Kolkata: In a significant breakthrough, researchers at the S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata, have developed an efficient, energy-saving, and environmentally friendly method to synthesize hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂). This innovative approach offers a sustainable alternative to the traditional anthraquinone oxidation process, which is highly energy-intensive and generates hazardous by-products. Hydrogen peroxide is…

New Delhi: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, hosted the ninth webinar in its Biofoundry and Biomanufacturing Initiative series on March 7, 2025. The session, focused on “Biomanufacturing of Biopolymers,” brought together experts from academia, industry, and startups to discuss advancements and opportunities in sustainable biopolymer production. The webinar is part of the…

Berlin: The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, participated in the prestigious ITB Berlin 2025, held from March 4-6 at Messe Berlin, a key global platform for the tourism industry. The event brought together leading tour operators, travel agencies, hoteliers, transport companies, and tech firms, offering an unparalleled opportunity for networking, partnerships, and collaborations. ITB…

Phuket: The visit of the First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising INS Sujata, INS Shardul, and ICGS Veera, to Phuket Deep Sea Port, Thailand, concluded successfully with a series of coordinated tactical maneuvers and a PASSEX (passing exercise) with the Royal Thai Navy’s HTMS Huahin on March 4. The visit strengthened the ties between the Indian…

Hyderabad: Coal India Limited (CIL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT-H) to establish the Centre of Clean Coal Energy and Net Zero (CLEANZ) in Hyderabad. This initiative aims to develop advanced clean coal technologies and promote sustainable coal utilization, aligning with India’s commitment to achieving net…

Silvassa: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a series of development projects worth over ₹2,580 crore in Silvassa, Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. As part of his visit, he also inaugurated the Namo Hospital, a state-of-the-art healthcare facility aimed at providing modern medical services to the people. Addressing a large…