First test flight of India’s human space mission rocket likely in December

Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh) (IANS) The first test flight of India’s human rated rocket for its human space mission 'Gaganyaan' is expected to take place in December 2024, said a top official of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

India’s new rocket SSLV puts into orbit EOS-08 & a private satellite

Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh)  (IANS) India, on Friday, successfully orbited two satellites with its new rocket – Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV).

On its third and final developmental flight, the SSLV-D3 put into orbit an earth observation…

Technology & social media not best tool for kids in classrooms: Study

New Delhi (IANS) Excessive time spent on technology and social media can hinder children from forming meaningful connections, according to a US-based study on Friday.  

The findings, based on a survey of 1,146 parents, showed that parents are…

ISRO to launch Earth-observing satellite on SSLV rocket on Friday

New Delhi (IANS) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday announced that it will launch an Earth-observing satellite (EOS-08) on the new Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) rocket -- its third-ever mission -- tomorrow. 

EOS-08…

1st malaria vaccine offers protection for pregnant women

New Delhi (IANS) Trials of an experimental malaria vaccine have shown promise to protect mothers from malaria during pregnancy, according to the US National Institutes of Health (NIH). 

Malaria parasites are spread by Anopheles mosquitoes,…

India represents 17-20 pc of gamers in $200 billion global industry: Experts

New Delhi (IANS) The global gaming ecosystem is a $200 billion industry and India currently represents 17-20 per cent of the world’s gamers, experts said on Wednesday. 

According to the Indian Digital Gaming Society (IDGS), the nation's…

India begins Phase 3 clinical trial with 1st indigenous dengue vaccine

New Delhi (IANS) In a significant development, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Panacea Biotec on Wednesday announced they have started first-ever Phase 3 clinical trial for developing a dengue vaccine in India. 

The landmark…

Google brings new Pixel 9 devices with advanced AI to India, expands footprint

New Delhi (IANS) Doubling down on its India growth plans, Google on Tuesday unveiled its latest Pixel 9 series of devices with latest AI features for users in the country. 

To make Pixel smartphones more accessible, Google also announced expansions…

AI in Indian healthcare market to reach $1.6 billion by 2025: Report

New Delhi (IANS) Artificial intelligence (AI) in the Indian healthcare market is growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 40.6 per cent and is estimated to reach $1.6 billion by 2025, a report showed on Tuesday. 

Expected to reach…

realme to unveil 320W superSonic charge at 828 fanfest, announces upcoming 13 Series 5G

New Delhi (IANS) In our rapidly moving world, smartphones have become indispensable lifelines. Yet, we've all faced that moment of panic: you're running late for work, grab your phone, and realise the battery is critically low.  

There's…