Science and Technology

DST and DRDO Join Hands to Strengthen India’s Space Surveillance

In a significant move to enhance India’s space surveillance capabilities, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have entered into a strategic partnership. The agreement was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding...

Google’s New Logo 2025: Meaning, Reactions, and What It Means for Other Apps

In 2025, Google unveiled a fresh update to its iconic "G" logo, marking the first major redesign in ten years. This change has caught the attention of users, designers, and branding experts across the world. Here's everything you need to...

FaceAge: AI Tool Uses Selfies to Predict Biological Age and Cancer Outcomes

A groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) tool called FaceAge has emerged as a promising advancement in personalized medicine. Developed using deep learning techniques, FaceAge analyzes a person’s selfie to determine their biological age, which may differ from their actual or chronological...

Scientists Create First Pangenome of Asian Rice

In a significant scientific breakthrough, researchers—mostly from the Chinese Academy of Sciences—have assembled the first-ever pangenome of Asian cultivated rice (Oryza sativa L.). By sequencing the genomes of 144 rice varieties, both wild and cultivated, this research provides a comprehensive...

Sarvam AI Launches Bulbul-v2 with Realistic Indian Accents

Bengaluru-based AI startup Sarvam AI has launched its latest text-to-speech (TTS) model, Bulbul-v2, designed specifically to cater to India’s diverse linguistic landscape. Supporting 11 Indian languages, the model offers natural, human-like voices with authentic regional accents, making it a promising...

India’s Gaganyaan Enters Final Phase, Crewed Flight Set for 2027

India’s ambitious human spaceflight programme, Gaganyaan, has entered its final development phase with the first crewed mission now scheduled for early 2027. This marks a major leap in India’s space capabilities, showcasing the country’s growing self-reliance in high-end space technology...

India Unveils First Genome-Edited Rice Varieties

In a groundbreaking development, India has become the first country in the world to develop and officially announce genome-edited rice varieties. Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan unveiled two innovative rice strains—DRR Rice 100 (Kamla) and Pusa DST Rice...

India Helps Complete Key Magnet System for ITER

India has played a pivotal role in a significant scientific milestone — the completion of the main magnet system of ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor), the world’s largest nuclear fusion project. This international collaboration aims to harness the power of...

GenomeIndia Project: India Unlocks National Genetic Resource for Research and Innovation”

The GenomeIndia Project, spearheaded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), has achieved a landmark by completing Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) of over 10,000 individuals across India. With the national data archived at the Indian Biological Data Center (IBDC), the government...

From Earth to Orbit: Shubhanshu Shukla’s Journey to the ISS Begins May 29

India is set to mark a historic milestone in its space journey as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will be the first Indian astronaut to fly to the International Space Station (ISS) and the first Indian to enter space in over...