Photo of the moon by the Chandrayaan-3 probe's Lander Hazard Detection and Avoidance Camera (LHDAC). (Image credit: ISRO)

IIT Kharagpur team uncovers 4.4‑billion‑year‑old Moon mystery, findings set to guide Chandrayaan‑4

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, in collaboration with the Physical Research Laboratory, have uncovered new insights into the Moon’s deep interior by studying ancient iron‑ and titanium‑rich rocks believed to be 4.3–4.4 billion years old. The work, grounded in high‑pressure laboratory experiments, not only helps solve a long‑standing lunar puzzle but also stands to inform the design and scientific goals of India’s upcoming Chandrayaan‑4 sample‑return mission.

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IIT ISM Dhanbad launches executive programme on electrical safety in mining operations

The Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, has launched a five‑day Executive Development Programme (EDP) on “Electrical Safety in Mining Operations.” The course, organised by the Department of Electrical Engineering, brings together professionals from Coal India subsidiaries and other organisations to strengthen safety practices in the sector.

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IIT Indore

IIT Indore pushes Hindi as a working language for science and technology education

While English continues to dominate higher education and research in India, the Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT‑I) is actively promoting Hindi as a functional language for scientific and technological learning. The institute argues that using Hindi can improve conceptual understanding and broaden access to knowledge, especially for students from Hindi‑medium backgrounds.

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Vanishing Crows and Birds

Crows and sparrows vanish from Bhubaneswar as urbanization and pesticides take toll on birds – IIT Bhubaneswar

Native birds such as crows, house sparrows, mynas, and parakeets are rapidly disappearing from Bhubaneswar’s streets and rooftops, replaced by the noise of traffic and alarms. Experts blame rapid urbanization, loss of feeding grounds, and the growing use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, which have reduced both food and safe habitat for urban birds.

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IIT Guwahati MXene Innovation for Clean Energy and Water

IIT Guwahati develops MXene‑based material for clean hydrogen and seawater desalination

Researchers at IIT Guwahati have created a breakthrough MXene‑based material that can simultaneously produce hydrogen fuel and purify seawater, addressing two critical global challenges—clean energy scarcity and lack of safe drinking water. The innovation marks a major advance in sustainable materials for a green hydrogen economy and solar‑powered desalination.

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DNP Establishes Second Overseas R&D Base in IIT Hyderabad, India

DNP to open second overseas R&D base at IIT Hyderabad to boost innovation in mobility and healthcare

Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) will launch a new research and development base at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) in April 2026, becoming its second overseas R&D hub after the Netherlands. The center will focus on joint research in mobility—especially wireless power systems for electric vehicles—and in medical healthcare, including advanced synthesis routes for active pharmaceutical ingredients

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