ANRF Must Function Like DARPA to Kick-Start Innovation
For India's Anusandhan National Research Foundation to succeed, it must adopt DARPA's high-risk model, not become a bureaucratic fund. Expert analysis on its potential.
For India's Anusandhan National Research Foundation to succeed, it must adopt DARPA's high-risk model, not become a bureaucratic fund. Expert analysis on its potential.
Babraham University researchers have developed a lab model of the human womb lining, enabling unprecedented study of early embryo implantation. This breakthrough could reveal causes of pregnancy failure and new treatments. Read the full story.
Udaipur court rejects bail pleas of filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and wife Shwetambari in the Rs 30 crore IVF fraud case. The court cites sensitive investigation as the reason. Details inside.
Federal research funding cuts under Trump disrupted US universities. Pittsburgh lost $24M & 104 jobs. Academic freedom and critical health disparity studies are under threat. Explore the impact.
A mother's petition to use her deceased son's preserved sperm for IVF faces legal hurdles as the Centre cites lack of consent. The Bombay High Court has deferred the final hearing to 2026. Explore the complex legal and ethical debate.
Struggling with infertility? Discover 5 evidence-backed exercises, including brisk walking and yoga, that can enhance ovulation, manage weight, and improve IVF outcomes. Learn how to prepare your body.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov offers free IVF and a share of his $17 billion fortune to children from his sperm donations. Read about the DNA-verified inheritance plan.
Dr. Rohan Palshetkar reveals 30% infertility causes are male-related. Learn how sperm quality, lifestyle, and emotional support impact IVF outcomes. A collaborative approach is key.
Haryana introduces a controversial policy requiring couples with daughters to obtain government approval for IVF. Critics fear increased stress and delays. Will it improve the sex ratio?
Telegram founder Pavel Durov discloses he has over 100 children worldwide from sperm donations. He offers to pay IVF costs and plans to leave them his fortune. Read the full story.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov reveals he fathered over 100 children via sperm donation, funds IVF costs, and pledges equal inheritance. Explore his controversial views on the global fertility crisis.
Jamia Millia Islamia researchers contribute to a major international study on social connection and health, published in Nature. Discover the key findings and India's role.
Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission partners with Biotech Consortium India Limited to accelerate innovation, tech transfer, and translational cancer research. Experts highlight need for better clinical outreach.
Hundreds of scientists at a Visakhapatnam conference commit to developing alternatives to lab animals while acknowledging their crucial role in biomedical research. Read about the key pledges and expert insights.
Gauhati High Court dismisses a couple's plea against ART Act's age limits, ruling the 50-year cap for women is based on medical science and child welfare. Read the full legal analysis.
India produces only 10,000 science PhDs yearly, lagging far behind the US and China in research output. Experts warn this gap threatens the vision of a $3 trillion knowledge-based economy. Read more.
Bihar govt launches ONOS scheme to provide free access to 30,000+ global research journals, aiming to bridge the urban-rural digital divide and boost state's research profile. Read more.
Celebrating 100 years, the Central Coffee Research Institute in Balehonnuru has released 13 high-yield arabica selections & robusta hybrids, revolutionizing India's coffee cultivation through systematic breeding. Discover the legacy.
Indian fertility experts reveal strong scientific evidence linking air pollution to declining fertility, poor IVF outcomes, and pregnancy complications. Learn how to mitigate this silent reproductive health threat.
A 34-year-old woman in Delhi, pregnant with IVF twins, faced premature labour at 19 weeks. Doctors performed a rare laparoscopic cerclage, saving one twin who was delivered 127 days later. Read this incredible medical journey.
Union government acknowledges global gender bias in medical research, citing differences in disease manifestation for women. Details Rs 400+ crore funding push via ICMR & DBT for women's health and research.
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre plans a strategic new R&D campus on 3000 acres in Anakapalli. The project, crucial for energy and national security, gets in-principle forest land approval. Read more.
Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife arrested by Udaipur Police in a Rs 30 crore film investment fraud. The case involves a biopic on an IVF specialist's late wife. Details inside.
Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and wife Shwetambari arrested in Mumbai for a Rs 30 crore investment fraud case registered in Udaipur. Details on the allegations and police action inside.
Bollywood director Vikram Bhatt arrested for allegedly cheating a Rajasthan doctor of Rs 30 crore in a fake IVF investment scheme. Details on the fraud case and police action.
Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt arrested in a ₹30 crore investment fraud case. Joint police operation in Mumbai leads to detention. Details on the biopic project and allegations inside.
A shocking ICMR study shows nearly 90% of couples face catastrophic expenditure on IVF, averaging ₹1.1 lakh in public hospitals. Experts urge PM-JAY coverage.
Marwari Catalysts Group partners with Elara IVF to launch affordable fertility solutions under its VSM program, aiming to democratize access to IVF treatments across India.
India plans stricter oversight for 2,500 fertility clinics with mandatory ₹100,000 renewal fees & surprise inspections to enforce ethical standards and patient safety in the growing IVF sector.
Gujarat's policy think tank GRIT invites non-academic research proposals in key areas like Net Zero and tribal development. Apply online by Dec 15, 2025.