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Manashimaya Indian astronomer Dorje Angchuk has created a mesmerizing time-lapse video showcasing Earth’s rotation from the breathtaking landscapes of Ladakh. As the engineer-in-charge at the Indian Astronomical Observatory in Hanle, he set out to capture a full 24-hour sequence, revealing the seamless transition from day to night. While we don’t feel the Earth spinning, it … Read more
India now has the greatest tiger population in the world, marking an incredible milestone. A recent study found that 3,600 tigers, or 75% of the world’s tiger population, currently reside in India. Given that India has successfully doubled its tiger population in just ten years, this is a noteworthy accomplishment. These majestic big cats now … Read more
In 2014, Raj Kumar, Virat Kohli’s childhood coach, received a surprise he would never forget. On the morning of Teachers’ Day, Kohli’s brother, Vikas, arrived at his doorstep, handed him a phone, and Virat’s voice came through—”Happy Teachers’ Day, Sir.” Before Raj Kumar could process the moment, Vikas placed a set of car keys in … Read more
The first Indian astronaut to travel to the ISS aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is expected to be Indian Air Force Officer Shubhanshu Shukla. His journey, part of NASA’s Axiom Mission 4, is slated to start no earlier than April 2026 in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). Speaking at a press conference, … Read more
Cricket has evolved into a multi-million-dollar industry, with modern players earning massive sums through contracts, endorsements, and league appearances. In today’s world, it’s hard to imagine a former international cricketer resorting to driving a taxi to make ends meet. However, this is exactly what former New Zealand fast bowler Ewen Chatfield chose to do. Chatfield, … Read more
Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini has achieved a remarkable feat, with two women Navy officers on board successfully crossing Point Nemo—the most remote location in the ocean. This milestone is part of Navika Sagar Parikrama II, an ambitious expedition by the Indian Navy aiming to complete a double-handed circumnavigation of the globe via the … Read more
India’s space odyssey has reached a major milestone as the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) formally began the 27-hour countdown for its historic 100th mission. The NVS-02 navigation satellite will be launched into orbit by a GSLV rocket from Sriharikota on January 29 at 6:23 AM. Being the first launch under ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan’s … Read more
A tragic stampede unfolded at the Sangam in Prayagraj on Wednesday morning as lakhs of devotees gathered for the sacred Mauni Amavasya ‘Amrit Snan.’ The overwhelming crowd led to a stampede, leaving at least 15 feared dead and several injured. In response to the incident, Mahant Ravindra Puri, president of the Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad, … Read more
In Maharashtra, a 40-year-old man from Solapur succumbed to Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), marking the state’s first reported death due to the condition. The man, who had visited Pune, is believed to have contracted the disease there. Meanwhile, GBS cases in Pune have surged past 100, with the outbreak largely concentrated in the Sinhgad area. The … Read more
For years, fast radio bursts (FRBs) have fascinated astronomers. These brief but intense cosmic explosions, first detected in 2007, release more energy in a millisecond than the sun does in an entire year. While typically traced to distant, active galaxies, a recent discovery has reshaped our understanding of their origins. In February 2024, scientists with … Read more