ANNOUNCEMENTS

Nominations for Infosys Prize 2010

Deadline for submission of nominations has been extended to June 21, 2010. For queries, please refer to the FAQs or write to us at ISF@infosys.com

Photographs from the gala event

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Infosys Prize Presentation

The Honorable Vice President of India, Shri Mohammad Hamid Ansari, gave away the awards, comprising a purse (of INR 50 lakh per category), a 22k gold medallion, and a citation certificate, to the Laureates of the Infosys Prize 2009. more

Announcement of the Laureates

Mr. Kapil Sibal, Union Minister for Human Resource Development, congratulates the Laureates of the Infosys Prize 2009 – Prof. Abhijit Banerjee, Prof. Upinder Singh, Prof. Thanu Padmanabhan, Prof. Ashoke Sen and Prof. K. VijayRaghavan.

NEWS Clippings

Is India's scientific research in step with economic progress?

In a panel discussion on 'Securing India's Scientific Future' moderated by Business Today, Mr. Murthy was joined by Dr. P. Anandan, Managing Director, Microsoft Research India; Professor P. Balaram, Director, Indian Institute of Science; Dr. Shiraz Minwalla, string theorist and Assistant Professor at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR); and Professor R.S. Deshpande, Director, Institute for Social and Economic Change. read the transcript here

The grand challenges of Indian science

In an article in The Hindu, Prof. R. A. Mashelkar, Juror – Infosys Prize in Engineering Sciences, says, “We need to recognize that there is no intellectual democracy; elitism in science is inevitable and needs to be promoted.” read the article here

Special areas of scientific research: Advancing the cause in India

“With fresh wind blowing in bringing global competitiveness and collaboration, attitudes to scientific research will change from that of a routine job to an adventure in creativity,” says Prof. J. V. Narlikar,
Juror - Infosys Prize in Physical Sciences, in an article in The Hindu, in which he discusses scientific research in niche areas. read the article here

Talent attracts talent

Prof. Inder Verma, Jury Chair - Infosys Prize for Life Sciences, writes in the The Hindu - “India needs more science hubs. It is their inhabitants who will determine the achievements which will make lasting contributions to society.” read the article here

Securing India’s science future

Mr. N. R. Narayana Murthy, President of the Board of Trustees – Infosys Science Foundation, writes in The Hindu, “While India is uniquely positioned to use technology for progress, it has in the recent past lagged behind in the quality and spread of science research. The need for a strong science eco-system based on a sound research foundation has an integral connect with India’s development as a world power.” read the article here