Category: Science & Technology

Gen C refers to a psychographic group defined by behaviour and lifestyle rather than age. Unlike generations such as Millennials or Gen Z, Gen C includes people of any age who are highly connected through digital technologies. Members of Gen C rely extensively on the internet, smartphones, social media and digital platforms for communication, work, … Continue reading Gen C (Connected Generation)

The Second Orbit: Belief of a Man... Dreams of 1.4 Billion Hearts is the forthcoming memoir of Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS). Published by Penguin Random House India, the book offers a personal account of his journey into human spaceflight, highlighting years of rigorous training, discipline, setbacks, uncertainty … Continue reading The Second Orbit: Memoir of Shubhanshu Shukla

On-Screen Marking (OSM) is a digital system for evaluating handwritten examination answer scripts. Under this process, physical answer booklets are collected, scanned, anonymised and uploaded to a secure digital platform. Evaluators assess the scanned answer scripts on computer screens instead of manually checking physical copies. The system enhances transparency, accuracy and efficiency in the evaluation … Continue reading On-Screen Marking (OSM)

Tripura launched the Forestry Integrated Geospatial Solution (FIGS), a geospatial monitoring platform designed to provide real-time oversight of forestry activities and assets across the state. The platform will enable digital mapping and monitoring of plantations, nurseries, check dams and other forest-related infrastructure, strengthening the management of natural resources and improving monitoring mechanisms within the Forest … Continue reading Forestry Integrated Geospatial Solution (FIGS) in Tripura

Mizoram inaugurated the Northeast region’s first school-level New Age Tech Skills Centre, providing students with hands-on exposure to emerging technologies. The centre will offer practical training in Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), drone technology, 3D printing, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and CNC simulation. The initiative aims to equip students with industry-relevant skills and … Continue reading New Age Tech Skills Centre Launched in Mizoram

Memflation is a term coined by analysts at Gartner to describe the rapid rise in prices of semiconductor memory and data-storage components associated with the expanding demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. The phenomenon reflects a structural shift in the semiconductor market, leading to shortages and rising costs of memory-related components, with significant implications for the … Continue reading Memflation

Ronaldo Laishram led a team of researchers in discovering a massive structure of young galaxies dating back nearly 12.6 billion years, offering new insights into galaxy formation in the early Universe. Published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, the discovery identified a giant protocluster named the Loktak Protocluster after Loktak Lake. A protocluster represents an early-stage … Continue reading Loktak Protocluster Discovery by Manipuri Astrophysicist

Drugs Controller General of India issued a public notice warning consumers, aesthetic clinics, manufacturers and importers against the use of cosmetic products through injectable preparations. The regulator clarified that under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, cosmetics are defined as products intended for cleansing, beautifying or altering appearance and are governed by the Cosmetics Rules, … Continue reading DCGI Advisory on Injectable Cosmetic Products

Nagaland launched Eliona, an AI-native Climate and Disaster Intelligence Supercomputing Platform developed under the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority. The platform was launched at the Nagaland Centre for Disaster Management and Atmospheric Research with the objective of strengthening climate monitoring, disaster prediction and early warning systems through advanced artificial intelligence and supercomputing technologies. The initiative … Continue reading Eliona – AI-Native Climate and Disaster Intelligence Platform

Remarks reportedly made by Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud during a Supreme Court hearing triggered widespread online debate after references comparing certain unemployed youths to “cockroaches” went viral. The Chief Justice later clarified that his comments were misquoted and were directed at individuals allegedly using fake degrees, not at India’s youth. The controversy led to the emergence … Continue reading “Cockroach Janta Party” – Viral Satirical Youth Movement

Northeast Frontier Railway has started installing Automatic Weather Stations at vulnerable locations across its network to strengthen railway safety and disaster preparedness during the monsoon season. The initiative aims to provide real-time weather forecasting and support timely preventive measures during floods, landslides and extreme weather events. Nine AWS units are being installed at strategically sensitive … Continue reading Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) – Railway Safety Initiative

India’s first Artificial Intelligence-powered human-elephant conflict research centre will be established inside Palamu Tiger Reserve. The initiative aims to shift human-elephant conflict management from traditional reactive methods such as drum-beating and firecrackers towards AI-based proactive monitoring and interception systems. The centre is expected to support scientific tracking, early warning mechanisms and data-driven conservation strategies to … Continue reading AI-Powered Human-Elephant Conflict Research Centre

Sahasra Semiconductors Pvt. Ltd. established Rajasthan’s first semiconductor plant at Bhiwadi near the Delhi-NCR region. The facility is India’s first SME-led ATMP/OSAT unit dealing with semiconductor assembly, testing, marking and packaging. The project forms part of national initiatives such as the India Semiconductor Mission, Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat aimed at strengthening domestic semiconductor … Continue reading Rajasthan’s First Semiconductor Plant – India’s Semiconductor Push

Tripura became the first state in India to complete all priority areas under both Phase-I and Phase-II of the national Compliance Reduction and Deregulation initiative. The reform programme, led by the Cabinet Secretariat of the Government of India, focuses on simplifying regulations, reducing procedural burdens and promoting digitisation of approvals and services across sectors. The … Continue reading Tripura – First State to Complete Deregulation Reforms

The All India Services Pensioners Cell, Assam Unit, intensified its demand for upgrading Guwahati from a Tier-II to Tier-I city under the Central Government Health Scheme. The organisation argued that Guwahati functions as the principal healthcare hub for the entire Northeast, catering to patients from Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh for specialised … Continue reading CGHS Tier-I Demand – Guwahati as Northeast Healthcare Hub

Medical experts, including specialists from All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi, highlighted a global shift in terminology where Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is increasingly being referred to as Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). The new term recognises the condition as a multisystem disorder affecting endocrine, metabolic, reproductive and psychological health rather than only ovarian … Continue reading PMOS – New Terminology for PCOS

Nagaland was among four states felicitated by the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology for achievements in DigiLocker integration during a national workshop in New Delhi on strengthening cybersecurity frameworks for state data. The recognition was awarded for effective integration of government services with DigiLocker under digital governance initiatives. Gujarat, Rajasthan and Karnataka were … Continue reading DigiLocker Integration – Recognition for Nagaland

LushAIGent: Agentic AI is a locally developed artificial intelligence platform designed to communicate in Mizo and several other Indian languages. Developed in Mizoram, it is considered among the early regional Agentic AI initiatives in India aimed at improving digital accessibility. The platform allows users to interact naturally in the Mizo language and receive responses in … Continue reading LushAIGent – AI Platform in Mizo Language

Meghalaya was highlighted in a recent NITI Aayog report for having very low availability of functional smart classrooms in schools, reflecting uneven digital integration in India’s education system. The report analysed school education trends from 2014–15 to 2024–25 using data from UDISE+, PARAKH, NAS and ASER. Titled School Education System in India: Temporal Analysis and … Continue reading Meghalaya – Digital Divide in School Education

The Government of India has launched a Cell Broadcast Alert System to provide real-time warnings during emergencies and natural disasters. The initiative, implemented by the Department of Telecommunications, uses indigenous technology to send alerts directly to mobile users. The system enables instant, location-specific messages across all telecom networks without requiring internet connectivity. A nationwide trial … Continue reading Cell Broadcast Alert System – Disaster Communication

WORM (Write Once, Read Many) is a data storage technology where information can be recorded only once and read multiple times, making it permanent and tamper-proof. It ensures data integrity, as stored content cannot be altered or deleted. Common formats include CD-R, DVD-R, Blu-ray (BD-R) and M-DISCs. Data is physically etched onto the medium, offering … Continue reading WORM Optical Media – Secure Data Storage

Arunachal Pradesh has introduced high-tech thermal drones for forest surveillance, becoming the third state after Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to adopt this technology. The initiative is led by the Department of Forest, Environment and Climate Change with training support from RNR Unmanned Aerial Systems. Deployed in areas like Namdapha National Park and Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary, … Continue reading Thermal Drones for Wildlife Protection

India has supplied 13 tonnes of Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccines to Afghanistan, supporting public health efforts. BCG is a live attenuated vaccine primarily used to protect against tuberculosis and is routinely administered to newborns worldwide. Developed by Albert Calmette and Camille Guerin at the Pasteur Institute, it was first used in 1921. The initiative highlights … Continue reading BCG Vaccine and India’s Humanitarian Support

The proposed G20 Satellite, led by India, is a collaborative Earth observation mission aimed at supporting G20 countries. It will monitor climate change indicators, air pollution and enhance global weather observation and forecasting systems. The initiative seeks to provide shared satellite data for disaster management and environmental planning. It also strengthens India’s leadership in global … Continue reading G20 Satellite – India’s Space Diplomacy Initiative

Researchers from Nagaland University, Berhampur University and Saveetha Medical College have identified a traditional herbal formulation used by the Konyak tribe for its potential anti-cancer properties. The study highlights the scientific value of indigenous knowledge. The five-plant formulation was found to target VEGFR2, a key protein responsible for tumour blood vessel growth. This finding opens … Continue reading Indigenous Herbal Research and Anti-Cancer Potential

Shankar Goswami has authored Deterrence from Depth: SSBNs in India’s Nuclear Strategy, the first dedicated book on India’s sea-based nuclear deterrence programme, published by Routledge. The work focuses on India’s evolving maritime nuclear doctrine. It analyses optimal deployment strategies of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs), highlighting their role in ensuring a credible second-strike capability. The … Continue reading India’s Sea-Based Nuclear Deterrence – New Study

The Urban Flood Management Cell (UFMC), established in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, is India’s first AI-enabled urban flood early warning and decision support system. It integrates real-time sensors, artificial intelligence and hydrological modelling to predict rainfall, waterlogging and flood risks in advance. The system represents a shift from reactive disaster response to proactive forecasting, enabling timely … Continue reading Urban Flood Management Cell — AI-Based Early Warning System

India’s first indigenous Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam has successfully attained criticality, marking a major advancement in the country’s nuclear energy programme. It reflects progress towards efficient fuel utilisation and long-term energy security. In nuclear physics, criticality refers to the state where a self-sustaining chain reaction occurs, meaning the number of neutrons produced … Continue reading PFBR Criticality — Milestone in Nuclear Energy

Researchers at Nagaland University have developed a sustainable hydrogel membrane electrolyte using chitosan, a natural biopolymer, providing a safer and eco-friendly alternative to conventional liquid electrolytes used in energy storage devices. This innovation is significant for supercapacitors, which are advanced energy storage systems capable of rapid charging and discharging with long operational life. Such technology … Continue reading Nagaland University — Eco-Friendly Supercapacitor Innovation

Doctors at Health City Hospital have performed the first scarless complex Fontan procedure in Northeast India using a transcatheter interventional technique, marking a major advancement in pediatric cardiac care. The procedure is used to treat single-ventricle physiology, a congenital heart defect where the heart has only one functional pumping chamber. Unlike traditional open-heart surgery, this … Continue reading Fontan Procedure — First Scarless Cardiac Surgery in Northeast

The Meghalaya government has signed an MoU with Starlink India to introduce advanced satellite-based internet connectivity across the State. The initiative aims to bridge digital gaps, especially in remote and rural areas. The partnership is expected to enhance access to healthcare services, improve educational opportunities and support livelihoods of farmers and rural communities through better … Continue reading Meghalaya–Starlink MoU — Satellite Connectivity Initiative

NASA is set to launch Artemis II on April 1, 2026, marking the first human mission to the Moon’s vicinity since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972. It represents a major step in renewed lunar exploration and deep space missions. The mission will be the first crewed use of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket … Continue reading Artemis II Mission — Return of Humans to Deep Space

First-ever detection of the fungus Neoscirrhia matteucciicola in India has been recorded in Meghalaya’s ginger fields, posing a potential threat to this high-value crop known for its rich gingerol content. Alongside it, another pathogen, Poitrasia circinans, has also been identified affecting ginger leaves. The discovery, made by researchers from North-Eastern Hill University during 2024 field … Continue reading First Report in India — Fungal Threat to Meghalaya Ginger

Northeast Frontier Railway has introduced an advanced optical fibre-based communication system at level crossing gates to enhance railway safety and monitoring. The Integrated Voice-cum-Data Communication System enables real-time tracking of gate operations, improving coordination between station masters and field staff. Equipped with AI-based noise filtering and integrated CCTV surveillance, the system ensures clearer communication and … Continue reading Northeast Frontier Railway — Smart Communication at Level Crossings

Operation Egg Transfer is an advanced conservation technique aimed at reviving endangered species through assisted reproduction. It involves replacing unfertilised eggs in wild nests with laboratory-fertilised ones, ensuring successful hatching in areas where breeding is not naturally occurring. The initiative is being implemented by the Forest Departments of Gujarat and Rajasthan with technical support from … Continue reading Operation Egg Transfer — Great Indian Bustard Conservation

Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with NIPER Guwahati to develop processes for producing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) using petroleum and biomass-based resources. The collaboration aims to strengthen indigenous capabilities in pharmaceutical manufacturing. APIs are the active components in medicines responsible for therapeutic effects and are produced through chemical synthesis, … Continue reading NRL–NIPER Collaboration — API Production Research

Type 5 Diabetes (T5DM) has been recognised by the International Diabetes Federation in 2025 as a distinct form of diabetes associated with prolonged undernutrition. It primarily affects young, lean individuals in developing countries, often with a body mass index below 18.5. Unlike other types, it is non-autoimmune and results from early-life nutritional deficiency that impairs … Continue reading Type 5 Diabetes — Undernutrition-Linked Condition

India–Israel agricultural cooperation has been strengthened with the establishment of Centres of Excellence (CoEs), designed as high-tech hubs to transfer advanced farming techniques to grassroots levels. These centres integrate Israeli expertise with Indian agricultural systems to improve productivity and efficiency. In Assam, a Centre of Excellence for Vegetables has been inaugurated at Khetri, introducing technologies … Continue reading Indo–Israel Agriculture Project — Centre of Excellence in Assam

The modern idea of happiness is increasingly shaped by digital platforms that prioritise instant validation over meaningful experiences. The pursuit of likes and views often replaces genuine human connection, creating a curated and superficial sense of well-being. While technology was meant to connect people, it can also isolate individuals within echo chambers driven by algorithms. … Continue reading Digital Echo Chamber — Rethinking Happiness

A research team led by Nagaland University has developed a biodegradable biopolymer using bacteria isolated from fish waste sites, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics. This innovation demonstrates how local research can address global environmental challenges. The development targets the growing issue of microplastic pollution, where tiny plastic particles accumulate in ecosystems and enter … Continue reading Biodegradable Biopolymer — Innovation from Nagaland

The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), North Eastern Regional Centre, Shillong, in collaboration with the Nature Conservation Foundation and Bat Conservation International, released the report titled State of India’s Bats 2024–25. The report is a comprehensive effort involving 34 researchers from 27 organisations, highlighting the diversity, distribution and conservation status of bats in India. It … Continue reading State of India’s Bats Report — Key Collaboration

Medimart is Assam’s first AI-enabled healthtech platform designed to make healthcare more accessible and user-friendly. It integrates multiple services into a single digital interface, allowing patients to consult doctors remotely and manage their health efficiently. The platform helps users understand medical reports in their preferred language, track diet and wellness, and order medicines seamlessly. By … Continue reading Medimart — AI-Driven HealthTech Platform in Assam

Biopharma SHAKTI, announced in the Union Budget 2026, aims to strengthen domestic manufacturing of biologics and biosimilars while promoting a transition towards non-animal testing methods. The initiative seeks to enhance innovation and reduce dependence on imports in the pharmaceutical sector. Biologics are advanced medicines derived from living organisms, consisting of complex proteins used for targeted … Continue reading Biopharma SHAKTI — Boosting Biologics in India