From clean water to prosthetics: Meet the six IIT Madras professors whose life-changing research earned the prestigious ANRF J.C. Bose Grant

Clockwise from top left: Prof. Jitendra S. Sangwai, Prof. Ramakrishnan Swaminathan, Prof. Deepa Venkitesh, Prof. Thalappil Pradeep, Prof. Sujatha Srinivasan and Prof. Sundargopal Ghosh, the six IIT Madras professors selected for the prestigious ANRF J. C. Bose Grant. For students aspiring to become scientists, engineers or researchers, prestigious fellowships are more than just awards—they recognise…

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In 1957, 26 queen bees escaped a Brazilian breeding experiment and accidentally unleashed the infamous “killer bees” |

For centuries, honey bees introduced from Europe quietly became part of life across the Americas, pollinating crops and producing honey without drawing much attention beyond farms and gardens. That picture shifted during the second half of the twentieth century after an agricultural breeding project in Brazil took an unexpected turn. What began as an attempt…

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Hybrid shuttles, bird nets as BWF World Championships plug India Open glitches | Badminton News

(L-R) Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for External Affairs of India; Sanjay Mishra, General Secretary BAI; Himanta Biswa Sarma, President, BAI and CM of Assam; Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports; Pullela Gopichand, Chief National Coach, BAI; and Hari Ranjan Rao, Secretary, MYAS & DG, SAI along with BWF World Championships 2026 official…

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Akshata Murty: “I felt like a princess”: Who was the man that made Akshata Murty’s childhood so special?

“I felt like a princess”: Who was the man that made Akshata Murty’s childhood so special? We all get emotional recalling our precious childhood memories, and for Akshata Murthy, the feelings are no different. The daughter of Narayana Murthy, one of India’s most prominent business leaders, recently looked back on some of her earliest memories,…

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‘Failure is okay, cheating is not’: Sachin Tendulkar speaks out on NEET protests | Off the field News

Sachin Tendulkar shares an emotional message on NEET protests. NEW DELHI: Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has spoken out on the nationwide protests over the NEET paper leak, calling on society to ensure that young people never lose faith in hard work and meritocracy.In a heartfelt post on X on Thursday, the batting great reflected on…

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A 67-million-year-old T. rex discovered on a South Dakota ranch has sold for $50.1 million, becoming theA most expensive dinosaur fossil ever auctioned | World News

For decades, Tyrannosaurus rex has occupied a unique place in popular culture, appearing as both a scientific subject and a symbol of prehistoric power. Now, one exceptionally preserved specimen has made history for a different reason: its price. A T. rex fossil known as Gus has sold for $50.1m at auction in New York, setting…

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‘I would have headbutted him!’: Zlatan Ibrahimovic blasts Leandro Paredes, asks why Spain players just stood and watched | Football News

Spain’s Gavi, left, falls as he scuffles with Argentina’s Leandro Paredes (5) and Thiago Almada. (AP Photo) Former Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has launched a scathing attack on Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes over the ugly scenes that unfolded after the FIFA World Cup final, saying he would have “headbutted” the midfielder had he been on…

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