Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

Acclaimed physicist and ex-ISRO chief Prof MGK Menon dies at 88

 Distinguished physicist and former ISRO chief M.G.K. Menon passed away at his residence on Tuesday.

Nov 23, 2016, 00:48 AM IST

TIFR to launch 10 balloon flights from Hyderabad with help from ISRO for scientific reasons!

The balloons are made of twin (Polyethylene) plastic films, ranging in diameters from 50 metres to 85 metres and normally launched between 2000 hrs and 0630 hours.

Nov 10, 2016, 21:35 PM IST

India shows second highest growth in science research: Report

Nine institutions feature from the UK, eight from Germany and five from India.

Oct 11, 2016, 20:19 PM IST

Will do all to restrict volatility in event of Brexit: Raghuram Rajan

Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan Monday said Brexit could be "quite damaging" if it happens, but India is adequately prepared to face any consequences.

Jun 20, 2016, 21:29 PM IST

HRD ministry accepts UGC proposal allowing pvt deemed universities six campuses

In a relief for several premier institutions that had received notices for off-campus centres, the HRD ministry has accepted a UGC proposal which allows private (rpt) private deemed universities upto six campuses beyond approved geographical boundaries.

Feb 09, 2016, 21:47 PM IST