Metal balls fell from sky in Guj might be Chinese rocket debris: Experts

Four spherical metal balls fell from the sky in some villages of Gujarat over the past few days, which as per some experts are most likely the debris of a Chinese rocket or fuel storage tanks of......

'Marvellous accomplishment': ISRO successfully places 3 satellites into orbit

Marking the first launch mission of the year 2022, Indian Space Research Organisation's earth observation satellite EOS-04 and two small satellites were successfully placed into the intended orbit......

ISRO to kick off 2022 launch mission with PSLV-C52 on Feb 14

The Indian Space Research Organisation's first launch mission of 2022 is slated for February 14, with PSLV-C52 orbiting an earth observation satellite (EOS-04). IMAGE: ISRO's PSLV-C51 at Satish......

How India can NEUTRALISE Enemy Drones

'An armed helicopter equipped with counter-drone systems will provide the airborne counter-drone capability and flexibility needed to protect India's critical assets.' IMAGE: Indian Army personnel......

Hail the power of networks!

Not just in the fight against COVID-19, but also in politics, economics and society, observes Ajit Balakrishnan. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Words such as 'infection', 'social......

'Cyclone man' Mrutyunjay Mohapatra appointed IMD chief

Besides strengthening the IMD's infrastructure, Mohapatra said his priority will be to improve the dissemination of weather-related information -- from nowcasts to weather forecasts -- focus on......

Why 'Make in India', why not Create in India?

  The real issue in India is not between Make or Made/Create in India. We need both.The solution is to create an eco-system where new ideas can flourish and convert themselves into new......

Tech partnerships in climate change can make the world a better place

Several climate/energy technology partnerships have been initiated across the world, many emerging within the past decade, says Arunabha Ghosh. Technology is widely recognised as one of the......

Sports Shorts: CAS overturns doping bans on 28 Russian athletes

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday IMAGE: A technician walks down the hallway at the Doping Control Laboratory, at the National Institute of Scientific......

Moscow anti-doping lab shared site with accused doctor, claims WADA report

The Moscow laboratory tasked with catching drugs cheats in Russian athletics shared a building complex with the doctor accused of masterminding the cheating scheme. A report commissioned by the......