More trees do not always mean more birds, and a Japanese study found grassland species fell by over 70% near shelterbelts, showing that restoring habitat can sometimes reduce biodiversityA surprising study reveals that planting trees as windbreaks on farms can devastate bird populations, particularly those needing open grass...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Meet Dr. Shubha Venkatesh Iyengar, Agni missile scientist, whose tech is now being used by every international airport in IndiaPresident Murmu honored 65 individuals with Padma Awards, including scientist Dr. Shubha Venkatesh Iyengar. Her 46-year tenure at CSIR-NAL ...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Alka Yagnik, Rohit Sharma & Mammootty among Padma awardees. Check full listPresident Droupadi Murmu presented the Padma Bhushan to veteran actor Mammootty and posthumously to former Jharkhand CM Shibu Soren. Playba...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
No IIT, IIM. At just 20, she bagged a Rs 72 LPA job offer from bigshot companyA Karnataka tech graduate, Rithuparna KS, defied expectations by securing a remarkable Rs 72 LPA job at Rolls Royce, despite not graduating...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
She was just 12 when an acid attack changed her life forever. Years later, after 37 surgeries, she became a Padma Shri awardee: Her inspiring journeyMangala Kapoor, known as "Kashi ki Lata," has been honored with the Padma Shri for her literary and educational contributions. A survivor o...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
Indian students are the 'agents of positive change' for Europe-India relations, says EU AmbassadorThe EU has launched a new Student Ambassadors' Network, connecting 40 students from 20 Indian universities to foster stronger Europe-India ...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking: 'I think computer viruses should count as life. I think it says something about human nature...' How the first artificial life's invention shows a darker reality of human behaviourStephen Hawking’s 1994 remark that computer viruses could be considered a form of life remains one of his most thought-provoking observatio...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
75 Indian students awarded Erasmus+ scholarships; EU-India Student Ambassadors' Network launchedThe EU has launched a new Student Ambassadors' Network involving 40 students from 20 Indian universities to promote European academic and r...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
ISRO invites proposals from Indian researchers to study XPoSat Mission dataLaunched on January 1, 2024, the XPoSat, or X-ray Polarimeter Satellite, currently orbits Earth in a near-equatorial orbit at an altitude o...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
IIT Roorkee, IvyCap Ventures and NuQuant announce Rs 1,000 crore Super Endowment initiative to strengthen India’ s research, innovation and DeepTech ecosystemIIT Roorkee, in partnership with IvyCap Ventures and NuQuant, has launched a Rs 1,000 crore Super Endowment Fund to fuel India's deep-tech ...
22 Jun, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
Central university in Chhattisgarh to replace 'India' with 'Bharat' in degrees, marksheetsGuru Ghasidas Central University in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, will replace 'India' with 'Bharat' on marksheets, degrees, and official communi...
20 Jun, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
He used his airline to rescue refugees from Pakistan, donated 300 acres to India: Meet the Tamil Nadu Padma awardee who gave everything to the nationTamil Nadu industrialist Dr. R.M. Alagappa Chettiar, a visionary beyond business, utilized his private airline for crucial refugee rescue o...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
Father’s Day 2026: History, theme, significance and why it is celebratedFather’s Day 2026 Theme: Father's Day 2026, observed on June 21, honours the invaluable contributions of fathers and father figures. Origin...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
What makes Graphic Era University more than a classroom experienceGraphic Era University prioritizes a holistic learning experience, integrating academic rigor with practical exposure through specialized c...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
IIT Delhi retains top spot among Indian universities in QS world rankings 2027The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has retained its position as India's highest-ranked university in the QS World Univers...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.35 AM IST
India, Slovakia sign defence cooperation intent, deepen tiesPrime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Slovakia marked a significant step. Bilateral relations were elevated to a comprehensive partnershi...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Why are Delhi University students skipping the fourth year? New data reveals surprising trend across top collegesDelhi University's Four-Year Undergraduate Programme offers flexibility but students largely stick to the three-year degree. Many are not o...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.08 PM IST