In a landmark move, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is launching a nationwide study to establish the first-ever comprehensive, Bharat-specific ‘normal’ health parameters for children and adolescents, moving away from outdated or Western-centric standards.
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is pioneering a revolutionary ‘single test for multiple diseases’ that could end weeks of diagnostic delays and guesswork. Here’s how this innovation promises to save lives and reshape public health.
In an unprecedented decision, the Indian government has slashed the NEET-PG cut-off score to a staggering -40 out of 800 to address over 9,000 unfilled postgraduate medical seats. The move—sparked by a plea from the Indian Medical Association—aims to combat a critical doctor shortage but has ignited fierce debate over standards, equity, and the future of medical education.
On its latest flight, India’s PSLV-C62 rocket deployed a unique Spanish payload: the KID re-entry capsule. Designed to survive fiery descent through Earth’s atmosphere, this tiny module could deliver critical data for future spacecraft and reusable launch systems.
India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) suffered its second failure in under a year due to a third-stage malfunction, resulting in the total loss of 16 satellites—including critical commercial and scientific payloads.
India’s space agency ISRO is sounding the alarm after two back-to-back failures of its trusted Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), raising serious questions about quality control, aging systems, and the future of its launch dominance.