'The modern telescope is a window into the universe, a sophisticated paintbrush in the hands of skilled astronomers that brings the fantastical wonders of the cosmos into view.' And in so doing, Read More...

'The recent spate of renewed violence in Manipur has once again triggered the discussion around Centre-State relations and the use of emergency provisions by the Centre.' India is a federation wi Read More...

'Since the southwest monsoon covered the entire country on July 2, the majority of geographical regions have received steady or continuous rainfall.' As on September 12, the country had received 83 Read More...

'Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to launch the Odisha government's flagship women-centric initiative, Subhadra Yojana.' Under Subhadra Yojana, named after Goddess Subhadra, the sister of Read More...

'Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal launched Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR), a digital platform for startups recently  to facilitate growth of the Indian startu Read More...

'Recently, the the Cabinet cleared a ?2,000 crore programme called Mission Mausam to upgrade infrastructure used to make atmospheric observations.' It will involve a major upgrade of instruments Read More...

'Millions of people in Southeast Asia continue to struggle with torrential rains, floods, and landslides triggered by Typhoon Yagi — the strongest tropical cyclone Asia.' While Typhoon Yagi Read More...

'China is seeking public feedback on a plan to include cement, steel, and aluminium production in its carbon emissions trading scheme (ETS) by the end of the year, in a move it hopes will boost market Read More...

'Port Blair, the capital city of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, will now be known as ‘Sri Vijaya Puram’. The earlier name had a colonial legacy, Sri Vijaya Puram symbolises the victory ac Read More...

'Two NASA astronauts aboard Boeing’s Starliner will stay on the International Space Station for months because of a faulty propulsion system whose problems included helium leaks.' Back on Ear Read More...