Spread the love The budget has brought some cheer to India’s research community, particularly for those involved in astronomy and space research, as it has earmarked ₹13,416.20 crore for the Department of Space for 2026-27. A large chunk of the allocation has been set aside for deep-space exploration and astrophysics, including to build two advanced telescope facilities: the 30-m National Large...
‘Will step down when RSS asks me to’: Mohan Bhagwat on retirement after age of 75
Spread the love <img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-128066635,imgsize-866880,width-400,resizemode-4/untitled-design-2026-02-08t151733.jpg" alt="‘Retirement from work will never happen’: Mohan Bhagwat says RSS asked him to continue after turning 75" title=" File photo: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat (Picture credit: PTI) ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> File photo: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat (Picture credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said the organisation had asked him to continue...
Why does Thwaites glacier matter?
Spread the love A: Thwaites glacier is a large glacier in West Antarctica, about the size of a large country. Scientists have often called it the “Doomsday Glacier” in the media. It is one of the most important places on the earth for those trying to understand how sea levels will rise in future. The glacier sits on land that...
T20 World Cup: India vs Pakistan likely to go ahead after ICC, PCB talks
Spread the love Tilak Varma of India bats during the Asia Cup Final match between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are closing in on a decision regarding the February 15 T20 World Cup fixture...
‘Still 1.25 crore Hindus in Bangladesh’: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat issues unity call
Spread the love RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat called the Hindus in Bangladesh to unite against the adverse atmoshpere that has developed in the aftermath of the Sheikh Hasina‘s outser followed by surging anti-India sentiments.Highlighting the presence of 1.5 crore Hindus in Bangladesh, Mohan Bhagwat said that putting up an...
India-US trade deal: How 18% tariff gives Delhi edge over China and others – Piyush Goyal explains
Spread the love NEW DELHI: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal has said Indian exporters will enjoy a “competitive advantage” in the US market under the interim trade framework, arguing that an 18 per cent tariff on Indian goods compares favourably with higher duties imposed on others.Speaking after a day after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order reducing...
Sivakarthikeyan joins Ajith on the race track: ‘Pure passion, commitment and resilience – experienced it live’
Spread the love Sivakarthikeyan recently became the newest addition to Tamil cinema’s roster of stars who’ve made their way to Ajith Kumar’s racing events. The actor met Ajith at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. Sivakarthikeyan took to his X account to post photos with Ajith at the racing arena. Along with the pictures, he wrote, “Pure passion, commitment,...
‘Language gives them away’: RSS chief on how to identify ‘infiltrators’
Spread the love NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday warned against “infiltrators” in the country, asserting that their “language” reveals their identity. The Hindu outfit chief, however, did not specify any particular language for their identification. He hailed the ongoing controversial special intensive revision (SIR) by the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government in the poll bound...
Epstein wanted to impregnate 20 women at once to create ‘super race’ using his DNA
Spread the love Jeffrey Epstein, the wealthy financier accused of sex trafficking, planned to develop an improved “super-race” of humans using genetic engineering and artificial intelligence,.In a major probe, The New York Times reported that Epstein discussed these ideas with scientists and business figures over several years. His interests were described as “transhumanism,” though they resembled a modern version of...
A desert ice cave in New Mexico that has stayed below freezing for 3,400 years
Spread the love Hidden deep in the heart of New Mexico lies a frozen world that defies its desert surroundings. While temperatures outside soar under the summer sun, the Bandera Volcano Ice Cave remains a frigid 31°F (minus 0.6°C) year-round. Inside, ice up to 20 feet thick carpets the floor, a centuries-old layer preserved by the cave’s unique formation. Scientists...
