Spread the love This satellite image provided by Vantor shows an overview of new building damage at Natanz nuclear facility, Iran. (Photo credit: AP) Newly released high-resolution satellite images have revealed the scale of destruction caused by the recent US-Israeli strikes on multiple sites across Iran, including nuclear, military and leadership-linked facilities.According to a US Central Command (CENTCOM) fact sheet,...
India gets 93rd GM: Mother quit job for chess — Making of Aarav Dengla
Spread the love Aarav Dengla becomes India’s 93rd Grandmaster (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: “Chess is war over the board.” The line, often attributed to former World Champion Bobby Fischer, has long defined the brutality of the 64 squares. For some, the game is a battlefield. For others, it is an escape from reality.For India’s 93rd Grandmaster (GM), Aarav Dengla, however,...
72 hours, 12 nations: How Iran’s ‘cheap drones’ are unleashing havoc across Middle East
Spread the love Iran is shifting its retaliation strategy from dramatic displays to sustained pressure, utilizing cheap drones to exhaust air defenses and rattle populations across Israel and Gulf states. This approach aims to drain expensive interceptor inventories and destabilize the region, making the conflict a drawn-out endurance test rather than a single event. Iran’s retaliation strategy is shifting from...
How Iran’s strikes are putting Dubai’s ‘safe-haven’ reputation under strain
Spread the love Dubai (PTI file photo) Dubai has always been the Gulf’s glittering safe haven amid endless Middle East turmoil — a dazzling hub of glamour, grandeur, towering skyscrapers, and a skyline that pierces the clouds. But recent shocks raise a stark question: Is the “Pearl of the Gulf” truly secure anymore?The city — drawing millions of tourists yearly...
Afghanistan airbase damaged by ‘multiple strikes’ from Pakistan; see satellite images
Spread the love Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan (AP photo) Pakistan carried out airstrikes on Bagram air base in Afghanistan on Sunday, marking a major escalation in renewed fighting between Pakistan and the Taliban government. A Pakistani military official, speaking on condition of anonymity to New York Times, confirmed that “multiple strikes” were conducted to destroy equipment and supplies. Afghan officials...
Why India needs to radically think its doctoral education programmes
Spread the love The recent announcement that China awarded its first “practical PhDs”, doctoral degrees conferred for tangible products rather than traditional research papers, is a timely catalyst for a long-overdue conversation on the relevance, design, and culture of PhD education in India. In China’s new model, doctoral candidates are evaluated on working prototypes and real-world applications instead of lengthy...
What is a megamaser?
Spread the love A: Last, astronomers reported finding the most distant hydroxyl maser yet using the MeerKAT telescope. A hydroxyl megamaser is a giant and naturally occurring laser found in deep space. Just as a regular laser focuses visible light into a concentrated beam, a maser focuses microwave or radio waves. The ‘hydroxyl’ part refers to a simple molecule made...
‘How can I tell if a lump in my neck is cancerous?’
Spread the love 4 min readNew DelhiMar 3, 2026 03:00 PM IST Lumps can be confusing. They appear suddenly, trigger panic, and send us spiralling into late-night searches. Recently, one such concerned user turned to online forum Quora, asking: How can I tell if a lump in my neck is cancerous? So, we reached out to Dr Tushar Patil, a...
AFC Women’s Asian Cup: From COVID-19 heartbreak, India back on merit against the continent’s best
Spread the love India, grouped with Japan, Vietnam and Chinese Taipei, face a daunting task at the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia. (Image: AIFF Media) NEW DELHI: In 2022, India was chosen to host the AFC Women’s Asian Cup for the first time since 1980. The euphoria of playing in front of home fans was overshadowed by the...
75+ happy Holi messages, greetings, wishes and quotes for 2026
Spread the love (Image Credits: Pinterest) The winter smog has cleared out, the late February sun is finally baking the streets again, and the local markets are suddenly drowning in mountains of neon powder. Yes, Holi 2026 is officially loading. You are probably busy plotting your escape from the neighborhood kids who have been practicing their water balloon sniping skills...
