oil India Limited (OIL) on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly explore and develop critical and strategic minerals, including copper and its associated resources.

The…

Scientists uncover brain mechanism behind infant-parent bonding

New Delhi — Israeli scientists have identified how the hormone oxytocin helps shape emotional development in young brains, particularly in response to separation from parents.

A research team at the Weizmann Institute of Science developed…