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Topic: LIGO

Kuki woman in viral Manipur video recalls 2-hr assault — ‘begged mob to show mercy’

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

LIGO-India — how new observatory will use gravitational waves to unlock mysteries of the cosmos

Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory will be built in Maharashtra in partnership with US, at estimated cost of Rs 2,600 crore by 2030. It will be the world’s third LIGO project.

Astrophysicists spot biggest black hole collision so far, and a mystery begins to unfurl

The black hole collision was observed by the LIGO and Virgo collaborations, which involve nearly 1,000 scientists working around the globe.

Unique gravitational waves detected from collision between blackhole & mystery space object

A network of three gravitational wave detectors had picked up signals from a collision that scientists say occurred about 800 million years ago.

Big Bang & India: All you need to know about 7 mega-science projects on show in Delhi

ThePrint takes a comprehensive look at the science behind the real-life projects that are being exhibited at Vigyan Samagam in Delhi.

Meet Bala Iyer, theoretical physicist leading advanced gravitational-wave project for India

Bala Iyer, among the project leads for LIGO-India, says India could be a world leader in astrophysics 20 years from now.

Study gives teens an excuse to keep texting, watching Netflix way past bedtime

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to the best sources to read them. It's your fix to stay on top of the latest in science.

On Camera

Defence, tech, education—Modi’s visit will boost India-UK ties

Given the immediate challenges on India’s borders, cooperation in the defence sector with partners such as the UK has achieved greater importance.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Indian firm sets up titanium, superalloy plants to meet global need. Safran, Dassault, BAE line up

PTC Industries is investing Rs 1,000 cr in 4 manufacturing plants in UP, has already started supplying titanium parts to BAE Systems for its M-777 howitzers that India also uses.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.