Dr Vijay Kumar Saraswat, former DRDO chief

‘Be prepared to fight wars... in outer space’

The role of the kinetic kill vehicle is very significant and comes into play only at the end to kill the target, says Vijay Kumar Saraswat.

02 Apr 2019 5:44 AM

A new form of ‘surgical strike’

A variant of one of these missile interceptors was used during Wednesday’s test, DRDO sources said.

28 Mar 2019 1:47 AM

The report "The Manifold Travails of the Indian Air Force" argues that Indian air dominance is vital for deterrence and stability in Southern Asia, and for preserving the strategic balance in the Indo Pacific region.

In India’s defence

The first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant is scheduled to roll out of the Kochi shipyard only by 2021-23, almost eight years late.

14 Oct 2018 1:26 AM

Gauri would never have backed down, she would have defended the activists who have just been arrested too, says Kavita, who still hears Gauri’s voice in her head.

Too great a tragedy to cope with: Kavitha Lankesh

The death of a sibling is perhaps, too great a tragedy to cope with, maybe distraction is the most one can hope to find.

02 Sep 2018 5:35 AM

The packaging material used for space foods must be able to withstand extreme gravity conditions. (Photo: Representational Image)

DRDO labs offer assistance for space mission

For long, Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory & Defence Food Research Laboratory have been supporting the armed forces.

28 Aug 2018 1:46 AM

We have got experienced people from our facilities across the country to head these offices. (Representational Image)

Isro to mark Dr Vikram Sarabhai’s birth centenary with revamp

Union govt sanctions Rs 11,400 crore for future flights of PSLV.

12 Aug 2018 2:41 AM

‘We’ll carry forward the alliance with JD(S) to 2019 and beyond’

A major political party with experienced leaders cannot remain outside the government.

20 May 2018 5:49 AM

H. D. Deve Gowda and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

Gowda-Siddaramaiah: A glorious equation gone awry

True enough, candidates of the JD (S) and JD (U) were trounced by the Congress with Siddaramaiah being among those defeated.

06 May 2018 4:47 AM

The miniature paper batteries are filled with a little sewage water for production of electricity. The cost of each unit less than Rs 5.

Electrifying idea: Here comes 1st bioelectric toilet

By treating water and making it recyclable, it is being ensured that there is always water in the toilet.

30 Apr 2018 2:42 AM

The aircraft structure has been divided into the fuselage, wing area as well as the length of the jet and wing span and aircraft volume. And Carbon fiber composites would be used extensively in the new aircraft. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Private sector to participate in $2 billion stealth fighter project

The twin-engine multi-role combat aircraft would be designed for air superiority, ground attack, interception and other types of missions.

11 Apr 2018 2:46 AM

Protected landscapes are disconnected from each other and this could lead to inbreeding and lower rate of reproduction among tigers.

Saving habitat: Go beyond the usual

According to sources in NTCA, 76 tigers died in the country in 2017 but 14 were cases of poaching.

05 Mar 2018 2:07 AM

For Indian scientists who are designing gadgets to probe the surface and sub-surface of the red planet, the results hint at the need to scrounge for toxic chemicals that could hinder efforts to establish a sustainable agricultural system 400 million km away!

The final frontier: Making life thrive on Mars

New studies are intended to throw light on evolution of planets and how life commenced in our solar system.

02 Jan 2018 7:09 AM

‘Gauri could have been thrashed on social media, why kill her?’

We are optimistic as officers of SIT came to us and assured that they will do their best, says Kavitha Lankesh.

10 Sep 2017 5:24 AM

Isro’s 8th navigation satellite launch IRNSS-1H was termed as unsuccessful. (Photo: PTI)

‘Launch failed at the very last minute’

The snag has come as a surprise for space experts like Prof Roddam Narasimha.

01 Sep 2017 6:01 AM

The PSLV-C39 rocket, which will carry India’s eighth navigation satellite IRNSS-1H, at Sriharikota. (Photo: PTI)

Private sector takes giant leap with Isro

A similar satellite would be made to Isro’s exacting standards by the same consortium by April 2018.

31 Aug 2017 1:36 AM

Plagued by problems in power supply units controlling both onboard computers, it forced Indian space scientists to move it away from the lunar surface in order to avoid excess heat and radiation.

Eight years on, lost Chandrayaan found

Satellite spotted by Nasa can’t be revived due to glitch-hit power system.

11 Mar 2017 12:41 AM

EWB has also played a significant role in supporting the ‘Digital India’ initiative, and establishment of eLearning centres.

Weekend work: Engineers without borders

A national group of scientists and engineers is trying to make the country a better place.

08 Feb 2017 7:30 AM

The effort is to make Indian industries proficient in space technology so that they can meet the demands of Indian and global markets.

ISRO’s new push for global share

70 engineers of local industry being trained to assemble, test satellites.

27 Jan 2017 1:25 AM

All dining halls — one for VIPs and seven for others — served vegetarian dishes for lunch and dinner.

Tirupati: At Indian Science Congress, menu is all vegetarian

Spiritual factor of venue makes organisers skip non-vegetarian dishes for delegates.

04 Jan 2017 6:07 AM

The scientists intend to develop an autonomous orbital vehicle (a spaceship) to transport a two-member crew to Orbit and return to Earth after a few orbits.

Space age: Isro’s very human test

What if a rocket carrying India’s Vyomanauts explodes just after launch? Our scientists are readying a ‘quick exit’.

18 Dec 2016 6:42 AM

B R Srikanth