After uproar over hike in Budget, govt reverts to 10% customs duty on lab chemicals, with 1 condition
The condition is that importers now have to give an undertaking that they will only supply labs. How this affects the supply chain remains to be seen. Key Points
ThePrintInside Indian-American biochemist’s ‘haldi swindle’ that proposed spice as ‘cancer hack’
Bharat Aggarwal’s body of research focuses on the cancer-fighting ability of spices. However, he has faced multiple retractions amid allegations of fraudulent research. Key Points
ThePrintBudget 2024: research & innovation corpus needs clarity of modalities involved
India’s R&D spending is significantly lower than not just the US or China, but also Japan & some other emerging nations. The Budget does little to change that. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesMale allows China vessel to dock
A Chinese ship, equipped to carry research and surveys, will be docking at a Maldivian port after being permitted by the Male government to make a port call... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaThis Indian watchdog is cleaning up ‘mess’ in academia—falsification, fabrication & fraud
India research Watchdog founder revealed that top institutes are those with the most number of plagiarised papers. 58 papers by 12 top IITs were retracted between 2006 & 2023. Key Points
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Dons of Dalal Street: How this engineering graduate landed up in an AMC, managing Rs 67000 crore assets
Taher Badshah says: The beauty of our business is that every day is different and involves a lot of learning. Over the years, my role too, has transformed from research to portfolio management and further now to driving the business. This makes it exciting and challenging but also brings a different level of stress. The industry was always competitive, but the fast-changing configuration of markets and the regulatory landscape make it far more challenging. Key Points
Economic TimesCan mixing traditional & modern medicines help treat cancer? Govt wants to find out
ICMR & Ayush ministry have identified nearly 30 ‘priority’ diseases including cancer & multiple sclerosis. But experts are divided over efficacy of 'integrated healthcare'. Key Points
ThePrintDons of Dalal Street: How this decade-old financial guru made his way into leading an institutional brokin
Amar Ambani attributes his interest in equity research to his late father's influence. He emphasizes the importance of analyzing business fundamentals and values, rather than being in love with finance itself. Ambani values the opportunity to manage a team and appreciates the leadership roles he has had in his career. In his current role at YES Securities, he is focused on building an institutional franchise and conducting comprehensive research. Key Points
Economic TimesForging partnerships: BHU, IIT-Madras ink MoU
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has signed an MoU with IIT Madras to promote collaboration in research and academic exchange between the two institutions. The agreement allows for the exchange of PhD students and faculty members, as well as the shared use of research infrastructure. Both BHU and IIT Madras are recognized as Institutions of Eminence. Key Points
Hindustan TimesBiden plans $100 million drive to combat drug-resistant 'superbugs'
U.S. President Joe Biden will announce on Wednesday a $100 million research drive to fight deadly drug-resistant bacteria, according to a White House official. Key Points
ReutersHere is how to analyse brain signals to look into brain illness
North Gyeongsang Province [South Korea], September 22 (ANI): It is crucial to analyse and interpret brain signals in order to investigate brain illnesses and develop new remedies. Although neural probes linked to the brain may detect small biosignals, they lack the ability to amplify and process them, necessitating the use of a second amplifier. The […] Key Points
ThePrintIndia to have its first polar research vessel in five years: Union minister Kiren Rijiju
India is planning to get its first Polar research Vessel (PRV) in the next five years, with an estimated cost of Rs 2,600 crore. The vessel is necessary to provide research and logistics for its three research stations in the southern continent. The proposal regarding the ship is expected to receive Cabinet approval during this financial year. India is in talks with countries that have the expertise to make such ships, but it would like to build it in India itself. The PRV will also serve as a research platform for scientists to undertake ocean research. Key Points
Economic Times2019 polls research paper by Ashoka University faculty sparks political row
A research paper by an Ashoka University faculty member, which hinted at possibilities of voter manipulation during the 2019 polls, has drawn sharp reactions from both sides of the political spectrum. The university has distanced itsefl from the research paper. Key Points
India TodayNRF Bill: Industry SPV to identify tech gaps, drive & fund R&D
An SPV, consortia of Indian industry, is likely to be set up to take ownership of and drive the research agenda to meet specific technological/research gaps which are identified by the industry itself, ET gathers. “The idea is to let the industry itself take full ownership and drive R&D in problem areas and gaps by funding it in institutes...”, a person in the know told ET. Key Points
Economic TimesNational research Foundation, A dream come true for academics
The government has announced the creation of the National research Foundation (NRF) to address the lack of funding for research in the country. With India's investment in research and innovation (R&I) steadily dropping and the number of researchers per population significantly lower compared to other countries, the NRF aims to improve these numbers. Key Points
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Health Care Data Is a Researcher’s Gold Mine
Patients and clinicians generate huge amounts of data that could advance care. But turning the system into an R&D powerhouse means ripping up the rules. Key Points
WIREDNew research finds human gut-brain connection
Researchers at the Laureate Institute for Brain research (LIBR) in Tulsa, Okla, have made significant advances in understanding the complex relationship between the gut and the brain. This relationship has long baffled scientists because it is challenging to gain access to the body's interior. The r Key Points
The Tribune IndiaNirmala Sitharaman's daughter Parakala Vangmayi gets married to PMO officer Pratik Doshi
Only close friends and relatives attended the intimate wedding, and no political leaders were present. Pratik Doshi, a graduate from Singapore Management School, is an Officer on Special Duty for research and strategy in the Prime Minister Office, while Vangmayi is a features writer in the Books and Culture section of Mint Lounge. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia planning to simplify patent laws to spur R&D: Official
According to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, all funding agencies of research in the country will merge into a single entity -- National research Foundation (NRF) -- with an objective to catalyse quality research in the country. It will have twin objectives of basic research and high-quality innovation. Key Points
Economic Times₹5,000-crore R&D scheme for pharma, medtech soon
The Indian government plans to invest ?5,000 crore over five years to strengthen research and innovation in the pharmaceuticals and medical technology sectors. The plan has been approved by the Union finance ministry?s expenditure finance committee and a draft cabinet note has been sent for consideration. The government intends to establish facilities for research teams and private medical college faculty within select Indian Council of Medical research labs. The pharmaceutical industry has also been urged to prioritize investment in R&D. Key Points
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Why Narayana Murthy's caught unicorns by the wrong (marketing research) horn
The Infosys founder blames overestimation of market size by unicorns on poor market research in India. He may be missing ‘overambitious VCs for the trees. Key Points
The Economic TimesChina leads US in global competition for key emerging technology: Study
The Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) said its study showed that, in some fields, all of the world's top 10 research institutions are based in China. The study found the US was often second-ranked, although it led global research in high-performance computing, quantum computing, small satellites and vaccines. Key Points
India TodayTreasury takes back £1.6bn promised for science
The Treasury has taken back £1.6bn that it had allocated to UK involvement in a EU science research programme. Key Points
BBC NewsAshoka University faculty members threaten exodus over research paper row
An economics professor at Ashoka University whose research paper on 2019 Lok Sabha elections courted controversy has resigned. His fellow faculty members have threatened to stop taking classes until he is reinstated. Key Points
India TodayQS Asia Rankings 2024: These are the best universities
The rankings evaluate these institutions based on various criteria, including global recognition, research capabilities, teaching resources, and internationalization. The 2024 rankings highlight the significant growth in the number of institutions featured, with 148 of them making their debut appearance. Key Points
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Class of 2024 at IITs sees silver lining in speed-trading firms
Firms including Quantbox Research, NK Securities Research, Da Vinci and Graviton research Capital, which operate in the high-stakes world of algorithmic trading, will be signing on fresh IIT talent during the final placements at packages ranging anywhere from Rs 1 crore to Rs 3 crore, some of these firms told ET. Some have also made pre-placement offers. Key Points
Economic TimesIndian Coast Guard rescues government research vessel stranded between Goa and Kawar, all 36 people onboard safe
'The 28-member crew and 8 scientists - total of 36 people - were stuck on the ship and are now being brought towards Goa. The passengers are safe,' said KL Arun, DIG Coast Guard. Key Points
FirstpostHigh-speed internet: How will India develop a 6G network?
For regular users, 6G could be a huge opportunity. At present, the total annual purchase of smartphones is greater than 16 crore smartphones for about 30 crore Indian households, the document said. Key Points
The Indian ExpressPM Modi cites reports to assert India on cusp of new era of economic prosperity
In a post on Linkedin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he recently came across two insightful research pieces which would interest all those passionate about India's economy: one from SBI research and another by journalist Anil Padmanabhan. India is making remarkable progress on achieving equitable and collective prosperity, Modi noted. Key Points
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