Science And Technology
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Why is Agni-Prime special? Key features of India's next-gen missile with 2,000 km range
India | Sep 25, 2025, 01:49 PM ISTIndia has successfully test-fired the Agni-Prime missile from a rail-based mobile launcher, strengthening its strategic deterrence and mobility. With features like canisterization, precision, and concealment capabilities, the new system allows the military to launch from anywhere across the country.
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National Space Day: Why do India's key space missions lift off from Sriharikota, Balasore? Explained
Explainers | Aug 22, 2025, 11:52 PM ISTWith Sriharikota as the launchpad of civilian space dreams and Balasore as the hub of strategic missile testing, these sites define India's dual strength in exploration and defence. Together, they showcase India's rising stature as a global space power.
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SpaceX's Starship launch halted at last minute due to technical issues, Elon Musk reacts
Science | Mar 04, 2025, 07:52 AM ISTThe countdown got down to the 40-second mark, but it was halted because of issues with the 403-foot (123-metre) rocket, the world's largest and most powerful.
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'Japan on another level': Jam jar's lid closes by itself, viral video stuns internet | WATCH
Trending | Feb 18, 2025, 10:37 AM ISTJapan's innovative genius is at it again! A viral video shows a jam jar's lid closing by itself, leaving the internet stunned and amazed. Witness the incredible technology that's taking the world by storm!
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Scientists now detect microplastics in lungs after cosmetics, blood
Science | Apr 10, 2022, 02:52 PM ISTMicro-plastic pollution is one of the most crucial environmental issues in recent times. The latest finding comes after two major studies, published last month, showed the presence of microplastics in cosmetic products and in human bloodstream in detectable levels.
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2022: History, theme and participation
Science | Feb 11, 2022, 10:21 AM ISTCelebrated on Feb 11, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science was declared by United Nations General Assembly.
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India has potential to become global green hydrogen hub, says Jitendra Singh
News | Sep 04, 2021, 10:46 AM ISTUnion Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh on September 03 said that India has the potential to become the global hub of Green Hydrogen in near future.
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Scientists come up with THIS solution to fight Delhi-NCR air pollution
Science | Jul 21, 2021, 11:38 PM ISTApart from Delhi, there are 19 districts around the national capital, sources from which affect pollution levels in Delhi. This latest model can help avoid trial and error and blind decisions.
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India to launch Cartosat-3 satellite in Oct/Nov: ISRO
Aug 26, 2019, 03:05 PM ISTHe said Cartosat-3 will be launched using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket.
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Internet-connected devices put kids at greater risks
Technology | Jun 24, 2019, 11:42 AM ISTA new threat to keeping children safe in the digital era: Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
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Here's what scientist Madhavan Nair expects from Modi Sarkar 2.0
May 29, 2019, 05:53 PM ISTThe new government at the Centre needs to pay lot more attention to science & technology, an eminent scientist said on Wednesday and raised the pitch for setting up science council of India for an efficient and focused approach towards research and development programmes.
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Need to change country's image in science & technology: ISRO official
Mar 15, 2019, 07:02 PM ISTAn Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) official on Friday underlined the need to change the world's perception of India in the field of science and technology.
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Watch: Here comes 5G Robot to save you from natural disasters
Tech Auto | Mar 05, 2015, 03:45 PM ISTWhile watching superhero movies, we often wish for one such savior to appear in real life to save us from disaster situations! Though, unfortunately that's not possible and man kind is forced to bear the
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India to make science, technology a national priority, facilitate research: PM Modi
National | Jan 03, 2015, 12:48 PM ISTMumbai: Ease of doing research is as important as ease of doing business, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said as he reached out to the scientific community promising to cut red tape and sought their
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Three-day mega science exhibition 'Expo-2014' begins at Pragati Maidan
India | Jul 27, 2014, 11:12 AM ISTNew Delhi: A three-day mega science exhibition ‘Expo-2014' was inaugurated at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi with an aim of exposing the benefits of Science and Technology in today's society.Speaking on the occasion, MoS for
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My government redeemed its pledge substantially, if not wholly: PM
India | Feb 03, 2014, 04:33 PM ISTJammu: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday that his government had substantially, if not fully, redeemed its pledge to promote science and technology as the key driver of India's development.Inaugurating the 101st session of the