Science

India was actively contributing to the field of science and technology centuries long before modern laboratories were set up. Here is a list of the ancient Indian discoveries that introduced and strengthened the fundamentals of modern science.

At a time when India is battling a brain drain epidemic, here are some ambitious global projects that hold a world of promise for Indian scientists and are giving them a much-needed boost.

Not only will this novel idea control the growth of an extremely invasive and toxic weed, it will create a sustainable source of income too.

Combining these ecologically safe traditional systems with modern rainwater-saving techniques could be the answer to India's perennial water woes.

The Indian Antarctic Mission and its landmark southern sojourn had many firsts and proud moments for the nation.

Indian marine scientists found a dead coral reef from 10,000 years ago in the Gulf of Kutch. They revived it successfully - a world first!

Govt Plans to Establish 500 Tinkering Labs & 100 Incubation Centres to Encourage Innovation in the academic and non-academic sector.

The Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru has come up with many useful innovations in science, technology and healthcare. These have made detecting heart conditions and malaria, purifying water, and fixing cataract not just easy, but also affordable.

India, being the centre of diabetes, with nearly 3 in 100 people diabetic, is fighting the disease with efficient new drugs and innovative, affordable tests that detect it early.

A team of seven robotics enthusiasts from Pune are prepping up to go to Spain for FIRST LEGO League - Open European Championships 2016. The teens take out time from their school and on weekends to design prototypes and sort out challenges, mentored by Chris Bastianpillai at Robominds.