ISRO to launch Earth-observing satellite on SSLV rocket on Friday

New Delhi (IANS) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday announced that it will launch an Earth-observing satellite (EOS-08) on the new Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) rocket -- its third-ever mission -- tomorrow. 

EOS-08…

1st malaria vaccine offers protection for pregnant women

New Delhi (IANS) Trials of an experimental malaria vaccine have shown promise to protect mothers from malaria during pregnancy, according to the US National Institutes of Health (NIH). 

Malaria parasites are spread by Anopheles mosquitoes,…

Google brings new Pixel 9 devices with advanced AI to India, expands footprint

New Delhi (IANS) Doubling down on its India growth plans, Google on Tuesday unveiled its latest Pixel 9 series of devices with latest AI features for users in the country. 

To make Pixel smartphones more accessible, Google also announced expansions…

India begins Phase 3 clinical trial with 1st indigenous dengue vaccine

New Delhi (IANS) In a significant development, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Panacea Biotec on Wednesday announced they have started first-ever Phase 3 clinical trial for developing a dengue vaccine in India. 

The landmark…

India represents 17-20 pc of gamers in $200 billion global industry: Experts

New Delhi (IANS) The global gaming ecosystem is a $200 billion industry and India currently represents 17-20 per cent of the world’s gamers, experts said on Wednesday. 

According to the Indian Digital Gaming Society (IDGS), the nation's…

realme to unveil 320W superSonic charge at 828 fanfest, announces upcoming 13 Series 5G

New Delhi (IANS) In our rapidly moving world, smartphones have become indispensable lifelines. Yet, we've all faced that moment of panic: you're running late for work, grab your phone, and realise the battery is critically low.  

There's…

AI in Indian healthcare market to reach $1.6 billion by 2025: Report

New Delhi (IANS) Artificial intelligence (AI) in the Indian healthcare market is growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 40.6 per cent and is estimated to reach $1.6 billion by 2025, a report showed on Tuesday. 

Expected to reach…

Computer whiz kids of 21st C no longer nerds, but more creative: Study

New Delhi (IANS) The computer whiz kid, long defined as the nerd who stays up all night dissembling computers, harkens back to the 80s, but a new study reveals that this image has been broadened, with creativity and a collaborative manner now being…

Pune researchers develop advanced xerogel dressing to combat uncontrolled haemorrhage

New Delhi (IANS) Researchers at the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) Pune, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) have developed a porous composite xerogel dressing that provides a crucial solution for uncontrolled…

‘Biofuel sector has immense potential, may pave way for a sustainable future in India’

New Delhi (IANS) Biofuel sector has immense potential and it may also pave the way for a sustainable future in India, said Ramakrishna YB, an expert at the working group on biofuels under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoP&NG).  

He…