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(Search results - 285)IndiaApr 3, 2024, 4:13 PM IST
Young Scientist Gopal Jee Leads Student Team from NGO in NASA's Rover Challenge
Young scientist Gopal Jee is leading Team Kaizel from an Indian NGO for the NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC), an annual competition organised by NASA.
WorldMar 27, 2024, 9:25 PM IST
Everything you need to know about the geomagnetic storm that hit Earth and its effects
A geomagnetic storm hit the Earth on March 24, 2024. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has rated it G4 and has issued a watch for further storms. Geomagnetic storms are disturbances in the Earth's magnetosphere which can lead to auroral activity, power loss, disturbance in communication, and other effects.
IndiaMar 27, 2024, 2:33 PM IST
'Water not an issue at all': Kerala offers office space to top IT firms in Bengaluru amid water crisis
Amid the ongoing water crisis in Bengaluru, Kerala has reached out to leading technology companies in the city, urging them to consider expanding their operations to the coastal state.
IndiaMar 26, 2024, 6:33 PM IST
Breaking barriers and carving paths: Nitish Shrimal's journey from IIT-JEE setback to ISRO
Nitish Shrimal, a Space Engineer at ISRO, is an inspirational figure who overcame all the hurdles life threw at him. Hailing from a remote part of Rajasthan, Shrimal did not qualify for IIT-JEE and had to overcome language barriers to learn in college. Yet, he achieved his goal of learning about space and landed his dream job.
IndiaMar 23, 2024, 10:55 AM IST
Scientists discover Shakti and Shiva: the ancient building blocks of the Milky Way Galaxy
According to the scientists, stars that originated 12–13 billion years ago and have comparable chemical makeup make up Shiva and Shakti. The discovery, which astronomers named "Shakti" and "Shiva," is comparable to "discovering remnants of a small prehistoric settlement that expanded into a sizable modern metropolis."
IndiaMar 22, 2024, 4:31 PM IST
Asteroid '2005 EX296' named after Indian astrophysicist Prof Jayant Murthy
The asteroid ‘2005 EX296’ has officially been renamed as ‘(215884) Jayantmurthy’ by the IAU’s Working Group on Small Bodies Nomenclature.
Lifestyle NewsMar 17, 2024, 9:56 AM IST
World's first dinner in space by Michelin-Starred chef
Stratospheric luxury dining will soon be accessible to those with deep pockets and a passion for food and place. A Michelin-starred dinner in space would have been an incredible accomplishment and extremely expensive.
India UntoldMar 13, 2024, 9:02 AM IST
Meet DRDO Scientist Sheena Rani who made Agni-5 missile project a success
DRDO scientist Sheena Rani has been leading the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Agni series project since 1999. She is one of the key figures who contributed to the success of Agni-5 project.
Lifestyle NewsMar 12, 2024, 3:33 PM IST
Who is the man 'buried on the moon' and why? Here's everything you need to know
Dr. Eugene Shoemaker, the father of astrogeology and a planetary scientist, on July 31, 1999, his remains, carried on moon by the Lunar Prospector spacecraft, made him the first and only human to be buried on the moon.
BusinessMar 5, 2024, 6:42 PM IST
Elon Musk getting sued by former executives, including former CEO Parag Agrawal
Elon Musk is getting sued by former executives of Twitter, including former CEO Parag Agrawal. The lawsuit claims Elon fired them just after getting ownership of the company and hasn't paid their one-year salary and severance pay. X is under a lot of fire due to many lawsuits from former employees, PR firms, vendors, landlords and others over payment disputes.
IndiaMar 5, 2024, 3:33 PM IST
ISRO Chairman S Somanath: Life, education, and achievements
S Somanath is the 10th Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). He has been honoured with several accolades, including the Space Gold Medal and Fellowship of the Indian National Academy of Engineering.
IndiaMar 4, 2024, 6:24 PM IST
ISRO Chief S. Somanath opened up about his battle with cancer during the Aditya-L1 launch
ISRO Cheif, S. Somanath, talked about his battle with cancer in a Malayalam interview recently. He revealed that he found out about his cancer on the day of the Aditya-L1 launch and got an operation and chemo after that. He said is cured now and has returned to his work again.
IndiaMar 4, 2024, 12:45 PM IST
India's ambitious leap: ISRO begins construction of Indian Space Station
ISRO has started working on the Bharatiya Antariksha Station, which is India's own space station. Prime Minister has set an ambitious goal of having an active space station by 2035. ISRO Chief S. Somanath has indicated the launch of the first module of the space station in the upcoming years.
BusinessFeb 28, 2024, 7:45 PM IST
Who is Sunil Bharti Mittal? The first Indian to receive knighthood
Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairperson of Bharti Enterprises was awarded the Honourary Knighthood by the King Charles III of UK on 28 February. He is a business tycoon and was also featured in the top 10 list of billionaires in India by Forbes in 2023. He received Padma Bhushan in 2007 and is currently a Commissioner for Sustainable Development at the International Telecommunication Union/UNESCO Broadband Commission.
Lifestyle NewsFeb 21, 2024, 9:31 AM IST
Kalpana Fellowship: An Exciting Opportunity for all Women Engineers
Skyroot Aerospace, an Indian space company, has launched the Kalpana Fellowship. This initiative offers fellowship opportunities to women who wish to pursue a career in the space industry.