Why India’s ‘leaky pipeline’ in research is unlike the rest of the world

Explore India's unique 'leaky pipeline' in STEM, highlighting women's strong educational presence yet underrepresentation in ...

Before Satellites, One Woman Scientist Measured the Winds That Guide India’s Weather

Anna Mani, the Indian physicist who built the instruments that gave independent India the ability to measure its own weather, mapped the country's solar radiation and wind energy potential, and helped ...
The Scientist

India's Scientists Seek Better Pay, More Perks

Leading the drive are the associations of scientific workers of India's autonomous research councils: the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, the Indian Council of Medical Research and the ...

Indian Scientists Develop ‘Designer Rice’ That Could Help Fight Diabetes and Malnutrition

Rice is a staple food in India, but polished white rice is high in starch and low in protein, fibre, and key nutrients, often causing blood sugar spikes. To address diabetes and hidden hunger, Indian ...
Mongabay

Postponement of century-old Indian Science Congress sparks controversy

Almost every year since 1914, the Indian Science Congress has brought together a wide range of scientists, academics, students and even Nobel laureates in an event that has been central to the ...

Indian scientists found a rare red-coloured microbe in Antarctica that can survive up to 85 minutes of direct UV exposure

Scientists have discovered a rare red-coloured bacterium in an Antarctic lake that can survive extreme cold and intense UV radiation. The microbe could have important applications in biotechnology, ...