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Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...- In 1958, when China ordered a nationwide sparrow slaughter to protect grain crops, what followed was 2 million human deathsChina's war on sparrows in 1958 had devastating consequences. The campaign, aimed at protecting grain, instead led to a surge in crop-destr...
- Life Advice of the Day by the 'Missile Man of India' Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam: 'Dream, Dream, Dream...' – The incredible power of turning thoughts into actionDr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, India's "People's President" and "Missile Man," inspired millions with his life advice: "Dream, dream, dream. Dream...
- NASA plans to send a planet hunter to scan the Galaxy for 100,000 new alien worldsNASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is poised to discover approximately 100,000 exoplanets, significantly expanding our understanding ...
- Hawaiians spotted sea turtles with mysterious 'graffiti' on their backs, and it sparked a 600-person mission to save the speciesHawaiian sea turtles, known as honu, were found with white markings on their shells. Initially causing confusion, federal scientists turned...
- US lawmakers, immigration advocates slam new green card policy, seek reversalA new policy by the Trump administration mandates green card applicants to apply from their home countries. This move faces strong criticis...
- When the dissident is a patriot: New Mammootty-Mohanlal double-engine film is brave for our hyper-ventilating timesMammootty and Mohanlal star in Patriot, a Malayalam film exploring surveillance and privacy. The movie bravely addresses these global issue...
- In 1888, two cowboys riding through Colorado Canyon country spotted a hidden cliff dwelling, and the discovery revealed a massive 700-year-old PuebloNestled within the rugged cliffs, Cliff Palace was an extensive ancestral Pueblo community lost to time for many centuries. In 1888, two ad...
- Quote of the day by American philosopher and professor Noam Chomsky: “There are no poor countries— only systems that have failed to manage resources.” — Is poverty really man-made? The hidden truth behind broken economic systems, wealth concentration, and growing inequality continues fueling global frustration and social instabilityQuote of the day by Noam Chomsky: The quote challenges the common belief that poverty is unavoidable. It argues that broken economic system...
- Shakira, Madonna and BTS to headline first-ever FIFA World Cup halftime showGlobal music stars Shakira, Madonna and K-pop group BTS will headline the first-ever halftime show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetL...
- Scientists stunned after 330-million-year-old shark teeth emerge from Ireland's ancient limestoneWildlife officers in Ireland unearthed 330-million-year-old fossilized shark teeth, predating dinosaurs. These Psephodus magnus teeth, foun...
- Kazakhstan to attract international investors; introduce Golden Visa scheme & reform residency rules for skilled foreignersKazakhstan is setting the stage for a transformative migration policy. With a focus on drawing in top-tier professionals and foreign invest...
- Quote of the day by Aristotle: 'It is not always the same thing to be a good man and a good...' - Greek philosopher's timeless lesson on strong moral characterQuote of the day by Aristotle: Aristotle, a pivotal ancient Greek thinker, profoundly influenced philosophy, science, and ethics. His empha...
- Tales of tunnels underneath village prove to be true, a Group of Researchers Found a Tunnel System Beneath a Village, But No One Knows Who Built ThemMysterious tunnels in Bloxham, Oxfordshire, once dismissed as legend, are now being investigated. A local society formed in 2024 found evid...
- SIR omissions and errors of commissionRecent Indian state elections saw surprising outcomes. However, electoral roll changes, especially in West Bengal, raise serious questions....
- Who are R Balasubramaniam and Joram Aniya, new NITI Aayog members?The Centre has appointed R Balasubramaniam and Joram Aniya as full-time members of NITI Aayog, taking the total number of such members to s...
- US Supreme Court ruling guts minority vote protections, could redraw political map by 2028The Supreme Court significantly weakened a key Civil Rights-era law by striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana. ...
- Quote of the Day by Chien-Shiung Wu: “The main stumbling block in the way of any progress is and always has been unimpeachable tradition” — Why questioning old beliefs is key to real progressChien-Shiung Wu’s quote explains that blindly following old traditions can stop progress. She believed new ideas grow when people question ...
- Historic milestone: PM Modi on fast breeder reactor at Kalpakkam achieving criticalityPrime Minister Narendra Modi announced a historic milestone. India's Kalpakkam fast breeder reactor has achieved criticality. This achievem...
- Spiders the size of a human hand are spreading throughout the USGiant Joro spiders from East Asia are spreading across America. These impressive weavers are establishing themselves in new regions. Their ...
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