James Watson, Co-Discoverer of DNA Structure, Passes Away at 97: 'DNA Was My Only Gold Rush'

New Delhi – “We have discovered the secret of life,” declared American scientist James Watson in 1962, when he, Francis Crick, and Maurice Wilkins jointly received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for unveiling the double-helix…

Airbus Partners with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya to Develop Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Waste

New Delhi – European aerospace giant Airbus has signed a partnership agreement with India’s Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) to launch a research and development (R&D) initiative aimed at converting waste into Sustainable Aviation…

Antimicrobial Peptides Found Effective Against Salmonella and E. coli, Offering Hope Against AMR: Study

New Delhi — Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), short chains of amino acids known for their ability to kill bacteria, have shown promising potential in controlling pathogens such as Salmonella and E. coli — two of the most common causes of…

Google Launches Two-Week AI Skilling Programme for Indian Startup Founders

New Delhi — Global tech major Google has unveiled a new two-week skilling programme under its Google for Startups India initiative to empower early-stage founders, startup teams, and aspiring entrepreneurs with the skills to build AI-driven…

India to Invest Rs.65,400 Crore in Indigenous Fighter Jet Engine Development by 2035

New Delhi — India is set to make a major leap in its aerospace and defence ambitions with an investment of around ?65,400 crore (approximately $7.44 billion) to design and produce indigenous fighter jet engines by 2035.

According to a…

India has potential to emerge as world’s green hydrogen hub

New Delhi — Green hydrogen is rapidly becoming a critical fuel for cutting emissions in hard-to-abate sectors such as steel, fertilisers, shipping, aviation, and transport — and India is uniquely placed to lead this global transition,…

Indigenous GSAT-7R Satellite to Strengthen Indian Navy’s Space-Based Communications

New Delhi — The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch the Indian Navy’s GSAT-7R (CMS-03) communication satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, on Sunday. The new satellite will…

‘India poised to become the world’s green hydrogen hub’

New Delhi — Green hydrogen is emerging as a critical fuel for reducing emissions in hard-to-abate sectors such as steel, fertilisers, shipping, aviation, and transport, according to an article by former G20 Sherpa and NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh…

India’s Indigenous GSAT-7R Satellite Successfully Separates, Boosts Navy’s Communication Network

Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Nov 2 (IANS) — The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday successfully achieved the separation and orbital injection of the Indian Navy’s GSAT-7R (CMS-03) communication satellite, marking another…

Dark Chocolate and Berries May Boost Memory, Relieve Stress: Study

New Delhi: If you struggle with memory lapses or stress, indulging in a piece of dark chocolate or a handful of berries might help, according to a new animal study. Researchers have found that these foods, rich in flavanols, can enhance memory and…