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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicIndian scientists

Topic: Indian scientists

India’s research crime is getting worse. Scientists are gaming peer review system

International watchdogs are flagging India as a top producer of ‘low-quality and fraudulent’ research. Last year, India ranked behind only China and the US.

Indian scientists discover new probiotic with potential health benefits

Scientists at the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) in India discovered a new strain of lactic acid bacteria while investigating the genetic makeup of a different strain of S. thermophilus.

We’re deeply pained by scientists describing Surya Tilak project as ‘trivial, criminal waste’

Former Director General of CSIR and a retired professor at IIA, Bengaluru, respond to the statement issued by more than 300 scientists criticising the Surya Tilak project for Ram temple in Ayodhya.

From malaria research to clean water — how Subra Suresh & Ashok Gadgil won top US science award

Suresh was awarded National Medal of Science, and Gadgil the National Medal of Technology & Innovation for 'advancing scientific research that helped communities worldwide'.

The voice behind rocket countdowns, ISRO’s Valarmathi dies of heart attack

Her last countdown was the launch of Chandrayaan-3, India’s third moon mission, that made history by landing on the lunar south pole.

Aswin Sekhar is India’s first meteor scientist. Skies over Kerala’s Nila river inspired him

A minor planet was named after Sekhar in recognition of his work. He hopes this honour inspires more students to go into the field of meteor science.

Indian science communicators are fighting for freedom from jargon. Scientists push back

Youtubers like Gareeb Scientist, Science is Dope and PhD holders and CERN employees, science communicators community is growing. “It dilutes findings”, say researchers.

Working to keep science above politics amid Ukraine war, says CERN scientist Archana Sharma

CERN scientist says next major LHC upgrade scheduled after 2025 will be a big opportunity for Indian scientists, engineers and industries.

Meet India’s 25 ‘most productive’ scientists: From CERN atom smashers to whiz with 84 doctorates

52 Indian scientists are in the world's top 2% according to the Alper Dodger Scientific Index for 2023, released Monday. Here’s a look at the top 25 and their work.

52 Indian scientists in world’s top 2% in 2023, top ones study high energy particle physics

Alper Dodger (AD) Scientific Index ranks India at number 21 in the creamy layer which America heads with 4,935 scientists.

On Camera

Musk’s golden touch is on the line. Tesla needs him to do what he does best — sell a pen

Tesla sales have been sliding, profits have been shrinking, and brand loyalty is faltering. Elon Musk’s politics has something to do with it.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.