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Saffron blooms in the north-east: A new dawn for farmers

For years, saffron cultivation in India has been synonymous with the Kashmir Valley, but the North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR) has changed the narrative. Through innovative technology, scientific planning and farmer training, NECTAR has successfully cultivated saffron in the north-east, opening new doors of opportunity for local farmers.

Imphal National Institute of Technology in recruitment flux

At the moment, there are a total of 30 faculty members functioning on a contractual basis at the NIT. 15 of these teachers have gone to seek solace from the High Court citing rulings of the Supreme Court inter alia regularisation of contractual employees after prolonged service on ad-hoc basis.

Responsible AI in the era of Deepfakes: Curbing cyber scams

On 23 November 2021, the 194 member states of UNESCO adopted the recommendations on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence. The recommendation provided a basis for making AI systems work for the good of humanity, individuals, societies, the environment, and ecosystems and to prevent harm.

Distressing about Human Metapneumovirus: Doctor explains what you should know

Recently Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) has captured the attention after multiple cases were reported from China and more recently, cases in India. However, should you be anxious about this new virus and is it as dangerous as that of COVID-19? And what one can do to protect themselves and their loved ones from the virus? 

Neanderthals and modern humans: An ancient love story

Tens of thousands of years ago, an extraordinary chapter in the story of humanity unfolded. Two distinct branches of the human family tree—modern humans and Neanderthals—crossed paths in a meeting that would forever change the genetic makeup of our species.