‘The role of the state should be pragmatic, not ideological’

Calestous Juma is professor of Practice of International Development and faculty chair of Innovation for Economic Development Program at Harvard …

We must build an ecosystem for converting innovations into enterprises: President

President Ram Nath Kovind said this while inaugurating the Festival of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Rashtrapati Bhawan

Science in Africa: homegrown solutions and talent must come first

The continent, home to around 16% of the world’s population, produces less than 1% of the world's research output

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 …

Researchers discover new biomaterial to heal detached retina

They created a biopolymer that can act as a natural vitreous substitute, a clear gelatinous substance that fills the cavity between the eye lens …

Liver fibrosis can be detected through blood test: new study

It will make diagnosis easier to perform, non-invasive, and less prone to sampling errors, researchers say

Storm in a water pot

Social activist Nafisa Barot recalls how water unleashed the powerful energies of women in Gujarat

Schools, libraries, clinics all come floating on boats

When roads in the Chalan Beel region of Bangladesh are submerged during monsoon, these boats serve as the lifeline

ICMR, IISc to jointly develop hi-tech hub-and-spoke system for improved healthcare

The system will collect and curate data through institutions across the country to facilitate research

Water-sensitive innovations to transform health of slums and environment

A five-year project announced today will implement an innovative water-sensitive approach tailored to informal settlements. The goal is to …

Countries commit to take forward clean energy mission

Acknowledging that clean energy is a vital part of the long-term response to climate change, some countries came together to enhance the …

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

Can science talk about peace, compassion and democracy?

When the Dalai Lama posed this question at an event, I imagined him mischieveiously asking each presenter at the Indian Science Congress, "…

D Srinivasa Reddy takes over as Director CSIR-IICT

Reddy will also hold the additional charge of the post of director of CSIR-IIIM, Jammu and director, CSIR-CDRI, Lucknow

Africa fails its young scientists by not investing in their innovations

Unless African governments put their money where their mouths are, innovative advances from young scientists on the continent will be stifled

Padma Shri awardees include 12 farmers

Out of the 94 Padma Shri awardees, 12 farmers have been awarded for various activities like organic farming, traditional seed conservation and …

On loony ideas

Why do some ‘crazy’ endeavours click while others don’t? Safi Bahcall’s book probes the underlying mechanics

Science and technology to get over Rs 16,000 crore in Budget 2023-24, experts say not enough

Slight jump over last year’s allocation of Rs 14,217 crore; does not account for inflation or foster research ecosystem

In praise of open-source innovation

India slams mania for patents and says open-source models work better to spur innovation

Bill Gates, Grand Challenges and Indian Science Congress

The Bill Gates Foundation has invited Indian innovators to send in their ideas that could change the world. But India needs more solutions to its …

India’s sanitation campaign has not improved health of people: study

Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan did not help reduce exposure to faecal germs and diseases. Will Swachh Bharat Abhiyan fare any better?

Making jugaad a global success

Frugal innovation is the new concept that companies are adopting to take technology to developing countries

Follow the Chinese way on high tech

Making universities the hub of innovation and churning out scientists adept in frontier technology has put China at the top

Patents zoom, but where is the innovation?

India is among the top patent filers globally, but it has yet to make its mark in any breakthrough technologies