Approximately 267 million adults in India are users of tobacco, which represents about 29% of the adult population aged 15 and above. This figure includes both smoking and smokeless tobacco products. In fact, India is currently grappling with a silent, pervasive pandemic of addiction, cutting across all demographics and socio-economic strata. From drugs and alcohol to tobacco and smartphones, the spectrum of addictions is …

Indian Institute of Technology Mandi announces the establishment of the BioNEST-IIT Mandi Catalyst Centre, a Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)-sponsored initiative aimed at nurturing entrepreneurial ventures in the biotechnology and healthcare sectors. With an initial funding of Rs. 5 Cr, this initiative aims to address social, economic, and ecological challenges unique to India, leveraging the strategic advantages of IIT Mandi’s …

Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH), Greater Noida, spearheads a pioneering effort to advance circular economy ideas across South Asia via the EU-funded KODECET project. The project, ‘Knowledge Development for Circular Economy Transition (KODECET),’ brings together distinguished faculty members from six partner institutions: University of Jyväskylä (Finland), FH JOANNEUM Gesellschaft mbH (Austria), BIMTECH (India), NIRMA University (India), Prince of Songkla …

Mohan Babu University (MBU), Tirupati, last week joined a select number of institutions in getting into the field of space technology and atmospheric research following the successful launch of a High-Altitude Balloon Satellite at its campus in partnership with the National Atmospheric Research Laboratory (NARL). Beginning in November 2023, the project is now set to make its mark. A key …

Bringing the curtains down on a two-month long Shaurya Vandan series to honour and pay tribute to Kargil war martyrs on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Kargil war, ALLEN Career Institute, two days after Kargil Vijay Diwas, on July 28 held the concluding Shaurya Vandan national event at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi  Arena (Indoor sports complex) where 32 families …

On its 24th Convocation Ceremony held on July 27, IIT Roorkee marked the occasion showcasing significant achievements and milestones of the institute and its graduates. A total of 2513 students (1931 male and 582 female) received their degrees in various disciplines during the Convocation Ceremony.  Also, there is a remarkable increase in the proportion of graduating female students, soaring from …