Month: November 2025

Technical knowhow of three unique traditional health practices has been incubated to harness their therapeutic potential in treating heath issues in livestock. These involve management of ectoparasite infestation, enhancing milk production potential (Galactogogue properties) and prevention/treatment of retention of placental conditions among dairy animals.   India’s rich biodiversity-based wisdom, especially in indigenous livestock healthcare, offers sustainable alternatives to chemical and antibiotic treatments. NIF works to validate and incubate these practices, enabling their integration into the formal veterinary system and fostering the development of herbal, eco-friendly therapies.  With the growing demand…

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A new way uncovered by astronomers to reconstruct the Sun’s past polar magnetic behaviour by digging into historical solar images taken at the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (KoSO) more than 100 years ago provide clues to it’s future.   For over a century, scientists have tried to decipher the Sun’s mysterious rhythms, patterns of sunspots, flares, and magnetic storms that can affect everything from satellite operations to power grids on Earth. One of the key pieces of this solar puzzle lies in the polar magnetic fields of the Sun, which help…

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In a landmark achievement for global life sciences, a team of Indian scientists has contributed to overturning a long-standing biological principle that has guided molecular biology for more than five decades. The breakthrough, which challenges the traditional understanding of how genetic information is organized and regulated, was made through a collaborative research effort involving Indian and international institutions.   The discovery centers on the long-accepted rule that genes are regulated in a predictable, one-directional manner—an idea rooted in classical central dogma biology. Using advanced genome-mapping tools, the researchers have shown…

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Scientists have discovered a new kind of magnetism in a rare-earth compound that can be used in quantum and spintronic technologies. It envisions a new class of materials that can be tuned to design faster, more energy-efficient magnetic and quantum devices.   Rare-earth materials play a crucial role in modern technology, powering everything from electric vehicles and smartphones to wind turbines and defence systems. Among these, neodymium-based permanent magnets are indispensable due to their strong magnetic performance. However, until now, the magnetism in such materials was largely understood as being…

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Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop advanced smart technologies aimed at strengthening India’s national security and defence logistics.   The MoU was signed in the presence of DRDO Chairman and Secretary, Defence R&D, Dr. Samir V. Kamat. The agreement was formalized by Prof. Manoj Choudhary, Vice-Chancellor of GSV, and Dr. Lal Chand Mangal, DS & DG (Technology Management), DRDO.   Under the partnership, both institutions will collaborate on a wide range of research domains…

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