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Oct 23, 2025

India, UK Launch Ramanujan Fellowship for Young Scientists

In an initiative to deepen scientific ties, India and the United Kingdom launched the Ramanujan Junior Researchers Programme, named after the legendary Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan. The fellowship aims to foster young Indian talent in theoretical sciences, enabling them to collaborate with leading British researchers at the London Institute for Mathematical Sciences (LIMS). The initiative marks a symbolic revival of the 1913 collaboration between Ramanujan and G.H. Hardy, which transformed global mathematics.
The Ramanujan Junior Researchers Programme will roll out in two distinct phases,
Phase 1: Junior Visitors from JNCASR
Initially, PhD students from the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) will be selected.
Designated as Ramanujan Junior Visitors, up to six students will spend several months at LIMS in London's Mayfair, collaborating with senior theorists.
They will attend lectures, develop research ideas, and work on high-level theoretical problems.
Phase 2: Ramanujan Junior Fellowships
The second phase will expand the scheme across India.
It will open three-year fellowships to early-career Indian researchers in theoretical physics and mathematics.
These Ramanujan Junior Fellows will be embedded full-time at LIMS, contributing to ongoing research and developing independent projects with British counterparts.

Oct 22, 2025

Nagaland University Researchers Find Plant Compound to Treat Diabetic Wounds, Foot Ulcers

Researchers at Nagaland University identified a naturally occurring plant compound called 'Sinapic acid' as a powerful therapeutic agent that can significantly promote wound healing in patients with diabetes.
A diabetic wound is a slow-healing sore, most often a foot ulcer. Also known as diabetic foot, it raises the risk of nerve damage (neuropathy), poor blood circulation, infections, and, in severe cases, amputation.
The study demonstrated that oral administration of Sinapic acid can accelerate diabetic wound healing in preclinical models.
Sinapic acid is a naturally occurring antioxidant found in various edible plants. The research established that the compound works by activating the SIRT1 pathway, which plays a crucial role in tissue repair, angiogenesis, and inflammation control.
The discovery marks a major advancement that could lead to safe, natural, and effective treatments for diabetic wound management.

Oct 20, 2025

Jharkhand Skill Competition 2025

Students of over 2,000 schools offering vocational courses are taking part in the Jharkhand Skill Competition 2025, a platform highlighting the creativity, determination, and growing self-reliance of the government school students.
Organised under the Samagra Shiksha initiative by the Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC), the state-wide competition has been underway since September, witnessing participation from students across all districts.
The competition is going on at block levels and will be progressed to the district level this month. JEPC officials stated that the district-level competitions will be held in the last week of Oct, with the state-level finals scheduled for November.

Akkai Padmashali Becomes First Transgender Member of SC-Appointed Committee

Trans rights activist Akkai Padmashali was appointed to a Supreme Court panel tasked with formulating an equal opportunity policy for the protection of transgender rights. She is the first transgender person from Karnataka to serve on such a committee, marking a historic step for representation and inclusivity in policymaking at the national level.

Oct 19, 2025

Professor Karuna Gokarn Appointed First Woman Principal of St. Xavier's College, Mumbai

St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, appointed Professor (Dr) Karuna Gokarn as its first woman principal in the institution's 156-year history.
She began her journey as a biology teacher, later leading the biotechnology department, and went on to take up several academic and administrative responsibilities within the college.
Gokarn brings a wealth of experience to her new role. She was made interim principal in May 2025 following the retirement of Professor Rajendra Shinde.

Oct 18, 2025

Lucknow's GD Goenka Public School Tops CBSE Rankings

GD Goenka Public School, Lucknow, once again reaffirmed its place as a leading institution in education. Ranked No.1 CBSE school (Co-Ed) in Lucknow and No.3 in Uttar Pradesh in the EducationWorld India School Rankings 2025-26, the school has now achieved this milestone for the 11th consecutive year, reflecting its sustained focus on academic excellence and holistic student development.
The award was received by Chairman Sarvesh Goel at a ceremony in New Delhi.

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