A unique funding initiative by IIT Roorkee alumnus
byAn alumnus of IIT Roorkee has launched a unique funding initiative for the students of its alma mater. The initiative, known as Student Alumni…
Science
Key immune system gene could subdue HIV
bySydney: A gene that protects the human embryo could possibly treat and subdue chronic infections such as HIV, hepatitis and tuberculosis. The newly discovered gene,…
Indian telecom sector: hostage in policymakers and auditors slugfest
byThe debacle witnessed in the latest round of auctions of precious airwaves for India’s telecom sector where close to half the spectrum on offer…
Indian scientists devise unique radiation-decontamination wipes
byNew Delhi: They look like the facial wipes available in the market, but what makes them different is that they are meant to clean…
‘Alien life will be found within 50 years’
byLondon: Planets supporting alien life beyond the solar system will be found within the next 50 years, says renowned astronomer Sir Patrick Moore. Asked if…
Felix Baumgartner breaks record with 39-km jump
byLondon: Austrian Felix Baumgartner has broken the record for the highest ever skydive by jumping out of a balloon 128,000 feet (39 km) above…
N-capable Prithvi-II missile tested successfully
byBhubaneswar: India Thursday successfully test-fired its indigenously developed, nuclear-capable ballistic missile Prithvi-II from a test range in Odisha, an official said. The 350-km range…
India’s next moon mission banks on Russia, no Mars race with China: ISRO chief
bySriharikota (Andhra Pradesh): India’s second moon mission will depend on Russia’s decision after a failed inter-planetary mission with China, said India’s space agency chief…
Countdown begins for India’s 100th space mission
byChennai: The 51-hour countdown for the 100th mission of the Indian space agency, slated for Sep 9, is progressing smoothly at the Sriharikota satellite…
India: From ferrying rockets on cycles to eyeing Mars
byChennai: From the days of having a church as control room, the bishop’s house as office, a bicycle as ferry, naked eyes to track…