No invention, earth shaking idea from India in 60 years: Narayana Murthy

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 17:12

"Our youngsters have not done much impactful research work despite being equal to their counterparts in intellect and energy in Western universities," he said delivering the convocation address at the Indian Institute of Science here.

NTPC flags off mobile science labs for rural India

Last Updated: Monday, April 27, 2015, 12:33

NTPC is introducing Mobile Science Lab (MSL), a vehicle fitted with LCD TV carrying working science models emphasising curiosity-based learning for children in rural India.

Govts keen on better fuels, automobile industry stalling: CSE

Last Updated: Thursday, March 12, 2015, 22:12

Terming diesel as 'villain' of the air pollution, environmental experts said Thursday technology for better fuels was available and governments were keen to act to move ahead but only automobile industry seems to be 'stalling' it and they needs to be brought on board.

AI's first-ever flight simulator to be on public display

Last Updated: Sunday, March 8, 2015, 10:33

National carrier Air India's first-ever flight simulator will soon be opened for public viewing at the Nehru Science Centre in Mumbai where people can explore its sophisticated cockpit.

New method predicts which tech startups will thrive

Last Updated: Sunday, February 8, 2015, 13:22

MIT researchers have developed a method that can project the growth potential of new high-tech firms.

RIL forms JV with China's Shandong Ruyi for textile business

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 9, 2014, 20:00

To reposition its textile business and expand globally, Reliance Industries Tuesday announced a joint venture with China's USD-three billion Shandong Ruyi Science and Technology Group.

Expenditure on science and technology needs to hiked: PM

Last Updated: Monday, February 3, 2014, 11:58

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday said that the country should increase its annual expenditure on science and technology.

US to offload 10 telescopes, astronomers worried

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 18:45

The National Science Foundation (NSF), an independent US government agency responsible to promote science and engineering - is looking for partners to take over its share of operations for 10 telescopes.

PM to inaugurate 101st Indian Science Congress in Jammu

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 18:09

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh will inaugurate the 101st Annual Indian Science Congress at the Jammu University campus here on February 3.

Sam Pitroda inaugurates innovation hub at Science Centre

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 17:57

Adviser to the Prime Minister on public information and chairman of National Innovation Council (NIC) Sam Pitroda today inaugurated the Delhi centre of Innovation Hub at National Science Centre.

Five NASA Earth science missions set to be launched in 2014

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 13:39

For the first time in the last ten years, five NASA Earth science missions are set to be launched into space in the same year, opening new and improved remote eyes to monitor changing Earth.

8 Indian-Americans among 40 Intel Science Talent Search finalists

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 13:29

Eight Indian-American students are among the 40 finalists in the prestigious Intel Science Talent Search competition, America`s premier national science research competition for high school seniors.