Indian, German experts to discuss laser, nano technology

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 22:35

Experts from India and Germany will take part in a scientific conference here later this week to discuss global advancements in laser technology and new generation nano materials.

R Chidambaram stresses for India’s participation in global mega-science projects

Last Updated: Friday, November 29, 2013, 20:27

Renowned Indian physicist and nuclear scientist R Chidambaram, stressed for India’s participation in critical science research while speaking at Calcutta University’s annual convocation in Kolkata on Friday.

ICRISAT scientist receives award from US body

Last Updated: Friday, November 29, 2013, 11:39

An Indian scientist at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has received an award from the Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), a statement said Thursday.

Prof CNR Rao 1st Indian in Chinese Academy of Science

Last Updated: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 14:24

Eminent Scientist and Bharat Ratna awardee Prof C N R Rao has become the first Indian scientist to be elected as honorary foreign member of Chinese Academy of Science (CAS).

Indian NGO organises poster exhibition at UN Climate meet

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 16:21

A poster exhibition organised by a leading green NGO from India on 20 years of climate talks has attracted the attention of environmentalists and civil society activists who are here to attend the UN Climate Change Conference.

Curiosity suffers glitch, halts operations on Red Planet

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 18:50

NASA’s Mars rover, Curiosity has suffered a glitch on November 17, halting all roving and science observations for a few days on the Red Planet.

New 3-D imaging technique developed

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 12:59

Scientists have developed a new 3-D imaging technique that allows for more accurate approximations of the shapes of the original objects.

Jaipal Reddy agrees science funding inadequate

Last Updated: Monday, November 18, 2013, 23:25

Science and Technology Minister S. Jaipal Reddy Monday said he agrees with Bharat Ratna awardee and eminent scientist C.N.R. Rao that funding for the science sector should increase.

Investment in science is money well spent, says Nobel laureate

Last Updated: Monday, November 18, 2013, 19:41

The money invested in science and research is well spent because it helps improve things and make better products, Nobel laureate Oliver Smithies who was co-winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology in October 8, 2007, said here Monday.

Support for science is not as good as it should be: CNR Rao

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 18:28

Future of India is tied up with how it invests in education and science, Bharat Ratna awardee and eminent scientist C N R Rao on Sunday said, and voiced concern that the support for the sectors was not as it should be.

PM writes to CNR Rao for Bharat Ratna, salutes his work

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 18:14

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Sunday wrote to Professor Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao, congratulating him on the highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna.

Basic science research getting its due: CNR Rao

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 11:01

Basic science research is getting its due now, said eminent scientist CNR Rao on being conferred the nation`s highest civilian award Bharat Ratna by the government Saturday.