FEMALE SCIENTISTS IN ISRO
Women comprise around 20 per cent of ISRO workforce: V N Narayanan
ISRO chairman V Narayanan stated that women constitute approximately 20% of ISRO's workforce and are performing exceptionally well. He emphasized the importance of women's contribution to India's progress, advocating for an increase in female representation within ISRO to over 40%. Narayanan also highlighted the historical efforts of reformers like Rammohan Roy in promoting women's emancipation.
'Iss chunaav mein bhi safai hone wali hai,' says Prime Minister Modi in dig at Opposition
As he awarded the Swachhta Ambassador Award to Malhar Kalambe, Modi took a dig at the opposition and said, "Har prakaar ki safai mein kaam aa sakta hai, iss chunaav mein bhi safai hone wali hai (There is going to be a clean-up in this election too)..."
Aditya L1 reaches destination, successfully enters halo orbit
The final phase of the manoeuvre involved firing of control engines for a short duration, the space agency said in a statement.
Aditya L1, India's first space-based solar observatory, reaches destination
Aditya L1, India's first space-based solar observatory has successfully reached an orbit around its intended destination: the Sun-Earth Lagrangian Point L1, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on microblogging platform X at 4:11 pm.
India's space economy set to reach USD 40 bn by 2040: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
India's space economy is expected to reach USD 40 billion by 2040, with potential estimates projecting it to even reach USD 100 billion, according to Union Minister Jitendra Singh. Currently at around USD 8 million, Singh highlighted significant progress, citing earnings of EUR 230-240 million for launching European satellites and USD 170-180 million for launching American satellites.
More women as astronauts is a part of my wish list: ISRO chairman
The Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), S Somanath, has expressed his desire for increased female representation in the country's space missions. While Somanath acknowledged that it won't be feasible to include women in the inaugural mission of the ambitious Gaganyaan mission, he expressed optimism for greater female involvement in future missions.
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ISRO prefers woman fighter test pilots for its manned mission, possible in future, says Somanath
ISRO, the Indian space agency, is considering selecting women fighter test pilots or female scientists for its upcoming human space flight program, Gaganyaan. The agency's chief, S Somanath, mentioned that ISRO plans to send a female humanoid robot in an unmanned spacecraft next year. The Gaganyaan mission aims to send humans into space for three days and bring them back safely.
Chandrayaan missions providing unmatched data for global scientific community: Scientist Debiprosad Duari
India's Chandrayaan missions have provided valuable data for the international scientific community, including the discovery of water ice, minerals, and temperature changes on the moon. The missions have paved the way for future moon exploration, including the possibility of human habitation.
Aditya L1 launch: Women trailblazers make mission possible
Women scientists and engineers, who have worked on several successful space missions, encourage girls and young women to pursue a career in science.
'Never underestimate power of a nari in a saree.' Edelweiss MF CEO Radhika Gupta in awe of female ISRO scientists
India has become the fourth country to successfully land on the moon's surface, with the Chandrayaan-3 mission. Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the women scientists involved in the project and praised their contribution.
Chandrayaan-3: Meet the architects behind India's Moon mission
India's spacecraft Chandrayaan-3 successfully made a soft landing on the Moon. The touch down took place at 6:04 pm on August 23, 2023, as scheduled. With Chandrayaan-3's successful lunar touchdown, India has joined the ranks of the United States, China, and the former Soviet Union as the fourth nation to master the technology of soft lunar landings. Here's all you need to know about the team who made it possible.
CJI D Y Chandrachud hails landing of Chandrayaan-3 on Moon's south pole as historic
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta also congratulated the scientists involved in the project. He said the entire nation is feeling proud of the achievement. "India has already started its journey of being number one in everything under the vibrant leadership of our Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi. This is one more achievement for this great country," he said.
ETPWLA 2023: Unveiling the finalists nominated for the Woman Pioneer of the Year Award
As we anticipate the Grand Finale of the ETPrime Women Leadership Awards (ETPWLA) 2023 on August 4, 2023, the Economic Times is proud to announce the shortlisted nominees for the Woman Pioneer of the Year Award. These finalists are stalwarts in their respective fields, who have shattered barriers and achieved path-breaking success, thus emerging as role models for girls and women everywhere.
Good number of women behind Chandrayaan-3, though not at the helm
Even though the Chandrayaan-3 mission is helmed by men, unlike the Chandrayaan-2 mission, a sizable number of women are behind the former, said a senior official of the Indian space agency.
ISRO to launch 2 missions under Gaganyaan programme in 2023: Union minister Jitendra Singh
In an interview, Singh said these missions were envisaged to be launched in the 75th year of Indian independence, but due to the emergence of COVID-19 these programmes were delayed by two to three years.
India's Gaganyaan mission likely to be launched in 2024, first test-flight this year: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
"The COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on the training of astronauts in Russia as well as India," PTI quoted Singh as saying, adding the first test-flight of the Gaganyaan mission is scheduled to take place later this year. The first test-flight will be followed by sending a female-looking spacefaring humanoid robot -- Vyom Mitra -- in outer space likely next year, Singh said.
Open to starring in romance dramas, but not opposite younger female leads, says R Madhavan
As a performer, Madhavan said he has always followed his instincts.
Mission Gaganyaan: Better safe than starry
Gaganyaan was announced by Narendra Modi on August 15, 2018. But no one at the time saw the Covid pandemic coming less than two years later, with scientists and aerospace engineers realising that going ahead with a manned mission, a complex endeavour with a life at stake even at the best of times, was not something to be rushed.
Reaching for the stars: Meet the women leading India’s space renaissance
Beating gender stereotypes, these space enthusiasts are building a new space economy through an array of downstream applications, combining the power of satellite data with machine learning and AI.
Nine women scientists who are doing phenomenal work
These nine women scientists have aimed for the moon, dissected the brain and shattered glass ceilings.
Meet the woman scientist heading India’s Gaganyaan project
The 56-year-old scientist has played a significant role in the execution of over 100 space missions.
56-year-old first Isro woman to spend over a year in Antarctica
Staying in the world’s coldest place where minimum temperatures can slide to -90 degrees Celsius, Mangala Mani was part of a 23-member expedition team.
How a hotline from PMO to North East set stage for South Asia Satellite
Before India put PM Modi's space diplomacy into the orbit, scientists had set up a hotline between Umsaw, Meghalaya, and the PMO to demonstrate certain features similar to those of South Asia Satellite.
Women scientists focus of three Indian science journals
Kolkata, March 21 (IANS) Three Indian scientific journals have featured, for the first time since their inception, special sections on women scientists to highlight their work and encourage younger counterparts to take up active scientific careers.
2014: A politically eventful year for India
The states of Jharkahand, Maharashtra and Haryana witnessed a regime change and Jammu and Kashmir saw a hung Parliament in the recent elections.
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