Australia-India Science and Technology Research award announcedOctober 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith on Wednesday announced the establishment of the Australia India Science and Technology Research Award. This new award recognises excellence in science and engineering and will be targeted at early career Australian and Indian researchers.
Indian-origin scientist, two others win Nobel Prize for Chemistry (Second Lead, Changing Dateline)October 7th, 2009 LONDON - Indian-origin scientist Venkatraman Ramakrishnan shares the Nobel Prize in Chemistry this year with Thomas A. Steitz and Ada E.
Eleven scientists to get Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar awardSeptember 26th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Charusita Chakravarti of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, Santosh G. Honavar of L.V.
A look at honors bestowed on Norman BorlaugSeptember 12th, 2009 A look at honors bestowed on Norman BorlaugAgricultural scientist Norman Borlaug, the father of the "green revolution," died Saturday at his home in Dallas at age 95. Here is a look at some of the honors he received:
—Nobel Peace Prize, 1970
—Election to the U.S.
Indian origin scientist finds tropical storms endure over wet land, fizzle over dryAugust 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A scientist of Indian origin from Purdue University, in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, has determined in a new research that tropical storms endure over wet land, and fizzle when conditions are dry. More than 30 years of monsoon data from India showed that ground moisture where the storms make landfall is a major indicator of what the storm will do from there.
Indian origin scientist proposes 'green' system for generating and distributing energyAugust 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A scientist of Indian origin has determined that a highly efficient system for generating and distributing energy is lean, mean and green - and could be as close as the nearest farm. "This solution is truly homegrown, and its successful application can be critical for the U.S.
Indian scientist elected to world welding instituteJuly 22nd, 2009 CHENNAI - Distinguished scientist and Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) director Baldev Raj has been elected the vice-president of the International Institute of Welding (IIW) for 2009-12. He is the first Indian to be elected to the post in the 62-year-old institute, an authority on standards and practices that has 53 countries as its members.
Indian origin scientist develops tool that can search best solutions for pollution controlJune 16th, 2009 Washington, June 16 (ANI): A scientist of Indian origin has designed a tool that takes into consideration all feasible solutions for decreasing non-point source pollution for the amount of money available. The scientist in question is Indrajeet Chaubey, an associate professor of agricultural and biological engineering, Purdue University.
India's 'renaissance man' Kalam honoured in UKJune 11th, 2009 LONDON - Ten years after describing a shabby-looking fuse box as something that appeared to have been "put in by an Indian", Prince Philip applauded as an Indian engineer, who happened to be a former president, was presented with one of Britain's top engineering awards. Former Indian president A.P.J.
Sulabh founder to get Renewable Energy AwardJune 10th, 2009 NEW YORK - Sulabh International, an Indian organisation popular for introducing low-cost toilet technology, has been selected for this year's prestigious Renewable Energy award. The Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Organisation (IREO) will present the award to Sulabh founder, Dr.Bindeshwar Pathak, at the United Nations headquarters here Thursday.
Mexican university wins Spanish Prince of Asturias awardJune 10th, 2009 Mexican university wins Spanish awardMADRID — The National Autonomous University of Mexico has been awarded Spain's Prince of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities. The award foundation says in a statement Wednesday the near 100-year-old university "has become a point of reference, combining quality and an extensive academic and research offering with its firm commitment to disseminate culture, humanism and new technologies."
The communication and humanities award is one of eight handed out each year by the Prince of Asturias Foundation.
Indian-origin girls bag first, third spots in Scripps National Spelling BeeMay 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Kansas-based, Indian-origin girl Kavya Shivashankar, 13, has become America's spelling champion by winning the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The budding neurosurgeon from Olathe took home more than 40,000 dollars in cash and prizes and the huge champion's trophy.
Indian origin student wins supersonic research contest in USMay 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Sidharth Krishnan, a student of Indian origin from Singapore, has won top honors in the non-US category of a high school supersonic research contest. Teenagers from eight states and 11 foreign countries took part in the competition, which was sponsored by NASA.
Indian origin scientist reveals new applications for carbon nanomaterials in hydrogen storageMarch 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A scientist of Indian origin is part of an international research team, which has revealed new applications for carbon nanomaterials in hydrogen storage. The scientist in question is Rajeev Ahuja from Uppsala University, US, who set out to understand the mechanism behind the catalytic effects of carbon nanomaterials.
Rahman wins Golden Globe, 'Slumdog' bags top prizesJanuary 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Music maestro A.R. Rahman has become the first Indian to win the prestigious Golden Globe award for best original music score as the Mumbai-based 'Slumdog Millionaire' bagged four top prizes, including Best Motion Picture-Drama.
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