University of Arizona rejects US research compact over academic freedom concerns. (Getty Images) The University of Arizona has formally rejected the Trump administration’s proposed “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,” making it the sixth institution out of nine invited universities to do so. UA President Suresh Garimella confirmed the decision in a letter to…
Kanpur: Researchers at IIT-Kanpur have created a groundbreaking antibody-based biosensor that can track the activation of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) in live cells. GPCRs, the largest family of receptor proteins in human cells, are targeted by over a third of all prescribed medications, making this innovation significant for medical research and drug development.This breakthrough strengthens…
NEW DELHI: A new UN report, “Gender Snapshot 2025”, has cautioned that emerging data shows nearly 28% of jobs for women globally are at risk from artificial intelligence compared to 21% of men’s jobs. Noting the digital future could also be a great equaliser, it calls for urgent measures to bridge the “gender digital divide”.The…
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, on Monday announced 100 per cent tariffs on movies made outside the country, in a move likely to impact the Indian film industry. “Our movie-making business has been stolen from the United States of America, by other Countries, just like stealing ‘candy from a baby’,” Trump posted…
NEW DELHI: Amid the swirling controversies of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, including the explosive handshake row, a Pakistan cricket fan has made a desperate request that has left many amused. After watching his team slump to a seven-wicket defeat against arch-rivals India in Dubai on Sunday, the fan urged India to boycott their next…
Sunil Grover, one of the most loved comedy stars today, has won over audiences with his unforgettable characters on Kapil Sharma’s comedy show. His comic timing and unique style made him an instant favourite. But not many know that during his early days on the show, the makers actually considered removing him, believing he wasn’t…
The poetic skills of Rajiv Roy (44), a fourth-generation businessman managing the oldest watch and clock retail store in the city, are as strong as his business acumen.Since 2005, when Chinese products started invading the electronic retail landscape of the country, business took a dip.Tides got rougher after 7-8 years with e-commerce giants (Amazon and…
NEW DELHI: Govt on Monday approved 17 projects under Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), entailing an investment of Rs 7,172 crore. Govt wants greater involvement of domestic companies in electronics supply chain, especially in view of changing geopolitical situation, electronics and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday. These projects are expected to create 11,800…
NEW DELHI: In a troubling recurrence of violence, Kap’s Café, the Surrey-based eatery owned by entertainer Kapil Sharma, has come under gunfire for the second time in less than a month, as per the report by local media.The café, located at 85 Avenue and Scott Road, was riddled with bullets early on Thursday morning, with…
American sandwich chain Jimmy John’s might soon enter India!Haldiram Group, one of the country’s top ethnic food services company, is planning to expand into western-style quick service restaurants (QSR). The restaurant chain is in talks with US-based Inspire Brands for an exclusive franchise deal to launch the sandwich chain Jimmy John’s in India, sources close…
