Maharashtra 
Monitoring Muggers at the River Savitri
(0)The mugger crocodile, Crocodylus palustris, is a protected species in India. While monitoring the growing population of mugger crocodiles living in the River Savitri, researchers discover interesting behavioural patterns distinct from other reptiles. Read this report for details.
A heritage grain: location of cultivation matters
Kalanamak, a rice variety grown in Siddarthnagar, has received the Geographical Indication tag. In terms of aroma, kalanamak is superior to the Pusa Basmati 1 variety. Indian scientists show that the nutritional and medicinal qualities of kalanamak depend on where it is grown within Siddarthnagar. Aritha Chandrasekhar reports.
Virtual Reality in Education: Overcoming the challenges
Virtual reality technology allows students to immerse themselves in the phenomena that they are studying. What are the factors that hinder the use of this technology in education? Recent research by faculty of the Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune is reported by Jahhvi Ahuja.
Pregnancy Care in Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh has long been seen as one of the best states for providing maternal healthcare. But are the numbers telling the full story? Kashifa Wisal, Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication reports on recent research uncovering hidden gaps in access to pregnancy care.
From farms to future: automatic classification of vegetablesÂ
To speed up the processes adopted in large farms researchers have developed a method to classify vegetables automatically. The accuracy of the method, developed using artificial intelligence algorithms, is much higher than the earlier methods. Shubhangi Chauhan reports.
Vitamin B12 during pregnancy: epigenetic modifications in newborns
Research has shown that vitamin B12 deficiency during pregnancy, leads to developmental defects in the embryo stage and a propensity to non-communicable diseases such as diabetes in babies after birth. Researchers in Pune have now uncovered the reasons. Thamanna Sadique reports.
Energy from oceans: power for the futureÂ
We experience frequent power outages in our country. For those with inverters, power cuts are an inconvenience. But as our summers grow increasingly brutal, we need electricity for survival. So, we need alternative sources of energy. Nethra Sailesh reports on research on energy from the oceans.
Detecting Traffic Disruptions in Real Time
To manage traffic, we need to detect disruptions and identify the causes quickly. Researchers at Symbiosis University, Pune have developed artificial intelligence to do this, using data from traffic sensors, meteorological data and artificial intelligence. Nidhi Thaker reports.
Are big cities depriving small towns?
Proximity to big cities – does it help or hinder the development of small towns nearby? Researchers at Symbiosis Centre for Urban Studies investigated. A report on the research by R. Rakendu
Savannas of Sahyadri: triangulating traditions and scientific disciplines
Some people claim that the savannas in Maharashtra were once forests and that deforestation turned them into the existing grasslands. Researchers in IISER Pune counter this argument, using evidence from Marathi literature, paintings, ecology, climatology and the cultural traditions of the region. Yogita Karpate reports.
