Despite successful bans on the veterinary drug diclofenac in Nepal and parts of India, a decade-long undercover investigation reveals that toxic alternatives like flunixin and nimesulide are rapidly replacing it, posing a renewed existential threat to the region’s critically endangered vulture populations.

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On this World Health Day, let's take a look at the backbone of India's healthcare - Its PHCs. Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in India were established in 1952 and are the first contact point between the village community and the medical officer. During Covid-19, PHCs played a crucial role in ensuring vaccine and medical coverage reached the remotest regions in the country. Check out the infographic to learn more about India's first line of defence in healthcare.

Mumbai

For generations, a tiny piece of DNA has mastered the art of inheritance by hijacking the yeast cell’s division machinery, despite providing no known benefit to its host, the yeast.

Bilaspur

Adding minuscule Molybdenum Disulfide flakes helps organize polymer chains, paving the way for faster, more efficient bendable electronics.

Hyderabad

Researchers investigate the structural, optical, and magnetic traits of novel nanomaterials synthesized via a simple hydrothermal method.

Delhi

By precisely tuning the metamaterial structures, researchers create a near-perfect light trap synchronised with molecular vibrations, paving the way for advanced sensors and optical devices.

Bengaluru

Researchers engineer minuscule particles that use light to break down dyes and sense vital chemicals, paving the way for cleaner water and better diagnostics.

Manipur

Researchers find combining local composts, especially phumdi, made from unique floating vegetation in Loktak Lake, with chemical fertilisers outperforms traditional methods.

In an alternate dimension, sentient quantum particles and elements all hang out together, but things can get a little out of hand when a couple of neutrons meet a 'radioactive' uranium.

Kanpur

Researchers from IIT Kanpur and Leiden University have developed a novel method for measuring light's orbital angular momentum, or the amount of twist.

Mumbai

Here’s how IIT Bombay’s Laser Remelting technique is fixing weak spots without slowing down production

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