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Wednesday, July 31, 2024
TopicIndian Science Congress

Topic: Indian Science Congress

‘Innovate, patent, produce, prosper’ — Modi’s message to students for faster development

Speaking at 107th Indian Science Congress, Modi says science and technological innovations that can uplift livelihoods of the poor should be encouraged.

IIT, AIIMS, IISc faculty slam Indian Science Congress, urge it to promote real science

37 professors from top education institutes demand that the association should be more careful in choosing its speakers in the future.

Vedic plastic surgery to test-tube Karna — non-science claims flowed from Modi downwards

Not just at the Indian Science Congress, incredulous scientific claims have been made by prominent people, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 

Narendra Modi’s reservation lollipop and vanishing magic tricks

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by editors at ThePrint.

Beyond Modi waves, Ravana airports: What media failed to report on Indian Science Congress

If there are big discoveries to report, relatively little attention will be paid to the preposterous.

The not so science Congress and Rahul loses out in UP

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by editors at ThePrint.

Indian Science Congress vows to get its science speakers right after Kauravas & Newton row

Organisers of the science congress have expressed 'shock' at comments like Einstein and Newton didn't understand physics, or Kauravas were test tube babies.

On Camera

‘Sephora kids’ falling for luxury skincare. Where does it all end—retinol at 15, Botox at 20?

Cosmetic brands know that their new audience is aspirational tweens. Drunk Elephant—its Lala Retro Whipped Cream retails at Rs 7,920–even addresses kids in its FAQ section online.

Who are wilful defaulters & what happens to them? RBI lays out new rules

Central bank has set out norms on how to identify wilful defaulters and penal provisions associated with them to maintain 'the integrity of the financial system'.

Grappling with fighter jet shortage, IAF loses hope of timely delivery of Tejas from HAL this fiscal

HAL has informed IAF that the first aircraft will only be delivered by November. A total of 16 Tejas Mk 1A were to be delivered by the state-run company but none have come in so far.

Middle class is reacting like slighted lovers over Budget 2024. Their anger won’t last

What Modi govt got wrong with this budget and in its signalling is in moving away from its generally upbeat, ‘India is on the rise, growth will get steeper, markets are red hot’ messaging.