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Monday, August 11, 2025
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IISER researchers discover potential for colorectal cancer treatment in enzyme that ‘plays dead’

An IISER Kolkata team pieced together how autoinhibition of surface receptor protein VEGFR1 works to prevent a cell from becoming malignant. Study published in Nature Communications.

How does jamun help with diabetes? IISER-Bhopal offers clues with 1st genome sequencing of plant

Findings, published in peer-reviewed journal 'Frontiers in Plant Science', form a first layer of data for future studies on the value of the plant, and its applications in pharmacology.

New lead for AIDS treatment? IISER scientists identify circular RNA that helps HIV-1 virus multiply

Findings published in journal Science Advances. The scientists have also developed a protein molecule that can reduce the multiplication of the HIV virus.

Indian scientists develop high-tech method to mimic photosynthesis, reduce energy loss

Scientists hope such research into highly-efficient energy transfer systems will providethe foundation for designing new light-harvesting materials.

Fire breaks out at IISER laboratory in Pune, one student suffers minor injuries

An official said the fire started in the chemistry department and no casualty has been reported, nor is anybody trapped inside.

R0 at 1.27 but experts say India yet to hit Covid peak, lockdown alone can’t end pandemic

Covid-19 cases in India continue to grow despite 44 days of lockdown, though the rate of growth is significantly lower than in the early days of its spread.

Six ‘young’ Indian institutes ranked among world’s top 50 for research

Homi Bhabha National Institute, ranked 16th globally, is the top-ranked Indian institution on the list, which also features five IISERs.

Kolkata scientists develop ground-breaking model to predict solar cycles

Solar cycles can affect our daily lives in many ways, and Prantika Bhowmik and Dibyendu Nandi’s model can now predict them ten years in advance.

Trash course from a Chemistry professor in Mohali

Samrat Ghosh of  Mohali has built a unique dustbin under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan that makes them easier to clean and keeps the animals away.

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How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.