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Tata Group partners with IISc to set up medical school, pledges Rs 500 cr

The Tata Group announced a partnership with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to establish the Tata IISc Medical School in the IISc Bengaluru campus. In an MoU signed on January 14, the Tata Group has agreed to contribute Rs 500 crore to support the establishment of the medical school. Speaking on the occasion, N Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons said: "Healthcare is one of India's biggest challenges and also one of its greatest opportunities, given the scale at which technology will be able to transform everything from diagnosis to care and community health." He also expressed hope that with time the institute's emphasis on cutting-edge research and global collaboration will create a highly qualified cadre of physician-scientists trained in the latest approaches to modern medicine. "After a century of contributions to science and engineering, we now have a unique opportunity to create new frontiers in medicine," said Prof G Rangarajan, Director, IISc. According to him, The

Tata Group partners with IISc to set up medical school, pledges Rs 500 cr
Updated On : 15 Jan 2025 | 9:23 AM IST

Steelmakers need to collaborate with IISc, IITs to boost industry: Minister

Union Steel Minister H D Kumaraswamy has said that steelmakers need to collaborate with leading institutions like Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and IITs for research to create a globally-competitive and technologically-advanced steel industry. He said India's steel sector stands as the backbone of its industrial strength and a cornerstone of nation-building. "From skyscrapers to highways, railways to defence, steel powers our progress and fuels our ambitions." Speaking on the occasion of the National Metallurgists Awards ceremony here on Wednesday, he said: "To create a globally-competitive and technologically-advanced steel industry, our steelmakers need to collaborate with leading institutions like IISc and IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology) for research." Specialty steel, Kumaraswamy said, is also a crucial sector where research and innovation is the need of the hour. The Minister said that under the leadership Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country is on a path t

Steelmakers need to collaborate with IISc, IITs to boost industry: Minister
Updated On : 21 Nov 2024 | 1:35 PM IST

IIT-Madras gets largest-ever single donation of Rs 228 cr from alumnus

This donation will be utilized for multiple purposes, including supporting international students to study at IIT-Madras through scholarship

IIT-Madras gets largest-ever single donation of Rs 228 cr from alumnus
Updated On : 06 Aug 2024 | 8:15 PM IST

NPCI joins hands with IISc to conduct joint research on blockchain, AI

The partnership will focus on scalable blockchain platforms and multi-modal analytics over fintech data, NPCI said in a statement

NPCI joins hands with IISc to conduct joint research on blockchain, AI
Updated On : 06 Mar 2024 | 2:35 PM IST

Nokia, IISc team up to research 6G use cases focused on needs of society

It combines the academic strength of the prominent research institution in India with Nokia's expertise in introducing cutting-edge mobile technology to the world at scale

Nokia, IISc team up to research 6G use cases focused on needs of society
Updated On : 23 Feb 2024 | 11:31 PM IST

GATE 2024 admit cards to be released today: Check key dates, exam details

GATE 2024 will be conducted February 3, 4, 10, and 11. Here are all the details on the exam, centres, questions papers, and where & how to download the admit card

GATE 2024 admit cards to be released today: Check key dates, exam details
Updated On : 03 Jan 2024 | 4:24 PM IST

Mercedes-Benz India's research wing ties up with IISc for EV innovation

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India on Wednesday said it has joined hands with the Indian Institute of Science for advanced research collaboration with focus on electric vehicles. The two partners have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a two-year association aimed at fostering joint research and promote collaborative innovation with a focus on Electric Vehicles (EV), Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) said in a statement. "Collaborations that help bridge the gap between industry and academia can enable the scientific research community to offer cutting-edge innovation that meets the evolving demands of the industry and customers," MBRDI Managing Director and CEO Manu Saale said. "We are excited at the possibilities of working closely with the Indian Institute of Science and look forward to bringing the best of Indian engineering research to the global stage," Saale said. The partnership will focus on driving engineering transformation and ...

Mercedes-Benz India's research wing ties up with IISc for EV innovation
Updated On : 22 Nov 2023 | 4:50 PM IST

GATE 2024 application process begins, view these details before applying

IISC Bangalore will hold the GATE exam on February 3, 4, 10, and 11, 2024. The online registration for GATE will start from today and applicants can apply at gate2024.iisc.ac.in

GATE 2024 application process begins, view these details before applying
Updated On : 24 Aug 2023 | 2:20 PM IST

Meesho, IISc to conduct joint research in generative AI to drive ecommerce

Meesho is collaborating with Vision & AI Lab of IISc for joint research in the area of generative AI with a focus on driving technological advancements in the e-commerce industry

Meesho, IISc to conduct joint research in generative AI to drive ecommerce
Updated On : 04 Jul 2023 | 4:28 PM IST

IISc researchers determine cause of heavy foaming in Bellandur Lake

However, a recent analysis by the team suggests that a single type of surfactant commonly used in most household washing powders and shampoos plays a dominant role in driving this foaming

IISc researchers determine cause of heavy foaming in Bellandur Lake
Updated On : 06 Jun 2023 | 11:35 PM IST

India hosts SG9 meeting to advance standards for Television technology

The meeting is being held from May 9- May 18, 2023, and this is the first physical meeting of SG9 since Covid-19 pandemic

India hosts SG9 meeting to advance standards for Television technology
Updated On : 16 May 2023 | 8:13 PM IST

India-UK join hands to drive transport decarbonisation initiatives

The initiative is backed by the governments of both India and the UK and is among the first to be announced following a landmark MoU signed by the UK and India Science Ministers

India-UK join hands to drive transport decarbonisation initiatives
Updated On : 03 May 2023 | 11:09 PM IST

IISc-incubated start-up unveils sickle-cell anaemia diagnostic kit

India's first-ever sickle-cell anaemia diagnostic kit was unveiled on Monday by a Bengaluru-based technology start-up, a company statement said. The technology, developed by ShanMukha Innovations, a start-up incubated by the Society for Innovation and Development (SID) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), provides an affordable and efficient solution to screen large populations as a point of care test for sickle-cell anaemia. The technology called High Performance Optical Spectroscopy (HPOS) consisting of test kits (SickleCert) and portable analyzer (HaemoCube) was developed by researchers at IISc, the statement said. "With a tiny amount of blood from a finger prick, the test provides highly accurate results in 15 minutes," says Sai Siva Gorthi, Principal Investigator and Associate Professor at the Instrumentation and Applied Physics Department, IISc. Gorthi, the lead inventor of the technology, said over 40 samples can be tested in an hour in batch mode, enabling a large vol

IISc-incubated start-up unveils sickle-cell anaemia diagnostic kit
Updated On : 27 Feb 2023 | 6:55 PM IST

IISC-Bangalore develops 'green' technology to rid air filters of germs

A newly developed air filtering technique that uses ingredients commonly found in green tea can deactivate germs that find refuge inside air filters, the Ministry of Science and Technology said in an official statement. A research team led by Prof Suryasarathi Bose and Prof Kaushik Chatterjee at Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, has developed a germ-destroying air filter that can inactivate germs using ingredients like polyphenols and polycationic polymers commonly found in green tea. The 'green' ingredients rupture the microbes through site-specific binding, the statement said. With a prolonged use, air filters become a breeding ground for captured germs. The growth of these germs clog the pores of the filter, reducing their life. Re-suspension of these germs can infect people in the vicinity, the statement said. The novel antimicrobial air filters were tested at an NABL accredited laboratory and were found to be 99.24 per cent effective against SARS-CoV-2 (delta ...

IISC-Bangalore develops 'green' technology to rid air filters of germs
Updated On : 20 Dec 2022 | 5:15 PM IST

Garuda Aerospace, IISc sign MoU for research projects, geographical surveys

The collaborative operational and research projects in these areas may be taken up by Garuda Aerospace and IISc's Department of Aerospace Engineering

Garuda Aerospace, IISc sign MoU for research projects, geographical surveys
Updated On : 02 Nov 2022 | 2:35 PM IST

IISc, Shell India partner to promote R&D in energy and environment

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Shell India have entered into a partnership to promote research and development in the areas of energy and environment. The partnership seeks to build on cutting-edge energy and environment related research being carried out at the Interdisciplinary Centre for Energy Research (ICER), IISc, an IISc statement said. A research agreement was signed at the institute in the presence of IISc Director Prof Govindan Rangarajan and Chief Technology Officer at Shell, Yuri Sebregts, on Thursday. The key aspects that the partnership will focus on include reducing Green House Gas emissions and promoting decarbonisation through innovations such as low-carbon fuels, distributed electrification, carbon sinks, hydrogen generation, efficient power and refrigeration cycles using supercritical carbon dioxide. Structured research projects will be initiated under this research agreement involving Shell scientists as well as faculty members and students at the ...

IISc, Shell India partner to promote R&D in energy and environment
Updated On : 16 Sep 2022 | 4:38 PM IST

Siemens Healthineers partners with HealthCare Global, Narayana Health, IISc

Germany's Siemens Healthineers on Friday announced strategic partnerships with HealthCare Global Enterprises, Narayana Health and the Indian Institute of Science as part of its strategy to make India an innovation centre for its global operations. The medical technology company said the partnerships will focus on fighting the most threatening diseases, enabling efficient operations and expanding access to patient care. In a virtual press conference, Siemens Healthineers Chief Technology Officer Peter Schardt said the partnership with HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd (HCG) will focus on advancing cancer care with patient-centric solutions for the entire clinical pathway. It will also look to enhance research on diagnostic imaging technologies, artificial intelligence and precision therapy based on intelligent and image-guided treatment. With Narayana Health (NH), Schardt said the focus will be on improving cardiovascular care and the usage of interdisciplinary solutions to optimise

Siemens Healthineers partners with HealthCare Global, Narayana Health, IISc
Updated On : 09 Sep 2022 | 5:23 PM IST

IISc's SARS-CoV-2 virus-like particle may lead to new Covid-19 vaccine

Scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore have developed and tested a novel SARS-CoV-2 virus-like particle that can potentially be developed into a COVID-19 vaccine candidate. To study the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the researchers need to isolate the virus from the samples, create multiple copies of it, and analyse its transmissibility and efficiency at entering living cells. However, working with such a highly infectious virus is dangerous and requires a Bio Safety Level-3 (BSL-3) lab, only a handful of which across the country are equipped to handle such viruses. To address this problem, the team developed and tested a novel virus-like particle (VLP) -- a non-infectious nanoscale molecule that resembles and behaves like the SARS-CoV-2 virus but does not contain its native genetic material. Such VLPs can not only be used to safely study the effect of mutations that may arise in SARS-CoV-2, but can also potentially be developed into a vaccine candidate that can trigger

IISc's SARS-CoV-2 virus-like particle may lead to new Covid-19 vaccine
Updated On : 30 Aug 2022 | 6:45 PM IST

IISc signs MoU with Indian Navy for collaborative aviation research

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and the Indian Navy have signed an MoU to collaborate on aviation research and development

IISc signs MoU with Indian Navy for collaborative aviation research
Updated On : 31 Jul 2022 | 11:18 AM IST

IIT-M top education institute, IISc Bengaluru best univ: Govt ranking

Delhi's Miranda House is India's best college for women, says education ministry framework

IIT-M top education institute, IISc Bengaluru best univ: Govt ranking
Updated On : 15 Jul 2022 | 10:12 PM IST