Articles by Soumya Pillai
Fasting, feasting: The science behind intermittent fasting
Once touted to be the wonder drug for weight loss and healthy living, the method has recently faced flak for raising the risk of cardiovascular disease

Published on Mar 27, 2024 06:16 PM IST
Isro successfully conducts 2nd landing test of Pushpak in Karnataka
ISRO successfully conducted the second landing test of its RLV, Pushpak, from the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) in Challakere near Chitradurga in Karnataka.

Updated on Mar 23, 2024 07:52 AM IST
Soumya Pillai, New Delhi
After Chandrayaan-3, Isro eyes return moon missions
Isro is gearing up for a return lunar mission, where samples from the Moon will be brought back for the first time.

Updated on Mar 08, 2024 04:56 AM IST
Soumya Pillai, New Delhi
Isro identifies 48 backup points for safe return of Gaganyaan astronauts
In an ideal situation, Gaganyaan is marked to land in Arabian Sea where Indian agencies will be stationed to rescue the crew and the module, officials said.

Updated on Mar 05, 2024 04:52 AM IST
Soumya Pillai, New Delhi
PM names 4 astronauts for Gaganyaan mission
Introducing the astronauts to the world for the first time, Modi said they were the “four forces” who will carry on their shoulders the aspirations of 1.4 billion people of India

Updated on Feb 28, 2024 05:48 AM IST
Soumya Pillai, New Delhi
PM Narendra Modi announces names of astronauts for Gaganyaan space flight mission
The four astronauts are -- Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, Angad Prathap, Ajit Krishnan, and Shubhanshu Shukla

Updated on Feb 27, 2024 03:43 PM IST
Isro launches INSAT-3DS satellite to improve weather forecast
The mission carried satellite for the India Meteorological Department as part of its series of climate observatory satellites.

Updated on Feb 18, 2024 02:56 AM IST
Soumya Pillai, New Delhi
India developing a new Earth system model to improve forecasts, track climate crisis impacts
The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology is developing a first-for-India Earth System Model to improve climate forecasts and predict climate impacts. The model is expected to be completed by 2025 and will provide reliable future projections of global and regional climate, including Indian monsoon rainfall. The model will integrate various components of the Earth system, such as the atmosphere, ocean, land, ice, and biosphere, to estimate climate under different conditions. The development of the model is part of the government's focus on addressing climate change issues.

Updated on Feb 10, 2024 06:12 AM IST
Soumya Pillai, New Delhi
Interim Budget 2024: Corpus of ₹1 lakh crore to fund technology research
Presenting the Union interim budget for the 2024-25 financial year, Sitharaman said innovation was the foundation of development

Updated on Feb 02, 2024 02:11 AM IST
Sitharaman announces Jai Anusandhan scheme to finance tech research
Union minister Jitendra Singh said a corpus of ₹1 lakh crore will be set up to promote innovative startups and establish an ecosystem of research and entrepreneurship

Published on Feb 01, 2024 06:24 PM IST
Intense heatwaves increase mortality rate, says new study on 10 Indian cities
In India, heatwaves typically occur from March to June, and in some rare cases, even extend till July

Published on Jan 31, 2024 03:15 PM IST
Chandrayaan-2 cameras help Japan confirm accuracy of lunar landing
Isro scientists said Chandrayaan-2 orbiter has been providing crucial data from the Moon for nearly five years now

Updated on Jan 27, 2024 04:29 AM IST
PNDT committee defunct for 6 months, Delhi govt cites ‘grey areas’in admin
The Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PNDT) committee in Delhi has been inactive for the past six months, causing delays in procurement of new machines and centers in government and private facilities. The proposal for reconstitution of the committee is pending approval from the chief secretary of Delhi and the lieutenant governor. The absence of the committee has affected the operations of diagnostic centers in the city. This has led to longer waiting times for basic radiology tests in government hospitals, causing inconvenience to poor patients.

Updated on Jan 25, 2024 05:34 AM IST
First tests for Indian Space Station expected next year: ISRO chief
Last year, Isro confirmed that before the final space station is set up in 2035, the space agency will be setting up a preliminary version in 2028

Published on Jan 18, 2024 04:37 PM IST
9th edition of India International Science Festival inaugurated in Faridabad
The ninth edition of the festival will celebrate the achievements of various Indian scientific institutions around the theme – ‘science and technology public outreach in Amrit Kaal’

Published on Jan 17, 2024 05:59 PM IST
Isro eyes Feb launch for key INSAT-3DS satellites
Isro officials said that the launch was previously planned for January, but it is now likely to happen in February

Updated on Jan 15, 2024 12:56 AM IST
For Gaganyaan astronauts, Isro may opt for Russian-made spacesuits
Documents reviewed by HT show the Gaganyaan mission, which is India’s first manned spaceflight, will see Isro suiting up the three Indian astronauts in Russian spacesuits

Published on Jan 12, 2024 08:56 PM IST
Data fine, interpretation faulty: Why IMD gets forecasts wrong
The problem, experts say, is not the technology or the models – but simply the interpretation of data by weathermen

Updated on Jan 11, 2024 08:28 AM IST
Soumya Pillai, New Delhi
Delhi govt notice to GTB Hospital for turning patient away
The dismissal of the resident doctor has created a furor among doctors’ associations which have called this move a “face-saver” by the government

Updated on Jan 10, 2024 05:06 AM IST
Aditya-L1 data to start pouring in soon
A senior Isro official said that all the seven key instruments were activated in a phased manner between Saturday and Sunday

Updated on Jan 09, 2024 02:55 AM IST
Aditya-L1: 127-day journey paves way for crucial data on space weather
Aditya-L1 will have a mission life of at least five years and findings collated in this period will be significant

Updated on Jan 07, 2024 08:02 AM IST
Soumya Pillai, New Delhi
India’s star rises
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the achievement as “landmark” as he congratulated the scientists for their “relentless dedication”

Updated on Jan 07, 2024 06:02 AM IST
Soumya Pillai, New Delhi
LG calls for CBI inquiry into ‘fake tests’ at Delhi Mohalla clinics
The AAP government in Delhi said the LG’s move only vindicated its stand against bureaucrats in the health department

Updated on Jan 05, 2024 05:20 AM IST
Plan to launch at least 12 missions this year: Isro
This year marks India's 'Gaganyaan' mission, its maiden human space flight, aiming to transport three astronauts 400km above Earth's surface.

Updated on Jan 02, 2024 04:55 AM IST
Isro begins new year with XPoSat success
The mission aims to study bright astronomical X-ray sources, including Black Holes, to understand the nature and behavior of celestial objects.

Updated on Jan 02, 2024 01:25 AM IST
Soumya Pillai, New Delhi
Isro draws up ambitious plan for 2024, says will launch at least 12 missions
Isro conducted a record seven missions in 2023 including the historic landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the lunar south pole, and the launch of India’s first sun observatory, Aditya-L1

Published on Jan 01, 2024 08:07 PM IST
Delhi’s lone JN.1 Covid-19 patient has recovered, says minister
The Centre has directed states to send samples of all positive Covid-19 test swabs for whole genome sequencing

Updated on Dec 29, 2023 01:58 AM IST
Decade-long data from Antarctic station released
Officials said that scientists have found that the total electron count (TEC) in the ionosphere peaks in the region during equinoctial months.

Updated on Dec 28, 2023 01:35 AM IST
Soumya Pillai, New Delhi
Delhi reports first case of Covid's new sub-variant JN.1
A senior Delhi government official said a patient tested positive for the JN.1 sub-variant and the report was sent to the union health ministry

Updated on Dec 28, 2023 05:02 AM IST
Three launches in Q1: ISRO's upcoming missions in 2024
Isro had a fruitful year with seven successful launches, starting with the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle-D2 or the Earth Observation Satellite-07 launch in Feb

Updated on Dec 22, 2023 12:39 AM IST
Soumya Pillai, New Delhi