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...
Sam Altman on why OpenAI closed the deal same day Pentagon banned Anthropic
Spread the love OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has now admitted that the company’s decision to get into a deal with Pentagon was ‘rushed’ but insisted it was necessary to de-escalate the growing tensions between the US military and rival AI firm Anthropic. The agreement announced last week allows OpenAI’s models to be used in classified military networks just hours after...
Sam Altman on why OpenAI closed the deal same day Pentagon banned Anthropic
Spread the love OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has now admitted that the company’s decision to get into a deal with Pentagon was ‘rushed’ but insisted it was necessary to de-escalate the growing tensions between the US military and rival AI firm Anthropic. The agreement announced last week allows OpenAI’s models to be used in classified military networks just hours after...
Rs 11 lakh crore wiped out! How US-Israel-Iran war is hitting stock market investors hard
Spread the love Market experts anticipate continued turbulence in the near term as tensions between Iran and the Israel-US alliance intensify. (AI image) Rs 11 lakh crore gone! Middle East tensions, the ongoing war of the US and Israel with Iran have bled the Indian stock markets, with investors rushing for cover to safe haven assets as economic and geopolitical...
