The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved another leap in its quest for self-reliance in space, successfully launching the heaviest communication satellite ever lifted from Indian soil using its formidable heavy-lift rocket, the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3). Affectionately nicknamed ‘Bahubali’ for its sheer power, the LVM3-M5 mission placed the critical 4,410 kg CMS-03 spacecraft into a precise Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) on Sunday, November 2, 2025, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.

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Mumbai

Researchers have used modified sugars to hamper the development of cell wall in disease-causing bacteria

Bengaluru

In a series of articles, Research Matters tries to shed some insights into India’s mental health concern, its different aspects, including the lack of awareness about mental health in general — through the lens of science.

Mumbai

Theoretical and experimental scientists have come together to watch solids vibrate.

Bengaluru

Researchers found a new frog species lurking in a pond in Bengaluru, and hope to discover more with systematic studies. 

Bengaluru

In a series of articles, Research Matters tries to shed some insights into India’s mental health concern, its different aspects, including the lack of awareness about mental health in general — through the lens of science.

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In the animal world, finding a mate, protecting territory and fending off competitors who vie for love are defining moments. Only those adept at the needed skills for these ‘do-or-die’ circumstances survive, reproduce and thrive. A few animals go the extra mile—sing a romantic song, flash their colours to scare competitors and also woo their mate, some chirp high loud to stand out in the crowd and some, like the dancing frogs, shake a leg!

Mumbai

Researchers propose a novel approach to setting up regionally representative air quality monitoring sites.

Kolkata

Researchers have identified proteins behind bacterial mutation, paving the way for a sustainable treatment to bacterial diseases.

Mumbai

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Study finds that the sport of tennis critically depends on information and communication technology

Delhi

Study identifies specific genes in chickpea plants that help the plant to grow in water-deficient conditions.

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