Citing a decade of evidence linking rising childhood obesity and associated health risks, including diabetes, to excessive sugar consumption, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), on the recommendation of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)—a statutory body under the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development—on May 16 directed its 30,700 affiliated schools to establish ‘Sugar …

National Abilympic Association of India (NAAI) has kicked off Phase 2 of the Regional and National Abilympics Skill Competitions & Conferences 2025, a nationwide drive to identify, train, and empower Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) for the 11th International Abilympics 2027 in Finland. Spearheaded by the National Abilympic Association of India (NAAI) and Sarthak Educational Trust, with support from the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities …

Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN), Thiruvarur, has launched an initiative leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to transform faculty research work into multilingual podcasts. The AI-driven podcast is designed in a discussion format that captures the essence of the faculty’s research work. This innovative step is aimed at bridging the gap between high-level scholarly work and the broader public, ushering in a new …

MIT-World Peace University (MIT-WPU) has launched a state-of-the-art battery fabrication and research facility focused on lithium-ion (Li-ion) and sodium-ion (Na-ion) technologies. The facility is designed for end-to-end battery development, featuring comprehensive in-house capabilities ranging from active material synthesis to coin cell fabrication and electrochemical performance evaluation. Equipped with the latest tools and instrumentation, the facility supports both academic research and …

A multifaceted communication expert with two decades of media experience, Swagata Majumdar moves fluidly between the roles of writer, editor, radio jockey, voice coach, educator, and entrepreneur. Whether behind a microphone or a magazine desk, Swagata’s career is a testament to the enduring power of authentic storytelling and strategic expression. Swagata Majumdar is not just a communicator — she’s a …

The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH), in collaboration with the Global Young Academy (GYA), the Indian National Young Academy of Science (INYAS), and the Indian National Science Academy (INSA), is hosting the International Conference of Young Scientists – Confluence of Visionaries: Empowering Science for Global Change from 8 to 14 June 2025. This week-long event, being held for the …