India's R&D punches above its weight, but grant delays and red tape hold back researchersIndia is an innovation 'overperformer' but its research systems lag behind. Improving 'ease of doing R&D' is crucial. This requires faster ...
11 May, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Cabinet nod for Biomedical Research Career Programme Phase-IIIGovernment approved Biomedical Research Career Programme Phase III. This program will train over 2,000 students and fellows. It aims to gen...
01 Oct, 2025, 06.59 PM IST
Cabinet approves 'Capacity Building and Human Resource Development' scheme with an outlay of Rs 2,277 crThe Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approves a significant scheme. It focuses on capacity building and human resource d...
24 Sep, 2025, 06.51 PM IST
India introduces G20 Talent Visa to attract top global scholars and professionalsIndia introduces a special G20 Talent Visa. The visa targets researchers and professionals from G20 nations. It will boost India's science ...
18 Dec, 2024, 04.26 PM IST
Govt to launch PAIR programme to boost research in higher education institutionsThe government is launching the PAIR programme to boost research in higher education institutions by linking top-tier research institutions...
10 Sep, 2024, 09.08 PM IST
Dr Max Gomez is dead. Princeton University graduate to New York Emmy Awards winner CBS journalist, check detailsBorn in Cuba, Dr. Max Gomez graduated from Princeton University and worked as a Health Editor and Science Editor for many news channels. Kn...
04 Sep, 2023, 11.04 PM IST
NRF Bill: Industry SPV to identify tech gaps, drive & fund R&DAn SPV, consortia of Indian industry, is likely to be set up to take ownership of and drive the research agenda to meet specific technologi...
08 Jul, 2023, 09.04 AM IST
National Research Foundation set to see light of dayNRF’s objective will be to set research agenda and focus on seeding research in state-level varsities and institutions in rural areas. It w...
23 Mar, 2023, 12.34 AM IST
ISRO embarking on replicating NASA partnership model in IndiaThe Bengaluru-headquarteted space agency is striking a partnership with the IIST -- something similar to the JPL- Caltech model in the Unit...
26 Mar, 2021, 01.59 PM IST
- Centre to monitor climate change effects on public health comes up in Pune
Pune, April 10 (IANS) A group of medical colleges here have launched a "Centre for Climate Change and Health" to address the immediate and ...
10 Apr, 2018, 07.02 PM IST
Infosys Foundation announces Rs6.5 crore endowment to the Inter-University Center of Astronomy and AstrophysicsThe IUCAA is an autonomous institution set up by the UGC to promote the nucleation and growth of active groups in astronomy and astrophysic...
10 Nov, 2016, 01.49 PM IST
Why scientists of Indian origin are leaving a better life and returning to IndiaSuch homecomings are driven partly by family compulsions, but now it is a flurry of incentives by the govt that has helped scientists reloc...
14 Aug, 2016, 06.57 PM IST
Government to fund scholars for post-doctoral research in IndiaIn a bid to prevent brain drain, the government has embarked upon a scheme to fund pure science scholars, who have completed their PhDs.
28 Mar, 2016, 03.49 PM IST
Karnataka's bid to bring scientists back from foreign nations is going to be tough, say expertsTo recruit Indian expats who have spent years in doing research abroad is very difficult, scientists believe.
13 Oct, 2014, 12.37 PM IST
UGC schemes for empowerment of SCs, STs, minoritiesUGC is implementing schemes for empowerment of SCs, STs and minorities that include setting up of equal opportunity cells and scholarships.
13 Aug, 2014, 01.55 PM IST
India, Japan sign MoUs to cooperate in pure sciences, biotechTaking the collaboration forward, the Ministry of Science and Technology of the both the countries have decided to have direct interactions.
14 Sep, 2013, 06.54 PM IST
- UGC to kick off higher education revamp soon
The regional vice-chancellors (VC) conference will begin in Mumbai from September 13, next week.
10 Sep, 2007, 12.28 AM IST