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......

COVID-19 cases in India to peak between June 21-28: Study

India may witness COVID-19 cases peaking between June 21 and 28 with maximum daily positive cases to be around 7,000-7,500 in this period, a study by a team of researchers said.   THE WAR......

Why the US has sanctioned Putin's daughters

The White House has announced a wide new slate of sanctions on Russia that includes first-time individual sanctions on the two adult daughters of President Vladimir Putin in response to the ongoing......

Omicron in India: 'Surge likely in January'

'Whether the substantial hybrid immunity present in India can protect against severe consequences of the disease remains to be seen.' IMAGE: Healthcare workers collect samples of passengers......

6 professors awarded Infosys Prize 2019 for science and research

The annual award includes a pure gold medal, a citation and a prize purse worth $ 100,000 or its equivalent in the Indian rupees. IMAGE: Addressing an event organised to announce the winners of......

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......

Soon, hydrogen produced from corn will fuel cars

Husks and stalks of corn plants are used to create the fuel Researchers have discovered a new way to produce hydrogen fuel using abundantly available corn stover - the stalks, cobs, and husks. The......

Clams and snails inspire gen-next robots

Researchers have developed a robotic snail that can climb walls and stick to overhead surfaces much like its living counterpart. The robot can have potential uses in invasive surgery and oil well......

FIFA plans biological profiling at World Cup

FIFA plans to use biological profiling of players at this year's Confederations Cup and next year's World Cup in its efforts to tackle doping, soccer's governing body on Friday. "FIFA is developing......