Science Snapshots: March 15, 2026

Spread the love       Test disfavours acrylonitrile cells in Titan lakes Computer models have suggested that acrylonitrile, an organic compound present on Saturn’s moon Titan, can self-assemble into cell-like structures. When scientists mixed it with liquid methane and ethane in cryogenic conditions like those on Titan, and observed no signs of membrane formation. Instead, acrylonitrile interacted with ethane to form a...

Govt eases FDI rules for China: Key sectors that will benefit

Spread the love       Union Cabinet has approved changes to the foreign direct investment (FDI) policy governing investments from countries sharing land borders with India, including China, by amending Press Note 3 of 2020. Govt introduced a 60-day decision timeline for proposals in certain manufacturing sectors and clarifying rules around beneficial ownership.The decision, seeks to streamline investment approvals under Press Note...

‘Ispe mein kya bolun?’: Kishan gets annoyed after winning T20 WC title

Spread the love       Ishan Kishan (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: India’s T20 World Cup 2026 win sparked both celebration and controversy. Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan was visibly annoyed when reporters asked him about comments made by former cricketer Kirti Azad regarding the team taking the trophy to a Hindu temple in Ahmedabad. Kishan dismissed the question and said, “Kitna accha World Cup jitte...

Elon Musk responds to video of Nvidia-backed humanoid robot cleaning living room

Spread the love       Tesla investor and influencer, Sawyer Merritt recently shared a video on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) showing Nvidia-backed startup Figure AI’s Helox 02 Humanoid robot doing household chores. In the video shared, the humanoid can be seen clearing the table, picking up toys, arranging cushions on a couch and even turning off the television....

$3.4 trillion mistake with China: Why US will make India’s rise far tougher

Spread the love       The US has quietly funneled $3.4 trillion into a “militarised rivalry” with China from 2012 to 2024 — eclipsing the $2.3 trillion spent during two decades of war in Afghanistan — without a single shot fired in direct combat.This isn’t wartime spending; it’s peacetime paranoia, averaging $260 billion yearly. U.S. Spent $3.4T to Counter China Without War,...

Energy crisis hits Pak: Sharif govt takes drastic steps amid Middle East tensions

Spread the love       Global oil supplies are facing mounting pressure as the Middle East crisis continues to intensify, with disruptions rippling across several regions and the heat has reached Pakistan. In a bid to soften the hit, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif has rolled out measures, running from cutting government spending and work from home guidelines, aimed towards saving fuel amid...

Iran war: Oil surge, midterms worry Trump advisers as they push for an exit plan

Spread the love       US President Donald Trump has reportedly been advised to look for an exit plan from the Middle East amid surging crude oil prices and upcoming mid-term elections.According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, advisors in recent days have encouraged Trump to articulate a plan to extract the United States from the war and make the...

‘He always plays with intent’: Ashwin hails Samson but rues his missed T20 WC hundreds

Spread the love       Sanju Samson NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has offered a fascinating take on Sanju Samson’s match-winning performances during India’s triumphant campaign at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, claiming the star wicketkeeper-batter could easily have scored three centuries in the tournament.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Speaking in a video that...

Parliament face-off: Centre, oppn clash as debate on no-confidence motion against Birla begins

Spread the love       NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha on Tuesday witnessed a fiery showdown between the opposition and the treasury benches as the House took up the resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla.BJP MP Jagdambika Pal, who was in the Chair, granted permission for a 10-hour debate after Congress MP Mohammad Jawed read out the notice. The resolution was...

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