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Saturday, August 31, 2024
TopicEarth science

Topic: earth science

Damage from Wayanad-like disasters can be minimised if agencies coordinate—Vigyan Yuva awardee Roxy Koll

Soumya Pillai -
Koll, awarded Vigyan Yuva in 'Earth Sciences’, says rainfall and landslide forecasts must be connected. He also emphasises the importance of a robust early warning system for India.

The UFO buzz is passe—NASA has a new term for it. Here’s why we’re still fascinated

Barry Markovsky -
Like political scandals and high-waisted jeans, UFOs trend in and out of collective awareness but never fully disappear.

Don’t judge fruit flies by their annoying buzzing behaviour. See their economic importance

Andreas Prokop -
We should open our eyes to their enormous economic and environmental importance. Try to imagine a world without flies to decompose dead animals.

Where did the Earth’s oxygen come from? US Study points to an unexpected source

David Mole -
At least some of the Earth’s early oxygen came from a tectonic source via the movement and destruction of the Earth’s crust.

On Camera

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Opinion

Uorfi Javed has done what Rakhi Sawant couldn’t—capitalise on paparazzi attention

Triya Gulati -
In 'Follow Kar Lo Yrrr', whenever Javed appears incredibly relatable. Her journey speaks to the everyday hustle of middle-class life.

Hema Committee tears down Kerala’s progressive image. Malayali men are still just men

‘Call me Gafoor’. This is an unapologetically personal reminiscence of AG Noorani

Economy

Trying to fly Vistara after November? It’s Air India you will get as merger plan reaches conclusion

Yuthika Bhargava -
The aircraft, schedule & crew will remain unchanged until early 2025. Those seeking to book Vistara beyond 12 November will be redirected to Air India website starting 3 September.

Defence

Navy gets second nuclear-powered submarine. INS Arighaat boosts India’s nuclear triad

Keshav Padmanabhan -
Submarine can carry 12 K-15 ballistic missiles with a range of 750 km or 4 K-4 missiles with range up to 3,500 km. Major step in strengthening country's second-strike capabilities.

National Interest

PM Modi wants US to protect Hindus in Bangladesh. Hasina’s debacle must not be India’s

Shekhar Gupta -
Bangladesh has dumped Sheikh Hasina. Are we dumping Bangladesh in turn? We can’t choose our neighbours. But you know what, we can choose to be the kind of neighbour we want to be.

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