Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology(IIT),Delhi has successfully 3D bioprinted human skin models that have certain anatomically relevant structural,mechanical and biochemical features similar to native human skin. Three-dimensional printing(3D printing) also known as Additive manufacturing(AM) is a process of joining materials to make objects from 3D model data,usually layer upon layer.It is basically a… Continue reading IIT Delhi 3D prints human skin
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State-owned NewSpace creates a flutter among space startups
Recently,Union Cabinet had cleared a new business arm for the Department of Space(DoS) called NewSpace India Ltd.(NSIL).The government had registered NewSpace India Ltd.(NSIL) as a commercial entity under Department of Space(DoS). NSIL is the second commercial entity of the Department of Space (DoS) after Antrix Corporation Limited which was set up in 1992 to market… Continue reading State-owned NewSpace creates a flutter among space startups
CFTRI to send food to cyclone-hit Odisha
The Central Food Technological Research Institute(CFTRI) has decided to prepare nearly 1 lakh meals for distribution in the cyclone ravaged areas of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal.In the past,CFTRI has sent food and relief material to Kerala during the floods. CFTRI was established in 1959.It is a constituent laboratory of Council of Scientific and… Continue reading CFTRI to send food to cyclone-hit Odisha
North Korea fires several unidentified short-range missile
North Korea has fired several short range projectiles into the Sea of Japan.It could be North Korea’s first short range missile launch after more than a year. The aim of the drill was testing large-calibre long-range multiple rocket launchers was to inspect the operating ability and the accuracy of striking duty performance. The latest move… Continue reading North Korea fires several unidentified short-range missile
Indian students completing master’s in U.S. stand better chance to get H-1B visas
The US Government has brought in a new visa regime.The new visa regime allows foreign students who complete their master’s or any higher degree from US universities to get a better chance of obtaining H-IB visa. The H1B cap consists of two categories — 20,000 visas open only to applicants with a Master’s or higher… Continue reading Indian students completing master’s in U.S. stand better chance to get H-1B visas
Chandrayaan-2 most complex mission:ISRO chief Sivan
ISRO Chairman has said that Chandrayaan-2 will be the most complex mission undertaken by ISRO.It is because of the soft landing required near the lunar south pole.On the other hand,the Moon Impact Probe (MIP) on Chandrayaan-1 had not been designed for a soft landing. Chandrayaan-2, India’s second mission to the moon is a totally indigenous… Continue reading Chandrayaan-2 most complex mission:ISRO chief Sivan
ICRA downgrades Yes Bank’s long-term rating with negative outlook
Credit Rating agency ICRA has downgraded Yes Bank’s rating on bonds and infrastructure debt.The rating was downgraded due to deterioration in the credit quality of large borrowers. A bond also known as a fixed-income security is a debt instrument created for the purpose of raising capital.They are essentially loan agreements between the bond issuer and… Continue reading ICRA downgrades Yes Bank’s long-term rating with negative outlook
Advanced economies’ idle savings can be diverted to Asia’
Addressing the session of the 52nd Annual Meeting of the ADB,India’s Economic Affairs Secretary has said that funds from the advanced economies which are kept in pensions,insurance pools and in sovereign wealth funds could be diverted to developing countries in Asia where consumption is rising. For this,Asian Development Bank(ADB) could play a vital role in… Continue reading Advanced economies’ idle savings can be diverted to Asia’
Vice President releases a postage stamp to commemorate the 750th birth anniversary of Sri Vedanta Desikan
Vice President has released a postage stamp to commemorate the 750th birth anniversary of Sri Vedanta Desikan. Sri Vedanta Desikan was a Vaishnava philosopher and one of the most brilliant stalwarts of Sri Vaishnavism in the post-Ramanuja period. He was also a multi-faceted personality.He was a spiritual teacher, scientist, logician, mathematician, literary genius, linguist, military… Continue reading Vice President releases a postage stamp to commemorate the 750th birth anniversary of Sri Vedanta Desikan
Only 10 of 100 Ganga sewage projects completed
According to a report on the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) website, only 10 of the 100 sewage infrastructure projects commissioned after 2015 under the Namami Gange mission have been finished. The report has noted that the majority of the projects completed were those commissioned before the Namami Gange. The projects were under programmes… Continue reading Only 10 of 100 Ganga sewage projects completed
