IISF 2020: VP Naidu lauds Indian scientists’ work on Covid-19 vaccine, condemns fake news ‘infodemic’
VP Naidu said that the ‘infodemic’ also reinforces the importance of scientific temper in our lives.
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PM Modi to launch Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY SEHAT health cover for J&K residents today
The Scheme provides financial cover up to Rs. 5 lakh per family on a floater basis to all residents of J&K.
Read moreAgri Scientists Meet, IISF 2020: Experts talk data analytics, AI, energy, food security, climate change
The Agricultural Scientists’ Meet is a significant event in the India International Science Festival 2020.
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Dry run for Covid-19 vaccine admin in 4 states next week; Govt, Health Ministry gear up for rollout
A detailed checklist has been prepared by the Union Health Ministry and shared with the 4 States to guide them in the dry run.
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IISF 2020: CSIR DG Mande, DST Advisor Gupta talk STIP role in Indian development
CSIR DG Shekhar Mande: Biggest challenge is to attract youth into science from an early age for optimal use of India’s talent.
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IISF 2020: Harsh Vardhan, DST Secy Sharma speak at Overseas Minister’s & Diplomat’s Conclave
Sci-Tech Minister Harsh Cardhan: India shares a common past as well as future goals with many of its immediate & extended neighbours.
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PM Modi delights over increasing leopard numbers, lauds animal conservation efforts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: We have to keep up these efforts and ensure our animals live in safe habitats.
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Sci-tech can be used to solve agri, water, energy, health problems: Harsh Vardhan at S&T Conclave
The State S&T Ministers conclave held annually creates an opportunity for dialogue among stakeholders for centre-state S&T cooperation.
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IISF 2020: Amitabh Bachchan, Shekhar Kapur, Mike Pandey to address DST organised Science Film Fest
ISFFI is organised every year to popularise science and public dissemination of science through films.
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India suspends UK flights over new Covid-19 strain till Jan; Passengers to get mandatory test, quarantine
Airlines operating flights to India from other countries shall not board any passenger travelling from UK to India.
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IISF 2020 to help youth develop 21st century skills: CSIR DG Mande; PM Modi to inaugurate today
Goal of IISF 2020 is to help youth develop 21st-century skills, with a focus on scientific knowledge, creativity, critical thinking.
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C-Camp NBEC 2020 winners get investment, prizes of ₹7 Cr from Pfizer, Kotak, Biocon, BIRAC, others
11 bio-entrepreneurs and 3 student-led teams won the National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition (NBEC) 2020
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IISF 2020: Vijnana Bharati, CSIR-CECRI, NIIST, AlR, Gorakhpur Univ hold outreach programs
The target audience of many of the events of IISF 2020 is young scientists and students.
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IISF 2020: Int’l Science Film Fest from Dec 22 to promote young sci-tech film-makers
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this year the ISFFI 2020 is to be organised in a virtual environment.
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Health Min Vardhan lauds Covid warriors at GoM Meet attended by MEA, MoCA, NITI, ICMR
Vardhan began the meeting by expressing gratitude to all Covid-19 warriors who have been steadfast in their duty.
Read morePM Modi to inaugurate IISF 2020; Sci-Tech Minister Vardhan to be present
Launched in 2015, IISF is a celebration to promote science & technology.
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Health Minister Vardhan talks of TB-free India, AI in TB care, Covid challenges at TAI Conference
Harsh Vardhan underlined importance of multi-stakeholder coordination, prevention, & patient-centric quality care.
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DBT-THSTI, Finland scientists develop 20-minute PoC test to detect P. falciparum malaria
One of the parasites called Plasmodium falciparum malaria is responsible for most of the cases of malaria.
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Industry 4.0 about controlling data flow, info, knowledge: DST Secy Sharma at STIP Forum
DST Secretary Ashutosh Sharma highlighted the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to address challenges of the future.
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IIT-M Scientist & Swarnajayanti Fellow’s research on phonons has use in quantum computer development
Prof. Prabhu Rajagopal proposes to develop novel concepts for achieving sources for single and entangled phonons.
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