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High quality, India-centric reportage on science, technology & innovation. An IIT Madras initiative

IIT Madras Shaastra is a science magazine that provides an India-centric reportage of science and technology. As a knowledge platform, it aims to fill the gap in science and technology coverage through well-researched, in-depth articles. The magazine features the best of global R&D for science enthusiasts who would like to stay abreast of the trends in the industry. The rich, robustly researched,

insightful and informative content featured in Shaastra are presented by the best science writing professional journalists in the country. Pioneered by IIT Madras, each issue of Shaastra features a several original long-form articles, interviews, guest columns by newsmakers in the field of science and technology, profiles, book reviews and is fast emerging as a one-stop platform for sound science-related information. It is a great resource for your students to stay connected to the latest trends in science, technology and innovation.

18/09/2025

🚨 The latest issue of Shaastra Magazine is live! 🚨
This month’s cover story, “Genome Diaries”, dives into how the Human Genome Project—25 years on—is saving lives in India. From decoding DNA to transforming healthcare, the breakthroughs are rewriting the future of medicine.

✨ Don’t miss insights on lightning science, quantum riddles, and AI-powered research too! https://shaastramag.iitm.ac.in/current-issue
📖 Read the full issue now and subscribe for more cutting-edge stories: https://shaastramag.iitm.ac.in/subscriptions

08/09/2025

Beyond Silicon: Scientists are pioneering 2D material-based transistors that promise smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient computers. This breakthrough could reshape the future of electronics and power the next generation of technology. Basically, your next laptop might be thinner than your patience on a Monday morning.

Read more about such innovations in current issue of Shaastra: https://shaastramag.iitm.ac.in/current-issue

03/09/2025

Heart restart, Duke edition! 💓👶 Scientists just pulled off the ultimate life hack—reviving a donor heart outside the body to save infants’ lives.

A medical plot twist you’ll want to read about! Subscribe to Shaastra right now to know more about such cutting edge innovations https://shaastramag.iitm.ac.in/subscriptions

25/08/2025

Alpacas, pigs, and science unite: taking down Nipah, one antibody at a time! Who knew barnyard buddies could help outsmart a deadly virus?

To read more about such new innovations subscribe to Shaastra magazine right now https://shaastramag.iitm.ac.in/subscriptions

21/08/2025

Mosquitoes just got ghosted!
Australian researchers have designed a vaccine that blocks malaria parasites from ‘dating’ in the mosquito gut — stopping the disease before it ever meets a human.

Read the latest issue now https://shaastramag.iitm.ac.in/current-issue

20/08/2025

From Campus to Code — The AI Grads Changing the Future!

The new wave of AI education isn’t just about smarter machines — it’s about empowering the next generation to solve problems we haven’t even imagined yet.

Dive into Shaastra’s latest issue to see how classrooms are shaping tomorrow’s tech leaders! https://shaastramag.iitm.ac.in/current-issue

07/08/2025

🌱 Mangroves Meet the Future! 🛰️🧬
Drones dropping seeds, microbial magic, and even blockchain for biodiversity—tech is rewriting the survival story of mangroves! These climate warriors now have innovation on their side.

🌊 Dive into how science is saving our coasts, one root at a time.

📰 Read the full feature in the latest issue of Shaastra Magazine. https://shaastramag.iitm.ac.in/current-issue
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06/08/2025

🧠🔬 AI meets Biology — and it’s a game changer!

From predicting protein structures to decoding genetic diseases, foundation models are transforming the way we understand life itself. Trained on massive datasets of DNA, RNA, and medical records, these powerful AIs are already making waves in research labs and hospitals.

But how do they work? And what challenges lie ahead?

👇 Dive into the latest issue to explore how cutting-edge AI is rewriting the future of medicine. https://shaastramag.iitm.ac.in/current-issue

04/08/2025

Can a simple nose spray treat Alzheimer’s?
Discover how Indian scientists are sneaking drugs past the brain’s toughest barrier — through the nose!

Dive into this groundbreaking breakthrough and more in the latest issue of Shaastra magazine. A must-read for every curious mind! https://shaastramag.iitm.ac.in/current-issue

31/07/2025

🧬 Gastric Cancer on the Rise Among Youth!
A silent threat is growing — a recent global study warns that millions of youngsters born between 2008–2017 may be at high risk of developing stomach cancer in the future. 🚨

📊 Without population-wide screening and H. pylori control (like in Japan & South Korea), countries like India and China could see a surge in cases.

🔬 The time to act is now — investments in early detection, vaccination, and awareness are key to reversing this alarming trend.

👉 Swipe into the future of healthcare in Shaastra magazine — July 2025 edition! https://shaastramag.iitm.ac.in/current-issue

29/07/2025

🚨 India’s desi cows just got a genomic upgrade! 🧬🐄
What if breeding high-yield, disease-resistant cattle could be faster, smarter, and scientific?
Thanks to genome chips and a newly built pangenome, India is transforming its dairy future — one gene at a time.

🔍 From Hyderabad to Karnal, scientists are decoding native breeds to supercharge milk production and improve rural livelihoods.

📰 Read the full story in Shaastra magazine and discover how science is reshaping Indian agriculture! https://shaastramag.iitm.ac.in/current-issue

28/07/2025

🚨 The Universe Just Got a Whole Lot Closer! 🌌
The world’s biggest camera has captured its first image of 10 million galaxies — and it’s only the beginning. From tracking rogue asteroids to unlocking dark matter secrets, discover how this car-sized marvel will scan the entire night sky every 3 days.

🔭 Want more mind-blowing science like this?
Subscribe to IITM Shaastra — where the future of discovery unfolds, one story at a time.https://shaastramag.iitm.ac.in/subscriptions

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