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MR Srinivasan, Architect Of Civil Nuclear Energy Program, Dies At 95
Dr MR Srinivasan, eminent nuclear scientist and former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, passed away in Tamil Nadu's Udhagamandalam on Tuesday. He was 95.
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"Now No Chance": ISRO Ex-Chief On Revival Of Chandrayaan-3 Lander, Rover
There is now no hope of waking up the Chandrayaan-3's moon lander and rover, an eminent space scientist said on Friday, signalling a possible end to India's third lunar mission.
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Rs 25 Lakh Each For ISRO Scientists From Tamil Nadu: MK Stalin
Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday announced that a cash award of Rs 25 lakh would be given to each of the nine eminent space scientists from Tamil Nadu, including K Sivan and Mylswamy Annadurai, in recognition of their services to the nation.
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MS Swaminathan, Father Of India's Green Revolution, Dies At 98
Eminent agricultural scientist and former Rajya Sabha MP MS Swaminathan, hailed as the 'father of the Green Revolution' in the country, died in Chennai this morning at the age of 98.
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Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram Celebrates 14th Foundation Day
The event hosted the Chairperson, Board of Governors of IISER Thiruvananthapuram, and four eminent scientists who are the Founding Directors of five IISERs and NISER.
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One Lakh Students Apply For ISRO's Residential Training Programme
The programme includes classroom lectures, hands-on activities, interaction with eminent scientists, lab/facility visits, sky gazing, robotic assembly, and 'Cansat' experiments, according to an ISRO statement.
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Imported Battery Cells May Not Be Suitable for Indian Conditions, Says NITI Aayog Member
NITI Aayog Member and eminent scientist V K Saraswat said that battery cells imported for electric vehicles "may not be" suitable for the country's conditions and emphasised the need for locally manufacturing the cells.
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Eminent Rocket Scientist S Somanath Appointed ISRO Chief
Mr Somanath, who is at present Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), will succeed K Sivan who completes his extended tenure on Friday.
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India Needs To Work On Reusable Rocket Technology, Says Former ISRO Chief
India needs to strive towards mastering reusable rocket technology, give thrust to global marketing and learn from SpaceX founder Elon Musk's business model to tap full potential in the space field, eminent space scientist G Madhavan Nair said.
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Padma Vibhushan Awardee And Aerospace Scientist Roddam Narasimha Dies
Eminent aerospace scientist and Padma Vibhushan awardee Roddam Narasimha died at a private hospital on Monday, doctors said. He was 87.
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Don't Name Institute After RSS Leader MS Golwalkar: Kerala Chief Minister To Centre
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has written to Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan, asking him not to rename Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) in Thiruvananthapuram under Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh ideologue MS Golwalkar.
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NEP Is To Realise New System Aligned With 21st Century Education Goals: K Kasturirangan
The National Education Policy (NEP) will contribute to a new system aligned with aspirational goals of the 21st-century education while remaining rooted to India's value systems and ethos, eminent scientist K Kasturirangan said on Saturday.
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Indian-American Soil Scientist Rattan Lal Gets 2020 World Food Prize
Eminent Indian-American soil scientist Rattan Lal was on Thursday named this year's recipient of USD 250,000 World Food Prize, with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo lauding his research in soil science, saying he is helping millions of small farmers around the world with his work on increasing food production and recycling of nutrients.
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Creativity Can't Be Transferred Through Online Classes: Former ISRO Chief K Kasturirangan
The concept of online teaching- learning for school children - has not found favour with eminent scientist K Kasturirangan, who says direct physical and mental connection is important to bring out aspects such as playfulness and creativity in them.
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Eminent Scientist VK Saraswat Suggests Shift-System In Schools When They Reopen
Former Director General of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and NITI Aayog member, VK Saraswat, stressed the need for schools to have a strategy when they reopen keeping in mind the safety of students like working in shifts or employing more teachers.
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MR Srinivasan, Architect Of Civil Nuclear Energy Program, Dies At 95
Dr MR Srinivasan, eminent nuclear scientist and former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, passed away in Tamil Nadu's Udhagamandalam on Tuesday. He was 95.
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"Now No Chance": ISRO Ex-Chief On Revival Of Chandrayaan-3 Lander, Rover
There is now no hope of waking up the Chandrayaan-3's moon lander and rover, an eminent space scientist said on Friday, signalling a possible end to India's third lunar mission.
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Rs 25 Lakh Each For ISRO Scientists From Tamil Nadu: MK Stalin
Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday announced that a cash award of Rs 25 lakh would be given to each of the nine eminent space scientists from Tamil Nadu, including K Sivan and Mylswamy Annadurai, in recognition of their services to the nation.
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MS Swaminathan, Father Of India's Green Revolution, Dies At 98
Eminent agricultural scientist and former Rajya Sabha MP MS Swaminathan, hailed as the 'father of the Green Revolution' in the country, died in Chennai this morning at the age of 98.
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Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram Celebrates 14th Foundation Day
The event hosted the Chairperson, Board of Governors of IISER Thiruvananthapuram, and four eminent scientists who are the Founding Directors of five IISERs and NISER.
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One Lakh Students Apply For ISRO's Residential Training Programme
The programme includes classroom lectures, hands-on activities, interaction with eminent scientists, lab/facility visits, sky gazing, robotic assembly, and 'Cansat' experiments, according to an ISRO statement.
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Imported Battery Cells May Not Be Suitable for Indian Conditions, Says NITI Aayog Member
NITI Aayog Member and eminent scientist V K Saraswat said that battery cells imported for electric vehicles "may not be" suitable for the country's conditions and emphasised the need for locally manufacturing the cells.
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Eminent Rocket Scientist S Somanath Appointed ISRO Chief
Mr Somanath, who is at present Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), will succeed K Sivan who completes his extended tenure on Friday.
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India Needs To Work On Reusable Rocket Technology, Says Former ISRO Chief
India needs to strive towards mastering reusable rocket technology, give thrust to global marketing and learn from SpaceX founder Elon Musk's business model to tap full potential in the space field, eminent space scientist G Madhavan Nair said.
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Padma Vibhushan Awardee And Aerospace Scientist Roddam Narasimha Dies
Eminent aerospace scientist and Padma Vibhushan awardee Roddam Narasimha died at a private hospital on Monday, doctors said. He was 87.
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Don't Name Institute After RSS Leader MS Golwalkar: Kerala Chief Minister To Centre
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has written to Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan, asking him not to rename Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) in Thiruvananthapuram under Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh ideologue MS Golwalkar.
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NEP Is To Realise New System Aligned With 21st Century Education Goals: K Kasturirangan
The National Education Policy (NEP) will contribute to a new system aligned with aspirational goals of the 21st-century education while remaining rooted to India's value systems and ethos, eminent scientist K Kasturirangan said on Saturday.
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Indian-American Soil Scientist Rattan Lal Gets 2020 World Food Prize
Eminent Indian-American soil scientist Rattan Lal was on Thursday named this year's recipient of USD 250,000 World Food Prize, with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo lauding his research in soil science, saying he is helping millions of small farmers around the world with his work on increasing food production and recycling of nutrients.
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Creativity Can't Be Transferred Through Online Classes: Former ISRO Chief K Kasturirangan
The concept of online teaching- learning for school children - has not found favour with eminent scientist K Kasturirangan, who says direct physical and mental connection is important to bring out aspects such as playfulness and creativity in them.
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Eminent Scientist VK Saraswat Suggests Shift-System In Schools When They Reopen
Former Director General of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and NITI Aayog member, VK Saraswat, stressed the need for schools to have a strategy when they reopen keeping in mind the safety of students like working in shifts or employing more teachers.
