Science and Technology

What is Personally Identifiable Information (PII)?

Personally identifiable information (PII) In a disturbing revelation, Resecurity, an American cybersecurity company, has uncovered a massive data breach compromising the personally identifiable information (PII) of 815 million Indian citizens. The breach includes highly sensitive details such as Aadhaar numbers...

Wolbachia: A Bacterial Symbiont with Intriguing Biological Roles

Wolbachia is a type of intracellular bacteria that infects a wide range of arthropods, including insects and other invertebrates. It has garnered significant attention in recent years due to its intriguing biological properties and potential applications in various fields. Intracellular...

NASA Apollo astronaut Thomas Kenneth Mattingly II passed away at age of 87

Ken Mattingly, the renowned astronaut best known for his vital role in the safe return of the damaged Apollo 13 spacecraft to Earth, has passed away at the age of 87. His contributions to space exploration, both on the ground...

India’s Deep Ocean Mission (DOM): Unlocking the Depths of the Ocean

India's Deep Ocean Mission (DOM) marks a significant stride in underwater exploration, aiming to delve 6,000 meters into the ocean depths. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), DOM encompasses diverse pillars, each contributing uniquely to India's ambitious foray...

Ashwini Vaishnaw: India To Become A Chip Fabrication And Design Hub In The Next Five Years

  During the 21st edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, outlined India's core strengths, growth potential, and key initiatives in the semiconductor and technology sectors. He also expressed his...

Aligarh Muslim University To Launch Its Own Satellite, Gets Nod From IN-SPACe

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has embarked on a groundbreaking space initiative, the 'SS AMU SAT' project, approved by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe). Led by AMU's Robo Club, this initiative aims to develop a 3U CubeSat,...

New Mushroom Species Discovered in Western Ghats

Researchers at the Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI) in Kerala, India, have identified a new species of mushroom, named Candolleomyces albosquamosus, found on the JNTBGRI campus in the Western Ghats. This discovery sheds light on the...

JioSpaceFiber: India’s First Satellite-Based Gigabit Broadband Service

  Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd, India's leading telecommunications provider has introduced 'JioSpaceFiber' satellite broadband service. This groundbreaking initiative was officially unveiled at the India Mobile Congress and represents the nation's first satellite-driven giga fiber service. The primary goal of this...

China launched its youngest ever space crew

China's space endeavors are reaching new heights, evident in the recent launch of Shenzhou 17 from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. This mission highlights China's determination to explore outer space, fueled by a competitive spirit with the United States. Crew...

Skyroot Aerospace unveils Vikram-1 rocket, scheduled for full launch next year

  In a momentous event for India's space industry, Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Union Minister of Science and Technology, unveiled Skyroot's Vikram-1 orbital rocket in Hyderabad on Tuesday, October 24th. With the hope of achieving a fully commercial launch in...