Can we be a star-maker? Budget 2026’s outlay for telescopes is big deal— it can spur India to be a global astronomy leaderIndia embarks on a journey to expand its celestial horizons through investments in advanced telescopes and observatories. This strategic sh...
21 Feb, 2026, 01.15 AM IST
Surya Grahan 2026 Live Streaming: When, where and how to watch the solar eclipse in IndiaSolar Eclipse 2026 Live Streaming: The first solar eclipse of 2026, a stunning "Ring of Fire" annular event, will occur on February 17th. W...
17 Feb, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Annular Solar Eclipse 2026: Will it be visible in India? Check 'Ring of Fire' path, timings and visibility detailsAnnular Solar Eclipse 2026 India Visibility Details: An annular solar eclipse, the ring of fire, will occur on February 17, 2026. This cele...
11 Feb, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Day will turns into twilight: When is the longest solar eclipse of the century, where to watch it, India visibility and key tipsA rare celestial spectacle awaits on August 2, 2027. The longest total solar eclipse in over a century will darken skies for up to six minu...
16 Jan, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
A black hole event has revealed a truth physicists long suspected: Einstein and Hawking were rightScientists have confirmed century-old predictions by Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking after observing two black holes colliding about a ...
14 Sep, 2025, 10.14 PM IST
Lunar eclipse live time India: Watch the Moon turn blood red tonight, know spiritual significance of Chandra Grahan hereOn September 7-8, 2025, a total lunar eclipse, lasting 82 minutes, will be visible across Asia, Africa, Europe, and Australia. The Moon wil...
08 Sep, 2025, 01.30 AM IST
India investing billions of dollars in research ecosystem: PM ModiPrime Minister Modi highlighted India's significant investments in its research ecosystem and its commitment to international collaboration...
12 Aug, 2025, 07.11 PM IST
Don’t miss the last Solar Eclipse of 2025: Key facts you should knowSkywatchers in the Southern Hemisphere are in for a treat as the year concludes with a partial solar eclipse in late September 2025. Visibl...
01 Aug, 2025, 06.05 PM IST
Kolkata gets its largest handmade telescopeScientists and optical observers in Kolkata have built the largest handmade telescope in the city. The 14.5-inch f/5 Dobsonian telescope wa...
05 Apr, 2025, 09.07 PM IST
Watch the Planet Parade Live: Where and how to see the cosmic event on January 25A rare alignment of six planets—Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—will be visible to stargazers on 25 January. This planeta...
25 Jan, 2025, 08.59 PM IST
Black Moon 2024: When and where to watch this rare celestial phenomenonBlack Moon Date and Time: On 30 December 2024, the rare Black Moon will occur, marking the second new moon of the month, a phenomenon that ...
30 Dec, 2024, 02.54 PM IST
Four eclipses in 2025, but only one visible in India: Check dates, times, and detailsIn 2025, India will witness only one of the four scheduled eclipses, with a full lunar eclipse visible on September 7-8. Dr. Rajendra Praka...
27 Dec, 2024, 06.28 PM IST
Solar Eclipse on April 8: All you need to know about the rare celestial spectacleThe upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8 will offer a rare glimpse into the sun's grandeur, including dark-pink prominences and potentia...
28 Mar, 2024, 08.04 PM IST
IISc to host the 42nd meeting on astronomy this week in BengaluruThe Indian Institute of Science (IISc) will host the 42nd meeting of the Astronomical Society of India, with scientific discourses on topic...
31 Jan, 2024, 01.47 PM IST
Important to inculcate scientific thinking in younger generation: Venkaiah NaiduVice-President M Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday said the ultimate aim of science is to make people's life comfortable and happier, as he asserte...
29 Dec, 2020, 05.13 PM IST
Scientists detect gravitational waves for first timeAn international consortium of physicists, including those from many Indian institutions, detected gravitational waves for the first time i...
12 Feb, 2016, 10.37 AM IST
Five eclipses to be seen in 2016; two to be visible in IndiaDr Gupt also said that four eclipses were seen last year, of which two were total lunar eclipse, one total solar eclipse and a partial sola...
24 Jan, 2016, 01.09 PM IST