Research

Tech major IBM plans to invest $150 billion in US over next five years

This includes an investment of more than $30 billion in research and development to further the company's American manufacturing of quantum computers, it said

Glenmark's research arm will be self-funded soon, says Glenn Saldanha

Pharma major evaluating opportunities to out-license key cancer asset ISB-2001, deal likely in H1CY25

OpenAI introduces lightweight version of Deep Research tool: What is new

OpenAI says that cost-effective version of Deep research has been optimised for speed and efficiency

Daikin India invests Rs 500 crore in new R&D centre in Rajasthan

The R&D centre will employ over 500 engineers and will have 22 new testing laboratories suitable for developing all heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) solutions

Google integrates Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model into Deep Research mode: Details

Deep Research with Gemini 2.5 Pro model is limited to Gemini Advanced subscribers; however, free users can continue to use the tool with 2.0 Flash Thinking

BARC OCES Result 2025 released at barcocesexam.in. Here's how to check

The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) has announced the BARC OCES Result 2025. Candidates can check their results through the official website - barcocesexam.in

In face of macro uncertainty, ER&D sector witnesses leadership churn

As the sector braces for the fallout from tariff wars, demand uncertainty, and slowdown in discretionary spends, at least eight ER&D services firms have seen CEO changes this year

Focus should be on product-led innovation models: Meity Startup Hub CEO

During the Startup Mahakumbh, Panneerselvam Madanagopal, chief executive officer (CEO) of Meity Startup Hub, urged young founders and entrepreneurs to move beyond service-driven models

A new academic exodus: Is America repeating Europe's 1930s error?

If India could attract some of that talent (and many of these researchers are desis), it could provide a huge boost to research within the country

Watch: SpaceX Fram2 astronauts become first to orbit over Earth's poles

SpaceX's Fram2 mission makes history as the first crewed flight to orbit over Earth's poles, capturing stunning images and video of the Arctic and Antarctic

Significant number of cops justify use of torture & violence, finds study

Highlights 'disregard for the Rule of Law' among police forces across the country

RBI appoints Indranil Bhattacharyya as executive director, effective Mar 19

As ED, Bhattacharyya will oversee the department of economic and policy research

As Trump cuts funding, Europe looks to poach top researchers from the US

A coalition of 12 European governments is pushing for measures to attract US researchers as Trump's administration enforces deep funding cuts in education and research

Govt invites proposals for funding under Pharma MedTech sector scheme

The Department of Pharmaceuticals has sought expressions of interest from interested entities for project funding under the PRIP scheme. The Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma MedTech sector (PRIP) scheme has been launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals to transform India into a global powerhouse for R&D in the Pharma MedTech sector. The scheme was notified on August 17, 2023, with a total financial outlay of Rs 5,000 crore, of which Rs 4,250 crore is focused on accelerating investments in the R&D ecosystem within the sector. Department of Pharmaceuticals invites Expressions of Interest (EoI) from interested entities --proprietary firm or partnership firm or limited liability partnership, startups or a company /Group of companies registered in India for project funding under the PRIP scheme, it stated. "This EoI has been designed to provide you with an opportunity to co-shape India's journey towards becoming an R&D innovation hub, by soliciting your ...

India's CRDMO sector looks to expand, looks to touch $25 bn by 2035: Report

This surge is also being driven by India's cost advantages compared to Western countries, 90 per cent faster project startup times, and global supply chain realignments

India's ONOS to expand access to quality academic content: Cambridge UP

India's One Nation, One Subscription (ONOS) initiative will democratise access to high-quality academic content, which only wealthier institutions could afford earlier, according to Mandy Hill, Managing Director of Academic Publishing, Cambridge University Press (CUP). In an interview with PTI, Hill, however, flagged that unlocking the potential of Indian academia is not just about access but about empowering researchers to make meaningful contributions to the global knowledge economy. Hill was in India recently to discuss how CUP can support the government's ambitions with ONOS and plan for the next steps. "The New Education Policy (NEP) has many components. However, ONOS is particularly significant for our journals publishing business. This initiative ensures that researchers across India, regardless of their institution, have uniform access to high-quality academic content," she said. "Previously, only wealthier institutions could afford comprehensive subscriptions, while others

Covid-like bat virus discovered by researchers at Wuhan lab in China

The study was led by Shi Zhengli, Chinese virologist from the controversial Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV), where the Covid-19 was alleged to have emanated from

India must boost AI research to retain top talent and stay competitive

With a large chunk of the tech world's capital and talent being deployed towards monetising AI, competition among countries in this arena will be fiercer than ever

Could using words like 'female', 'trauma' jeopardise US research grants?

The US National Science Foundation is reviewing thousands of ongoing grants to ensure compliance with executive orders issued by former President Donald Trump

Some equity firms shut shops after Sebi's new norms on research analysts

Markets regulator Sebi's new guidelines on research analysts (RAs) are forcing several equity research firms publicly announcing plans to shut down their shops due to heightened compliance and operational requirements. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), on January 8, came out with guidelines for Research Analysts in a bid to curb fraudulent stock recommendations and illegal practices in the securities market. The new guidelines necessitate research firms to comply with stricter measures such as maintaining records of client interactions, conducting compliance audits, and following Know-Your-Customer (KYC) procedures and these requirements have led to increased operational costs for smaller entities. Consequently, a few firms including Sentinel Research, Stalwart Advisors, and Mystic Wealth have announced their plans of shutting their research services citing significant operational and compliance burden. Market experts said that the new guidelines have notably lower