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Dorje Angchuk recently became the first Indian to be inducted as an Honorary Member of the International Astronomical Union "for his passionate promotion of astronomy in the Ladakh region, through his excellent astrophotography". Check out his stunning pictures of the night sky.

"The proposed 7.5 GW mega solar energy project in Ladakh will be the region's greatest contribution to the world in reversing the climate change."

Standing atop Mt. Saraswati in the Hanle Valley of Changthang, Ladakh, at nearly 14,800 feet above the mean sea level is the Indian Space Observatory—the third highest optical observatory in the world. And this is its story.

The endangered Snow Leopards are finding it difficult to survive in the Himalayas due to a seemingly small problem -- lack of pastures. Watch how four villagers are helping them:

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.