Geological Analysis Points to Absent Large-Scale Shear and Rotation in Kashmir Seismic Gap
The Kashmir Seismic Gap lies between the areas affected by the 1905 Kangra earthquake and the 2005 Kashmir earthquake. This region aligns with the Jhelum basin and surrounding geological structures.…
Taxing Entertainment Sectors Unlikely to Boost Indian Science Funding
Calls to address insufficient support for Indian research often propose levying taxes on sectors seen as non-essential, including film, travel, clothing, and fragrances. One recent suggestion from a scholar at a major institute advocated taxing the Indian Premier League to produce substantial sums for science, an idea that received positive attention. This approach stems from...
YARI V6X Modular Flight Controller Platform Unveiled for Small Unmanned Vehicles
The newly introduced YARI V6X represents an enterprise-grade FMUv6X modular flight controller and autopilot platform intended for demanding missions involving small unmanned vehicles. Developed entirely in India, the system targets teams focused on copter development and related unmanned applications. Its design emphasizes reliability and adaptability in professional settings where precise control is essential. Engineers have...
NASA Invites India to Lunar Base Project, Role Still Unclear
NASA has invited India to join efforts to construct a permanent facility on the Moon. The proposal goes beyond short visits and aims at creating infrastructure for longer human stays near the lunar South Pole. The plan relies on robotic missions, crewed landings, commercial landers, rovers, power units, communications networks and eventually living modules. Early...
India Invited to Participate in NASA Moon Base Initiative
The Moon is becoming an extension of terrestrial geopolitics as the United States seeks to outpace China in establishing a presence there. At a recent India-U.S. space cooperation meeting held at ISRO headquarters, NASA proposed that the Indian agency join its Moon Base program under the Artemis Accords framework. The planned facility would be assembled...
Study Shows India Has Highest Per-Kilogram Space Launch Costs
India spends more per kilogram to place payloads in orbit than other leading space nations, challenging its image as a low-cost launcher, according to a peer-reviewed study of over six decades of launches in Economics Letters. Researchers Alessio Terzi and Francesco Nicoli calculated that Indian rockets cost $13,302 per kilogram to low-Earth orbit in 2025....
People for Animals Marks 30 Years of Wildlife Rescue Work in Bengaluru
Prosthetic limbs for peacocks, electro-acupuncture for snakes and implants for birds that have lost feathers may sound unusual, yet they form part of daily operations at the People for Animals Wildlife Hospital in Bengaluru. The facility has spent three decades rescuing, treating and releasing animals that require medical care. Col. Navaz Shariff (retd), the general...
NASA Invites India to Participate in Lunar Outpost Initiative
At the ninth meeting of the India-U.S. Civil Space Joint Working Group in Bengaluru on August 5 and 6, NASA extended a formal invitation to ISRO to join its lunar outpost program under the Artemis Accords. NASA aims to create a permanent human presence at the Moon’s south pole, where astronauts would live, work, and...
Realme 16x 5G Smartphone Becomes Available in India Alongside Discount Promotion
The Realme 16x 5G smartphone has entered the market in India, accompanied by a promotional discount for buyers. Shoppers who decide to purchase the device can receive a straightforward reduction of two thousand rupees from the listed price. This offer applies directly at the point of sale and aims to make the product more accessible...
Scientists Identify Three New Cascade Frog Species in Northeast India
Researchers have identified three previously unknown cascade frog species in the forests of Northeast India while also recording five additional species in the country for the first time. The results, released in the Bulletin of the Museum of Comparative Zoology, stem from more than 15 years of fieldwork across northeastern states. Led by Prof. S....
NASA Invites ISRO to Participate in Moon Base Program
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has invited the Indian Space Research Organisation to join its Moon Base program. The formal offer came during the ninth meeting of the India-U.S. Civil Space Joint Working Group held recently in Bengaluru. The invitation builds on cooperation under the Artemis Accords, with both sides also agreeing to discuss...
Nuclear Scientist and CPI(M) Theorist M.P. Parameswaran Dies at 92
M.P. Parameswaran, a former nuclear scientist who later gained recognition as a CPI(M) theorist, activist in the people’s science movement, and author, died in Thrissur, Kerala, on Tuesday at the age of 92. He was among the founding members of the Kerala Sasthra Sahithya Parishad. His writings on the concept of a ‘fourth world’ sparked...
August 2026 Solar Eclipse Visibility from India
A solar eclipse is scheduled for August 12, 2026, and observers across various regions worldwide will see it either in full or partial form. The phenomenon happens when the sun, moon and Earth line up, allowing the moon to pass between the sun and Earth. This blocks part of the sun’s light and casts a...
India Unveils First Privately Built High-Thrust FFSC Rocket Engine
A Bengaluru-based firm, Astrobase Space Technologies, recently presented India’s first privately developed 800 kN Full-Flow Staged Combustion LOX-Methane rocket engine called EVEREST. The achievement places India among four nations possessing this technology, following Russia, the United States and China. FFSC engines rank among the most powerful liquid propulsion systems. In this design, fuel and oxidiser...
Amazon Freedom Sale 2026 Highlights Offers on Advanced OLED and QLED Televisions
The upcoming Amazon Freedom Sale 2026 is set to feature a range of premium television options including OLED and QLED models. Shoppers interested in these high-quality displays can explore various choices available through the platform during the event period. One notable aspect involves payment incentives for users of a specific credit card linked to the...
Indian Television Actress Hospitalized After Contracting Dengue Fever Following Several Days of Elevated Temperature
An Indian actress known for her roles in popular television series has been admitted to a medical facility after being diagnosed with dengue. She had experienced persistent high fever lasting multiple days before seeking hospital care. Reports indicate the temperature reached significant levels during this period, prompting medical intervention. Her spouse has publicly shared updates...
Envisioning Water-Secure Cities and Pathways for India
India’s urban water crisis cannot be solved through improved emergency responses only. In coming decades, hundreds of millions more residents will inhabit and work in Indian cities, sharply raising water needs. Without changes in design, funding and management of water systems, current shortages, flooding and pollution will simply expand. The task is to picture an...
Flipkart Freedom Sale: Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Deal Teased Ahead of Sale
The Flipkart Freedom Sale is scheduled to start on August 8 within India. This annual shopping event draws attention from consumers seeking technology products at competitive rates. Ahead of the launch, indications have emerged about special pricing on the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE model. Retail platforms often use pre-sale announcements to generate interest. The current...
Patient Questions Improve Understanding of Medical Choices
A woman visits an orthopedic clinic complaining of knee discomfort lasting three months. The physician examines her briefly, requests an MRI scan, and schedules a follow-up. Results indicate early signs of joint degeneration. The doctor presents choices including injections, physical therapy, or monitoring. The patient agrees without seeking details on the scan’s necessity, the condition’s...
Astronomers Monitor SpaceX Rocket Stage on Path to Lunar Impact
Astronomers are tracking a SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage expected to strike the moon on August 5 at 12:05 pm IST. The stage, left in an unstable orbit after launching two satellites in January 2025, lacked sufficient fuel for a return or deep-space trajectory. Calculations by independent astronomer Bill Gray indicate impact near the Einstein...
ISRO Chief Urges Greater Priority and Funding for Scientific Space Missions
S. Somanath, Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation, stated in an interview that scientific missions should receive higher priority in future planning. He noted that the LVM3 vehicle recently deployed 36 satellites for the private OneWeb group, yet the Chandrayaan-3 lunar rover mission faces delay until June 2023. Somanath explained that the space sector...
India Struggles to Keep Its Leading Scientists
Recent reports indicate that nearly 120 scientists have resigned from the Indian Space Research Organisation, sparking concerns. ISRO represents a key part of India’s scientific goals, and this level of departures cannot be seen as routine staff changes. While resignations have happened before, the recent numbers raise questions about why some of the country’s top...
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A More Divided World: Can Diplomacy Still Find Common Ground?
International politics is becoming increasingly complicated as countries face geopolitical competition, economic uncertainty, security concerns and disagreements over trade and technology. Major powers are pursuing their own strategic interests while…
India’s Changing Global Role: Why Strategic Independence Matters More Than Ever
India’s growing influence in global affairs raises an important question: how should the country balance relationships with major powers while protecting its own strategic interests? India increasingly works with the…
India’s research retraction surge sparks call for reform
In the expansion of India’s scientific footprint lies an uncomfortable truth: the country now ranks third globally for life science research papers retracted from the record, according to a comprehensive…
Indian Science and Technology landscape: a leap for a better future
India produces a large quantity of scientific research, ranking 4th globally in terms of total research publications in 2020 according to Elsevier SciVal and having the 9th largest number of…
