Anti-malaria drug may be repurposed to treat Zika
A team of Indian researchers identify a viral protein that can be targeted by an already available anti-malarial drug — hydroxychloroquine (HCQ)
National Institutional Ranking Framework 2022: The grey side of it
Underrepresentation, unequal availability of opportunity for quality higher education plaguing India’s education system
SERB calls for applications under ‘Accelerate Vigyan’ scheme
Accelerate Vigyan strives to provide a big push to high-end scientific research, prepare scientific workforce
High fluoride content in Khordha, Nayagarh groundwater
Children are at higher risk from contaminated drinking water
Winners of India’s top science award announced, no women on the list
Since its inception in 1958, only 19 women scientists have been the recipients of the SSB award.
Exclusive: Did a minister cite a non-existent study in her Parliament reply
Renuka Singh Saruta had attributed a study to IIT-Delhi on COVID-19 in tribal areas; but the institution does not have it
IIT to propose 20 metre-tall air purifiers for Delhi
The Rs 12-cr units will have a range of a km
New method for efficient removal of heavy metals from water
Heavy metal pollution of water is a serious concern for India
New centre for carbon capture, utilisation at IIT Bombay
New centre to help India meet climate goals
Energy in news on April 11
Here’s a round-up of today’s news reports and debates on energy