13 WHO scientists in Wuhan to probe COVID-19 origins

Thirteen international experts of the World Health Organization arrived in Wuhan on Thursday for the long-awaited probe into the origins of the deadly coronavirus pandemic, while two others did not......

'In six months' time I will come out with a vaccine'

'This is an improved version of BCG that also gives immunity against the coronavirus.' IMAGE: Doctors and medical staff applaud six patients as they are discharged from the Krishna Hospital in......

ISRO makes history, launches 104 satellites in one go

The space agency launched 104 satellites, breaking the previous record of 37 by Russia.  Space agency Indian Space Research Organisation on Wednesday scripted history by successfully......

Breast milk compound could fight cancer

Children are born with underdeveloped immune systems; lactoferrin, a compound found in mother's milk, helps them develop it. A slight variation of lactoferrin, known as talactoferrin alfa, helps......

China fifth in UN patent filings, India way behind

China is on its way to become a global leader in scientific research, while India has a long way to go, according to data issued by a Geneva-based organisation on international patent filings. The......

Global patent papers from India up 27% in 2003

International patent applications from India rose 27.3 per cent to 611 during 2003 with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd and Hetero Drugs topping the......