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Young Indian scientists want Modi govt to take steps to stop 'brain drain', boost research funding
India | July 03, 2019 17:25 IST
PTI caught up with scientists on the sidelines of the 69th Lindau Nobel Laureates meet to discuss their expectations from the budget and their views on the current situation of scientific research in the country. While most of them said that they expected increased funding for research, many also expressed their grouse with recent "scientific claims" by the government that has "no basis in science".
IIT Kharagpur to sponsor undergraduate research program
Education | June 19, 2019 16:09 IST
For the UGRP, the institute will fund select research ideas proposed by the students on a competitive basis and each successful proposal will be guided by a member of the IIT faculty.
Onus on scientists to fight climate change: M Venkaiah Naidu
India | June 03, 2019 17:10 IST
Vice-president M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday said it was imperative of scientists and researchers to address issues of global warming, consequent extreme weather and drought cycles that could affect the lives of the people, plants and animals.
Goel, Kumar in hunt for RAW, IB top jobs
India | May 28, 2019 20:37 IST
The top of India's intelligence apparatus pyramid comes up for renewal next month when both the Director Intelligence Bureau Rajiv Jain and Secretary RAW Anil Dhasmana come to the end of their extended tenures on June 29 and June 30 respectively.
Formation of Moon brought water, made life possible on earth: Study
Science | May 22, 2019 11:55 IST
The Moon was formed when Earth was hit by a body about the size of Mars, also called Theia. The study showed that Theia comes from the outer solar system, and it delivered large quantities of water to Earth.
DRDO spends 25% of budget on research and development, says Chairman
India | May 12, 2019 10:08 IST
"The percentage of what goes into basic, upgraded and translation research has to be seen. When you look at it as basic research and application research, we are trying to spend a good amount of money on it," Reddy said.
Strong political beliefs may hamper ability to think logically: Study
Politics | April 17, 2019 16:19 IST
Study on political debate: The research also shows that when confronted with the unsound reasoning of opposing groups, people become better able to identify flawed logic.
NASA to study Moon samples from Apollo missions
Science | March 13, 2019 19:04 IST
By studying these precious lunar samples for the first time, a new generation of scientists will help advance our understanding of our lunar neighbour
Good news for research scholars: Centre enhances stipend of science and technology PhD students by 20%
India | January 30, 2019 22:25 IST
Fellowship of the Junior Research Fellows (JRF) in the first two years of the PhD programme has been increased from Rs 25,000 to Rs 31,000 per month. Similarly, in the remaining tenure of PhD, a Senior Research Fellow will get Rs 35,000 per month, instead of the present Rs 28,000.
773 million unique email IDs, 21 million unique passwords leaked, says researcher
Internet | January 17, 2019 20:15 IST
According to web security researcher Troy Hunt, this data leak is part of the "Collection #1" which is a set of email addresses and passwords totalling 2,692,818,238 rows.
JNU researcher falls to death while rock climbing inside campus
India | January 02, 2019 13:39 IST
According to the police, Praveen Tiwari was a resident of JNU's Brahmaputra Hostel and had recently joined as research assistant at Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR).
Research scholar dies during rock-climbing at JNU Campus
News | January 02, 2019 12:01 IST
Research scholar dies during rock-climbing at JNU Campus
Chinese researcher who claimed to have edited human gene barred from carrying out scientific experiments
Science | November 30, 2018 18:51 IST
Jiankui had earlier this week claimed that he helped make the world’s first genetically edited babies — twin girls born this month whose DNA he said he altered with a powerful new tool capable of rewriting the very blueprint of life.
While Delhiites love their chai, Mumbaikars prefer coffee as per a survey
Food | September 25, 2018 20:44 IST
Delhi and Mumbai have always been in war especially when we talk about food. But this time, a special survey reveals which city prefers tea and coffee.
Childhood asthma may develop anxiety during adulthood, says study
Health | September 25, 2018 16:51 IST
Latest health update: Childhood asthma may develop anxiety during adulthood according to a study.
Chemotherapy may cause early menopause risk in women, says study
Health | August 29, 2018 17:18 IST
Women with lung cancer who underwent chemotherapy are likely to experience an early menopause, a new study has shown.
Following a healthy diet will lead to healthy cellular aging in women
Health | August 21, 2018 12:13 IST
Women, please take a note here! Eating a healthy diet could help promote healthy cellular aging.
Moderate intake of carbohydrate may lower mortality risk, says study
Health | August 17, 2018 17:09 IST
If you are looking forward to boost your longevity, start consuming carbohydrates in moderation.
Daughters can inherit a longer life from their mothers
Health | August 16, 2018 11:15 IST
If your mother lived long, so will you as daughters can inherit a longer and healthier life from their mothers.
Eating radish may prevent heart disease and stroke, says study
Health | August 09, 2018 21:07 IST
Eating carrots, onions and broccoli are passe, the humble radish could be the newest heart-healthy vegetable, say researchers.