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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.

03/09/2026

AI is racing ahead. But should we?

As artificial intelligence transforms industries and everyday life, a growing movement is calling for a rethink—putting ethics, accountability and people ahead of speed.

The AI race has begun. The question is: who gets to set the pace?
Read the full story in IIT Madras Shaastra: https://shaastramag.iitm.ac.in/special-feature/pause-you-leap

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17/08/2026

Big breakthroughs don’t always need big machines.

What if life-saving cancer technology could fit on a tabletop?

Researchers are developing compact cyclotrons that can produce the medical isotopes used in cancer diagnosis and therapy—making advanced healthcare more affordable and accessible to hospitals.

Because sometimes, shrinking the machine is how you expand its impact.

📖 Read the full story in the latest issue of Shaastra. https://shaastramag.iitm.ac.in/special-feature/desktop-marvel
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30/07/2026

What if the next breakthrough in sustainable technology came from melanin?

Long known for protecting living organisms from harmful radiation, melanin is now being explored for applications in medicine, chemistry, electronics, and even clean manufacturing.

Read “Pigment Power” in the latest issue of Shaastra to discover why this natural pigment is attracting scientists across disciplines. https://shaastramag.iitm.ac.in/special-feature/pigment-power
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21/07/2026

From Fields to the Future
What if agricultural waste wasn’t the end of the story—but the beginning of the next innovation?
Explore how Indian startups are converting crop residue into biofuels, sustainable leather, advanced materials, and more.

Read Fields of Green in the latest issue of Shaastra. https://shaastramag.iitm.ac.in/special-feature/fields-green
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25/06/2026

🌍 “To be the world’s best.”
Those words take on special significance today.

Jainendra K. Jain, who has just been honoured with the 2025 Wolf Prize in Physics and became the first scientist of Indian origin to receive the award, shares his thoughts on scientific excellence, research ecosystems, and India’s global ambitions in an exclusive Shaastra interview.

📖 Featured in this month’s issue. https://shaastramag.iitm.ac.in/interview/world-class-physics-research-institute-india
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10/06/2026

Think scientists had DNA all figured out? Nature had other plans.

Researchers have discovered a bacterial enzyme that can build DNA without following the usual genetic blueprint—revealing a completely new pathway for creating genetic material. https://shaastramag.iitm.ac.in/special-feature/dna-shows-new-way

A tiny microbe, a huge discovery, and another reminder that biology still has plenty of secrets left to uncover. Read more in Shaastra. https://shaastramag.iitm.ac.in/subscriptions

01/06/2026

⚡ Migraine care is getting a major upgrade.

New therapies are targeting migraine pathways with unprecedented precision, helping prevent attacks before they start. From breakthrough drugs to wearable devices, the future of migraine treatment is becoming smarter, safer, and more effective.

Discover the science behind the shift in the latest issue of IIT Madras Shaastra. https://shaastramag.iitm.ac.in/special-feature/new-takes-aches

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27/05/2026

The May Issue is here!
Explore cutting-edge research, surprising discoveries, and innovations that challenge how we think about health, technology, and the world around us.
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22/05/2026

AI is stepping into the exam hall 🤖📝
From reading handwriting to evaluating descriptive answers, smart assessment tools are transforming how schools grade students. Faster results, deeper insights, and less burden on teachers—but can machines truly measure human thinking?

Read how AI-powered evaluation is reshaping the future of education. https://shaastramag.iitm.ac.in/special-feature/mark
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04/05/2026

Turn humidity into electricity? Science says yes 💧⚡
Discover how hydrovoltaic technology could power the next generation of clean devices—straight from air and water.

Read more in our latest issue https://shaastramag.iitm.ac.in/special-feature/power-water
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