Archive For September, 2014
Prof. S. Mohan, Visiting Professor, Centrefor Nano Science and Engineering, IISc, has beenconferred ” DRDO Academic Excellence Award 2013″by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri.Narendra Modi ina special function organised by DRDO at New Delhion 20 Aug. 2014.”The award is in recognition of his sustainedcontributions to Innovative Technologies for avariety of applications at the DRDO from […]
Four defence scientists from the city were among the recipients of DRDO Awards-2013 presented by Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The ‘Performance Excellence Award’ was given to Dr P S Subramanyam, Director, Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and Dr K Tamilmani, former Chief Executive, Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification. The duo and […]
On an average, at least 10 institutions have overtaken Indian Institute of Science (IISc) every year in the global ratings since 2003, even though it continues to be the only one from India in the top 500. It has dropped 130 ranks in 11 years. IISc, just like in 2013, continues to be ranked among […]
Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is the lone Indian institution to bag a spot in the top 500 in an annual ranking of global educational institutions dominated by American universities, according to a list released by a Chinese organisation. Bangalore—based Indian Institute of Science, conceived as a ‘Research Institute’ by Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, in the […]
Two 15-year-olds have not only assured themselves a berth among finalists of the annual Global Google Science Fair, but also have done the State proud by their prodigious scientific talents. The twosome of Mr Vineeth Nayak and Mr Aditya Bhargava have developed a bio-sensor that will detect the quantity of hydrazine, a highly toxic inorganic […]
Swiss aerospace firm Pilatus Aircraft and Tata Advanced Systems have announced signing an agreement to manufacture and supply Pilatus PC-12 ‘Green Aircraft’ aerostructures at the latter’s manufacturing facility in Hyderabad. In a statement, the companies said the production includes assembly of complete airframe for the aircraft including integrated fuselage, wing, cockpit, ailerons, fins and rudders […]
Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles are making an impact across sectors and market. The market size for them is expected to reach $33.5 million (Rs 203 crore) by 2019. In India, a number of startups focussing on this new age technology have set up shop. ET’s Malavika Murali takes a look at a few of the […]
India has offered to significantly increase an order for U.S. attack helicopters, Indian officials said, as U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel began a visit to New Delhi aimed at boosting defence and strategic ties. The Apache gunships and a deal for Chinook helicopters, both built by Boeing, will top the agenda in Mr Hagel’s talks […]
India’s government officially opened up the defense industry to foreign investors, allowing defense contractors from abroad to own up to 49% instead of 26% of Indian military equipment makers. The plan was first announced in the July 10 budget by new finance minister, Mr Arun Jaitley. The cabinet approval is all the proposal needed to […]
Chandrayaan-2, the country’s second lunar exploration mission, would be launched during 2017, Mr M Annadurai, project director of Chandrayaan-1 and Chandrayaan 2, today said. Chandrayaan-I, India’s first mission to Moon, was launched successfully on October 22, 2008 from Sriharikota. Mr Annadurai was answering questions from students while taking part in the Salem High School Diamond […]