Umashankar Mishra

Science-rich cinema strengthens society and is an effective tool to empower the nation, said Dr Chandra Mohan Nautiyal, Consultant, Science Communication, at Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi. He was speaking as a keynote…
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Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, in collaboration with Shri Sankaradeva Nethralaya Guwahati, have developed a point-of-care testing device that can detect diabetic retinopathy at an early stage. The…
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In a recent study, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, has developed a system that helps in predicting the spread of COVID-19. This prediction system could immensely help decision-making in health-care, industry, economy,…
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Amidst ever-increasing cases of coronavirus, efforts are being made to speed up testing of suspects of COVID-19 carriers, especially in the interior parts of the country. In one such initiative, a mobile diagnostic unit I-Lab (Infectious…
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Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have shown that simple copper-coated jute beads are highly effective in protecting water and preventing microbial contamination. These jute beads could be helpful in solving…
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The National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI) has joined hands with the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Nagpur, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to impart training to homeless and migrant…
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The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has launched Aarogya Path, a web-based solution for the healthcare supply chain, which provides real-time availability of critical supplies. Aarogya Path would serve manufacturers,…
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The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is likely to replace hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) with anti-HIV drugs to improve immunity and possibly reduce viral replication, in the revised protocol. However, the chemicals in Kangra tea could…
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National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune, has developed a facemask with better filtration efficiency compared to those available in the market. Scientists at NCL, a constituent of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has…
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Remdesivir, Hydroxychloroquine, Lopinavir, Ritonavir, APN01 or Favilavir are being tested in clinical trials across the globe. No therapy has been found to be effective against COVID-19 as of now. However, natural compounds from Ashwagandha…
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