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Anjali Marar
Anjali Marar writes on science, space and climate change-related issues. She tweets @LittleMurthy
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Decks cleared for Maitri II, India set to chart new frontiers in Antarctica’s icy wildernessSubscriber Only
October 13, 2025 04:20 IST
Once built and readied by January 2029, Maitri II will become India’s fourth research base on the frozen continent.
Mon, Oct 13, 2025
‘Pivotal role in Isro’s missions’: ISTRAC director A K Anil Kumar reflects on centre’s 50-year legacy from Aryabhata to GaganyaanSubscriber Only
October 09, 2025 11:43 IST
Going forward, ISTRAC is planning to expand its ground and space-based networks. Director A K Anil Kumar said additional terminals will be installed across all ground stations to bolster upcoming missions like Gaganyaan.
Thu, Oct 09, 2025
India hires Russian cargo plane for its first direct shipment of research equipment to AntarcticaSubscriber Only
October 05, 2025 12:37 IST
This first ever direct air cargo mission between India to Antarctica was facilitated by IL-76 operated by Dronning Maud Land Air Network (DROMLAN).
Sun, Oct 05, 2025
Extremely heavy rainfall batters North Bihar, eastern UPSubscriber Only
October 04, 2025 23:14 IST
Red alert issued for Bihar till Sunday; Varanasi sets new October rain record
Sat, Oct 04, 2025
India experienced 5th wettest monsoon since 2001, more rain in October, says IMDSubscriber Only
September 30, 2025 11:04 IST
Regions in east and northeast India, however, recorded below-normal rainfall this year, according to India Meteorological Department data.
Wed, Oct 01, 2025
India wins second mineral exploration contract in the Indian Ocean: What is this, why it mattersSubscriber Only
September 29, 2025 19:11 IST
India now commands the largest area allocated in the international seabed for Polymetallic Sulphides exploration.
Wed, Oct 01, 2025
From river to wetlands and farms, Isro-Nasa satellite NISAR captures first set of earth’s detailed imagesSubscriber Only
September 26, 2025 11:22 IST
Nasa said NISAR’s highly detailed images will be able to provide actionable information for disaster response, infrastructure monitoring, and agricultural management.
Fri, Sep 26, 2025
Kolkata records third wettest September day since 1978Subscriber Only
September 23, 2025 22:11 IST
Cloudburst-like situation affects Kolkata during the wee hours of Tuesday.
Wed, Sep 24, 2025
Third highest single-day rainfall in Kolkata after 1978: Was it a cloudburst? Here’s what IMD saysSubscriber Only
September 23, 2025 18:15 IST
Kolkata saw its third-wettest September day, Met predicts more rainfall in days ahead.
Wed, Sep 24, 2025
Topography, climate change: Behind the heavy rain in Uttarakhand, HimachalSubscriber Only
September 17, 2025 07:02 IST
Extreme rainfall or cloudbursts have led to landslides, mudslides, flash floods, and swollen riverbanks, resulting in large-scale destruction, loss of life, and communication disruptions.
Wed, Sep 17, 2025
Why a remote Kutch village could end up as a test bed for Mars missionSubscriber Only
September 02, 2025 07:37 IST
Researchers confirm the presence of jarosite, a yellow, iron-rich sulphate mineral, similar to what was discovered on Mars a couple of decades ago
Tue, Sep 02, 2025
IMD forecasts heavy rain in September, warns of landslides in Uttarakhand, Himachal PradeshSubscriber Only
August 31, 2025 17:26 IST
The country received 743.1 mm of rainfall between June 1 and August 31, about 6 per cent above the long-period average of 700.7 mm, according to IMD data.
Mon, Sep 01, 2025
Udhampur receives 630mm rainfall in 24 hours, Jammu too breaks recordSubscriber Only
August 27, 2025 18:02 IST
IMD has warned of very heavy to extremely rainfall along Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Maharashtra, Konkan, Kerala and coastal Karnataka during the next 2 days.
Wed, Aug 27, 2025
Wet week ahead for Uttarakhand, Himachal, Gujarat, says IMD as monsoon continues to batter several statesSubscriber Only
August 25, 2025 16:25 IST
There exists an upper air cyclonic circulation over the Northwest Bay of Bengal, off Odisha, and another similar system to the south of Haryana. A connecting trough between the two has added to the ripe monsoon conditions, IMD officials said.
Mon, Aug 25, 2025
ISRO’s spaceport at Kulasekarapattinam to be commissioned in 2026-2027, says Dr Jitendra SinghSubscriber Only
August 20, 2025 22:00 IST
In his reply, Dr Singh informed the Lower House that the site development and land acquisition, except land for re-routing the east-coast road, were complete. In addition, construction work for the technical facilities was progressing at the site.
Wed, Aug 20, 2025
First Isro-Nasa collaboration satellite NISAR’s antenna reflector deployed in spaceSubscriber Only
August 16, 2025 10:52 IST
The most expensive earth observation satellite ever built, NISAR was launched on July 30 from Sriharikota.
Sun, Aug 17, 2025
Isro’s third satellite launch pad for Gaganyaan mission will be ready by September 2028, minister Jitendra Singh tells Lok SabhaSubscriber Only
August 07, 2025 11:49 IST
Isro now has two satellite launch pads at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, which have been operational since 1993 and 2005, respectively.
Thu, Aug 07, 2025
What caused Uttarkashi flash floods: Heavy rainfall, rugged topographySubscriber Only
August 06, 2025 07:26 IST
Uttarkashi flash floods 2025 explained: The primary reason is the topography of the area, where heavy rainfall often results in landslides, sending mud and concrete into the rivers.
Wed, Aug 06, 2025
‘Mobile phone felt so heavy on Earth’: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla on challenges in space and back homeSubscriber Only
August 02, 2025 14:30 IST
It was fun to do science in space, but challenging, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla said, speaking about the milestones of the Axiom-4 space mission.
Sat, Aug 02, 2025
NASA-ISRO joint satellite NISAR set for launch todaySubscriber Only
July 30, 2025 04:16 IST
The launch will see India’s GSLV rocket, for the first time, inject a satellite into a Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit, an orbit in which the satellite will scan over the same point on Earth at the same time each day.
Wed, Jul 30, 2025
Why the launch of NASA-ISRO joint satellite NISAR mattersSubscriber Only
July 29, 2025 15:29 IST
Once deployed, NISAR will be the most powerful Earth observation satellite in space, producing data and high-resolution images that will facilitate research in a variety of fields
Wed, Jul 30, 2025
Monsoon nears mid-season: India sees 8% above normal rain, raises hopes for good kharif yieldSubscriber Only
July 28, 2025 23:20 IST
From June 1-July 28, the all-India rainfall stood at 440.1 mm — 8% above normal for this period. The region-wise rainfall, as per IMD data, suggested that all meteorological regions have received normal or above rainfall, barring east and north east India (minus 28% in July, minus 23% in this season).
Tue, Jul 29, 2025
Study led by IISER Pune decodes mechanisms that help plants regrow injured parts with original shapeSubscriber Only
July 28, 2025 11:55 IST
The paper by researchers from IISER, Pune and Thiruvananthapuram, Netherlands’ Wageningen University, and UK-based John Innes Centre was published in the journal Current Biology on July 25.
Mon, Jul 28, 2025
MIT wanted him, so did Vikram Sarabhai: how EV Chitnis, who turns 100 today, was crucial to India’s space programmeSubscriber Only
July 25, 2025 19:29 IST
Reflecting on the remarkable journey of Isro scientist Eknath Vasant Chitnis whose pioneering efforts under the guidance of Dr Vikram Sarabhai paved the way for the country’s successful space programme.
Sun, Jul 27, 2025
Prof Sulochana Gadgil, who knew the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of Indian monsoons, passes away at 81Subscriber Only
July 25, 2025 11:07 IST
Sulochana Gadgil's research helped establish that the Indian summer monsoon was a seasonal migration of planetary-scale systems.
Fri, Jul 25, 2025Journalism of Courage
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