Spread the love The story so far: Theoretical physicist Deepak Dhar has been awarded the Dirac Medal for his contributions to statistical physics — an honour he is sharing with three other physicists, Bernard Derrida, Marc Mézard, and Haim Sompolinsky. The Dirac Medal is awarded by the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste, Italy, on the birthday of the...
Jharkhand protest: Devendra Mahto hospitalised; aide says injured in lathicharge
Spread the love Pankaj Kumar, an aide of Devendra Mahto, claimed that he was injured during lathi-charge by police near the assembly. NEW DELHI: Devendra Mahto, on fast for the past 9 days over the “anomalies” in the government exams, was hospitalised after his health deteriorated during the planned march to assembly on Monday.Doctors described Mahto’s condition as critical, due...
Buildings collapse, panic grips residents: 10 visuals that captured Colombia quake horror
Spread the love A 7.4-magnitude earthquake rocked western Colombia causing widespread damage A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 47 people and causing widespread destruction across several cities, news agency AP reported.Buildings collapsed, residents rushed out of homes and panic spread as strong tremors were felt as far away as Bogotá and neighbouring Ecuador.The epicentre...
From pickles to papad: The truth about their impact on blood sugar
Spread the love 4 min readNew DelhiAug 10, 2026 09:00 PM IST Many people with diabetes or prediabetes pay close attention to staples such as rice, rotis, bread or desserts, but the smaller accompaniments on the plate often escape scrutiny. Pickles, papad and chutneys are common additions to Indian meals, adding flavour, crunch and variety. But can these side dishes...
‘You can laugh at solution’: Sindhu reacts to monkey-proof Worlds preps
Spread the love PV Sindhu (Photo by @BAI_Media on X) PV Sindhu has reacted to the unusual but detailed preparations being made to keep animals away from the BWF World Championships in New Delhi.The tournament begins on August 17, with organisers taking extra precautions after pigeons and a monkey disrupted the India Open earlier this year.Organisers have even hired three...
ICTS professor Deepak Dhar awarded prestigious 2026 Dirac Medal
Spread the love The International Centre for Theoretical Sciences on Monday (August 10, 2026) said that its professor Deepak Dhar has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Dirac Medal, recognising his contributions to statistical mechanics and complex systems. Prof. Dhar, who is an Indian National Science Academy (INSA) distinguished professor at ICTS, shares the honour with three other stalwarts of statistical...
‘Will get fitting reply’: Nadda dares Rahul to come for discussion in Parliament
Spread the love NEW DELHI: Union minister JP Nadda on Monday countered leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, refuting his allegations that the government ordered the Delhi police to fire upon students protesting against the NEET paper leak on July 20.During a press conference, the Union minister accused Rahul of “shifting goalposts” to prevent Parliament from functioning.“Rahul Gandhi...
The war that keeps being born: Agent Orange and its multigeneration effects
Spread the love US Huey helicopter spraying Agent Orange in Vietnam (Source: Huey Defoliation, National Archives) Some of us are lucky enough to catch a shooting star when we look up at the sky — a faraway light to make a wish upon. And some of us are unlucky enough to watch the decisions of old men in air-conditioned rooms...
Beijing’s billion-barrel weapon: Why India must prepare for China-driven oil prices
Spread the love Beijing increasingly controls the marginal barrel of demand – whether it is purchased, stored, released or withheld. For half a century, the global oil market has revolved around two centres of power. The Gulf, led by Saudi Arabia, controlled spare production capacity. The US supplied military protection and financial muscle to Gulf oil. Together, Washington and the...
Rs 20cr revamp for Delhi World C’ships: Double-door entries and monkey whisperers
Spread the love The Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium will host the BWF World Championships from August 17 in New Delhi. (Image: TimesofIndia.com) New Delhi: The Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi has received a fresh coat of paint, new infrastructure, and swanky lights ahead of the BWF World Championships, which return to India after a 17-year gap. The objective...
