SEHORE, India — It’s 110 degrees and Prof. Anil Gupta has been hiking the scorched plains of central India for hours. But he smiles widely as he enters a tiny village in search of another unsung ...

India’s legacy of innovation stretches back millennia, shaping global advancements across mathematics, medicine, science, and daily life. From introducing the world to zero and yoga to pioneering ...

“Both the High Court and the IPAB have declined to define the term ‘technical advancement’. Consequently, the position adopted by the High Court still stands…and the conundrum still remains ...

Legislation is already in place to protect the IP rights of those involved with developing the country's bioresources. And more laws are on the way. The situation bodes well for the future of life ...

India’s brilliant contributions to science and culture often flew under the radar, thanks to a mix of colonial neglect and Western-centric history. When the British ruled, they downplayed India’s ...

India’s best chances to make its mark on innovation may be in cleantech and other disruptive technologies that can improve the quality of life for the world’s poor while enriching their inventors and ...

The Delhi High Court has clarified the patentability of a software or computer-related invention (CRI) while deciding a writ petition (W.P.(C) 7/2014) challenging the order of the Intellectual ...

Chess, originally known as "chaturanga" and developed in India around 1,500 years ago, symbolised military strategy through its four types of pieces. Over centuries, it evolved into the global ...

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