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Mehak Luthra

💉 How IISc plans to fight TB

Bengaluru September 16, 2022

A group of researchers from IISc have found a new way to deliver a tuberculosis (TB) vaccine candidate with the help of gold nanoparticles.

💻 Kutumb: The Discord-like app for India

Bengaluru September 16, 2022

The new application Kutumb allows users to create communities with over 200 people where they can discuss niche topics and meet people with similar interests.

Mini e-buses on metro routes

Newsletters September 16, 2022

Also in this edition: Lam Research's new India centre; IISc's plan to fight TB; Discord-like Kutumb app

Fingerprint scanners for police

Newsletters September 15, 2022

Also in this edition: Bengaluru startup selected for challenge; Direct flights to Sydney; Dead fish in Haralur lake

🚓 Fingerprint scanners for patrolling

Bengaluru September 15, 2022

Bengaluru police can now identify persons with criminal records by scanning their fingerprints.