El Nino fear pushes farmers in Srikakulam and Vizianagaram towards water-saving paddy methodsFarmers in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts are shifting to water-saving rice farming techniques. Facing potential El...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
Restoring India’s land, securing India’s future through science and collective actionScientific innovations and integrated farming systems are combating land degradation and enhancing climate resilience, benefiting millions ...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
India, Italy can expand cooperation in Africa through AI Hub and development initiatives: Ambassador BartoliIndia and Italy are set to boost their collaboration in Africa. An AI Hub for Sustainable Development is planned, alongside initiatives in ...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Quote of the day by Erma Bombeck: ‘Marriage has no guarantees. If that’s what you are looking for, go live with a car battery’ - American humorist on relationships vs uncertaintyErma Bombeck, a beloved American humorist, found laughter in the everyday realities of family life, from parenting to domestic challenges. ...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Infosys-backed 4baseCare raises Rs 128 crore, plans to take its cancer testing platform globalPrecision oncology startup 4baseCare has raised Rs 128 crore. This funding will expand its genomics labs globally and scale its AI platform...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.29 AM IST
View: PM Modi has transformed the grammar of politicsPM Modi handles contradictions with ease. For instance, during his stint as Gujarat CM, Modi pushed a growth model not dependent upon subsi...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
US-Iran truce deal awaits Trump as strikes test ceasefireUS and Iranian negotiators edged toward a deal to extend their fragile ceasefire for 60 days, but the potential breakthrough was still hang...
29 May, 2026, 06.51 AM IST
Gene therapy for cholesterol: Initial test results cheerA new gene editing medicine, VERVE-102, offers hope for millions with heart conditions. Eli Lilly's drug showed significant reductions in b...
27 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
High TPC levels! Dark, degraded oil found in popular fast food chain: Study explains its impact on your healthA recent food safety scare has put the spotlight on reused cooking oil risks after a KFC outlet in Kondapur, Hyderabad was reportedly found...
06 May, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Iran military official says renewed war with US 'likely'A senior Iranian military officer stated renewed conflict with the US is likely, following President Trump's dissatisfaction with Iran's ne...
02 May, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
India's farm output hits record 357 million tonnes in 2024-25: J&K Lieutenant GovernorIndia is leading the global fight against climate challenges. Agriculture production reached 357 million tonnes in 2024-25. Jammu and Kashm...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
India must cut fertiliser import dependence, leverage AI and precision tech: ICAR chiefIndia is seeking self-reliance in fertilizers. Experts propose a multi-pronged approach using artificial intelligence and precision nutrien...
14 Apr, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
AI helping doctors spend more time with patients, cut down on paperwork: Stanford Medicine’s Priya SinghIn an interview with The Economic Times, Priya Singh, Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Associate Dean at Stanford Medicine, talks about ho...
01 Nov, 2025, 05.28 PM IST
World Health Day: From DNA to data, how India is shaping precision healthcareIndia is moving towards personalized healthcare, integrating genetic testing, AI-powered diagnostics, and digital health records to predict...
07 Apr, 2025, 02.57 PM IST
Apollo Hospitals partner with the University of Leicester to establish the Centre for Digital Health & Precision Medicine in IndiaThe Apollo University, Apollo Hospitals, and University of Leicester have launched the Centre for Digital Health and Precision Medicine in ...
20 Jan, 2025, 08.58 PM IST
Government exploring benefit of genomic research for precision drugsThe Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has set up a task force on pharmacogenomics in 2012 and has funded 11 projects between 2015 a...
31 Mar, 2017, 05.37 PM IST