The Net Zero Water vision for Bengaluru, led by the Bengaluru Science and Technology Cluster (BeST), aims to address the city’s water crisis by developing scientifically sound, economically feasible, and practical solutions for water conservation.

The Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment (BioE3) policy marks a pivotal moment for India's life sciences sector. By prioritising bio-manufacturing, it aims to drive economic growth, environmental sustainability, and job creation. However, its success will depend on sustained funding, regulatory reforms, and the creation of interdisciplinary skill hubs.

The Lodha Genius Programme at Ashoka University, Haryana, started in May 2023 with the vision for nurturing bright students during their high school years. In this article, K VijayRaghavan, former Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India and the Chair of the Science Advisory Council at Ashoka University, discusses the programme in a conversation with Debraj Manna.

India's agritech sector shows significant promise, with initiatives like the BeST (Bengaluru Science and Technology) cluster's agritech program leading the way. As new technologies and sustainable practices emerge, the landscape offers vast potential for improving farm productivity, resource efficiency, and farmer incomes.

As artificial intelligence (AI) enables the transformation of biology into an engineering discipline, an effective governance model that uses threat forecasting, real-time evaluation, and response strategies is urgently needed to address accidental or deliberate misuse. This article talks about the risks at the interface of AI and biosecurity and what could India do to better prepare for potential AI-biorisks.