Pallava Bagla

Biocon Chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Conferred With Rare American Distinction

India News | Written by Pallava Bagla | Friday February 8, 2019

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, head of biopharmaceutical company Biocon and well-known biotechnologist, has been elected as a member of the prestigious US National Academy of Engineering (NAE), Washington DC for her contribution to the field in India.

India's 40th Communication Satellite, GSAT-31, Launched

India News | Reported by Pallava Bagla, Edited by Arun Nair | Wednesday February 6, 2019

India's latest communication satellite GSAT-31 was successfully launched from French Guiana this morning, making it the third successful launch by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) this year.

Students Design Driverless Bus That Runs on Solar Power, Costs Rs. 15 Lakh

Pallava Bagla | Thursday January 24, 2019

The 1,500 kg bus can accommodate up to 15 people and can be used inside closed campuses. The on-road version will come later.

Satellite Launched By ISRO, Made By Students, Is Lighter Than A Chair

India News | Reported by Pallava Bagla, Edited by Debanish Achom | Friday January 25, 2019

ISRO: The world's lightest satellite, made by Indian students, was successfully placed in orbit by a rocket launched by the ISRO on Thursday night.

The Kumbh Mela, As Seen From Space

India News | Written by Pallava Bagla | Thursday January 17, 2019

The world's largest religious gathering, Kumbh Mela, was captured from space by India's high resolution earth imaging satellite CartoSat-2.

Students Design Driverless Bus That Runs on Solar Power, Cost Rs 15 Lakh

India News | Written by Pallava Bagla | Thursday January 17, 2019

Indian researchers have unveiled a first-of-its-kind bus -- an autonomous vehicle powered by solar energy. Globally, most autonomous vehicles developed till date are powered by petrol, diesel, CNG or charged using grid-based electricity. Therefore, this Indian innovation has a double advantage.

Plastic Bullet, Substitute To Pellet Shot, Is "500 Times Less Injurious"

India News | Written by Pallava Bagla | Friday January 4, 2019

There is a new alternative to the pellet bullet, the infamous "non-lethal weapon" being used to disperse stone throwers in Kashmir. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed a less lethal plastic bullet.

In New Addition To "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan", PM Modi Calls For Focus On R&D

India News | Written by Pallava Bagla | Thursday January 3, 2019

Stressing on the need for research at state-funded universities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday added to the slogan, "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan" with a "Jai Anusandhan".

Cabinet Nod In Bag, ISRO Set To Launch Hunt For Gaganyaan Astronauts

India News | Reported by Pallava Bagla, Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Friday December 28, 2018

The cabinet's approval for the much-awaited manned mission to space has paved the way for the Indian Space Research Organisation to start selecting potential astronauts. The chosen ones will be called vyomnauts in a nod to vyom, the Sanskrit term for space.

3 Indians To Spend 7 Days In Space In Rs 10,000 Crore Gaganyaan Plan: 10 Points

India News | Reported by Pallava Bagla, Edited by Debanish Achom | Friday December 28, 2018

Three Indian astronauts will be sent to space for up to seven days by 2022, as part of India's ambitious Gaganyaan project by ISRO, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad announced this evening. The Union cabinet has approved a budget of Rs 10,000 crore for the programme. ISRO's Gaganyaan will help India become the fourth nation to independently send hum...

ISRO's Military Satellite Launched, Will Be Air Force's Mainstay In Sky

India News | Reported by Pallava Bagla, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Wednesday December 19, 2018

A communications satellite, dubbed the "Indian Angry Bird", meant for the exclusive use of the Indian Air Force, took off from the launchpad of Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh and was placed in orbit this evening.

In ISRO's Year-Ender, "Angry Bird" Satellite Set For Lift-Off: 10 Points

India News | Written by Pallava Bagla | Wednesday December 19, 2018

A communications satellite that will help connect all assets of the Indian Air Force and work as a force multiplier, will be the 17th mission and last launch of Indian space agency ISRO for the year 2018. The long-awaited GSAT-7A, which would take-off from Sriharikota this evening, will connect all IAF assets like planes, air-borne early warning co...

Karnataka Nuclear Reactor Sets Global Record, "Major Feat," Says PM Modi

India News | Written by Pallava Bagla | Monday December 10, 2018

In a major accomplishment for India's Department of Atomic Energy, the 220 MW nuclear reactor at Kaiga in Karnataka has completed a continuous run of 941 days to become the world's longest running reactor without a shutdown in this marathon run. The earlier record of 940 days of continuous operation was held by a British reactor called Heysham-2, ...

With Rocket Launched At Moon's Dark Side, China's Huge Leap In Space Race

World News | Written by Pallava Bagla | Sunday December 9, 2018

With Rocket Launched At Moon's Dark Side, China's Huge Leap In Space RaceThe most ambitious robotic moon probe ever by any space-faring country was launched by China on Saturday morning. What makes the endeavor special is that it would be the first time that a rover will attempt to land on the dark side of the moon, that is always tilted away from ...

India's Most Powerful Satellite, 'The Big Bird', Launched Successfully

India News | Written by Pallava Bagla | Wednesday December 5, 2018

Indian Space Research Organisation or ISRO today launched the GSAT-11 satellite also called the "Big Bird ", from the French space port of Kourou in South America. The satellite, launched at 2.07 am IST will help provide satellite-based internet to remote places where cable-based internet cannot reach.