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Kolkata |
Nov 13
General, Science, Technology, Society, Policy, Deep-dive
Researchers from the Centre for Studies in Social Sciences Calcutta, Kolkata, and the Indian Institute of Technology Patna, have examined the practice of outsourcing in the Indian context. They found that the outsourcing model helps companies remain viable, particularly during economic crises.
Chennai |
Nov 2
General, Science, Health, Society, Policy, Deep-dive
Researchers from ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai shows that building toilets is not a challenge, but getting people to use them is the tricky part. The study estimates the prevalence of adults who defecate in the open despite having household toilets and examines the factors driving this practice.
New Delhi |
Oct 26
General, Science, Policy, News
On the 25th of October, 2018, an event was organised in New Delhi to celebrate the successes of a decade-long Indo-UK collaboration in research and innovation, and to mark the launch of the UK Research and Innovation India (UKRI India). UKRI India is a new body that partners with universities, research organisations, and government funding agencies to create the best possible environment for research and innovation to flourish.
Bengaluru |
Oct 4
General, Science, Health, Society, Policy, News
In a recent study, published in the journal Emerging Microbes & Infections, a multi-national team of researchers have traced the trail of the Zika virus from the forests of Africa to India and other Asian countries.
Bengaluru |
Oct 1
General, Science, Society, Policy, Deep-dive
Researchers from DST's Centre for Policy Research, the IISc, and CSIR have examined the popular measurement standards used in research and their trustworthiness.
New Delhi |
Sep 27
General, Science, Health, Society, Policy, News
Researchers impress upon the importance of developing cardiovascular disease risk programs in India by utilizing survey data.
Bengaluru |
Aug 9
General, Science, Society, Policy, Deep-dive
Researchers from American university explore the reasons behind urban improvement through the ages.
Rajgir |
Aug 1
General, Science, Health, Society, Policy, Deep-dive
Study from Nalanda University, Bihar, explores whether the drinking water from bottles is following the standards set by Bureau of Indian Standards and is safe for consumption.
Bengaluru |
Jun 29
General, Science, Ecology, Policy, Deep-dive, Featured
In a recent article published in the `Science’ magazine, titled ‘When the cure kills—CBD limits biodiversity research’, researchers have questioned the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), a framework formulated to conserve biodiversity.