Researchers at National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) have developed a new class of cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries, presenting a promising alternative to cobalt-based designs. This innovation addresses challenges associated with the high cost, scarcity, and environmental concerns of cobalt, a key component in conventional lithium-ion batteries. The research team, led by Dr. Partha Saha, Associate Professor, Ceramic Engineering, includes …

Two Anant Fellows in Sustainability and Built Environment, Mishal Desai, a hypnotherapist and farmer from Gujarat with expertise in psychology and clinical hypnosis, and Gopika Rao, an economics graduate from Thiruvananthapuram with aspirations in Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG), represented the Fellowship at the Singapore International Water Week 2024 hosted by Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) recently. The …

IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Hyderabad, IISc Bangalore, and C-CAMP to establish Centers of Excellence (COE). Each COE will receive up to US$ 1 million annually, with AICTE’s 13 Innovation Centers adding $10 million yearly of joint investment to support 100+ higher education institutes The Wadhwani Foundation, in a significant move, has signed MoUs with AICTE, IIT Bombay, IIT …

TeamLease Regtech, India’s leading Regulatory Technology (Regtech) solutions company, has released its report titled ‘Simplifying Compliance Management for the Chemical Industry.’ The report provides an overview of the complexity of compliance and the challenges entrepreneurs and employers face in the Chemical Industry. It also delves deep into the present regulatory framework and suggests actionable recommendations for enterprises and policymakers. The …

I-STEM (Indian Science, Technology, and Engineering facilities Map), an initiative from the Office of Principal Scientific Advisor, Government of India, organized ‘Samavesha’ National event at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, to connect Researchers, Industry, and Start-ups with Lab facilities on Jan 16. It is pertinent to mention that I-STEM provides a platform to provide Research infrastructure and Labs that …

Elsevier, a global leader in scientific information and data analytics, announces the appointment of Prof. Dr. Sandeep Sancheti as Vice President of Research Relations & Academic Ambassador for India. Dr. Sancheti, with a long-standing and stellar career spanning over 40 years, is recognised for his outstanding leadership roles in esteemed organisations. A distinguished institution builder, Prof. Dr. Sancheti served as …