130g protein, 40g fibre: Mumbai nutritionist shares 45-minute daily meal plan for overall healthMeal planning aids in achieving high-protein and high-fibre goals without extensive cooking. Mumbai nutritionist Vanshika Khurana shares a ...
16 Sep, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
In 1984, NASA sent 12.5 million tomato seeds into orbit for nearly six years. After their return, 132,000 experiment kits were distributed across every US state and 30 countriesIn 1984, NASA sent 12.5 million tomato seeds into orbit for nearly six years. After their return, 132,000 experiment kits were distributed ...
15 Sep, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
A 45-year-old mung bean discovery exposes a hidden threat to the world’s doomsday seed banks — frozen crops may not survive as long as scientists once believedNew research suggests some tropical crops lose viability much sooner than older estimates predicted. Mung beans showed strong germination a...
14 Sep, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
In 1997, Japanese researchers flew silkworm eggs on STS-84 to study spaceflight effects; developmental abnormalities were more frequent in the flight samplesSilkworm eggs revealed developmental abnormalities in early space experiments. Later, the Rad Silk investigation examined cosmic radiation'...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
The repeat challenge: India’s historic bid to defend its crown at 2026 Chess Olympiad in SamarkandIndia seeks to replicate its historic 2024 Chess Olympiad success in Samarkand. The nation's chess players are defending champions with imm...
12 Sep, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
You don't need big budget to start a terrace garden. Here are 6 low-maintenance vegetable plants to grow at home for under Rs 500Terrace gardening is an inventive solution for anyone wanting to cultivate fresh vegetables on a budget. By repurposing old buckets and con...
12 Sep, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
In 2022, China grew rice from seed to seed on Tiangong for 120 days; six seeds produced 59, and their descendants reached a third generation on EarthChinese astronauts have made remarkable strides in agricultural innovation by growing rice aboard the Tiangong space station. The experimen...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Farmer noticed one unusual rice plant, selected its seeds for years and developed a paddy variety yielding 8,000 kg per hectareFarmer Indrasan Singh of Inderpuri from Uttarakhand developed a paddy variety after noticing one plant that differed from the rest in a cro...
10 Sep, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
Gaja, India's first listed private equity, reports 35% rise in Q1 PAT to Rs 27.2 croreGaja Alternative Asset Management reported a 35% profit increase for the June quarter. Its income rose 26% year-on-year, reaching Rs 51.8 c...
10 Sep, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
Govt to talk to farmer groups before proceeding with proposed new seed billThe government is set to engage with farmer organizations regarding a forthcoming seed bill aimed at curtailing the distribution of counter...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
In 1997, NASA grew Brassica rapa on Mir for 122 days to test a full life cycle; seed-to-seed cycles succeeded, but space-grown seeds were smallerIn an exciting development, researchers have achieved seed-to-seed cycling of plants in microgravity environments, demonstrating gravity in...
09 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
R Madhavan sneaks into Kolhapur just for a fiery dish that leaves him salivating: ‘You can feel stinging around your lips...'R Madhavan recently revealed his love for Kolhapuri Misal Pav, especially the fierykatthat he says cannot be replicated outside Kolhapur. S...
08 Sep, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
Poha with 28 g protein: Celebrity nutritionist shares healthy breakfast recipe ready in 15 minutesTransform your hectic mornings with celebrity nutritionist Luke Coutinho’s nutritious breakfast idea! This protein-rich poha features sprou...
08 Sep, 2026, 07.59 AM IST
The time to fix and grow your patchy lawn is here, but do this one vital task before sowing new seedsAs autumn descends, it's the perfect opportunity to plant new grass seeds and revive worn-out lawns. Monitoring weather forecasts is vital ...
07 Sep, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Serena and Venus Williams lose in a match tiebreaker in their return to the US OpenThe Williams sisters experienced a tough US Open doubles defeat after a thrilling match. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz advanced easily ...
05 Sep, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
You don’t need meat or protein bars. Soha Ali Khan shares high-protein sweet dish. One ingredient can actually reduce blood sugar levelsLacking protein in your diet? You don’t need to compromise on being a vegetarian or spend a fortune to buy pricey branded protein bars. Act...
04 Sep, 2026, 11.54 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