MOM to Mars: will mangalayan make life of ‘mangli’ girl better?

The entire country celebrated the unique achievement of Indian space scientists when in the first attempt, the Mangalayan reached the orbit of Mars. Naturally, the celebration was much deserved. However, every time our public sector scientists achieve extraordinary results without any extra bonus, monetary incentives, or accelerated promotions, a question arises as to how much … Continue reading →

Why Indo-China cooperation is a historical necessity for the Global Good?

Why is China so keen to build durable, economic and political relations with India and vice versa is a question everybody is asking in both the countries. Unfortunately, most people tend to see Indo-China relationship through simplistic lens of friends and foes, East and West and big and small. There is a very large constituency … Continue reading →

What can a District Collector do to promote innovations: an open letter

I have had the chance to meet many of you at LBSNAA foundation program during the last five years. LBSNAA Mussoorie and IIMA are likely to get into a longer term cooperation soon to promote inclusive and empathetic innovations in public services at all levels. Let me share what each one of you could do … Continue reading →

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: building upon past mistakes

An extremely appreciable focus on providing toilet in every school can be a game changing intervention for improving public sanitation and in directly for educational enrollment and retention, particularly of girls. I also admire the impatience with which central government has started action already through MHRD. However, it will do no harm if the planners will read a report on … Continue reading →

Macrophage-specific Targeting Of Mannose-functionalized Biodegradable Polymeric Nanoparticles Of Some Anti-leishmanial Drugs- Development Optimization And Efficacy Evaluation

Pramila Chaubey Supervisor: Prof. Brahmeshwar Mishra Indian Institute Of Technology (bhu), Varanasi Macrophage targeted mannosylated chitosan nanoparticles (mCNPs) of two Anti-leishmanial drugs (ALDs) Rifampicin (RIF) and Curcumin (CUR) using circumscribed central composite factorial design (CCD) were developed. Antileishmanial activity was assessed in vitro using a macrophage (J774A.1 cell line) model of Leishmania donovani infection and … Continue reading →

A tribute to inspired teachers

Every year India honors school teachers for their outstanding contribution based on their applications. Should any teacher really be applying for such honors? Shouldn’t it be the responsibility of parents, fellow teachers, educational administrators and others to nominate such outstanding teachers who go beyond the call of duty and nurture the curiosity of the children … Continue reading →

Sustaining Frugal green innovations: a new paradigm of empathetic and evocative ecosystem

Frugality is not just about affordability. Even i had not stressed enough about circularity ( that is, cradle to cradle approach of not developing a waste oriented economy) in my earlier talks and writings. Though it has been a core issue in the Honey Bee Network philosophy for the last twenty five years through a … Continue reading →