11 years of Chandrayaan-1
Today—October 22, 2019—marks the 11-year anniversary of the launch of India’s first-ever mission to the moon, Chandrayaan-1. ISRO’s budget spacecraft, which cost about ₹386 crore
Category : Science
Scientists for study on impact of microplastics on mangroves
Surjit Kumar Dhal,Panaji, June 6: Scientists have underlined the need to conduct a detailed study on the impact of microplastics on the mangrove eco-system in
Trove of genes that could hold key to how humans evolved
Surjit Kumar Dhal,may 28:Researchers at the Donnelly Centre in Toronto have found that dozens of genes, previously thought to have similar roles across different organisms,
Harness science & technology for development: Kasturirangan
Surjit Kumar Dhal, Sagar, March 30: Noted space scientist Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan has underlined the need for harnessing science and technology (S&T) for the nation’s development.
Nat Geo’s starts new show explaining science behind ‘stupid acts’ from Feb 18
(Surjit Dhal New Delhi, Feb 17): A new season of a show on the National Geographic, explaining the science behind some of the most “misadventures
ISRO launches Young Scientists programme
New Delhi, Jan 19: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday announced a Young Scientists programme under which three school students will be selected
ISRO to share its expertise in space sector, train 45 countries in nano-satellite making
Bengaluru ,Jan 18: India will train participants from 45 countries in nano-satellite making through a new capacity building programme. The programme named Unispace Nanosatellite Assembly
DD Science, India Science channels launched
New Delhi, Jan 16: The Department of Science and Technology and Doordarshan Tuesday launched two science communications initiatives– DD Science and India Science, officials said.
Space Technology Incubation Centre at VSSUT, Burla
Bhubaneswar, Jan 11: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has decided to set up a Space Technology Incubation Centre at VSSUT, Burla. Officials said, an ISRO
India’s First Manned Mission To Space
New Delhi, Jan 11: India will send a manned mission to space by December 2021 and a woman astronaut is likely to be a part