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Indian astrophysicist Ronaldo Laishram names galaxy cluster after Manipur’s Loktak Lake

Ronaldo Laishram, who led the team of researchers, told ThePrint that naming the collection of galaxies after the Manipuri lake was the "greatest tribute" he could offer.

Cosmic plot twist: Milky Way & neighbouring galaxy Andromeda may not collide after all, study finds

There is only a 50 percent chance of this happening even in the next 10 billion years, according to study by UK and Finland-based researchers, published in Nature Astronomy.

Cosmology is at a tipping point–world may be on the verge of discovering new physics

The door is now open to all sorts of ideas that challenge even the most basic tenets of cosmology.

All about Square Kilometre Array, world’s largest radio telescope project, and India’s contribution

While first phase of construction SKA1 began in December 2022, it is expected to begin operations by 2029. This week, Union Cabinet approved India's monetary contribution to project.

NASA scientists have made a symphony of stars—by translating space data into sound

Experts say the sonification will be particularly helpful for people with impaired vision to gain an appreciation for the strange beauty of galaxies.

How fast is universe expanding? Indian scientists may know a way to solve mystery using black holes

Gravitational waves can help determine expansion rate, according to team at International Centre for Theoretical Sciences. Findings published in 'Physical Review Letters'.

James Webb telescope could have been a disaster. But here’s how it catapulted us into new era

Critical deployments opened up the telescope and its sun-shade. If any of these operations had failed, James Webb would have been an unusable disaster.

‘Cosmic cliffs’, galaxies pulling at each other: NASA’s Webb offers astonishing glimpse of space

First image from James Webb Space Telescope unveiled on 11 July by US President Joe Biden. Four other images followed the next day.

This star’s death billions of years ago is challenging what we know about supernovae

A gamma ray burst lasting 0.65 seconds was spotted from a dying star last year, challenging the theory that these short bursts of energy are produced only by star mergers.

Early universe explosion reveals hidden ‘Goldilocks’ black hole that few believed existed

Studying a gamma-ray burst from 3 billion years ago, Australian researchers discover mysterious intermediate-mass black hole, whose existence was doubted by many until a few years ago.

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Rainfall derivatives have arrived in India. We need 3 steps to make them work

The new RAINMUMBAI contract covers the monsoon months and makes a payout based on the occurrence and magnitude of predefined weather conditions. It’s different from insurance.

Taiwan overtakes India as world’s fifth largest stock market

The island’s market capitalization climbed to $4.95 trillion as of Monday, driven by chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. India’s value has dropped to $4.92 trillion.

From Turkey-made Bayraktars to fibre-optic FPVs: Ukraine drone evolution showcases future of warfare

The Ukraine war has become a global laboratory for drones, electronic warfare & rapidly evolving battlefield tactics, demonstrating how low-cost tech impact military operations.

2026 is like 1973 Indira-era oil shock plus youth anger. Modi has space, but not immunity

An oil shock, monsoon fears, rampant unemployment, and the seeming inevitability of inflation are common to both eras. Indira Gandhi’s self-destructive responses are instructive today.