Road to disaster
Fertile land is up for grabs in western Uttar Pradesh. Private developers are acquiring it to build apartments, industries, IT institutes, and …
Children’s Science Congress promotes scientific way of thinking
The objective is to let children exhibit their creativity and innovation to solve problems they experience locally using the method of science
105th Indian Science Congress concludes by recognising 14 young scientists
106th edition of Indian Science Congress will be held from January 3-7, 2019 in Bhopal
Extend research from labs to the land: Modi at 105th Indian Science Congress
Modi said that it is time for India to reclaim its rightful place among frontline nations in science
Data & technology can take India to new heights: Modi speaks at 108th Indian Science Congress
To make National Hydrogen Mission successful, it is essential to manufacture electrolysers, other components in India: Modi
West Bengal Governor inaugurates 7th edition of the Women Science Congress
Women equipped with scientific and technological acumen can go a long way in bringing overall development of the region and the nation at large
Meet some young scientists of India
Here's what they have to say about how their work can help India progress and what needs to be done to ensure effective and relevant research in …
What’s in a name? Everything, if its botany
Taxonomists who can identify plant samples correctly are in great shortage, affecting research in applied sciences like biotechnology and genetics
Nagaland Governor PB Acharya inaugurates Children's Science Congress
Solid waste management was the theme for a poster painting competition in the ongoing 105th edition of the Indian Science Congress
Farmers discuss tech innovations at 107th India Science Congress
The farmers were participating in a Farmer’s Science Congress organised at the ongoing event being held in Bengaluru
Pride of India Expo major crowd-puller at 105th Indian Science Congress
Spread over an area of more than 18,000 sq m, the expo showcases cutting-edge technologies, scientific products and services, achievements and …
Pride of India
The 'Pride of India Expo' at the Indian Science Congress 2016 hosted nearly 180 top notch scientific organisations of the country to display new …
Develop simplest methods to communicate science to the unreached: experts
They also call for setting up Science Centres in remote areas to communicate the basic concepts of science to the rural population
Yawning gaps
The lack of planning and lethargic management have reduced the once prestigious Indian Science Congress to a meaningless jamboree
Punjab, a cradle of science popularisation in India
Punjab, which is holding the Indian Science Congress, not only produced some of the brightest scientific minds but also a great science communicator
The living planet: Full coverage of 2021 biodiversity meet
A 5-part series on the World Conservation Congress held by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) from September 3-11 in …
Increase investment in R&D in India, stress experts at Indian Science Congress
Advocate adopting a Public Private Partnership approach and promoting technology transfer
Catching them young
Every year, the Indian Science Congress Association awards young scientists of the country. Down To Earth spoke to some of the winners about …
DRDO develops quick response mobile facility for nuclear incidents
With threat perception of terrorists using weapons of mass destruction increasing, DRDO has developed a mobile facility to help provide immediate
Women water activists gather in Kathmandu to exchange notes
About 100 women from Asia, Africa, the Americas and Europe attend the first Women and Rivers Congress
India’s tryst with numbers is an old one
As the 108th Science Congress ends January 7, an excerpt from Amir D Azcel’s 2015 book, ‘Finding Zero: A Mathematician’s …
JJP emerges kingmaker in Haryana
JJP, as well as the opposition Congress had promised to deal with agrarian crisis and massive unemployment, especially among the state’s Jats
Connect with people, PM tells scientists
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the scientific community at the inauguration of the 106th session of the India Science Congress
No Water, No Votes
Citizens globally and in India are demanding clean and safe drinking water in return for their votes
Why are there fewer women on India’s science scene? Data needed to answer that, say experts
Social and natural scientists have to come together to work on why women are less represented in Indian science