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Shouted ‘Quit India’ as a schoolboy; studied Milky way galaxy through Hindi poem: This Indian scientist, inspired by Gandhi, later built two of the world's most powerful radio telescopes- Independence Day 2026: Meet the ‘Edison of India’ who studied science from magazines and shocked the British with his inventions
- Ankur Warikoo left for the US with a Rs 55,000 loan to chase his NASA dream. But he dropped out. 20 years later, his university called him back
- SAT reserves interim relief order in Zee, Punit Goenka-SEBI caseThe Securities Appellate Tribunal reserved its order on interim relief for Zee Entertainment and Punit Goenka. They are challenging a Secur...13 Aug, 2026, 01.16 AM IST
- Indian physicist Deepak Dhar wins prestigious 2026 Dirac MedalPhysicist Deepak Dhar received the 2026 Dirac Medal for his statistical mechanics work. He shares the award with three other scientists for...12 Aug, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
- Solar eclipse: A strange yellow line appeared during the 1868 phenomenon in India, sparking a mystery that took nearly 27 years to solve and eventually led scientists to heliumAstronomers observed a unique spectral line during an 1868 solar eclipse in India. This unexplained yellow line suggested an element unknow...12 Aug, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
- In 1969, Australia recovered the Murchison meteorite after it fell near Victoria. Years later, scientists studied stardust hidden inside and discovered grains dating back roughly 7 billion years, before the Solar System existedThe Murchison meteorite carried something far older than Earth. Scientists found tiny silicon carbide grains inside it that formed nearly 7...11 Aug, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
- Over 6,000 agriculture students to get scholarships via NSP-DBT, Rs 21.35 crore disbursed: Shivraj Singh ChouhanUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched a new scholarship initiative. Over six thousand agriculture students will receive...11 Aug, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
- North America saved its bison from extinction. Now scientists face a new threatBison numbers have recovered after near extinction, but genetic diversity is now a concern. Fragmented herds lack natural gene exchange, po...10 Aug, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
- In 1970, Sylvia Earle led five women into an underwater laboratory on a 14-day mission that helped strengthen the case for women in extreme-environment scienceThe year 1970 marked a groundbreaking moment when five female aquanauts embarked on a 14-day journey under the sea in the Tektite II projec...10 Aug, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
- How a ninth-grader from Georgia created a device to detect pesticides in fruits and veggies and won $25,000A 14-year-old Georgia student created an AI-powered handheld device that can detect pesticide residue on fruits and vegetables. His inventi...10 Aug, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
- In 1967, US satellites searching for nuclear tests detected mysterious flashes from space. Decades later, scientists uncovered secrets of gamma-ray bursts, which can release more energy in 10 seconds than Sun will emit over its entire 10-billion-year lifetimeGamma-ray bursts, first detected accidentally in 1967, have long puzzled astronomers. Recent observations of their afterglows are now chall...09 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- After years of study, scientists recreated the chemistry of two deadly plants in the laboratory. The breakthrough produced a surprising pathway to new painkillers, malaria treatments, cancer drugs, and greener pest-control solutionsDeadly plants like wolfsbane and larkspur hold a powerful secret. Scientists have finally recreated their complex biosynthesis inside engin...08 Aug, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
- UK expands Global Talent visa for researchers, opening more opportunities for IndiansThe United Kingdom has expanded its Global Talent visa program. More than one hundred research firms can now sponsor top scientists. This m...06 Aug, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
- School Assembly News Headlines, August 6, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the daySchool Assembly News Headlines: The Lok Sabha in India has successfully passed a significant bill aimed at modernizing banking evidence law...05 Aug, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
- Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan, Home Secretary Govind Mohan get one-year service extensionThe Centre has extended the tenures of Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan and Home Secretary Govind Mohan. Both senior bureaucrats will conti...05 Aug, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
- Assam: CRPF officer shoots dead two colleagues, injures another before killing himselfA CRPF officer fatally shot two colleagues and injured another at a camp in Assam. The officer then took his own life inside a barrack afte...05 Aug, 2026, 10.05 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
- How R Madhavan prepared for GD Naidu: 2-hour audiobook, rare videos and moreR Madhavan dedicated himself to his portrayal of inventor GD Naidu, taking extensive steps to embody the character fully. He not only craft...04 Aug, 2026, 10.38 PM IST
- Honeymoon murder: Caterer approaches cops over unpaid dues from Raja Raghuvanshi-Sonam weddingA caterer has approached Indore police seeking Rs 2.82 lakh in unpaid wedding dues from Raja Raghuvanshi's family, nearly 15 months after h...04 Aug, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
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