ISRO chief inspires students at IIT Guwahati to innovate for India's progress
3 months, 3 weeks ago

ISRO chief inspires students at IIT Guwahati to innovate for India's progress

India Today  

Indian Space Research Organisation Chairman S Somanath called on young minds to actively engage with the nation's strides in science and technology. Addressing around 4,500 school students at the Student Science Interactive Program - Face to Face with New Frontiers in S&T at IIT Guwahati, part of the India International Science Festival, he emphasised the role of youth in shaping India's future as a global leader. Speaking at the India International Science Festival at IIT Guwahati, he urged the youth to embrace opportunities in science and technology, emphasising their role in making India a global leader. "Recognising these opportunities can inspire you to follow similar paths and contribute to a brighter future," he remarked, underscoring the importance of youth involvement in shaping India’s scientific destiny. ABOUT IIT GUWAHATI EVENT The event at IIT Guwahati featured industry-academic collaborations, technical sessions, and initiatives aimed at fostering creative, knowledge-based learning among students and educators.

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ISRO YUVIKA 2025: Are you a school student? Apply for this young scientist programme, registration ends today
6 days, 3 hours ago

ISRO YUVIKA 2025: Are you a school student? Apply for this young scientist programme, registration ends today

Hindustan Times  

ISRO YUVIKA 2025: The registration window for the Indian Space Research Organisation's YUVIKA, the special programme for school students, will end today, March 23. ISRO YUVIKA 2025: Registration for young scientist programme ends today Students/parents can apply for this special programme on the official website, jigyasa.iirs.gov.in. Young Scientist Programme “YUva VIgyani KAryakram” or YUVIKA is ISRO's special programme to impart …

ISRO Chairman Dr V. Narayanan inaugurates research centre at IIT Madras
1 week, 5 days ago

ISRO Chairman Dr V. Narayanan inaugurates research centre at IIT Madras

India Today  

The Chairperson of the Indian Space Research Organisation inaugurated a new research centre, the S. Ramakrishnan Centre of Excellence, at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras on Monday. The S Ramakrishnan Centre of Excellence in Fluid and Thermal Science Research will support ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives, promoting self-reliance in advanced space technologies and reducing India's dependency on foreign solutions. Highlighting the …

India's space missions represent a broader vision for 2047: Isro chief
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India's space missions represent a broader vision for 2047: Isro chief

India Today  

The Indian Space Research Organisation chairman S Somnath was felicitated at the 90th Annual General Meeting of the Indian National Science Academy hosted at SRM Institute of Science and Technology. The Indian space agency chief delivered a presentation on “Space Exploration in Amrit Kaal,” highlighting India’s ambitious strides in space exploration. “Chandrayaan-3 provided crucial data about the moon’s elemental composition, …

Development must respect nature: Former ISRO chief at NIT convocation
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Development must respect nature: Former ISRO chief at NIT convocation

India Today  

At the 11th convocation of the National Institute of Technology, Arunachal Pradesh, former ISRO Chairman AS Kiran Kumar advocated for a development model that respects and aligns with nature. "Development must respect nature and avoid indiscriminate growth," he said. CONTINUOUS LEARNING ESSENTIAL FOR GRADUATES Speaking to NIT Andhra Pradesh graduates, Kumar highlighted the need for lifelong learning to stay relevant …

India’s largest science fest gets underway at IIT-Guwahati
3 months, 4 weeks ago

India’s largest science fest gets underway at IIT-Guwahati

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: The 10th edition of the India International Science Festival the country’s largest science fest began at the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati on Saturday. The event celebrates India’s scientific achievements, fosters innovation and offers a diverse range of activities to engage participants. Addressing the audience, Union Minister for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh said the story of Viksit Bharat …

National Space Day celebrated by IIT-BBS, ISRO and SDSC-SHAR
8 months ago

National Space Day celebrated by IIT-BBS, ISRO and SDSC-SHAR

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: The Research and Entrepreneurship Park of IIT, Bhubaneswar in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation and Satish Dhawan Space Centre, SHAR, marked the National Space Day by hosting a two-day exhibition and other events on its campus here. The highlights of the two-day event that will conclude on Tuesday are a mobile exhibition of ISRO’s innovations and achievements …

Ludhiana: ISRO chief emphasises on harnessing young minds’ potential
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ludhiana: ISRO chief emphasises on harnessing young minds’ potential

Hindustan Times  

Indian Space Research Organisation chairperson Dr S Somanath interacted with students at the 20th anniversary of the Sat Paul Mittal School, emphasising that India was on the path to significant advancement in the field of space research. ISRO chairperson Dr S Somanath interacted with students at the 20th anniversary of Sat Paul Mittal School on Tuesday. Highlighting Prime Minister Narendra …

Watch | Somnath S. on ‘Transformative Leadership in ISRO’
1 year, 1 month ago

Watch | Somnath S. on ‘Transformative Leadership in ISRO’

The Hindu  

Think of a typical day involving a rocket launch, and one is sure to imagine a control room where chaos reigns supreme, and the people involved in the launch, moving about frenziedly. Somnath S, chairman, the Indian Space Research Organisation, debunked this myth, at The Hindu Lit Fest’s session ‘Transformative Leadership in ISRO: My Experience’, as he revealed, “During a …

Ex-ISRO Chairman emphasises on innovation
1 year, 2 months ago

Ex-ISRO Chairman emphasises on innovation

The Hindu  

Former Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation Aluru Seelin Kiran Kumar has emphasised on the need for fostering innovation, collaboration, and a strong scientific foundation in the field of Space exploration. Delivering a guest lecture at BLDE in Vijayapura on Saturday, Mr. Kumar shared insights into ISRO’s latest achievements, advancements in Space technology, and the future trajectory of India’s …

DC Edit | Isro powering India's dreams
1 year, 5 months ago

DC Edit | Isro powering India's dreams

Deccan Chronicle  

Since Independence, India might have made strides in several areas, such as pharmaceuticals, information technology and agriculture. The Indian Space Research Organisation is shining bright with an aura for two reasons: One, people still consider sky and rocketry awe-inspiring and two, Isro tells us about the unflinching determination of a few underfunded men and women to reach the sky and …

IIT Madras honours 12 of its alumni who were part of the historic Chandrayaan-3 mission
1 year, 5 months ago

IIT Madras honours 12 of its alumni who were part of the historic Chandrayaan-3 mission

Hindustan Times  

Indian Institute of Technology Madras honoured twelve of its alumni in the Indian Space Research Organisation who played a pivotal role in the historic Chandrayaan-3 mission. According to a press release by IIT Madras, the top scientists and engineers from ISRO also interacted with students from the institute and various government schools and city colleges. According to a press release …

Work of a generation, says of ISRO chief Somanath on Chandrayaan-3 success
1 year, 7 months ago

Work of a generation, says of ISRO chief Somanath on Chandrayaan-3 success

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: ISRO Chairman S Somanath on Wednesday acknowledged the contribution of a generation of leadership and scientists of the country's space agency for the Chandrayaan-3 mission's success, and said the achievement is an "incremental progress" and "a huge one". Somanath thanked all those who prayed for the mission's success, and ISRO veterans like A S Kiran Kumar, the space agency's …

IIT Guwahati hosts Youth 20 Inception Meet 2023, Youth Minister attends meet
2 years, 1 month ago

IIT Guwahati hosts Youth 20 Inception Meet 2023, Youth Minister attends meet

Hindustan Times  

Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Guwahati hosted the first ever Youth 20 Inception Meet 2023. During Y20 Inception Meet 2023 at IIT Guwahati The 3 days program was a platform where all connected with the youths and consulted their ideas for a sustainable and progressive future. As per a press release issued by IIT Guwahati, the event was attended by …

Seven institutes bag awards at Isro’s Smart India Hackathon – 2022
2 years, 6 months ago

Seven institutes bag awards at Isro’s Smart India Hackathon – 2022

Deccan Chronicle  

NELLORE: Seven Indian institutes, both government and private, have emerged among winners in the Smart India Hackathon – 2022 organised by Indian Space Research Organisation, Department of Space, to generate novel ideas within the country’s young and ignited minds for resolving specific issues in innovative ways. According to a press release issued by Isro on Thursday, the competition covered categories …

IIT Guwahati to organise North-Eastern Research Conclave from May 20-22
2 years, 11 months ago

IIT Guwahati to organise North-Eastern Research Conclave from May 20-22

Hindustan Times  

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati is going to host the first edition of ‘North-Eastern Research Conclave’ from May 20 to 22, 2022. They will hail from various sectors such as Industry, Academia, Start-Ups, Research Councils, PSUs, laboratories and Technical Institutes including Schools and colleges of north eastern region," an official statement said. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is expected to …

ISRO chief charts new course
3 years, 2 months ago

ISRO chief charts new course

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: India’s new space boss will fly in a direction that few of his predecessors have attempted before: Space sector reforms. In a sense, Dr S. Somanath, recently appointed as chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation, will be giving wings to budding space scientists and widening the Space sector. He will also oversee the launch of the first elements …

IIT Guwahati hosts industrial conclave to boost startups
3 years, 2 months ago

IIT Guwahati hosts industrial conclave to boost startups

India TV News  

IIT Guwahati hosts industrial conclave to boost startups It is aimed at providing an exclusive platform for students, young innovators, entrepreneurs, industry experts, professionals, academicians, policy makers, investors and exhibitors to exchange innovative ideas, knowledge base, showcasing products/ services to rejuvenate various research and development opportunities under one roof with a special focus on northeastern states. The event was inaugurated …

Maharashtra youth is first from state to get selected as scientist at Isro
3 years, 9 months ago

Maharashtra youth is first from state to get selected as scientist at Isro

India Today  

It was a proud moment for Somnath Mali's parents when he became the first student from Maharashtra to get selected as a senior scientist with the Indian Space Research Organisation. On June 2, Somnath was selected as a senior scientist at Vikram Sarabhai Space Center in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Speaking to India Today TV, Somnath said, "Recently, I got a job …

Isro to adopt 100 Atal Tinkering Labs across the country to promote space education
4 years, 2 months ago

Isro to adopt 100 Atal Tinkering Labs across the country to promote space education

India Today  

The Indian Space Research Organisation will adopt 100 Atal Tinkering Labs across the country to promote scientific temperament among students and encourage them for space education and space technology-related innovations. Atal Innovation Mission and NITI Aayog have established over 7,000 ATLs across the country so far, enabling more than three million students between classes six to 12 acquire a problem …

Film, science and technology have ability to fire people's imagination: Shekhar Kapur
4 years, 3 months ago

Film, science and technology have ability to fire people's imagination: Shekhar Kapur

India TV News  

Filmmaker Shekha Kapur on Friday said cinema has the power to make people curious about different aspects of life, including science. Citing the example of Steven Spielberg''s "Jurassic Park" movies, Kapur said films have the ability to generate curiosity about any scientific subject among the audiences. "Films, science and technology have the ability to fire people''s imagination, especially in the …

PM Modi to deliver inaugural address at International Science Festival tomorrow
4 years, 3 months ago

PM Modi to deliver inaugural address at International Science Festival tomorrow

India Today  

Amid Covid-19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the inaugural address at the India International Science Festival on December 22 via video conferencing, according to the Prime Minister’s Office. PM Modi is set to deliver the inaugural address at the IISF-2020 tomorrow at 4:30 pm. The reason behind the India International Science Festival The Ministry of Science and Technology and …

IISF 2019: Sci-Tech minister calls NGOs to help take science from the labs to the public
5 years, 4 months ago

IISF 2019: Sci-Tech minister calls NGOs to help take science from the labs to the public

Firstpost  

He also encouraged youth taking part in the fest to take advantage of the govt’s Startup India-Standup India programmes. Union Science and Technology Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Thursday called upon NGOs to come out and help take science from the laboratory to the public domain. Participating in the National Startup Conclave and Expo, Vardhan encouraged the brimming young minds …

ISRO Chairman K Sivan attends IIT Delhi 50th convocation: 2k students awarded degrees, MoU signed for Space Tech Cell
5 years, 4 months ago

ISRO Chairman K Sivan attends IIT Delhi 50th convocation: 2k students awarded degrees, MoU signed for Space Tech Cell

India Today  

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi held its 50th Annual Convocation Ceremony on Saturday, November 2, 2019, which saw ISRO Chairman K Sivan as the Chief Guest. Dr Sivan, Chairman, ISRO said, "I am very happy to be here in IIT Delhi to sign the MoU for establishing a new Space Technology Cell. Prof Rao, Director, IIT Delhi said, "IIT Delhi …

ISRO emerges the star of the show
5 years, 6 months ago

ISRO emerges the star of the show

The Hindu  

Support and words of encouragement for the scientists of the Indian Space Research Organisation poured in on Saturday as they lauded its efforts behind Chandrayaan-2. Congress president Sonia Gandhi said the ISRO had placed India among the world space powers and had inspired generations. Chandrayaan-2 has laid the foundation for achieving greater feats and the entire country awaits in anticipation …

IIT Guwahati signs MoU with ISRO to set up first-of-its-kind space technology centre in the Northeast
5 years, 9 months ago

IIT Guwahati signs MoU with ISRO to set up first-of-its-kind space technology centre in the Northeast

India Today  

IIT Guwahati has signed an MoU with The Indian Space Research Organisation to set up an IITG-ISRO Space Technology Cell at the institute where Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi inaugurated a new academic complex and research and development building on Wednesday. More about the IIT Guwahati - ISRO space technology cell The space technology cell will constitute faculty members from IIT …

Young scientist programme, Chandrayaan-2 among top priorities this year: ISRO
6 years, 2 months ago

Young scientist programme, Chandrayaan-2 among top priorities this year: ISRO

India TV News  

The Indian Space Research Organisation on Friday announced a 'young scientists programme' under which three school students will be selected from each state and Union Territory and will be given hands-on experience in building small satellites. "Under this one-month programme, selected students, mostly Class 8 pass students, will be given lectures and access to research labs," ISRO Chairman K. Sivan …

Young Scientist Programme: ISRO to give students a chance to send their satellites to space
6 years, 2 months ago

Young Scientist Programme: ISRO to give students a chance to send their satellites to space

India Today  

The Indian Space Research Organisation on Friday announced the Young Scientist Programme for the young minds to encourage scientific talent and increase scientific pool in the country. All about the Young Scientist Programme Under #YoungScientist Program at @ISRO, 3 students from each state will be selected. ISRO will select over 100 students from across India and give them practical experience …

Fourth edition of India International Science Festival begins in Lucknow
6 years, 5 months ago

Fourth edition of India International Science Festival begins in Lucknow

Firstpost  

The aim of Young Scientists’ Conference is to provide a platform to young scientists, entrepreneurs, and researchers. Addressing a conference of young scientists, science and technology minister Dr Harsh Vardhan reiterated the government’s resolve to apply science and technology for transformation of the country and as an enabler of social and economic progress. @iisfofficial #ScienceTwitter pic.twitter.com/6SZypl2kA6 — Tech2 October 5, …

Efforts on to reduce cost of space exploration
11 years, 2 months ago

Efforts on to reduce cost of space exploration

The Hindu  

The Indian Space Research Organisation, in association with industry, is now working on ways to make space explorations cheaper, according to Mylswamy Annadurai, the Programme Director of Indian Space Research Organisation. This will help carry out more studies at a unit cost and make India the global leader in space science,” he told The Hindu here on Saturday. Mr. Annadurai …

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