Rs 8.5 lakh for staying in the mountains to watch clouds? This tourist place is paying for this unique 'cloudscape observer' positionA Chinese tourist attraction has concluded a month-long “cloudscape observer” job that paid 60,000 yuan (US$8,900) and provided free accomm...
19 Aug, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
In 1917, Einstein called it his 'greatest blunder', but the idea he discarded returned decades later to become central to modern cosmologyEinstein’s cosmological constant was initially introduced to create a static universe but was later abandoned. Astronomers subsequently dis...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
NHRC seeks report from Punjab govt on non-observance of Independence Day in border area schoolsThe National Human Rights Commission has taken cognisance of a complaint regarding Independence Day non-observance. It seeks a detailed rep...
19 Aug, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
In 1742, a Swedish astronomer proposed the centigrade temperature scale simplifying global scientific communication, weather tracking and metric alignment: How Anders Celsius invention changed the world?In 1742, a Swedish astronomer proposed the centigrade temperature scale simplifying global scientific communication, weather tracking and m...
19 Aug, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Astronomers looked into the void of space—and watched light do something unthinkableAstrophysicists detected light polarization around a distant magnetar. This observation confirms a quantum vacuum hypothesis from nearly ni...
18 Aug, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
Union Minister JP Nadda undergoes angioplasty at AIIMS, New Delhi; declared stableUnion Minister JP Nadda underwent angioplasty on August 17, 2026. Hospital staff declared him medically stable following the procedure. He ...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Why a radio telescope can be built from cardboard and aluminum foil: the metal-lined horn reflects radio waves toward a receiverDedicated hobbyists and curious students are assembling radio telescopes from common household objects. These innovative instruments catch ...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
In 1616, an English physician proposed a revolutionary theory and explained blood circulatory system instrumental in the success of the several surgeries and procedures and triggering the advancement of the medical field: How William Harvey's efforts saved several lives?In 1616, English physician William Harvey proposed a theory that blood moves through the body in a continuous circuit through arteries and ...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Just 548 light years from Earth, this massive red supergiant nearly 1,000 times larger than our Sun is about to explodeAstronomers have discovered Betelgeuse harbors a hidden stellar companion. This finding complicates predictions about its eventual supernov...
17 Aug, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Nag Panchami 2026: Bhog, mantra, timings and all you need to know about puja, rituals, significance, mythology and regional celebrationsOn August 17, 2026, devotees across India will celebrate Nag Panchami, a day dedicated to worshiping Nag Devta to invoke blessings for thei...
17 Aug, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
Kumaraswamy urges DK to takeover of NICE toll roads, halt to toll collectionUnion Minister HD Kumaraswamy urged Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to take over the NICE project. He called for an immediate halt to unauthor...
16 Aug, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Kumaraswamy urges Karnataka CM to take over NICE road project, halt toll collectionUnion Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy urged Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar to take over the NICE road project. He also requested an immediate halt ...
16 Aug, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Are Himachal Pradesh schools closed tomorrow, August 17? Check latest update and reasonHimachal Pradesh's government schools will be closed for the day on August 17, allowing for a compensatory holiday following the Independen...
16 Aug, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
Nag Panchami 2026 date: Check puja muharat, rituals and important dos and don’tsNag Panchami in 2026 will be observed on Monday, August 17, during the holy Sawan month. This important festival honors Nag Devta and is cl...
16 Aug, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
Hariyali Teej 2026: What to do and avoid during the festival, fasting rules, green colour significance and moreHariyali Teej is a cherished festival where married women honor Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, seeking blessings for their husbands' well-...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
Empty sea shells are Dolphins’ hunting weapon: Scientists document rare ‘shelling’ tactic in Queensland; study offers clues to how calves learn itResearchers documented a rare dolphin foraging tactic called shelling in Queensland. This behavior involves using sea snail shell to captur...
13 Aug, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Bengal Governor calls upon universities to observe ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’West Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi has asked all universities to observe August 14. This day will remember the horrors of Partition and its imp...
09 Aug, 2026, 11.57 PM IST