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Anjali Marar
Anjali Marar writes on science, space and climate change-related issues. She tweets @LittleMurthy
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Come monsoon, Mumbai residents will get live rainfall data on their cellphonesSubscriber Only
April 20, 2018 04:16 IST
In first-of-its-kind project in India, Centre directs Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune, and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to install 200 to 250 rain gauges in Mumbai , which will give area-wise rainfall updates
Fri, Apr 20, 2018
Ganeshkhind Road: Two-wheelers take over new cycle tracks in citySubscriber Only
April 19, 2018 09:00 IST
Even before cyclists could take their first ride on the newly-constructed concrete cycle tracks along Ganeshkhind Road in the city, two-wheeler riders have already started using the facility illegally.
Thu, Apr 19, 2018
Why central India may see less rainfall over the next 50 yearsSubscriber Only
April 18, 2018 01:52 IST
The monsoon is considered normal if average rainfall is between 96% and 104% of the LPA. Anything less than 90% of the LPA is considered a deficient monsoon.
Wed, Apr 18, 2018
Proposals by research aspirants lacking ‘originality, novelty’, say scientistsSubscriber Only
April 17, 2018 09:14 IST
"We observed that many of the proposals from students, mainly applying for doctoral fellowships, were not satisfactory. Some were repetitive, others had limited applications in an Indian scenario. We cannot compromise on quality at the doctoral level," a scientist said.
Tue, Apr 17, 2018
A Maharashtrian wedding, a Swedish couple, and a 37-year-long searchSubscriber Only
April 15, 2018 13:57 IST
The wedding was attended by the couple’s two children Johannes and Carita, as well as residents of the Satyasai Nagar Co-operative Housing Society.
Sun, Apr 15, 2018
Against unscientific ideas and for science, scientists to hit the streets todaySubscriber Only
April 14, 2018 05:49 IST
This year, the March for Science across the world, on April 14, will once again highlight the need to encourage science and research.
Sat, Apr 14, 2018
Pune: KCB hospital to launch advanced, cost-effective medical testsSubscriber Only
April 10, 2018 11:28 IST
Since these tests require high-end equipment that are not only expensive but also need trained manpower, these facilities are mostly limited to multi-specialty hospitals.
Tue, Apr 10, 2018
Pune: Class XI girls to get training from top women scientistsSubscriber Only
April 10, 2018 11:18 IST
While the state has 14 centres in total, the department has chosen Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay as nodal centres to host the month-long programme.
Tue, Apr 10, 2018
Groundwater level: Pune district fourth in stateSubscriber Only
April 09, 2018 04:34 IST
According to it, Pune district had a maximum of 12 villages showing depletion, followed by five villages with a depletion between 1m to 2m in the groundwater levels.
Mon, Apr 09, 2018
Two Pune scientists among experts who will work on next IPCC assessment reportSubscriber Only
April 07, 2018 07:35 IST
The Sixth Assessment Report, or AR6 as it is called, would be completed in 2021 and is likely to be published in 2022.
Sat, Apr 07, 2018
32 Indians to contribute in report on Climate ChangeSubscriber Only
April 07, 2018 03:18 IST
The Sixth Assessment Report, or AR6, will be completed in 2021 and is likely to be published in 2022. Six of the Indian scientists have been named coordinating lead authors, who will be the group leaders for the chapters assigned to them.
Sat, Apr 07, 2018
Odd-Even didn’t help cut pollution in Delhi: StudySubscriber Only
April 07, 2018 02:13 IST
“Despite the odd-even scheme, anticipated reduction in traffic emissions was not obtained,” the study highlighted.
Sat, Apr 07, 2018
Battle of Bhima Koregaon anniversary: Politically motivated steps, ‘mishandled events’ led to violence, suggests report by SC panelSubscriber Only
April 05, 2018 16:22 IST
Swaraj Vidwaan, a member of the 5th NCSC who acted as an observer while drafting the report, said their findings indicated that serious “mishandling” of events had led to violent clashes between Dalits and Marathas during the 200th anniversary celebrations of the Battle of Bhima Koregaon.
Thu, Apr 05, 2018
Maharashtra govt to monitor borewell digging in real-time, restricts well depth to 60 metresSubscriber Only
April 03, 2018 04:56 IST
Against the current practice of digging upto 700 metres and secretly carrying out digging during night time, the government has fixed the maximum depth at 60 metres.
Tue, Apr 03, 2018Pune: Dams have over 50% water stock, 16% more than last yearSubscriber Only
April 02, 2018 05:37 IST
Last year,the dropping water levels had forced authorities to implement water cuts in Pune city and Pimpri-Chinchwad.
Mon, Apr 02, 2018
Maharashtra: After state-wide plastic ban, what’s allowed, what’s not & the way forwardSubscriber Only
April 01, 2018 10:37 IST
The state government has estimated it will take a period of three months, by June 2018, to set up a collection mechanism, where all these products will be collected at one place for further safe disposal treatments.
Sun, Apr 01, 2018
IIT student-scientist dies on Antarctica expeditionSubscriber Only
March 29, 2018 01:42 IST
Subhajit Sen, hailing from a village in West Bengal and a student of IIT Bhubaneswar, was part of the 37th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica. He died near Indian research station Maitri.
Thu, Mar 29, 2018
A year after it was gutted, MAGIC lab remains shutSubscriber Only
March 28, 2018 07:54 IST
According to the CSIR committee, the estimated loss due to the fire at the lab was pegged at Rs 16.56 crore.
Wed, Mar 28, 2018
Owners, tutors of Pune institutes hope for state govt nod on March 28Subscriber Only
March 26, 2018 05:47 IST
While 15 of the 17 recommendations were in-principle agreed to by the education department, two key points pertaining to fee regulation and capping student strength in a batch had not reached desired consensus.
Mon, Mar 26, 2018
To gauge wind speed, direction, IMD has indigenous GPS instrument nowSubscriber Only
March 24, 2018 12:59 IST
Sonde is a meteorological balloon, on which GPS sensors and related instruments are mounted, and it is then released. This exercise is carried out by meteorologists at all observatories twice every day — at 11.30am and at 1.30 am.
Sat, Mar 24, 2018
KCB to set up single-window citizens’ service centreSubscriber Only
March 24, 2018 12:54 IST
The move was mooted by KCB officials at least three months ago since the cantonment was lacking such a facility catering to issues of the residents.
Sat, Mar 24, 2018
Software designed by C-DAC to help decongest multi-networks in smart citiesSubscriber Only
March 22, 2018 08:02 IST
In order to maintain, track and decongest these internet-based networks in the area, city-headquartered Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) has developed Software Defined Networks (SDN).
Thu, Mar 22, 2018
To increase revenue, KCB plans commercial complex along old Mumbai-Pune highwaySubscriber Only
March 21, 2018 06:21 IST
Plans to construct 25 shops, 8 godowns and 16 offices on the one-acre plot
Wed, Mar 21, 2018
Water-soluble starch bags in offing after Maharashtra bans plasticSubscriber Only
March 20, 2018 10:10 IST
Vitthal Kate, corporator from Pimple Saudagar in Pimpri-Chinchwad, welcomed the move and said it would lend greater urgency to stop the use of plastic utility items.
Tue, Mar 20, 2018
Interview: ‘New supercomputer will significantly improve weather forecasts’Subscriber Only
March 18, 2018 06:14 IST
At the start of this year, the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) received ‘Pratyush’, a supercomputer said to be the fourth most powerful in the world. IITM director Ravi Nanjundiah spoke to The Indian Express what ‘Pratyush’ has been up to so far, and also on other research activities at the institute.
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