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Army looks to bamboo-based composites for construction of bunkers, infra in high-altitude terrian

Army’s IV Corps, also known as the Gajraj Corps, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for research, design and fabrication of these composites.

Cardiovascular monitoring via nanotech. IIT-Guwahati researchers’ device promises faster, precise test

It is still in initial stages & could eventually be integrated with mobile phones, enabling patients to monitor blood health on the go. Clinical trials conducted with around 50 patients.

Indian scientists first to detect polarisation in X-ray emissions from black hole outside Milky Way

Using a NASA satellite for X-ray polarimetry, the scientists revealed that X-ray emissions from this black hole were polarised in nature, 'which means it changes the degree and angle'.

No need for JEE, IIT Guwahati starts online B.Sc for Data science, Artificial Intelligence

The four-year undergraduate program, launched in partnership with online learning platform Coursera, will have multiple entry and exit options.

Faster healing, less pain: IIT Guwahati researchers create AI tool to predict how fractures heal

Model assesses whether fracture fixation will work by predicting healing outcomes depending on personal physiologies & fracture type. It can also be adapted for veterinary cases.

IIT Guwahati researchers create edible coating to boost shelf life of fruits, vegetables

The layer, made primarily from micro-algae extract, can be directly coated on the vegetable or even morphed into a vegetable storage pouch.

Over 50 Covid cases detected in IIT Guwahati in 6 days, restrictions imposed

Almost 99% of the cases were people who returned to the campus from outside Assam after holidays, said IIT Guwahati Dean-PR Parmeshwar Iyer.

Was sidelined, says IIT-G ‘rape’ survivor after HC bail to accused calling him ‘future asset’

IIT student says she feels sidelined after Gauhati HC order, which called both her and the accused 'future assets', says she feels threatened because people think accused is innocent since he got bail.

Gauhati HC calls IIT student accused of rape ‘state’s future asset’, grants him bail

Court noted there was 'clear prima facie' case against the accused, who allegedly raped a fellow IIT student in March, but said custody was unnecessary as investigation was complete.

Kicked out of IIT Guwahati, PhD scholar says it’s over corruption claims, varsity calls it lies

Vikrant Singh was served a termination letter on 25 June after more than a year of acrimony with IIT Guwahati, which described him as repeat discipline violator.

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Why is going to law school so popular again?

In a recent survey of law school admissions officers, 94% said the current political climate in the US played at least a moderate role in the increase.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

Joint production, closer ties, emerging tech: The foundation of new defence pact between India & US

The agreement, signed after meeting between Rajnath and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on sidelines of ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur, aims to deepen bilateral ties in the critical sector.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.