On October 28, 2023, a Partial Lunar Eclipse will be visible from different parts of the world, including India. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is positioned precisely between the Moon and Sun, and the Earth's shadow falls upon the surface of the Moon, dimming it and sometimes turning the lunar surface a striking red over the course of a few hours. It is an eclipses where the moon passes through the Earth's umbraRead News

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) today unveiled its plan for the first human mission in space. It may be noted that ISRO last week successfully test-launched the test flight of the 'TV-D1' (Test Vehicle Development Flight 1) in the Gaganyaan Mission from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota. ISRO Chief Somanath informed that the purpose of this mission was to demonstrate the crew escape system in the mission.Read News

New Delhi: After leaving a mark on the moon with its Chandrayaan-3 mission, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is now getting ready to establish its first-ever space station. The Indian space agency is already working on its Mars and Venus missions and chief S Somnath has revealed the ISRO's big plan for the space station.In an interview with CGTN, the ISRO Chairman said that the Indian space agency is exploring various possibilities for future missions includingRead News

Cataract is the third leading cause of blindness in children. Thousands of children are operated all over the world for cataract. Dr Sanjiv Desai of Jodhpur, is the first ophthalmologist to perform a photochromic lens implantation in both eyes of a two & a half year old child with congenital cataract. The child can now see the world. Dr Desai's hospital provides affordable care to all in the Thar Desert region of Rajasthan.Read News

Dr. B. Venkatraman, Distinguished Scientist, Director, GSO and IGCAR, Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign was conducted by General Services Organisation, Kalpakkam during 15th September to 2nd October,Read News

A mega national event named SHAKTI-2023 'Sthree in HVACR & Architecture and Key in Transforming the Industry' was organized by ISHRAE Kalpakkam Chapter and IWSA Kalpakkam Branch in association with IGCAR Kalpakkam under the theme on 'Women in Technological Advances and Social Upliftment.' Read News

New Delhi: As part of the Swachh Bharath scheme of Govt. of India, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research has installed water purification plants at 4 locations at a cost of Rs 15 Lakhs namely at Sadras Fishermen Colony (500 LPH) , Kavakarai Sadras (500 LPH), KV2 Kalpakkam (2 units of 250 LPH) and Government Hospital,Tirukazhukundram (500 LPH). Read News

ISRO declared, "Vikram Lander exceeded its mission objectives and successfully underwent a hop experiment," in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter).Read News

All the sky watchers in the house, "once in a blue moon," are actually occurring this week. If you're eager to witness this rare event then mark your calendars for August 30. The phrase "once in a blue moon" refers to an infrequent lunar event, and true to its name, such events are indeed rare. The upcoming lunar event on August 30 will not repeat itself for many years to come.Read News

After about 50 years of humankind's giant leap to the Moon, there has been a renewed interest to return to the lunar surface. Water, and increased availability of elements such as oxygen, iron, silicon, hydrogen and titanium have been the major attractions for the scientists aiming to return to the Moon. Also it can provide a gateway to other interplanetary missions.Read News