Recent Achievements of ISRO

Recent achievements of ISRO include the following Launch of 104 Satellites ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C37) created history by successfully launching record 104 satellites in single mission. Of the total 104 satellites, three were Indian and remaining 101 belonged ..

Short Notes on Important Scientists

Jagadish Chandra Bose (1858-1937) India’s Sir J.C. Bose was one of the greatest interdisciplinary scientists. Sir Nevill Mott, Nobel Laureate in 1977, had remarked about him that he was at least 60 years ahead of his time. He worked in ..

Achievements of Ancient Indians in Civil Engineering and Architecture

Indians were familiar with Sthapaty Kala i.e., art of construction. The knowledge of civil engineering and architecture acquired by Harappan people is undisputed. The knowledge of construction and its use once again caught momentum in later vedic period and finally ..

Achievements of Ancient Indians in Medicine and Surgery

Earliest references to diseases and medicines are found in Atharva Veda. Vedas mention Asvins as celestial physicians and certain qualities of physicians are also attributed to Rudra. Dhanvantri, a legendary figure was regarded as god of medicine. Ayurveda the science ..

Achievements of Ancient Indians in Physics and Chemistry

Although the earliest applications of basic science took place without involving much theoretical knowledge or insight into these branches of science, there were elements of basic scientific investigation and scientific documentation present in the form of treatises. Ancient Indians conceive ..

Achievements of Ancient Indians in Astronomy

In order to comprehend the mysteries of universe astronomy developed as a subject in ancient India. In order to carry out religious and ritualistic obligations, proper understanding of heavenly bodies and their precise location, position, time of appearance etc. became ..

Achievements of Ancient Indians in Mathematics & Geometry

It is generally accepted that India was birthplace of several mathematical concepts. It was an important field of knowledge. The key achievements of ancient Indians in mathematics and geometry are as follows: Sulva Sutras Indian geometry predates Greek geometry by ..

Science & Technology Scholars in Vedic, Post-Vedic and Ancient India

Vedic age marked a new era of development in the field of science and technology. During Vedic times science developed out of religious plane. Vedic people influenced the growth of Indian science. Understanding real-world phenomenon in rational and scientific way ..