Digital refers to technology that processes data in binary form. It encompasses various fields, including communication, media, and commerce. In India, digital transformation influences education and governance. The Digital India initiative aims to enhance connectivity and access to services. This shift impacts economic growth and cultural exchange. Digital tools are reshaping traditional practices and fostering innovation across sectors.
Institute of Nano-Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, has developed an iron-based metal-organic framework (Fe-MOF) that can detect nicotine and cotinine through fluorometric sensing. The material remains weakly fluorescent...
IIT Madras has introduced OmegaBall in India through a pioneering campus initiative, marking the sport’s first entry into the country. The institute also plans to establish a national-level...
China has showcased a major leap in humanoid robotics and artificial intelligence by fielding more than 100 robots in a half-marathon race in Beijing. The event brought into...
Two new species of jumping spiders have been identified from India’s drylands and urban green spaces, adding to the known biodiversity of semi-arid ecosystems. The discoveries were made...
IIT Kharagpur has established the Vikram Sodhi Centre of Excellence for AI-enabled geological and mining systems. The initiative is designed as an interdisciplinary research platform to advance data-driven...
A botany researcher from Kerala has received the WWF National Award for developing an AI-powered mobile application that identifies invasive plant species. The project, called Neophyte ID, can...
A new study led by researchers from Nagaland University has identified the anti-cancer potential of a traditional five-plant herbal formulation used by the Konyak Naga tribe. The preliminary...
The National Cadet Corps has launched a Cyber Security Capacity Building Programme with the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology to train cadets in cyber awareness, digital...
Keytruda, the brand name of pembrolizumab, is a leading immunotherapy drug used in the treatment of several cancers. Recent concern around counterfeit vials has brought into light the...
In a move to curb rising digital fraud, the Reserve Bank of India has released a discussion paper proposing additional safeguards for digital payments and bank accounts. The...