Maharashtra youth is first from state to get selected as scientist at Isro
3 years, 6 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 as a senior scientist in Isro. Somnath was finally selected as a senior scientist with Isro on June 2.

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India's space missions represent a broader vision for 2047: Isro chief
4 weeks, 1 day 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, …

ISRO chief inspires students at IIT Guwahati to innovate for India's progress
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Ludhiana: ISRO chief emphasises on harnessing young minds’ potential
9 months 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 …

ISRO Young Scientist Programme 2024 announced, registration begins on Feb 20
10 months, 3 weeks ago

ISRO Young Scientist Programme 2024 announced, registration begins on Feb 20

Hindustan Times  

Indian Space Research Organisation announced the Young Scientist Programme 2024 to be conducted on May 13-24 for standard 9 students. Indian Space Research Organisation announced the Young Scientist Programme 2024 to be conducted on May 13-24. ISRO's Young Scientist Programme 2024 is a two-week residential programme for school children. The selection of the participants for the programme will be done …

Ex-ISRO Chairman emphasises on innovation
1 year 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 …

Sci-Five | The Hindu Science Quiz: On ISRO
1 year, 1 month ago

Sci-Five | The Hindu Science Quiz: On ISRO

The Hindu  

Sci-Five | The Hindu Science Quiz: On ISRO 1 / 5 | Who is known as the “Father of the Indian Space Program” and the founder of ISRO? Abdul Kalam Vikram Sarabhai Satish Dhawan Homi J. Bhabha Dr. Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai, a trailblazing visionary, is widely hailed as the father of the Indian space program and a relentless institution builder. …

ISRO working on multiple targets but Gaganyaan is its immediate priority: S Somanath
1 year, 1 month ago

ISRO working on multiple targets but Gaganyaan is its immediate priority: S Somanath

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Space Research Organisation is working on multiple targets but Gaganyaan, India’s first human space flight programme, is its immediate primary, the agency’s chairman S Somanath said on Wednesday. This is our immediate big-ticket target,” Somanath said on the sidelines of the 2023 Global Energy Parliament in Kolkata. Somanath said the agency plans to set up the first module …

DC Edit | Isro powering India's dreams
1 year, 2 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 …

ISRO chairman calls on Stalin, thanks him for honouring scientists
1 year, 2 months ago

ISRO chairman calls on Stalin, thanks him for honouring scientists

The Hindu  

Indian Space Research Organisation chairman S. Somanath called on Chief Minister M.K. During the meeting, he thanked the Chief Minister for honouring ISRO scientists and also discussed ISRO-related activities in Tamil Nadu. Speaking to reporters, Mr. Somanath said he came to thank Mr. Stalin for his support for ISRO and for honouring its scientists recently. ISRO was setting up its …

ISRO chief meets late MS Swaminathan's family: ‘His passion.. drives all of us’
1 year, 2 months ago

ISRO chief meets late MS Swaminathan's family: ‘His passion.. drives all of us’

Hindustan Times  

Indian Space Research Organisation Chairman S Somanath on Sunday met the family members of agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan who passed away on September 28. Indian Space Research Organisation Chairman S Somanath Speaking to reporters following his visit, Somanath said that he had the opportunity to meet Swaminathan earlier when he was "very active". Lauding Swaminathan's contribution to making the country …

IIT Madras honours 12 of its alumni who were part of the historic Chandrayaan-3 mission
1 year, 2 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 …

Tamil Nadu govt fetes 9 ISRO scientists, announces award of ₹2.25 crore
1 year, 3 months ago

Tamil Nadu govt fetes 9 ISRO scientists, announces award of ₹2.25 crore

Live Mint  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced a cash award of ₹25 lakh to nine ISRO scientists from Tamil Nadu, including K Sivan and Mylswamy Annadurai, in recognition of their services to the nation. Recalling the words of former Chief Minister C N Annadurai, he said the late leader had wondered aloud why Tamil Nadu had not been the home …

Striking a Balance Between Science and Spirituality, How ISRO Chief S Somanath Reached for the Stars
1 year, 4 months ago

Striking a Balance Between Science and Spirituality, How ISRO Chief S Somanath Reached for the Stars

News 18  

S Somnath, Indian Space Research Organisation’s chairman, brings a remarkable balance between science, spirituality, and synergy. With a unique perspective on how one can find a balance in one’s life through inner engineering, Somnath successfully launched India’s coveted space exploration project, Chandrayaan-3. A day before Chandrayaan-3 was launched, the ISRO chief sought the blessings of Sri Chengalamma Parameswari temple at …

India capable of launching more interplanetary missions: ISRO chief Somanath
1 year, 4 months ago

India capable of launching more interplanetary missions: ISRO chief Somanath

India TV News  

ISRO chief S Somanath on Saturday exuded confidence in India’s capability in the space sector and said that the country is able to launch more interplenetary missions and the aim of the space agency is the overall progress of the nation. He hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “long-term” vision for the country’s space sector and said that ISRO is ready …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah visits ISRO, felicitates Chairperson S. Somnath
1 year, 4 months ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah visits ISRO, felicitates Chairperson S. Somnath

The Hindu  

A day after Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the lunar surface, making India the first country to achieve a soft landing on the South Pole of the Moon, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah visited the Missions Operations Complex at Indian Space Research Organisation Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network in Bengaluru on August 24. Mr. Siddaramaiah also met the space agency’s Chandrayaan-3 project …

With Chandrayaan-3's Triumph, How ISRO Scientists Are Inspiring the Middle Class
1 year, 4 months ago

With Chandrayaan-3's Triumph, How ISRO Scientists Are Inspiring the Middle Class

News 18  

Eyes fixed on computer screens, hands held in support and an hour of bated breath — a tensed Indian Space Research Organisation hall sparkled brighter than fireworks in light shades of mostly blue, red and yellow. He is so shyly Happy, cute 💕— Madhurima Ranjan 🍩🍰🍬🍭 October 5, 2019 Know the Faces Behind Chandrayaan-3’s Success S Somanath: He is the …

How to get a job at ISRO? Check step-by-step career guide after 12th and graduation
1 year, 4 months ago

How to get a job at ISRO? Check step-by-step career guide after 12th and graduation

India TV News  

Career in ISRO, How to join ISRO, Job as scientist: Indian Space Research Organisation is the one of the largest space agencies in the world which is known for its creative technology and cost effective initiatives. It should be noted that the Indian Space Agency prefers to hire fresh graduates from India's premier engineering institutions such as IISc, IITs, NIT, …

The man who brought ISRO to Bengaluru
1 year, 5 months ago

The man who brought ISRO to Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

Last week, as the glorious sight of the Chandrayaan-3 successfully blasting off from Sriharikota filled our hearts and screens, India’s national space agency, ISRO, was once again in the global limelight, this time for its efforts to make India only the fourth country in the world to land a spacecraft on the moon’s surface. In the early seventies, he had …

ISRO to conduct young scientist programme in Bengaluru
1 year, 9 months ago

ISRO to conduct young scientist programme in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

The Indian Space Research Organisation is organising a young scientist programme, Yuva VIgyani Karyakram, to impart basic knowledge on space technology, space science and space applications to students of Class IX. ISRO said that it has chalked out this programme to ‘catch them young’ and that it is also expected to encourage more students to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering and …

On Satish Dhawan's birth anniversary, his 5 contributions to India's space tech
2 years, 3 months ago

On Satish Dhawan's birth anniversary, his 5 contributions to India's space tech

Hindustan Times  

Prof. Satish Dhawan, one of the pioneers of India’s space journey, was born in Srinagar on September 25, 1920. His achievements led to development of INSAT- a telecommunications satellite, IRS - the Indian Remote Sensing satellite and the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle that placed India in the league of space prospering nations. His legacy Under Prof. Dhawan’s direction, ISRO strove …

From Early Satellites to Moon Mission And Future Human Spaceflight, How ISRO Has Shaped India’s Space Programme
2 years, 4 months ago

From Early Satellites to Moon Mission And Future Human Spaceflight, How ISRO Has Shaped India’s Space Programme

ABP News  

In the years since Independence, India has made major strides in its space programme, spearheaded by the Indian Space Research Organisation. The Indian space programme had three distinct elements — satellites for communication and remote sensing, the space transportation system, and application programmes. Based on the lessons learnt from the experiment, the Indian space agency launched its first dedicated communication …

ISRO Launches ‘Young Scientist Programme’ for Class 11 Students
2 years, 9 months ago

ISRO Launches ‘Young Scientist Programme’ for Class 11 Students

News 18  

The Indian Space Research Organisation launched a learning programme for school-going children. Selection Process As per the notification the participants will selected on the basis of a few parameters, that includes class 8 examination marks, and participation in science fairs organised by the school/district/ state/Central government authority in the last three years. Further, they should have students’ participation in science …

ISRO chief charts new course
2 years, 11 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 …

Rocket scientist S Somanath to take over new ISRO chairman, succeeding K Sivan
2 years, 11 months ago

Rocket scientist S Somanath to take over new ISRO chairman, succeeding K Sivan

India TV News  

Highlights S Somanath is all set to take over as the new Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation Rocket scientist S Somanath will succeed K Sivan Somanath will be fourth Keralite to occupy topmost post in the Indian space sector Scientist S. Somanath is all set to take over as the new Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation, …

From the archives: A.P.J. Abdul Kalam | Into Space and down to earth
3 years ago

From the archives: A.P.J. Abdul Kalam | Into Space and down to earth

India Today  

Fifteen years after India’s independence, the country quietly crawled into space research, taking baby steps at the Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station near Thiruvananthapuram. There was an impulse inside him, Kalam wanted to make the sounding rockets in India and design further to make huge rockets that could launch Indian satellites. VS brought about a project to bring USA’s Application …

ISRO Young Scientist Programme 2020: Check steps to apply
4 years, 10 months ago

ISRO Young Scientist Programme 2020: Check steps to apply

India Today  

Indian Space Research Organisation, ISRO has launched the Young Scientist Programme for school students. Earlier the last date to fill the form and apply was February 24, 2020, after which the dates were extended to March 5 amid extensive response received from school students. ISRO Young Scientist Programme 2020: Important Dates Starting date to apply: February 3, 2020 Last Date …

ISRO Young Scientist Programme 2020: Registration process to begin today
4 years, 11 months ago

ISRO Young Scientist Programme 2020: Registration process to begin today

India Today  

ISRO Young Scientist Programme 2020: Attention students, the online registration process for ISRO's Young Scientist Programme 2020 will commence from today i.e. ISRO Young Scientist Programme 2020: Important information The programme will be of two weeks duration i.e. ISRO Young Scientist Programme 2020: weightage for selection Total: 100% Performance in the 8th Std Examination: 60% Prize in school events conducted …

A step in space to future success
5 years, 3 months ago

A step in space to future success

Deccan Chronicle  

KOCHI: Chandrayaan-II went agonisingly close to the moon’s surface before it suffered a setback but the expedition was a success in igniting the interest of the scientific community across the world. “The final margin by which India was able to land the probe on the moon is a testament to India’s space prowess,” said Ankit Shairaj Class XI student of …

Chandrayaan-2: Sampark toota hai, Sankalp nahi, says Delhi govt school students to ISRO
5 years, 4 months ago

Chandrayaan-2: Sampark toota hai, Sankalp nahi, says Delhi govt school students to ISRO

India Today  

"Sampark toota hai, Sankalp nahi" is the message that Delhi government school students have for scientists at ISRO who were working on Chandrayaan-2 mission. Delhi government school students sends message to ISRO: "Our Delhi govt school students have a message for @isro scientists - India is proud of you. ISRO has inspired so many Delhi govt school students to become …

ISRO emerges the star of the show
5 years, 4 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 …

Chandrayaan 2: nation rallies behind ISRO after it lost contact with Vikram lander
5 years, 4 months ago

Chandrayaan 2: nation rallies behind ISRO after it lost contact with Vikram lander

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asked ISRO scientists not to get disheartened by the hurdles in the moon mission Chandrayaan-2 and asserted that there will be a “new dawn and better tomorrow“. Country stands by ISRO: Congress Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hailed ISRO scientists for their “incredible work” on the mission, saying it had laid the foundation for many …

Young Scientist Programme: ISRO to train class 9 students in space science with a chance to send their satellites into space
5 years, 10 months ago

Young Scientist Programme: ISRO to train class 9 students in space science with a chance to send their satellites into space

India Today  

The Indian Space Research Organisation announced the launch of the Young Scientist programme on Monday which will train class 9 students in space science and technology and its applications in order to culture a passion for space-related activities. The motive of starting a young scientist programme for school students was to "catch them young" and spread the passion for science, …

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