Pallava Bagla
Pallava Bagla. A highly respected voice on Indian television, he is a leading Indian science communicator, widely respected for his deep understanding of the country’s science and technology landscape. Known for explaining complex ideas in simple language. His pioneering coverage of India’s Moon, Mars and Human (Chandrayaan, Mangalyaan and now Gaganyaan) missions on New Delhi Television, where he is the Science Editor, has been widely acclaimed. Over two decades, his reporting for the global journal Science has showcased India to the world included defence and nuclear coverage. A three-time National Award winner, he also received the prestigious David Perlman Award for Excellence in Science Journalism in 2010, considered the `Oscar of Science Journalism’ and the Red Ink Awards including the agriculture journalism award from The World Bank’s agriculture unit. He has also held key leadership roles in global science journalism bodies like the World Federation of Science Journalists and was two term President of the International Science Writers Association. He has authored over a dozen books and a well-known photographer.
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Can 'Black Gold' Power India's Future? 'Dirty Coal' Finds New Uses
India's annual coal demand is already around 1 billion tonnes and is expected to rise further by 2047. At the same time, the country has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2070
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"Monsoon Has Never Failed India In 13 Million Years": IIT Professor
Continuity does not mean stability. Paleoclimate records reveal that the monsoon has gone through dramatic fluctuations in the past. One of the most significant events occurred around 4,200 years ago, when a major drought hit large parts of Asia.
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Obesity, Malnutrition Among Children: Reality Check For Viksit Bharat Aspiration
Malnutrition in India is no longer just about hunger. It is also about excess weight, poor diet and changing lifestyles -- all happening in a single childhood.
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Indian Startup's Experimental Balloon Platform Rises 25 km Above Earth
Red Balloon Aerospace is also developing a broader suite of platforms, including tethered aerostats and long-endurance airships.
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Soumya Swaminathan Follows Her Father's Footsteps To London's Royal Society
As Dr Soumya Swaminathan takes her place among the Fellows of the Royal Society, her journey reflects not just personal achievement but a larger story of Indian science.
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Chandrayaan Lander Hopped A Little In 2023, Now ISRO Is Jumping At Discovery
What began as a last minute call to use leftover fuel has turned into a landmark experiment in understanding the Lunar surface
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'Nuclear Plants Must Not Be Targets': US Expert To NDTV After Strike In UAE
The Barakah incident comes at a time when nuclear infrastructure is increasingly finding itself near active conflict zones.
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Rules Eased, US Eyes India's New $300-Billion Nuclear Goldmine
US nuclear companies happy with amendments in the Indian nuclear liability law, but want industry-friendly rules.
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Ex-ISRO Scientist's $1 Billion Startup Eyes Maiden Orbital Rocket Launch
In eight years after leaving his secure job at ISRO, where he earned Rs 75,000 a month, Chandana, along with his cofounder Naga Bharath Daka, has created a company now valued at Rs 1,500 crore.
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India Loses $18.3 Billion On Edible Oil Imports. Why Don't We Produce It?
India imports 15-16 million tonnes ofedible oil annually because farmers see oilseeds as "risky" crops.
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Have Scientists Found The Mythical River At Prayagraj Sangam?
Scientists confirm a large buried paleo river channel exists between Ganga and Yamuna near Prayagraj Sangam.
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How 'Smiling Buddha' In Pokhran Permanently Altered India's Place In Global Politics
On Pokharan anniversary, we look at how India's techno diplomacy saved it from meeting the same fate as what is happening to Iran right now.
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NDTV Goes Inside The Nuclear Facility Providing Indian Mangoes To America
Indian mangoes have become a seasonal obsession in the US, fetching high prices and selling out quickly.
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Indian Start Ups Take the AI Battle to Space with Sovereign Orbital Data Centre
Pixxel plans to design, build, launch and operate the Pathfinder satellite, a 200 kilogram class spacecraft. Sarvam will provide the AI backbone.
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How Game-Changer Drishti Satellite Will Boost India's Space-Based Surveillance
The launch of the world's first OptoSAR satellite in India is a testament to our youth's passion for innovation and nation-building, PM Modi said today.
