Science and Technology

Understanding Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and the NISAR Mission

Introduction: SAR is a remote sensing technology that creates sharp, high-resolution images even in dark, cloudy, or smoky conditions. Instead...

India’s Digital Divide

India’s Digital Divide

Analysing Internet access and digital skills in India Context: India, One of the central targets of the United Nations Sustainable...

India’s AI-Biotech Ambition

India’s AI-Biotech Ambition

AI and biomanufacturing: can India’s policies match its ambitions? Context: India is aiming to become a global leader in AI-driven...

Long COVID and the FOXP4 Gene

How a lung gene is linked to post-COVID symptoms as per genetics study Context: A recent breakthrough study published in...

Aircraft Accident Probes Boost Aviation Safety

Aircraft Accident Probes Boost Aviation Safety

Aircraft Accident Investigation Must Prioritise Truth to Improve Public Trust Context : Flight AI‑171, a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner (VT‑ANB) bound for London‑Gatwick,...

Monitoring space Surveillance Threats

Monitoring space Surveillance Threats

$15-million satellite map to bolster national security Context: In a significant move to strengthen national security, the Ministry of Defence...

Karlsruhe Tritium Neutrino Experiment (KATRIN)

Karlsruhe Tritium Neutrino Experiment (KATRIN)

Sensitive German experiment sets new limit on maximum neutrino mass Context: The Karlsruhe Tritium Neutrino Experiment ( KATRIN ) collaboration...

India and Axiom 4

A Giant Leap for India’s Space Ambitions Context: India has marked a historic milestone in its space journey with astronaut...

Hydrogen Plasma Method Offers Carbon-Free Nickel Extraction

Hydrogen Plasma Method Offers Carbon-Free Nickel Extraction

How extracting and producing nickel can be made more sustainable by Hydrogen Plasma Method      Context: A new study...

How drones are the new face of Modern warfare

How drones are the new face of Modern warfare

Context: India’s Operation Sindoor in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack has marked a notable shift in the country’s...

Should India amend its nuclear energy laws?

Should India amend its nuclear energy laws?

Govt considering amendments to Atomic Energy Act, nuclear liability law Context: India is actively re-examining its nuclear energy framework—specifically the...

Ensuring Food Safety Through CRISPR-Based Biosensors

Ensuring Food Safety Through CRISPR-Based Biosensors

Science in Action: Biosensing for Food Safety Context: Food safety is an essential cornerstone of public health and nutrition. However,...

Big Tech’s AI Race

Big Tech’s AI Race

How Big Tech is outpacing the regulatory rulebook   Context: Artificial intelligence is evolving at breakneck speed, with new developments...

Japan’s AI Law

Japan’s AI Law

How Japan’s new AI Act fosters an innovation-first ecosystem Context: In May 2025, Japan enacted a landmark piece of legislation:...

India’s AI Compute Strategy

India’s AI Compute Strategy

Optimising Computing Approaches for India’s National AI Capabilities Context: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a defining force in global technological...