In 1962, the US detonated a 1.4-megaton nuclear bomb in space that knocked out streetlights and triggered burglar alarms in Hawaii. 64 years later, it says weapons are already in orbitThe United States has acknowledged its possession of orbital space-control weapons, a declaration echoing a 1962 nuclear test that generate...
15 Sep, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
In 1917, German submarine UC-30 sank during World War I - it’s still leaking toxic chemicals more than a century laterThe UC-30, a World War I German submarine, remains a significant source of TNT pollution in the North Sea, a century after its sinking. Sci...
15 Sep, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi actor Hiten Tejwani’s Mumbai home features rich maximalist aesthetic, with vibrant furniture, vintage-inspired accents, colourful artwork, decorative plates, indoor plants and personal keepsakesHiten Tejwani home tour: Television couple Hiten Tejwani and Gauri Pradhan recently showcased their vibrant Mumbai home. Their interiors fe...
13 Sep, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Disney World is replacing its iconic trash cans, and EPCOT fans have strong opinionsWalt Disney World is implementing new high-capacity trash compactors across EPCOT. These smart receptacles automatically compress waste, re...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
No visa needed, 3-star hotels for Rs 1000, Rs 500 scooty rent: Only 6 hours from India, this Vietnamese island has Maldives-like beaches, Disneyland-style theme parks and grand European architecturePhu Quoc is the perfect visa-free destination for Indian tourists craving a luxurious yet affordable escape. The island in Vietnam has stun...
19 Aug, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Why Starfish Are Actually One Giant Head With No Body, Scientists ConfirmModern evolutionary biology reveals starfish, or sea stars, possess a body plan akin to a head without a trunk. Genetic and developmental s...
08 Feb, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
Argentina falls in love with a starfish: Livestream sparks political waveIn Argentina, a live video stream of marine life off the coast has become an unexpected sensation, drawing over a million viewers. This mar...
08 Aug, 2025, 11.32 PM IST
IT firm Persistent Systems Q2 profit up 23.4% to Rs 325 croreThe company's revenue from its core businesses remained stable, while sectors like healthcare and life sciences saw significant growth. Des...
22 Oct, 2024, 07.12 PM IST
Persistent shares surge 3% post acquisition. Ticks all right boxes, says ICICI SecuritiesPersistent Systems' shares skyrocketed to a record high after sealing a deal to acquire Starfish Associates, boosting their AI offerings.
04 Jul, 2024, 03.45 PM IST
Persistent Systems buys US software firm Starfish Associates for Rs 173 crorePersistent Systems said in a statement, "Known for its cutting-edge Enterprise Communications automation platform, Starfish Associates cate...
03 Jul, 2024, 03.56 PM IST
Starfish Growth Partners, Investpad team up for $100 million fundThe Starfish Investpad Innovation Fund will provide capital and fundraising advisory, business incubation and growth acceleration services,...
26 Jan, 2021, 03.48 AM IST
- Scientists discover how coral-eating starfish communicate
Tokyo, June 5 (IANS) Japanese and Australian scientists have discovered the communication patterns of a species of starfish that feeds on c...
05 Jun, 2017, 04.10 PM IST
SoftBank records $1.4 billion loss from India investmentsSoftBank is the largest private investor in India's startup ecosystem. The Masayoshi Son-led giant has pumped in over $2 billion here till ...
11 May, 2017, 12.08 AM IST
To save the Great Barrier Reef from starfish, a bot designed to kill themThe COTSbot is designed to search the reef for up to eight hours at a time, delivering more than 200 lethal shots.
10 Sep, 2015, 10.53 AM IST
'Terminator' robot to save Great Barrier Reef from starfishThe robot is designed to seek out and eliminate the crown-of-thorns starfish that are wreaking havoc on the Great Barrier Reef's coral.
09 Sep, 2015, 05.45 PM IST
An autonomous submarine will hunt starfish on the great barrier reef for scienceCurrently, scientists have to recruit human divers to inject each tentacle of the starfish in order to kill it, a process that's expensive,...
04 Sep, 2015, 02.54 PM IST
Great Barrier Reef coral halved in 27 years: StudyThe coral cover of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, a World Heritage Site, has halved over the past 27 years due to cyclones, poisonous star...
02 Oct, 2012, 02.37 PM IST