Society
Moral quandary over Kerala’s rice tusker Arikomb...
July 3, 2023
In the state of Kerala in southern India, a complex ethical dilemma has arisen, centred around the presence of Arikomban, a rice-tusker, who frequently ventures into human settlements in search of rice, leading to conflicts between humans and animals. While the government seeks t...
Read More
Key gene blocking ‘spillover’ of avian flu to ...
June 28, 2023
Understanding the genetic make-up of currently circulating avian flu strains may offer one of the best lines of defence against widespread human transmission. This is according to new research which has found a key human gene responsible for blocking most avian flu viruses from s...
Read More
Glasgow University says new materials could lead t...
June 14, 2023
The prospect of a cure for a type of epilepsy could be one step closer following breakthrough research on materials which may help new types of probes be safely implanted in the brain, says a statement by University of Glasgow. In the statement, the university says that its bioen...
Read More
UNESCO to lead global dialogue on the ethics of ne...
June 8, 2023
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has welcomed the numerous advances made in the domain of neurotechnology and says that these should lead to many health benefits for the people. However, it has also cautioned against unregulated growth...
Read More
Same sex marriage: Navigating equality’s Constit...
June 7, 2023
Over the past few weeks, the Supreme Court of India has been hearing petitions about recognising same sex marriages in order to uphold the principle of equality, one of the basic values of the Indian Constitution. The issue is indeed a complex one. “Is it an issue of Constituti...
Read More
Wirelessly-powered ‘smart bandage’ could provi...
June 1, 2023
In a path breaking development, a team of scientists at Glasgow University and other universities in Europe have developed a unique bandage that uses the sterilising effect of ultraviolet rays to heal wounds. According to a press statement, a team of researchers from the UK and F...
Read More
Ice Cream or Frozen Dessert: Understanding the Dif...
May 22, 2023
Ice creams and frozen desserts are both delicious treats, but there are important differences between the two. Ice cream is typically made with cream, milk, sugar, and flavourings, while frozen desserts can contain non-dairy alternatives like soy or coconut milk. In India, frozen...
Read More
BPEA EQT acquires IMG Academy to expand global spo...
May 1, 2023
Asian private equity firm BPEA EQT has announced acquisition of the sports education brand IMG Academy from Endeavour Group Holdings for an enterprise value of USD 1.25bn. The Florida-based education institution provides a sports-focused boarding school, sports camps, online coac...
Read More
UNESCO launches Women4Ethical AI platform
April 28, 2023
In line with its work to implement global ethical framework for artificial intelligence, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has launched Women4Ethical AI, a new collaborative platform to support governments and companies’ efforts to en...
Read More
Arranged marriages in India decline by 24 pc as lo...
April 26, 2023
Love marriage is the new norm in India, according to a new report released by wedding technology platform WeddingWire India. The report says that a survey conducted in 2020 amongst engaged/recently married couples had shown that 68 pc of couples said that their marriage was arran...
Read More