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45 stories for “Research” · March 2026
Clear filtersThe Hurun Research Institute has released its list of the Richest Self-Made Women in the World 2026.The list features 150 self-made women billionaires from 20 countries and shows rising wealth trends globally.Three India...
The Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) released the India BioEconomy Report (IBER) 2026 in New Delhi.India's bioeconomy stood at $195.3 billion in 2025, contributing roughly 4.8–5% of GDP, with gr...
Tamil Nadu has recorded 51 raptor species in its first statewide scientific assessment, carried out by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department.The survey took place in January–February 2026 with guidance from the Tamil Nadu Rap...
Two major international honours were announced:Stockholm Water Prize 2026: Awarded to Kaveh Madani for his contributions to water research and water policy.Mark Lynton History Prize 2026: Won by historian William Dalrymp...
The World Happiness Report 2026, published by the Wellbeing Research Centre, has named Finland the happiest country for the ninth year in a row.The top five are Finland, Iceland, Denmark, Costa Rica and Sweden, reflectin...
Researchers have documented a rare instance of gynandromorphy – an animal showing both male and female characteristics – in a freshwater crab in Silent Valley National Park, Kerala.The crab belongs to the species Vela ca...
A PRS Legislative Research analysis shows the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly's yearly sittings fell from an average of 64 days in the first term (1952-57) to 32 days in the 16th term (2021-26).The 16th Assembly (11 May...
The International Malaria Conference (IMC) 2026 was held in New Delhi from 7 to 9 March 2026. Its theme was 'Discovery, Development and Delivery: Driving Malaria Elimination and Beyond.' The conference brought together e...
India is testing Sheshnaag-150, a long-range attack drone designed to operate in swarms. It has been developed by Newspace Research Technologies, a Bengaluru-based firm. Swarming drones work together in groups to strike...
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have successfully tested the ADC-150 (Air Droppable Container-150), releasing it from a Boeing P-8I Poseidon aircraft off the coast of Goa.The...
Overview In 2026, the Tamil Nadu Semiconductor Mission 2030 emerged as a transformative policy initiative aimed at positioning the state as a global hub for semiconductor design, research, and high-tech manufacturing. Ba...
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has reported that India was the second-largest arms importer in the world during 2021-2025, accounting for about 8.2% of total global arms imports. Ukraine ran...
