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Kashmir Science

Identifying and profiling the scientists from Jammu and Kashmir and detailing the struggles they put in to make doing science their career, this section highlights their contributions to the world knowledge pool across diverse spheres of science. It also includes reportage about innovation and incubation and profiles of various innovators.

A Phenomenal Struggle

In making individuals achieve their objectives, there are lots of people who contribute, especially in case of have-nots. But there are quite a few...

Shelling The Nut

People in the private and public sectors are working overtime to discover the endless opportunities that Kashmir’s famed walnut offers. If the nut is...

‘Right Now, We Do Not Have An Effective TB Vaccine’

Tuberculosis is one of the most investigated diseases on earth but the bacteria-driven malady continues to be one of the major killers. Kashmir microbiologist,...

‘60 Ladakh Spring Bacteria Produce Antibiotics against Different Diseases’

Awarded for his research in microbiology last week, CSIR-IIIM Principle Scientist, Dr Zahoor Ahmad Parray has been primarily working on the drugs involving Tuberculosis....

Mind Games: Meet Kashmir Neuroscientist Who Bagged US$1.8 Million Fellowship

SRINAGAR: Mubarak Hussain Syed, an assistant professor of Biology at The University of New Mexico, has received the prestigious CAREER award from the National...

‘Rice Can Now Be Grown Without Stagnant Water In A Field’

A teacher, researcher and innovator, Dr Jameel A Khan’s expertise in developing drought-tolerant varieties has helped address climate change challenges. Currently serving as Programme...

Kashmir Woman Honoured For Landmark Innovation

by Tahir Bhat SRINAGAR: The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind bestowed Nari Shakti Puraskar on Kashmir woman innovator, Nasira Akhter on Tuesday, on...

US Clears Revolutionary Catheters Developed by Kashmir American Cardiologist

SRINAGAR: In an interesting development that acknowledges the Kashmir talent, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted premarket notification clearance for two...

AI-Enabled Searches

Artificial intelligence is now hugely in use in search engines. Google and Microsoft are outwitting each other in the use of AI to enhance...

‘During my PhD, I Identified Four Gene’s Vital for Blood Brain Barrier Formation in...

Neuroscientist, Dr Mubarak Hussain Syed is personally amazed by brain development and its evolution in diverse life forms. Leading a laboratory at the University...

‘I Wanted These Children to Have the Childhood That Was Denied to Me’

As the Kashmir situation deteriorated in the 1990s, Noor ul Owase Jeelani was flown out to London by his parents. He studied medicine and...

Doing Science In Kashmir

The lack of infrastructure was the key brain drain factor as researchers would choose better global institutions for doing science. Under an impressive plan...

‘Our Gut  Is Our Second Brain’

Kashmir neuroscientist, Dr Zahoor Shah, currently teaching at the University of Toledo, Ohio, is investigating the Gut-Brain axis in understanding various brain disorders, including...

The Struggling Scientist

An inspirational story of a boy from a very humble origin who fought odds and to finally study in a prestigious global university, reports Saifullah...

Data Matters

A young Kashmir data scientist currently serving a British crypto-currency platform said the AI will make lives easier but will raise the bar for...