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Topic: CSIR

SubscriberWrites: India’s science runs on grants, not guts

Fraunhofer builds industries; CSIR builds PowerPoint slides. Guess who wins the future?

CSIR-CIMFR hosts workshop on Coal Gasification

Experts to explore challenges and opportunities in gasification technology.

CSIR-NIScPR emphasizes on health & sanitation in lecture series

The lecture was held on the second day of the 15-day Swachhata Pakhwada organized by CSIR-NIScPR at the institute's Vivekananda Hall.

CSIR-IIP celebrates 65th Foundation Day with focus on carbon-free technologies and research

The foundation day ceremony began with a speech by Dr V.K. Saraswat, who emphasised the importance of developing carbon-free technologies in order to drive global growth.

Workshop highlights role of intellectual property in sustainable development

Organised by CSIR-NIScPR to mark World Intellectual Property Day, event focuses on sustainable development goals & IP as a career option for students

IISF was a celebration of homegrown science–ISRO’s cosmic exhibit to CSIR’s purple revolution

ISRO's stall displayed information on Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya-L1, whereas another exhibit displayed a ‘cost-effective’ method to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

No cash prizes with govt’s new science honour ‘Vigyan Puraskar’ — ‘why do scientists need cash prize’

The last Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar award, with Rs 5 lakh cash prize, will be presented Tuesday at the Bharat Mandapam as part of the celebrations for the CSIR’s foundation day. 

12 men—India couldn’t find a single woman scientist worthy of Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize

Addressing the gender bias in the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prizes is not just a matter of fairness; it is about recognising and fostering talent regardless of gender.

Gift to ‘innate beauty of PM Modi’ — MoS Jitendra Singh lauds new lotus variety, ‘Namoh 108’

The lotus, the name of which matches PM Modi's initials 'NaMoh', has 108 petals, been developed by Lucknow's CSIR – National Botanical Research Institute & blooms between March and December.

Flowers wilting fast? CSIR research says lemongrass essential oil can increase vase life

By reducing microbial blockage at stem end & enhancing antioxidant activity, lemongrass oil can improve vase life of cut flowers, making them more commercially valuable, it adds.

On Camera

Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.