
Researchers say anti-pollution rules have uncertain effects
Air pollution regulations issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are estimated to save thousands of lives annually. A new study by researchers at Indiana University says these estimates ... more
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ISRO to Test Plane-Shaped Reusable Launch Vehicle in July
Come second half of July, India's space agency is likely to test a small model of reusable launch vehicle shaped like an aeroplane, said a senior official.
"It is going to be an important engi ... more
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Comet water analysis strengthens link to Earth origins
Do you want to freeze a cloud? Desert dust might help
Genetic traits behind hibernation may offer new hope for treating metabolic disease
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India to buy only 36 French Rafale fighter jets: minister
India will only buy 36 Rafale fighter jets as they are "way too expensive", the defence minister said Sunday, dashing lingering French hopes of a larger deal that has been years in the making. ... more
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Indian Air Force jet test fires Harpoon missile
An anti-ship Harpoon missile has been fired for the first time by an Indian Air Force jet during testing against a target in the Arabian Sea. ... more
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Schools reopen in quake-devastated Nepal
Thousands of children, many still traumatised from losing homes and loved ones, returned to class Sunday as Nepal's schools formally reopened following a devastating earthquake that claimed more than 8,600 lives. ... more
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JA Solar and Essel Infraprojects Limited Sign MOU on 500MW PV Joint Venture
JA Solar Holdings has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (the "MOU") with its Indian business partner, Essel Infraprojects Limited ("EIL"), to establish a solar cell and modu ... more
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Rain brings relief as India heatwave death toll tops 2,200
Scattered rain on Sunday brought much-needed but only temporary relief to parts of India hit by a long heatwave as the death toll from the blistering temperatures crossed 2,200, officials said. ... more
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