Crunchy Truth Behind Chalky Rice: How the Chalk9 Gene Holds the Secret to Better Rice Quality

August 17, 2025

Crunchy Truth Behind Chalky Rice: How the Chalk9 Gene Holds the Secret to Better Rice Quality

Rice chalkiness makes grains brittle and lowers quality, but a team from Yangzhou University has found the magic Chalk9 gene that can reduce this problem, promising tastier and stronger rice grains for millions.

Rocketing Home: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s Glorious Return from ISS to India

August 17, 2025

Rocketing Home: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s Glorious Return from ISS to India

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla landed back in Delhi after his thrilling Axiom-4 space mission. Welcomed by top leaders, he’s ready to share his starry tales with the nation!

Indian Studies Show Mangoes Are Not Enemy of Diabetes, But Friend in Moderation!

August 16, 2025

Indian Studies Show Mangoes Are Not Enemy of Diabetes, But Friend in Moderation!

Tired of avoiding mangoes due to diabetes? Indian research finds eating mangoes in controlled amounts may actually help control blood sugar and boost health for type 2 diabetics!

India’s Brave Deep Ocean Dives Set Stage for Indigenous Submersible in 2027

August 15, 2025

India’s Brave Deep Ocean Dives Set Stage for Indigenous Submersible in 2027

India takes a giant leap underwater with two deep dives in the North Atlantic using a French submersible. This exciting step powers up preparations for the homegrown Matsya 6000 submersible, aiming to explore and use ocean resources like never before!

China's Pharma Firms Race to Local Reagents as US Tariffs Hit Imports Hard

August 15, 2025

China's Pharma Firms Race to Local Reagents as US Tariffs Hit Imports Hard

Chinese drug companies are rushing to buy reagents from local makers like Shanghai Titan and Vazyme. Rising US tariffs and cost worries are sparking a shift away from Western giants Thermo Fisher and Merck, stirring up the $5.7 billion reagent market with booming sales and big growth predicted.