In Episode 3 of The Scope’s Gaganyaan — India’s Leap, we explore the Crew Escape System the last line of defence for India’s astronauts during launch. From how its powerful motors can pull the crew module away from a failing rocket, to the forces astronauts can experience, discover why Gaganyaan uses a ‘puller’ design, how...
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PM Modi calls upon space startups to make India a go-to destination for global talent, investors
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (August 23, 2026) called upon the country’s private space sector to build an ecosystem that can attract global talent, companies and investment, saying the country should create an “aura” that makes it a destination for people seeking to build careers in the sector. Mr. Modi was interacting with the...
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Almond milk or whole almonds: Experts explain which is healthier
Almond milk has become a staple in smoothies, coffee and breakfast bowls, especially among people looking for a dairy-free alternative. But does drinking a glass of almond milk give you the same health benefits as eating a handful of almonds? Not quite, say nutrition experts. While both can be part of a healthy diet, they...
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‘There won’t be a teleprompter’: Raut dares PM Modi, Shah to sing full Vande Mataram
Sanjay Raut takes jibe at PM Modi, Amit Shah over Vande Mataram row NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah amid the ongoing controversy over the recitation of the national song “Vande Mataram”, challenging them to come forward...
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Big twist in Maharashtra hill tragedy: Teen attempted suicide from same spot in 2025
18-year-old stood on the hill edge for three hours. CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: In a major twist in the Maharashtra hill tragedy, police said an 18-year-old youth who allegedly jumped from a cliff after a quarrel with his father over an iPhone had attempted suicide from the same location in 2025, according to police.The incident took place...
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Science Snapshots: August 23, 2026
Narwhal tusk is unique thanks to its double twist The narwhal tusk is nature’s sole straight tusk, and scientists know how it gets its left-handed twist. X-ray images of the tusk’s building blocks, the microscopic collagen fibrils, revealed two layers: the outer layer twists to the left and the inner layer, to the right. The...
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Trump’s ‘D-Day’ economic war on Iran: Why Gulf states are most worried
The threat comes as Trump has repeatedly claimed that the Strait of Hormuz is effectively US territory US President Donald Trump is preparing to take his campaign against Iran into a new phase, with Washington threatening tougher sanctions and economic isolation in a bid to force Tehran into accepting a deal. But the strategy carries...
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Why IAF still needs Sukhoi in the age of Tejas and Rafale
India’s fighter fleet is evolving with Tejas, Rafale and AMCA, while the Su-30MKI remains its heavy long-range combat backbone.(L-R: Tejas MK-1. Sukhoi-30, Rafale) NEW DELHI: Nearly three decades after the Indian Air Force inducted its first Sukhoi fighters, the Su-30MKI remains one of the most important pillars of India’s combat fleet. Its continued relevance comes...
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Injury scare! Rishabh Pant hit on wrist, walks off retired hurt
Rishabh Pant (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was forced to leave the field retired hurt after being hit on the wrist during the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday.The incident happened during the 58th over of India’s innings, when Sri Lanka pacer Lahiru Kumara...
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Global space norms find a firm footing in India’s new re-entry rules
On August 23, India marked its third National Space Day, three years since the Chandrayaan-3 mission’s lunar lander ‘Vikram’ touched down in the moon’s south pole region. Between then and Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace launching India’s first privately built rocket to orbit, India has actually come a long way — even as it is also just...
