India has lost four guiding stars. May their great stories and contributions continue to inspire generations to come. Tributes to All of Them from Science Reporter!
 

Some of the major milestones and achievements of Professor Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan (24 October 1940–25 April 2025), who was one most visionary and influential space scientists and policy makers of India.

Rangan saw in India not a follower of the space race, but a leader of space for development — for farmers, for fishermen, for the forgotten.

Dr Kasturirangan’s years of experience working as the Chairman of ISRO, as a member of Rajya Sabha and later as a member of the Planning Commission, combined with his fine personality, made all of us look to him as our mentor.

From a young engineer at BITM to a global icon in science communication, Dr Saroj Ghose built a movement that made science accessible, engaging, and transformative for millions.

Plastic pollution is a global crisis, but it’s also a crisis we have the power to solve together with a collective effort. Every small change, every reusable bag, and every conscious decision matters.

It deserves mention that global warming and all other global environmental problems have a new character, the key aspect is the irrelevance of the national character of the problem.

The present findings showing the increase in the level of this toxic element in rice with the rise in global warming have added a new dimension to the problem.

CSIR-IHBT’s tulip garden in Palampur is more than a horticultural marvel — it is a testament to India’s potential for self-reliance, innovation, and sustainable growth.

Aedes, a clever mosquito hiding in the luggage in a flight, ready to explore a whole new continent.