Avammune’s big bet: Why the future of cancer treatment may come in a pillAs global oncology races toward next-generation therapies, Avammune Therapeutics is betting on affordable, orally administered immunotherap...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
Movie dialogue of the day by Tobey Maguire: ‘With great power comes great responsibility’; what Spider-Man actor’s famous line teaches us about duty and accountabilityTobey Maguire's portrayal of Peter Parker in the 2002 film Spider-Man delivered a profound life lesson. His iconic line, "With great power ...
26 May, 2026, 07.05 AM IST
Biotech startup StrainX Bioworks raises $13 million from Prime Venture, Leo Capital, othersStrainX Bioworks, a synthetic biology and precision fermentation startup, has raised $13 million to advance its biotechnology platform. The...
25 May, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
For both the compulsive trader and careful investor: 25 stocks to watch if risk appetite returns; some with upside potential, some notIf the price of crude oil softens, Indian equities may again see a risk-on phase. Tariff concerns are no longer the central issue; the larg...
24 May, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Amaravati still under construction, but Quantum Valley project already luring deep tech startups, scientistsAmaravati, a new city in Andhra Pradesh, is becoming a hub for quantum computing. A technology park called Quantum Valley is attracting sci...
17 May, 2026, 09.10 AM IST
These large- mid- and small-cap stocks have an upside potential of up to 31% in 1 year, according to analystsAs nothing can be ruled out on the street, be prepared for anything. Now, what is the probability that the bears will be chased away from t...
14 May, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
Scientists just found a smelly algae that eats microplastics, and it could save your drinking waterScientists are developing algae to tackle microplastic pollution in drinking water. This orange-scented algae repels water, causing micropl...
13 May, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
Scientists just found the holy grail gene that could let humans regrow their own limbs one dayScientists studying naked mole rats discovered a gene linked to high levels of high molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HMW-HA), a substance ...
11 May, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
Wealth creation is also about ignoring noise on the street: 15 mid- and small-cap stocks from different sectors which fit the billIn the April 2022-September 2024 bull market, every management appeared capable. Margins expanded, working capital looked manageable, capit...
10 May, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
War, oil price hikes, and risks: Time to still be contrarian? 5 small-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 25%Small-cap investing is not just about finding stocks that can rise faster than the market, which is the assumption with which most investor...
02 May, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 28%In these times of geopolitical stress, how will things pan out for the Indian market? Will it be a standalone underperformer? Or is it just...
24 Apr, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
Genetically modified crops: Ignoring genetic engineering at our own perilHumanity will find it difficult to feed everybody without serious tech advances. It is time to put GM crops through field trials & then pro...
08 Aug, 2014, 05.25 AM IST
- Agri scientists urge govt to lift moratorium on Bt-brinjal
The scientist and biotech cos also hailed the recent statement by Prime Minister about the potential of genetic engineering
27 Feb, 2012, 04.50 PM IST
- GM research being conducted on 72 plant species
Research work related to genetic modification (GM) in the agriculture sector is being conducted on 72 crops/plant species, Parliament was i...
20 Dec, 2011, 06.07 PM IST
- Artificial life or plain genetic engineering?
A day after genome pioneer J Craig Venter announced he had created 'synthetic' life, the scientific world was agog over the merits and deme...
22 May, 2010, 04.20 AM IST
- Bt Brinjal on hold
Government must address popular concerns over GM foods.
10 Feb, 2010, 06.16 AM IST
- Genetically-engineered silkworms spin colors of rainbow
Japanese scientists have genetically engineered silkworms to produce a specific colour, to avoid the trouble of dying silk.
08 May, 2007, 03.40 PM IST