Indian researchers have developed an experimental cancer drug, RK-251, that activates only inside cancer cells, potentially replacing traditional chemotherapy that harms healthy cells. The drug is designed to remain inactive in normal…
The TEXMiN, MaxelS Center of Excellence for Critical Minerals & Digital Mineralogy has been inaugurated in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The centre aims to bring together exploration, digital mineralogy, and technology development under one…
The Hindu and Vajiram & Ravi both argue against taxing industries like the Indian Premier League, cinema, and tourism to fund scientific research. The Hindu says such proposals assume wealth is a…
Data tabled in Rajya Sabha this week shows that only 269 students from Telangana have received the Centre’s INSPIRE-SHE scholarship since its launch in 2008, with Rs 6.3 crore disbursed. Nationally, more…
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has announced the winners of the SciQuest Summer Exploration, National Poster Competition, launched in collaboration with MyGov and the National Innovation Foundation (NIF). The competition…
India's private industry accounted for 51.8% of national research spending in 2023-24, overtaking all tiers of government combined for the first time, according to Department of Science and Technology figures cited in…
