40 Years Ago This Day, A PM Was Killed

Indira Gandhi was murdered by her bodyguards on the morning of October 31, 1984. Her death sparked off horrific anti-Sikh riots, killing over 3,000 innocent Indians. IMAGE: The body of then prime......

'US Can't Take Indians As Guinea Pigs'

'Why should we disclose classified information. to satisfy those who doubt our Hydrogen Bomb capability?' IMAGE: Dr Anil Kakodkar, former chairman, Atomic Energy Commission, at the 'Machined to......

These Scientists Shaped India

I suggest we build a Vigyan Mandir (Temple of Science) with the ambience of a place of worship, so that it becomes a destination for pilgrims.We should embed on its walls bronze plaques describing......

What Will Modi's Scientific Advisor Do?

Dr Ajay Kumar Sood will have to complete a task his predecessor started: Getting the government to sign off on a new Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy on which work was begun in 2020.......

'Vested interests want private players in space'

'ISRO facilities are very expensive and any damage caused by these start-ups can create havoc to our space programme.'   In a major policy decision, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday allowed the......

From 2 lakhs to 3,300 crores! How A Velumani did it!

Thyrocare founder Arokiaswamy Velumani shares his success story with Anjuli Bhargava as he remembers the one person who stood by him through it all. IMAGE: Arokiaswamy Velumani with his wife......

Govt to reverse brain drain, bring back NRI scientists

To reverse the brain drain of the past few decades and to bring back scientific talent, the Narendra Modi government has initiated talks with many eminent non-resident Indian scientists, who left......

Govt eyes N-technology to end vegetable shortage

To curb rising food prices, the Union government is contemplating using large-scale nuclear irradiation technology for increasing the shelf life of fruit and vegetables, particularly that of onions......