Indian Researchers Solve 70-Year Ferrocene Puzzle
IIT Madras and IISc Bengaluru researchers have synthesized a carbon-free molecule with a ferrocene-like sandwich structure, solving a 70-year chemistry challenge using osmium and boron rings.
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‘Quantum Today Is Where AI Was Five Years Ago’: Ajai Chowdhry on India’s Quantum Mission
Ajai Chowdhry, Chairman of NQM’s Governing Board, says India is advancing rapidly in quantum technology, with Bengaluru leading startups, sovereign tech development, and quantum-secure networking.
IIT Gandhinagar and University of Illinois Study Finds Herbal Cigarettes Emit Harmful Particles Comparable to Tobacco Smoke
A joint IIT Gandhinagar–University of Illinois study finds tobacco-free herbal cigarettes emit harmful particles comparable to or exceeding tobacco smoke, challenging the belief that they are safer.
Indian Air Force Signs 3 Contracts with IIT Bombay
The Indian Air Force has signed three contracts with IIT Bombay to adopt predictive maintenance for Su-30 MKI aircraft, reducing costs and boosting operational readiness through indigenous technology.
IIT Madras Develops Injectable Hydrogel for Cost-Effective Fibrosis Treatment
IIT Madras researchers have developed a patented injectable hydrogel from silk cocoons and seaweed that treats fibrosis at ~USD 300, cutting costs dramatically from USD 2,000–3,000.
NITK Researchers Patent Bioactive Coating for Orthopaedic Implants
NITK Surathkal researchers have patented a novel bioactive, antimicrobial coating for orthopaedic implants that improves bone integration and prevents post-surgical infections in hip and knee replacements.
NavPrakriti Partners with IIT Kharagpur
NavPrakriti has signed an MoU with IIT Kharagpur to advance battery recycling, critical mineral recovery, and skill development for India’s clean energy transition and circular economy.
IIT Bhubaneswar Signs MoU with Odisha CSR Forum
IIT Bhubaneswar has signed an MoU with the Odisha CSR Forum to promote CSR, sustainability, community development, and capacity-building across Odisha through joint projects and training.
IIT Patna Powers Upgrade of 47 Government Polytechnics with Centres of Excellence
Bihar’s 47 government polytechnics will establish Centres of Excellence with IIT Patna’s support, offering modern technical education in AI, IoT, Robotics, 3D Printing, Drones, and Electric Vehicles.
NIT Rourkela Develops AI-Powered Microscopy for Rapid Disease Detection
NIT Rourkela researchers have created an AI-enabled autofocusing microscopy platform that rapidly detects blood cancer and malaria with high precision and minimal human intervention.