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Sep 28, 2025

Prayas" - A First-of-its-Kind Integrated Neuro Rehabilitation Centre Launched at AIIA Goa

The Ministry of Ayush, in September 2025, unveiled "Prayas", an Integrated Neuro-Rehabilitation Centre at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa, marking a milestone in the Ayush domain. The centre was inaugurated on the occasion of the 10^th Ayurveda Day by the Union Minister of State, Ministry of Ayush (IC) and Union Minister of State, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, in the presence of Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State for Power & New & Renewable Energy, senior officials of the Ministry, and faculty of AIIA Goa.
"Prayas" is among the first-of-its-kind multi-disciplinary centres in the country that brings together Ayurveda, Physiotherapy, Yoga, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and modern Paediatrics under one roof. Designed to provide holistic and patient-centred neuro-rehabilitation, the Centre is especially focused on children with neurological and developmental conditions.

Sep 26, 2025

Indian Scientists Develops Nanomaterial that Stimulates Brain Cells Without Surgery

A team of Indian researchers pioneered a nanomaterial that can interact with neurons directly, potentially transforming therapies for brain disorders by avoiding invasive techniques.
The team from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), an autonomous body under the Department of Science and Technology, shown that graphitic carbon nitride (g-C₃N₄) can naturally interact with neurons, encouraging them to grow, mature and communicate more effectively.
Existing therapies such as deep brain stimulation require surgical implants, while other approaches rely on magnetic or ultrasound waves, which are either invasive or limited in scope. By contrast, g-C₃N₄ generates tiny electric fields in response to the brain's own signals when placed near nerve cells. These fields trigger calcium channels on neurons, enhancing their growth and strengthening networks.

Sep 25, 2025

IIT Delhi Celebrates 5th Anniversary of I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi celebrated the 5th anniversary of its Technology Innovation Hub, I-Hub, Foundation for Cobotics (IHFC) today in New Delhi. The event featured an exhibition in which 25 IHFC-funded startups showcased their innovations, which included anti-drone systems and prostheses.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology Abhay Karandikar. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Abhay highlighted that the Union Cabinet has approved a fund of 1 lakh crore for research and development. He added that the fund will be used for research and development in the private sector.

Sep 24, 2025

Former President Ram Nath Kovind Inaugurates New Premises of KingMakers IAS Academy in Chennai

Former President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, addressed a gathering of civil service aspirants at the inauguration of the new branch of Kingmaker IAS Academy in September 2025, urging them to aspire for a higher sense of purpose and public service.
Speaking at the event, Kovind emphasised that while civil servants wield great authority, courage would define who they are. He advised students to become the kind of officers they themselves would wish to see in government- honest, empathetic, and driven by values.

Dharmendra Pradhan Launches Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025

Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan launched the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025, a groundbreaking nationwide innovation movement set to engage students across schools throughout India.
'Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025' is being organised by the Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, in collaboration with Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, and AICTE.
During the event, the Minister launched the jingle and the logo of Viksit Bharat Buildathon. The Minister stated that the largest-ever school hackathon, Viksit Bharat Buildathon, would further strengthen the culture of innovation at the grassroots by encouraging students to ideate and build products on four themes: 'Vocal for Local, Atmanirbhar Bharat, Swadeshi, and Samriddhi.'
He further said that the initiative would celebrate student innovations, engineer an innovation renaissance in the country, and ensure that the young generations become key drivers of Samriddhi, Viksit, and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
The Buildathon aims to inspire creative thinking for national development, promote self-reliance and sustainable growth, and project India as a global innovation capital through a potential world record in school-level innovation participation.

Sep 20, 2025

Army Institute of Cardio Thoracic Sciences (AICTS), Pune Hosts API-AFMS National Pulmonoloy Confe...

The Army Institute of Cardio Thoracic Sciences (AICTS), Pune hosted the Association of Physicians of India (API) – Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) National Pulmonology Conference in September 2025.
This prestigious event brings together leading experts in Pulmonary Medicine from the Armed Forces and premier academic institutions across the country to discuss advancements and strategies for improving care for patients with respiratory diseases.
The conference commenced on 18^th September with seven hands-on workshops, attended by over 300 residents and nearly 100 faculty members.
These workshops offered a rare and valuable opportunity for trainee doctors from various specialties to engage directly with some of India's foremost pulmonologists and gain practical experience under expert guidance.

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