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US court hears challenge to Trump administration's new student visa rule ending 'duration of status' for international students- In 1984, NASA left Bacillus spores in space for nearly 6 years; after LDEF returned to Earth, 1–2% of the exposed spores were still alive
- India debt investors call for higher short-term borrowing to absorb excess cash: Report
- In 1967, NASA flew flour beetle pupae on Biosatellite II for 45 hours; radiation and weightlessness raised wing abnormalities in flight from 29.9% to 44.8%During the 1967 Biosatellite II mission, flour beetles displayed notable wing deformities, underscoring how weightlessness amplified the ad...04 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- In 1992, NASA studied C. elegans worms exposed to space radiation on IML-1; the experiment reported higher mutation rates than in ground controlsIn 1992, micro worms unveiled the troubling effects of space radiation on DNA, showcasing considerable genetic harm to these minuscule crea...04 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- Make growth piggyback on savingsHousehold savings are increasingly held in financial assets, not physical ones. This shift creates a significant mismatch for long-term inv...03 Sep, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
- In 1983, NASA flew Neurospora bread mold on STS-9 to test its body clock; the rhythm persisted, but faded out in 25% of flight tubes before light restored itIn 1983, NASA conducted research on fungal circadian rhythms aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia, observing the bread mold Neurospora crassa....03 Sep, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- Karnataka proposes stricter parking rules for Bengaluru, seeks public feedbackKarnataka has proposed new parking rules for Bengaluru city. These rules include higher charges for prolonged on-street parking. Incentives...02 Sep, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
- ICICI Bank raises $17.9 billion through FCNR(B) window, boosts lending liquidityICICI Bank secured approximately $17.88 billion via the RBI's special swap facility. This mobilization provides the bank with substantial f...02 Sep, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
- Global Market: Japan’s 3% bond yield barrier signals shift in global debt flowsJapan’s 10-year government bond yield crossing 3% is making domestic fixed-income assets increasingly attractive, raising concerns that Jap...02 Sep, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
- Indian banks slash FCNR deposit rates by up to 310 basis pointsIndian banks have lowered interest rates on foreign-currency deposits significantly. This action follows the closure of the Reserve Bank of...02 Sep, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
- Rs 97,500 monthly SIP & over Rs 2 crore corpus at 62? Expert suggests portfolio rejig for NRI investor to reach Rs 3 crore goalAs retirement approaches, a non-resident Indian (NRI) investor with a target of Rs 3 crore seeks guidance from a financial expert. The advi...02 Sep, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
- In 2012, Arizona listed Miller Creek as impaired by E. coli from human waste. 8 years later, Prescott groups built a public restroom, cutting E. coli levels by 13%Miller Creek in Prescott, Arizona, was placed on the Clean Water Act Section 303(d) list in 2012 because of E. coli contamination associate...02 Sep, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
- In 1990, NASA recovered tomato seeds after nearly 6 years on LDEF; classroom tests found space seeds germinated at 73.8% versus 70.3% for Earth controlsAfter nearly six years aboard NASA's LDEF satellite, Rutgers tomato seeds returned to Earth to inspire young scientists. Millions of studen...01 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- Is a long-term fund an equity or debt fund? What mutual fund investors should knowSebi's recent mutual fund category renaming has created potential investor confusion. Long Duration Funds are now Long Term Funds, which ar...31 Aug, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
- RBI rate hike risk rises: Bandhan AMC’s Suyash Choudhary dials back duration in bond portfoliosBandhan AMC has reduced duration across several bond funds as RBI rate hike risks rise following the latest MPC minutes. CIO Suyash Choudha...29 Aug, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
- 8-hour sleep rule is old and ‘too simple’, research says. Find out how much sleep do humans actually needThe popular eight-hour sleep rule may not be a fixed requirement for every adult, according to recent research. Studies of pre-industrial s...28 Aug, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
- In 2013, a special medical research facility was started in Cologne, Germany to understand how humans adapt to extreme environments: How :envihab helps prepare astronauts?In 2013, a special medical research facility was started in Cologne, Germany to understand how humans adapt to extreme environments. The fa...28 Aug, 2026, 03.20 AM IST
- Best short duration mutual funds to invest in August 2026According to the Sebi mandate, short duration funds can invest in debt instruments which have maturity between one and three years. That me...27 Aug, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
- Best medium to long duration funds to invest in August 2026Even a minor upward movement in interest rates could make these schemes extremely risky and volatile. In simple terms, investors might lose...26 Aug, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
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