The Intellectual Property Rights cell of IIT Kharagpur has taken up an initiative to facilitate the process of filing of potential Geographical indications for "Goyna Bori" - the fine art of using lentil paste mix to create exquisite designs, a institution's director said here on Sunday.


IIT Kharagpur facilitating filing of GI application for 'Goyna Bori'


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The Union Department of Science and Technology is planning to set up a Centre of Excellence at Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, to focus on climate change science, adaptation and mitigation, the institution's director said here on Sunday.


Climate Change Centre to come up at IIT Kharagpur


Researchers have determined how a protein can boost immune system's ability to battle pneumonia.


How a protein boosts immune system to fight pneumonia


Smoking-related deficits in brain dopamine, a chemical released by neurons to send signals to other nerve cells, return to normal levels three months after quitting, according to a new study.


First three months most crucial after one quits smoking


A local engineer who came up with a robotics training start-up last year, announced on Saturday he would adopt 70 slum children to sharpen their start-up culture.


Slum children adopted for robotics training


Researchers have developed a portable production system that can manufacture a range of bio-pharmaceuticals on demand to help doctors treat patients in remote or developing parts of the world like India, where getting rapid access to drugs can be challenging.


Portable system can produce drugs on demand


A new glass ceiling has crashed in France. Researchers have found that women enjoy a slight advantage over men when applying to become science teachers in that country.


Fair bias? France favours women over men as science teachers


A team of Canadian and Chinese researchers has identified "superstar" varieties of rice that can reduce fertiliser loss, thereby helping farmers cut costs and reduce environmental pollution in the process.


Rice crops that can help farmers cut costs and reduce pollution


For geologist Shiv Balak Misra it's a moment of happiness wrapped with sadness. He's happy that his 1967 discovery of a fossil in Canada has been recognised by Unesco, but sadly his name has not been mentioned. Simply put, the contribution of an Indian seems to have been ignored.


Indian geologist seeks due recognition for Canada fossil discovery


The tropical butterfly Heliconius erato distinguishes between shapes to use them as a cue for choosing the plants on which to feed and lay eggs, shows a new research.


Butterflies distinguish between plants to lay eggs


Going through hard times in a relationship? A recent study suggests that thinking about the future might help you to maintain a healthy relationship as it helps to overcome conflicts and bring positivity.


Thinking about future brings positivity in relationship


Astronauts who were part of the successful Apollo space mission are going through higher rates of cardiovascular problems likely caused by their exposure to deep space radiation, says a researcher from Florida State University.


Deep space radiation put Apollo astronauts at high death risk


Scientists have developed a sustainable, wearable bio-sensor to detect conditions like muscle fatigue, stress and dehydration by taking advantage of trove of medical information present in human sweat.


New bio-sensor can detect muscle fatigue


The "screen-and-treat" initiative for hepatitis B may reduce deadly complications of the virus, according to a new study.


'Screen-and-treat' may reduce deadly complications of Hepatitis B


The government is planning to modify the rules of the Medical Council of India to make it compulsory for all physicians to prescribe medicines with generic names, Chemical and Fertiliser Minister Ananth Kumar said on Thursday.


Government to ask doctors to prescribe generic medicines


Storing carbon dioxide (CO2) in reservoirs deep underground may be better for the climate than emitting the gas directly into the atmosphere as researchers have found that this process is much safer over long periods of time than previously thought.


Burying CO2 underground safer than previously thought


Severely obese patients undergoing weight loss surgery are more likely to have increased fracture risks both before and after the surgical procedure, finds a study.


Weight loss surgery may increase fracture risk


Batting for nuclear energy as key to delivering on the Paris Climate Change Summit commitments, former  Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Anil Kakodkar on Thursday expressed optimism over India being included in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).


India seen as responsible n-technology country, says Kakodkar


While all e-cigarettes emit harmful chemicals, factors such as the temperature, type and age of the device play a role in emission levels, a new study says.


Old e-cigarette device emits more harmful chemicals


Overturning a common perception that cancer is a modern disease, researchers in South Africa have detected the most ancient evidence of cancer in the fossil of a hominin, or bipedal human relative who lived approximately 1.7 million years ago.


Oldest evidence of cancer spotted in 1.7 million-year-old fossil


Indian Institute of Management-Shillong and Bethany hospital on Wednesday paid tributes to former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on his first death anniversary.

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