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Giving a push to science education among girls from disadvantaged groups, Delhi government set up a model astronomy ...

Space looks very dark from Earth. But does the solar system, and the universe for that matter, have an area that's the darkest of all? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

Exciting developments are underway at Patna's Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Science City, as preparations ramp up for the full launch.