10 January 2025 - News Deck

FOOD AND HOW TO SURVIVE IT

10 January 202510 January 2025 Vijay Raman

Why Ultra-Processed Food is bad for us and what we can do about it. Are the bathroom scales your companion or enemy? Why do so many of us struggle with our weight? Why do we, as a nation, fail to tackle our health crisis? In her new book FOOD AND HOW TO SURVIVE IT, Kathryn Bullock calls upon her personal experience of regaining her health, by eating differently, stabilising her weight, and changing her lifestyle. After years of meticulous, in-depth research, Kathryn debunks some of the historic food science. She…

Tuhin Kanta Pandey Takes Charge As Revenue Secretary

10 January 202510 January 2025 Vijay Raman

On January 10, 2025, Shri Tuhin Kanta Pandey assumed the prestigious role of Secretary in the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance. This appointment marks a significant milestone in his distinguished career, reflecting the confidence placed in him to steer the department towards achieving its objectives in the realm of fiscal management and revenue generation. Shri Pandey brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise, having previously served as the Finance Secretary. His tenure in various capacities within the Ministry of Finance has equipped him with a profound understanding…

Launch of Indian Genomic Data Set and IBDC Portal

10 January 202510 January 2025 Vijay Raman

The recent launch of the Indian Genomic Data Set and the Indian Bioscience Data Center (IBDC) portals marks a pivotal moment in the realm of genomics, positioning India as a key player in the global scientific community. This initiative not only consolidates the rich biodiversity and genetic information intrinsic to the Indian population but also empowers researchers worldwide by providing them with unprecedented access to genomic data. The Indian Genomic Data Set is a formidable repository that encompasses a vast array of genomic sequences, phenotypic data, and population-specific variations that…

Indian scientists develop a new copper-based catalyst with extremely microscopic star-like structure

10 January 202510 January 2025 Vijay Raman

The pressing demand for sustainable industrial practices has prompted significant advancements in the development of efficient catalysts, with nano catalysts at the forefront of this transformation. These tiny catalysts, characterized by their high surface area and unique properties, offer an innovative solution to enhance chemical processes while minimizing their environmental footprint. Recent research has yielded the creation of sustainable nano catalysts that not only improve the efficiency of chemical reactions but also significantly reduce harmful emissions and waste. Traditional industrial chemical processes often rely on conventional catalysts that, while effective,…

XConnect Partners with GSMA to Help Protect Operators, CPaaS Providers and Enterprises from International Revenue Share Fraud (IRSF)

10 January 202510 January 2025 Vijay Raman

The partnership strengthens the telecom industry’s anti-fraud capabilities by preventing IRSF before revenue losses take place XConnect, a Somos Company, the provider of world-class numbering intelligence solutions, has partnered with the GSMA, the global organisation unifying the mobile ecosystem, to prevent International Revenue Share Fraud (IRSF). GSMA IRSF Prevention will be leveraged in XConnect’s IRSFCheck™ solution to protect mobile network operators, Communication Platform as a Service (CPaaS) providers and enterprises from high-risk fraud destinations in real time. GSMA IRSF Prevention forms a critical component of XConnect’s IRSFCheck™, part of its RiskALERT™ product suite. Its customers…

XConnect Partners with GSMA to Help Protect Operators, CPaaS Providers and Enterprises from International Revenue Share Fraud (IRSF)

10 January 202510 January 2025 Vijay Raman