Underwater Acoustic Test Facility a ‘critical national asset’: Dr Jitendra Singh

Chennai, April 12 (IANS) Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday hailed the global recognition and international certification of the Underwater Acoustic Test Facility (ATF) at the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai. Describing it as a proud milestone in India’s journey towards scientific self-reliance in underwater acoustics and ocean technology, the minister said…

CRISPR tech finds key genes behind Parkinson’s disease

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) US researchers have used modern technology CRISPR interference to identify a new set of genes that contribute to the risk of Parkinson’s disease. More than 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson’s disease. It is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers have long been investigating why…

Reserving funds for the moonshots

V Laxmikanth, Managing Partner, Pavestone VC While a lot of capital flows into angel and seed-stage investments, only a few players are focused on the enterprise space. This gap in the market led to the formation of Pavestone VC, says Managing Partner V Laxmikanth. Co-founded in 2021 by Srikanth Tanikella, Sridhar Rampalli and Laxmikanth, the…

Insurance sector reforms: ‘Transformative‘ bill likely to be moved during monsoon session of Parliament

Proposed amendments are expected to lay down the framework for composite licenses, allowing insurers to offer multiple categories of insurance — life, health and general — under a single license Government is likely to introduce a bill during the monsoon session of Parliament to bring ‘transformative’ reforms to the insurance sector, including raising Foreign Direct…

Farmer to food processor: Unlocking value addition for economic resilience in Indian agriculture

Across India, farmers face mounting challenges—from erratic weather and soil degradation to pest infestations and volatile input costs.  | Photo Credit: RAO GN As global food systems evolve, India’s agricultural future depends not just on growing more, but on growing smarter. The path from farmer to food processor represents a powerful shift: one that can…