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US teen wins prestigious STEM award. She was studying ant memory

While Cheung has just begun exploring the world of ants, at IISER Kolkata, Annagiri Sumana, a professor of biological sciences, spent over 15 years studying ant relocation.

Gut bacteria enzyme converts any blood group to ‘universal donor’ O, find researchers

In a published study, European scientists said findings could be used to alleviate blood-donor crisis as those with O group are biggest donors everywhere.

‘Soft diplomacy’ Pakistan style — Qatar royals get special permission to hunt endangered bird

New Delhi: The Pakistani government granted special permission to the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and 14 other members of his family,...

‘Indians not taking the virus seriously’ — Microbiologists Society urges PM Modi to extend Janata Curfew

In a letter to PM Modi, Microbiologists Society president Dr A.M. Deshmukh India will have no new coronavirus case if Janata Curfew continues for 2 weeks.

On Camera

Beyond the gold coin: What Vijay govt’s maiden Tamil Nadu budget really spends on

Beyond the symbolism of welfare announcements, the numbers show a government betting on administrative efficiency and growth to manage a mounting debt burden.

Ex-CDS Gen Chauhan flags white labelling in defence. What is it & why it undermines ‘aatmanirbharta’

Remarks come at a time when govt has dramatically increased procurement from Indian industry, with private companies, start-ups emerging as major suppliers to armed forces.

Modi govt response to Gen Z protest shows a rare vulnerability. It’s an opportunity for Opposition

The young people broke the self-imposed silence among the elite not to speak a word critical of the Modi government, except to whisper on the sidelines, looking left, right and behind.