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7,000 scientists at Indian Science Congress next month

Over 7,000 scientists from India and abroad will congregate at Thiruvananthapuram Jan 3 to talk about the challenges of science and technology in the 21st century. Benefits of science should reach masses: Patil to scientistsPresident Pratibha Patil Monday told Indian scientists that the fruits of science should reach the masses as the importance of nations [...]

India hopes to join cryogenic rocket engine club January 2010

India's heaviest rocket – the 49-metre tall, 414-tonne Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle (GSLV), powered by the indigenous cryogenic engine, will be launched in January 2010, making it a member of the select club of countries possessing this technology. India to test world’s third largest solid rocket boosterThe Indian space agency is expected to take a major [...]

India’s fast breeder reactor achieves second milestone

India's first indigenously designed 500MW fast breeder nuclear power project achieved its second milestone albeit silently when the huge main vessel was lowered into the safety vessel, an official said. India’s fast breeder n-reactor achieves second milestoneIndia's first indigenously designed 500MW fast breeder nuclear power project at Kalpakkam achieved its second milestone when the huge [...]

India’s fast breeder n-reactor achieves second milestone

India's first indigenously designed 500MW fast breeder nuclear power project at Kalpakkam achieved its second milestone when the huge main vessel was lowered into the safety vessel, an official said Sunday. India’s fast breeder reactor achieves second milestoneIndia's first indigenously designed 500MW fast breeder nuclear power project achieved its second milestone albeit silently when the [...]

India to test world’s third largest solid rocket booster

The Indian space agency is expected to take a major step in January towards realising its next generation rocket by ground-firing the world's third largest – in terms of fuel mass and length – solid rocket booster developed in-house. Sehwag back in top-five of Test rankingsRiding on his match-winning 293 in the third Test against [...]

Himachal chief minister launches Meow radio station

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal Sunday launched an FM radio station – Meow 104.8 FM – here. SJVNL donates Rs.1 cr for relief fund in HimachalHydropower major Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd (SJVNL) Wednesday presented a draft for Rs.1 crore to the Himachal Pradesh government as contribution tow…Dharamsala to host film festivalThe fifth [...]

Benefits of science should reach masses: Patil to scientists

President Pratibha Patil Monday told Indian scientists that the fruits of science should reach the masses as the importance of nations in the 21st century would be determined not only on economic strength but also in their ability to conceptualise inventions for people's benefit. 7,000 scientists at Indian Science Congress next monthOver 7,000 scientists from [...]

India maps human genome, enters elite science league

India has successfully mapped the human genome that will help develop effective drug development in the country, an achievement that puts the country among an elite league of six countries which have achieved the feat so far. Watch Melbourne Storm vs Canterbury Bulldogs Round – 12 Live stream Feed National Rugby League (NRL) Live on [...]

Yash Pal and Annadurai selected for Firodia award

Two scientists connected to the Indian space sector, Yash Pal and M. Annadurai, have been selected for the 2009 H.K.Firodia award. Vietnam’s biogas project wins international sustainable energy awardA project for producing biogas from waste in Vietnam’s rural areas was granted the Ashden Sustainable Energy award worth GBP 20,000 at a ceremony he…Bangladesh NGO head [...]

India to deploy more Doppler radars for weather forecast

India will soon have more home-grown Doppler radars deployed at strategic locations across the country for weather forecast and climatic conditions, a space scientist said Wednesday. Rescue activities gain momentum as weather becomes clear in Hunza | APPISLAMABAD, May 20 (APP): Rescue activities for affectees of Attabad lake has gained momentum as weather became clear [...]