India striving to ensure visually impaired live with dignity, equality: Centre

New Delhi (IANS) India is striving to ensure that people with visual impairment live with dignity, independence, and equality, said the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on World Braille Day on Saturday. 

World Braille Day is observed…

realme partners with KRAFTON India to revolutionise Indian e-sports landscape

New Delhi (IANS) India's gaming industry is experiencing remarkable growth, transforming the country into a major force in the global gaming landscape. 

By 2028, the APAC region is projected to generate $181.8 billion in gaming revenue,…

Vande Bharat sleeper train achieves peak speed of 180 km per hr during trials

New Delhi (IANS) The government on Friday said that Vande Bharat sleeper train has achieved a peak speed of 180 km per hour in its multiple trials in the last three days. 

The trials will continue till this month-end, before this world-class…

IIT Madras, Agriculture Ministry to partner on project VISTAAR to empower farmers

Chennai (IANS) The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras on Thursday announced a collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare on Project VISTAAR, which seeks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the agricultural…

Scientists unravel how early life experiences reshape our genes, brain health

Toronto (IANS) A team of researchers has provided crucial insights into how early-life experiences become biologically embedded, affecting long-term health outcomes by reshaping our genes and brain health. 

In a comprehensive Genomic Press…

AI helps identify causes of fuel cell malfunctions: Study

Seoul (IANS) A team of researchers has developed a novel way to analyse the microstructure of carbon fibre paper, a key material in hydrogen fuel cells, at a speed 100 times faster than existing methods, thanks to digital twin technology and artificial…

Year Ender 2024: From steel to semiconductors, India’s manufacturing sector scales new heights in various fields

New Delhi (IANS) India’s manufacturing sector is making its presence felt on the global stage across industries ranging from electronics to steel, with the country emerging as the world's third-largest smartphone exporter and net exporter of steel…

Know all about ISRO’s SpaDEX mission set to launch on Monday

New Delhi (IANS) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to launch the SpaDeX mission aimed at achieving a historic space docking feat on Monday, the space agency said. 

The Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission, will lift…

Study says ozone therapy promising new treatment for sepsis-induced lung injury

New Delhi (IANS) Sepsis, a severe and often fatal complication of infection, is a leading cause of both acute lung injury (ALI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Now, researchers report medical ozone therapy as a promising new treatment…

Societal inequality may reduce brain health: Study

New Delhi (IANS) Socio-economic disparities may cause changes in brain structure and connectivity associated with ageing and dementia, according to a study on Friday. 

The study, led by an international team of researchers led by Trinity College…