All about mobile spectrum
India’s demand for mobile phones is almost insatiable. Telecom companies are falling over themselves to cash in on it, even if it means …
Did life exist on Mars? NASA's 2020 mission to seek answers
US space agency aims to launch new rover to explore whether the Red Planet has an environment that suggests capability of supporting life, or …
Science for people
From launch of India's Mars mission to the humble papaya filter, 2013 witnessed big and small breakthroughs in the field of science
CAG tears apart Antrix-Devas deal
Former ISRO chairperson Madhavan Nair took advantage of the many positions of power he held to push deal through, says Comptroller and Auditor …
Nano technology enables scientists to study migrations of Pied Cuckoo
The project is the first to study the species, which is closely linked to the arrival of the south west monsoon in India
Salvage science
Scientific Advisory Council to Prime Minister seeks more funds and education reforms in science sector
Mars Orbiter Mission completes 100 days in space
The spacecraft, which at present is 16 million km from Earth, has been continuously sending data, indicating all systems are functioning as expected
Uttarakhand rain data to be used for improved cloudburst forecast
Model developed by scientists at ISRO's Space Applications Centre got some predictions about cloudbursts on June 16 right
Nirma whitewash
Detergent company Nirma gave false information to obtain clearance for its cement plant in coastal Saurashtra. Environment ministry to inspect …
Green tribunal stays development activities in Karnataka grasslands
Construction undertaken by science and defence research institutes allotted land in Amrit Mahal Kaval has affected biodiversity, water …