Searched for
EXPLORATION
In 1869, Civil War veteran John Wesley Powell and nine others entered the unmapped Grand Canyon. What they discovered transformed geologyJohn Wesley Powell led a daring expedition down the Colorado River in 1869. He navigated violent rapids and towering canyon walls, document...05 Aug, 2026, 04.30 PM IST- SoftBank-backed OfBusiness is said to explore reviving IPOBeyond SoftBank, backers also include Tiger Global Management, Norwest Venture Partners, Matrix Partners, and Falcon Edge Capital, accordin...05 Aug, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
- In 1957, an American woman scientist invented a liquid fuel Hydyne which helped United States create history and make space travel a reality: How Mary Sherman Morgan became Rocket Girl or America's first female rocket scientist?In 1957, an American woman scientist invented a liquid fuel Hydyne which helped United States create history and make space travel a realit...05 Aug, 2026, 03.32 AM IST
- India, Uzbekistan could explore FTA, says Piyush Goyal; Uzbekistan invites Indian investment in mining, rare earthsIndia and Uzbekistan aim to double bilateral trade to three billion dollars within three years. Businesses are urged to increase investment...04 Aug, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
- Book recommendations by Spider-man's MJ Zendaya: Looking for your next read? Check actor's favourite novels on identity, love and belongingZendaya, fresh off a film success, shared her favorite books. She recommends Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye and James Baldwin's Giovanni's ...04 Aug, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
- NASA hits major milestone for SpaceX Starship ahead of Artemis III Moon missionNASA has completed crucial wind tunnel tests on SpaceX's Super Heavy V3 booster. These tests provide vital aerodynamic data for future luna...03 Aug, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Vasily Rozanov: ‘Look everywhere with your eyes; but with your soul never look at…’ – Russian writer on attention, devotion and finding meaningRussian philosopher Vasily Rozanov believed the soul needs focus, not widespread observation. He argued that true meaning emerges from dedi...03 Aug, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
- In 2003, scientists found Chile's Atacama desert so dry it had no detectable DNA. Now it's helping prepare for Mars missionsChile's Atacama Desert serves as Earth's closest Mars analogue due to its extreme dryness. This arid environment, with minimal rainfall and...02 Aug, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
- Drill, Baby, Drill: India to fund Rs 650 cr per well for 60 deepsea wells to break its oil import habitIndia's government will fund offshore oil and gas exploration directly from its national budget. The "Samudra Manthan" scheme allocates sig...02 Aug, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
- ONGC plans 150 deepwater wells under Rs 84,084-crore Samudra Manthan MissionONGC will drill 150 deepwater wells over seven years. The Samudra Manthan scheme aims to boost domestic oil and gas exploration. This initi...01 Aug, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
- Tata Electronics, ASML explore making chip equipment components in IndiaTata Electronics and ASML are exploring manufacturing advanced chipmaking components in India. This collaboration aims to boost localizatio...01 Aug, 2026, 06.19 AM IST
- A deep dive with Rs 84,084 crore scheme for offshore oil and gas explorationThe Cabinet approved an ₹84,084-crore scheme for offshore oil and gas exploration. This National Offshore Exploration Scheme, Samudra Manth...01 Aug, 2026, 01.27 AM IST
- Union Cabinet approves Samudra Manthan scheme, Rs 84,084 crore push for deepwater oil and gas explorationThe Union Cabinet has approved the Samudra Manthan mission with a financial outlay of Rs 84,084 crore, aimed at boosting deepwater and ultr...31 Jul, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
- Trump and Netanyahu explored all Iran options including attack, Israeli official saysUS President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu explored all paths to curb Iran's nuclear program. Diplomacy, economic pressure, an...30 Jul, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
- New Zealand grants first offshore petroleum permit since reversing exploration banNew Zealand's government has issued its first offshore petroleum exploration permit. This action follows the reversal of a ban previously i...29 Jul, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
- Govt plans Rs 80,000 crore package to attract deepwater oil explorersIndia plans an Rs 80,000-crore incentive package for deepwater oil exploration. The government will fund up to half the cost of drilling ex...28 Jul, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
- It was built for 30 days. It survived 1,004: How a 4-pound helicopter became one of NASA's greatest success storiesNASA's Ingenuity helicopter surpassed expectations, operating for over a thousand days instead of the initially planned thirty. Completing ...27 Jul, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
Load More
