New Delhi, September 08, 2022: Hydration dynamics of proteins plays a pivotal role in the aggregation of several proteins which is a preliminary step towards various neuro-degenerative diseases. Thus aggregation process could be spotted early by detecting altering water network dynamics and modulated using inactive substances that serve as the vehicle or medium for a drug […]
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3.7 crore Jewellery articles hallmarked since 01st April till 31st July
New Delhi, September 07, 2022: About 3.7 crore Jewellery articles have been hallmarked since 01st April 2022 till 31st July 2022 and 8.68 crore Jewellery articles were hallmarked in year 2021-2022 after the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) made hallmarking of Gold Jewellery mandatory which came into force from 23rd June, 2021. Number of BIS registered jewellers have […]
Aadhaar unites family with 21 year old specially-abled man, missing for 6 years
New Delhi, September 06, 2022: Aadhaar has played a crucial role once again in uniting the lost member of a family. This time a 21-year old specially-abled young man was united with his family after missing for six years. Considered missing since November 2016 from Khagaria district of Bihar, the disabled man (deaf and dumb) was […]
Centre Grants ‘in-Principle’ Approval of three Bulk Drug Parks to Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh
New Delhi, September 02, 2022: The Department of Pharmaceuticals has conveyed ‘in-principle’ approval to the proposals of the three States Viz, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh under the Scheme for “Promotion of Bulk Drug Parks”, a key initiative to support the Bulk Drugs manufacturing in the country. The Scheme, with a financial outlay of Rs. 3,000 […]
Newly identified gene could be clue to treatment of fungal infection in immuno-compromised patients
New Delhi, August 30, 2022: A newly identified gene can hold the key to prevent fungal infection Candidiasis that often affects intensive-care unit (ICU) patients, cancer patients and patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy. The gene called CSA6 has been identified in Candida albicans a fungal species infamous for causing high rates of morbidity and mortality under […]
Anti-pollution helmet to help bikers breathe clean air!
New Delhi, August 27, 2022: An anti-pollution helmet developed by a Delhi based startup can help 2-wheeler riders breathe clean air. The helmet developed by Shellios Technolabs has a Bluetooth-enabled app that lets the rider know when the helmet requires cleaning. The startup received seed funding from the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and […]
Study of dust from cosmic dance of a white dwarf and companion star could unravel mysteries behind start of life
New Delhi, August 26, 2022: In the winter months of 2007, astrophysicists from all over the world had made a beeline to observatories on mountaintops to observe a bright explosion born out of the cosmic dance of a white dwarf and its companion star resulting in thick dust around an imploding novae. Dr R K […]
Scientists formulate model to trace elusive exo-moons from JWST data
New Delhi, August 23, 2022: Scientists have developed a model to trace the so far elusive exomoons – natural satellites that revolve around exoplanets (planets orbiting stars other than the Sun) with the help of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), launched in December 2021. This may also help detect habitable exo-moons in the future […]
Deciphering of physical characteristics of a rare class of supernovae hint towards advanced stage of evolution of special class of very hot, massive stars
New Delhi, August 17, 2022: A team of scientists have deciphered the physical characteristics of a rare class of supernovae called Type Ibn Supernovae (SNe). Type Ibn supernovae are a rare class of stripped-envelope supernovae interacting with a helium-rich dense circumstellar medium (CSM). These SNe are unique and essential because they help to explore about the typical density, […]
MoS External Affairs Meenakashi Lekhi to visit Norway, Iceland, and Malta
New Delhi, August 16, 2022: Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, (MoS) Meenakashi Lekhi will pay an official visit to Norway (16-18 August), Iceland (19-20 August) and Malta (21-23 August). During her visit to Oslo, MoS Meenakashi Lekhi will meet Anniken Huitfeldt, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway. She will also participate in […]