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Trump’s America has the most number of flat earth believers & climate change deniers

In the field of global climate change, scientific bodies often are accused, even by those in power, of fabricating data.

WHO’s list of tests could lead to effective medical care in India, say experts

Doctors say list could help streamline tests and improve disease diagnosis, but warn implementation could be problem in over-populated environment.

India criticises rich nations on broken climate promises

Other emerging nations have also joined the chorus of criticism on rich countries’ lack of progress on emission cuts and funding to adapt to the increased frequency of storms, droughts and floods.

The rats can help you trace your lost keys and it’s good news for Alzheimer’s research

A new breakthrough in understanding rodent memory, published in Current Biology, promises to aid the pursuit of treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.

Breakthrough: Indian-origin scientist uses solar energy to extract Hydrogen from water

In a big push for solar fuel, Govinder Singh Pawar has created a semiconductor that can store solar energy more efficiently than any other method we know today.

IIT-Kanpur signs Rs 15 crore deal to develop flying taxis in India

Premier institute hopes to have viable prototype in next 5 yrs, to depute students on project.

Laurel or Yanny? Depends on who is listening

The latest Twitter row on an audio clip has echoes of the dress debate and just as the, the answer lies in our brains.  

E.C.G. Sudarshan, theoretical physicist nominated for Nobel 9 times, passes away

His most notable contribution was the Sudarshan-Glauber quantum representation of light, for which the Nobel was infamously given to Glauber only.

Indian study finds unique behaviour in monkeys that could be precursor to human language

The first-of-its-kind study, by NIAS, Bengaluru, could have huge implications for areas such as anthropology and evolutionary biology.

With Bangabandhu-1 launch on SpaceX rocket, Bangladesh aims to compete with India in space

A Bangladeshi satellite in the vicinity could offer stiff financial competition to India when it comes to providing satellite-based services to other south Asian nations.

On Camera

India must break the myth of a ‘strong leader’ for its own good

What do Indians want in a democracy? Quick and decisive action that may not have political consensus or frustratingly slow decision-making that endures long after the decision is made?

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.