Astronomers have directly detected four previously hidden white dwarfs orbiting nearby red dwarf stars, solving a long-standing observational challenge and improving our understanding of how close binary star systems evolve. The newly confirmed stellar remnants lie within 20 parsecs (around 65 light-years) of the Sun and had remained concealed because their faint light was overwhelmed…
India’s Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson (ANI Photo) Hanuma Vihari has questioned Team India’s decision to continue backing Abhishek Sharma despite his poor run of form in the ongoing T20I series against Zimbabwe. The former India batter believes the selectors have applied different standards to Abhishek and Sanju Samson, especially after Samson lost his place…
Rupee began Monday on a stronger note against the US dollar, supported by a sharp decline in crude oil prices, a weaker dollar overseas and improving global sentiment after the US and Iran indicated a pause in Middle East hostilities.The currency appreciated 28 paise to trade at 96.25 against the greenback. Forex traders said the…
Quote of the day by A. P. J. Abdul Kalam on hard work and success Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, popularly known as the Missile Man of India, continues to motivate people across the globe. One of his popular quotes is, ‘If you want to shine like a sun, first burn like a sun.’…
16 years after Cochin Haneefa’s passing, family moves into dream home; Dileep, Harisree Ashokan attend housewarming ceremony Sixteen years after the passing of legendary Malayalam actor Cochin Haneefa, his family’s dream of owning a permanent home has finally come true. The actor, remembered for bringing laughter to generations of Malayalam cinema lovers, had always wished…
MCC NEET UG 2026 counselling schedule expected soon as Round 1 registration timeline becomes clearer nationwide MCC NEET UG 2026: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is yet to release the official schedule for NEET UG 2026 counselling. Following the declaration of the Re-NEET UG 2026 results on July 16, 2026, the notification is expected on…
Unwritten social rules, not government oversight, help keep forest land sustainable Slash-and-burn farming was blamed for destroying rainforests, but a study of 18,000 forest patches found community rules can limit clearing and allow trees to return.Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the research shows that unwritten social rules in small communities…
Glasgow: India’s Jadumani Singh Mandengbam, right, after defeating Pakistan’s Sumama Rehman during the men’s 55kg boxing round of 16 at the 23rd Commonwealth Games, in Glasgow, Scotland. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary)(PTI07_27_2026_000003A) India’s Jadumani Singh Mandengbam produced another assured display at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, defeating Pakistan’s Sumama Rehman by unanimous decision to book his place in…
The app allows anonymous communication without mandatory user registration, phone number verification or centralised logging of messages NEW DELHI: Bitchat, the internet-free messaging app at the centre of a govt crackdown, has continued to gain traction in India despite authorities ordering GitHub to remove its source code repository and civil liberty groups challenging the move…
Kandula Jessie, a fourteen-year-old student, secured a place in Mission ShakthiSAT. This global project aims to encourage girls in STEM fields through space science. Jessie was chosen from thousands of applicants worldwide for this unique opportunity. She will undergo training in satellite design and mission operations starting soon. Jessie is balancing her studies and this…