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International day of human space flight: Celebrating humanity’s leap beyond Earth
April 12, 2025, 12:50 PM IST
Every year on April 12th, the world pauses to honor one of humanity’s most groundbreaking achievements — the International day of human space flight. This global observance, proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in…
April 12, 2025, 12:50 PM IST
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Autism in India: Challenges, awareness, and the road ahead
April 2, 2025, 4:06 PM IST
“Being different doesn’t mean being less.” Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a growing concern in India, affecting thousands of children and adults across the country. However, autism remains widely misunderstood, often misdiagnosed, or even ignored…
April 2, 2025, 4:06 PM IST
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F-47: Sixth-Generation Stealth Fighter
March 27, 2025, 3:47 PM IST
F 47 Artists Impression (Source Wikipedia) On March 21, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Boeing would be awarded a contract valued at more than $20 billion to develop the F-47, a sixth-generation fighter…
March 27, 2025, 3:47 PM IST
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International day of happiness: What is happiness and how to be happy
March 20, 2025, 11:10 PM IST
“Happiness is when what you think, say, and do are in harmony.” – Mahatma Gandhi Happiness is a concept that has fascinated philosophers, scientists, and everyday people for centuries. We all strive for it, but…
March 20, 2025, 11:10 PM IST
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China’s increased defence budget: Portend for India
March 8, 2025, 8:28 PM IST
China’s recent announcement of a 7.2 per cent increase in its defence budget, bringing it to about $245 billion, has significant implications for regional security dynamics, particularly concerning India. This development necessitates a closer examination…
March 8, 2025, 8:28 PM IST
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Mahakumbh 2025 and Mahashivratri: A grand confluence of devotion and spirituality
February 27, 2025, 2:59 PM IST
Blessed are those who snan (bathe) in the holy river during Kumbh. Their sins are washed off. And those who snan during Kumbh Shivaratri are doubly blessed; the sins of their ancestors are also washed…
February 27, 2025, 2:59 PM IST
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Aero India: Test pilots, who they are, what they do?
February 15, 2025, 2:35 PM IST
Being a test pilot isn’t always the healthiest business in the world. [In the 1950s, test pilots were being killed at the rate of about one a week.] Alan Shepard, the first American in space…
February 15, 2025, 2:35 PM IST
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World Pulses Day: Pulses, a superfood for good health
February 12, 2025, 2:27 PM IST
“The doctor of the future will no longer treat the human frame with drugs but rather will cure and prevent disease with nutrition.” – Thomas Edison, Inventor and Businessman Pulses, the edible seeds of leguminous…
February 12, 2025, 2:27 PM IST
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World cancer day: Women and cancer, the silent battle
February 5, 2025, 3:46 PM IST
To cancer-affected women: You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and twice as beautiful as you’d ever imagined. Cancer remains one of the most formidable health challenges worldwide,…
February 5, 2025, 3:46 PM IST
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International day of clean energy: Health benefits of clean energy
January 26, 2025, 3:54 PM IST
“Climate change is intrinsically linked to public health” – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Clean energy has become a cornerstone of discussions surrounding sustainability and environmental responsibility. While its role in combating climate change…
January 26, 2025, 3:54 PM IST
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Why Trump wants Greenland
January 18, 2025, 8:53 PM IST
“Manifest Destiny”: faith in the US’ divinely ordained destiny to ‘expand.’ In August 2019, then-President Donald Trump surprised the world by saying he wanted to purchase Greenland, the world’s largest island. Again, at a news…
January 18, 2025, 8:53 PM IST
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Army Day: Saga of bravehearts
January 14, 2025, 9:33 PM IST
Since its inception in 1895, the Indian Army has been a symbol of bravery and dedication. From the gallantry of soldiers in World Wars to the heroics in post-independence wars like 1947, 1965, 1971, and…
January 14, 2025, 9:33 PM IST
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Celebrating World Braille day: The revolutionary story of Braille
January 4, 2025, 3:09 PM IST
Every year on January 4th, the world observes World Braille Day, a day dedicated to honoring the transformative power of Braille and its profound impact on the lives of visually impaired individuals. The date commemorates…
January 4, 2025, 3:09 PM IST
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China’s sixth-generation stealth fighter jet: Characteristics, technology challenges, strategic implications
December 28, 2024, 3:54 PM IST
On 26 December, Mao’s Birthday, China showcased a diamond-shaped, tailless-design aircraft soaring alongside China’s fifth-generation J 20 stealth fighter. The media, especially social media, was immediately ablaze with stories that the tailless aircraft was China’s…
December 28, 2024, 3:54 PM IST
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World Meditation Day: Ten scientifically proven benefits of meditation
December 21, 2024, 3:17 PM IST
In today’s fast-paced world, where stress and distractions are constant companions, the ancient practice of meditation is gaining renewed attention as a powerful tool for mental, emotional, and physical well-being. No longer confined to spiritual…
December 21, 2024, 3:17 PM IST
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Soaring to new heights
December 10, 2024, 2:09 PM IST
Civil aviation in India has come a long way since 18 February 1911, when French pilot Henri Pequet flew a Humber biplane from Allahabad to Naini, covering about 6 miles and carrying approximately 6,500 letters….
December 10, 2024, 2:09 PM IST
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World AIDS day: Women and AIDS in India
December 1, 2024, 2:39 PM IST
AIDS in women in India is a silent crisis in need of urgent attention. The HIV/AIDS epidemic in India, while showing signs of improvement over the past two decades, remains a significant public health challenge….
December 1, 2024, 2:39 PM IST
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Is Elon Musk right: The days of manned fighter are over?
November 28, 2024, 5:39 PM IST
“Invention of new engines of war has reached its limits, and there is no hope for further improvement.” Julius Frontinus, chief military engineer to the Emperor Vespasian, c. CE 70. A few hours ago, Ellon…
November 28, 2024, 5:39 PM IST
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World Philosophy day: Philosophy for beginners, the basics made simple
November 21, 2024, 3:34 PM IST
Philosophy is valuable in developing human thought, culture, and the individual. Philosophy is a big, intimidating word, but at its heart, it’s just about asking questions and trying to make sense of the world. If…
November 21, 2024, 3:34 PM IST
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Women and Diabetes: Unique challenges, risks, and management
November 14, 2024, 4:01 PM IST
Diabetes affects women differently than men. Women with diabetes have a higher risk of heart disease and other complications compared to men with diabetes. This is because of hormonal fluctuations, reproductive health considerations, and other…
November 14, 2024, 4:01 PM IST
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