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Soumya Pillai

Soumya Pillai covers environment and traffic in Delhi. A journalist for three years, she has grown up in and with Delhi, which is often reflected in the stories she does about life in the city. She also enjoys writing on social innovations.

Articles by Soumya Pillai

Fasting, feasting: The science behind intermittent fasting

Experts point out that while the short-term benefits of intermittent fasting are proven, there is not enough research on the impact in the long run.(istockphoto)

Published on Mar 27, 2024 06:16 pm IST

Isro successfully conducts 2nd landing test of Pushpak in Karnataka

Pushpak, a Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV-TD), makes a landing autonomously with precision on the runway after being released from an off-nominal position at Aeronautical Test Range in Chitradurga. (PTI)

Updated on Mar 23, 2024 07:52 am IST

After Chandrayaan-3, Isro eyes return moon missions

On August 23 last year, the Indian space agency created history by successfully landing the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft near the lunar south pole, a feat that had not been achieved by any other country. (Reuters)

Updated on Mar 08, 2024 04:56 am IST

Isro identifies 48 backup points for safe return of Gaganyaan astronauts

Out of the four astronaut designates, three will be selected to fly in the final mission. (PTI)

Updated on Mar 05, 2024 04:52 am IST

PM names 4 astronauts for Gaganyaan mission

The astronauts were awarded “Antriksh Yatri Pankh” (astronaut wings) by the Prime Minister at a ceremony on Tuesday. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 28, 2024 05:48 am IST

PM Narendra Modi announces names of astronauts for Gaganyaan space flight mission

The final mission will carry a crew of only three astronauts. (Narendra Modi | Official X account)

Updated on Feb 27, 2024 03:43 pm IST

Isro launches INSAT-3DS satellite to improve weather forecast

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) successfully launched the INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite onboard a GSLV-F14 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on Saturday. (ANI)

Updated on Feb 18, 2024 02:56 am IST

India developing a new Earth system model to improve forecasts, track climate crisis impacts

The model will also generate reliable future projections of the global and regional climate, and particularly the Indian monsoon rainfall. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 10, 2024 06:12 am IST

Interim Budget 2024: Corpus of ₹1 lakh crore to fund technology research

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman leaves the finance ministry ahead of the presentation of the interim budget in Parliament. (Sanchit Khanna/HT)

Updated on Feb 02, 2024 02:11 am IST

Sitharaman announces Jai Anusandhan scheme to finance tech research

<span class='webrupee'>₹</span>477 crore was allocated for the National Quantum Mission. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Feb 01, 2024 06:24 pm IST

Intense heatwaves increase mortality rate, says new study on 10 Indian cities

A woman cools off at Fontana della Barcaccia at the Spanish Steps in Rome during a heatwave across Italy in July, 2023. (Reuters)

Published on Jan 31, 2024 03:15 pm IST

Chandrayaan-2 cameras help Japan confirm accuracy of lunar landing

This image provided by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)/Takara Tomy/Sony Group Corporation/Doshisha University shows an image taken by a Lunar Excursion Vehicle 2 (LEV-2) of a robotic moon rover called Smart Lander for Investigating Moon, or SLIM, on the moon. (JAXA/Takara Tomy/Sony Group Corporation/Doshisha University via AP)

Updated on Jan 27, 2024 04:29 am IST

PNDT committee defunct for 6 months, Delhi govt cites ‘grey areas’in admin

New Delhi, India-Aug. 1, 2019: Patients seen outside emergency ward building during protest by resident and junior doctors against the introduction of National Medical Commission (NMC) bill in Rajya Sabha, at India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) hospital, in New Delhi, Thursday, Aug 1, 2019. (Photo by Amal KS/ Hindustan Times) (Amal KS/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 25, 2024 05:34 am IST

First tests for Indian Space Station expected next year: ISRO chief

Isro scientists said the Bharatiya Antariksh Station will serve as a gateway to interplanetary missions for India. (ANI file photo)

Published on Jan 18, 2024 04:37 pm IST

9th edition of India International Science Festival inaugurated in Faridabad

Union minister of science and technology Jitendra Singh (PIB Photo)

Published on Jan 17, 2024 05:59 pm IST

Isro eyes Feb launch for key INSAT-3DS satellites

Crucially, this will be the first launch of the GSLV in around eight months. (PTI)

Updated on Jan 15, 2024 12:56 am IST

For Gaganyaan astronauts, Isro may opt for Russian-made spacesuits

Isro chairman S Somanath said earlier this month that 2024 will be the “year for Gaganyaan” (FILE/REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Published on Jan 12, 2024 08:56 pm IST

Data fine, interpretation faulty: Why IMD gets forecasts wrong

A man, wrapped in a blanket, walks down a road during a cold winter day, in Gurugram on Wednesday.(ANI)

Updated on Jan 11, 2024 08:28 am IST

Delhi govt notice to GTB Hospital for turning patient away

HT Image

Updated on Jan 10, 2024 05:06 am IST

Aditya-L1 data to start pouring in soon

The space agency launched the spacecraft on September 2 (PTI)

Updated on Jan 09, 2024 02:55 am IST

Aditya-L1: 127-day journey paves way for crucial data on space weather

From L1, the spacecraft will be able to see how particles and radiation from heightened solar activity has an effect, while also studying the outer surface of the star in close detail. (CESSI / IISER-Kolkata)

Updated on Jan 07, 2024 08:02 am IST

India’s star rises

Aditya-L1

Updated on Jan 07, 2024 06:02 am IST

LG calls for CBI inquiry into ‘fake tests’ at Delhi Mohalla clinics

New Delhi, India - April 9, 2023: VK Saxena, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi inspects the innovative steps taken vy authorities to clean the supplementary drain opening in Yamuna River at Wazirabad in New Delhi, India, on Sunday, April 9, 2023. (Photo by Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jan 05, 2024 05:20 am IST

Plan to launch at least 12 missions this year: Isro

ISRO's PSLV-C58 carrying an X-ray polarimeter satellite and 10 other satellite lifts off from the spaceposrt of Sriharikota, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.(PTI via Isro)

Updated on Jan 02, 2024 04:55 am IST

Isro begins new year with XPoSat success

The PSLV lifts off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota with the XPoSat on Monday. (AFP)

Updated on Jan 02, 2024 01:25 am IST

Isro draws up ambitious plan for 2024, says will launch at least 12 missions

Sriharikota: ISRO's PSLV-C58 carrying an X-ray polarimeter satellite and 10 other satellite lifts off from the spaceposrt of Sriharikota, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI01_01_2024_000019B) (PTI/VIA @isro)

Published on Jan 01, 2024 08:07 pm IST

Delhi’s lone JN.1 Covid-19 patient has recovered, says minister

Health experts have warned against the possible spread of Covid-19 during New Year revelry. (HT PHOTO)(HT_PRINT)

Updated on Dec 29, 2023 01:58 am IST

Decade-long data from Antarctic station released

The findings are based on recordings between 2010 and 2022 at the Bharati station. (HT Archive)

Updated on Dec 28, 2023 01:35 am IST

Delhi reports first case of Covid's new sub-variant JN.1

Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya at a Covid-19 review meeting in New Delhi on December 20. (ANI)

Updated on Dec 28, 2023 05:02 am IST

Three launches in Q1: ISRO's upcoming missions in 2024

On August 23, Isro created history by successfully landing the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft near the lunar south pole. (PTI)

Updated on Dec 22, 2023 12:39 am IST

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