AI And Drug Development
Source: The use of AI in drug development (The Hindu, May 17, 2024) Developing new drugs is a slow and expensive journey. But a revolution… Read More »AI And Drug Development
Empowering ECI To Deregister A Political Party
Source: Can parties be de-recognised or de-registered? (The Hindu, May 17, 2024) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has highlighted the need for star campaigners… Read More »Empowering ECI To Deregister A Political Party
AlphaFold
Proteins are essential building blocks in living organisms, but their function relies on a specific folded shape. This folding process, however, remains a mystery. Scientists… Read More »AlphaFold
Freshwater Under The Sea
Source: (Freshwater quest, the likely new gold hunt, The Hindu, May 11) The discovery of vast freshwater reserves beneath the ocean floor offers a potential… Read More »Freshwater Under The Sea
Why India Needs A Human-Centric Growth Strategy
Source: Giving primacy to human development, The Hindu, (May 9, 2024) India’s development story presents a complex picture. While the Human Development Index (HDI) shows… Read More »Why India Needs A Human-Centric Growth Strategy
How Our Bodies Block Viruses From Spreading In Unexpected Ways
Source: New type of host defence against Zika, dengue viruses revealed (The Hindu, April 24, 2024) The presence of a virus in saliva or semen… Read More »How Our Bodies Block Viruses From Spreading In Unexpected Ways
Inheritance Tax
Source: Sam Pitroda controversy: How inheritance tax works (The Hindu, April 26, 2024) A comment by Sam Pitroda, a close associate of the opposition Congress… Read More »Inheritance Tax
National Clean Air Programme
India’s National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), launched in 2019, aims to curb air pollution by significantly reducing particulate matter (PM) concentration. The initial target was… Read More »National Clean Air Programme
India’s Evolving Stance On The South China Sea Dispute
India’s position on the South China Sea dispute has undergone a significant shift in recent years. Traditionally neutral, India has become more vocal in its… Read More »India’s Evolving Stance On The South China Sea Dispute
Lessons From The Great Indian Bustard Case
In a recent decision, the Supreme Court of India acknowledged a basic right to be protected from the harmful effects of climate change (referred to… Read More »Lessons From The Great Indian Bustard Case