Border Security Force (BSF) personnel patrol on a boat at Chenab river ahead of Diwali festival near India-Pakistan border on October 10, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI An apex committee of the Environment Ministry has accorded a fresh environmental clearance to the Sawalkote hydroelectric project, proposed to come up on Chenab river in Ramban, Jammu … Read more
Border Security Force (BSF) personnel patrol on a boat at Chenab river ahead of Diwali festival near India-Pakistan border on October 10, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI An apex committee of the Environment Ministry has accorded a fresh environmental clearance to the Sawalkote hydroelectric project, proposed to come up on Chenab river in Ramban, Jammu … Read more
Paleoseismology helps scientists understand how frequently large earthquakes have occurred in the past — especially in regions with incomplete or no historical seismic records. By studying traces of ancient earthquakes preserved in the ground, researchers can determine when they occurred, how strong they were, how often they might recur, and how geological faults evolve over … Read more
You are sitting in your class, and your teacher is writing on the board using chalk. Sqqqqquuuueeeaaakkkkk — there’s a sudden disturbance as the chalk scratches the board loudly. You automatically put your hands over your ears to escape the loud screeching noise. This is a common scenario you would have faced in your school. … Read more
As the college football season progresses into Week 10, the excitement among fans and betting enthusiasts intensifies. This week features several compelling matchups that could shift the landscape of conference standings and playoff rankings. For bettors, understanding the Week 10 college football betting lines is crucial to making informed decisions. This article delves deep into … Read more
As the NFL season progresses, bettors are constantly searching for the best opportunities to maximize their wagers. Week 7 is no exception, and with various matchups on the horizon, the betting lines are set to fluctuate. Among the resources available to bettors, five88 stands out as a reliable platform that provides in-depth analysis and predictions … Read more
Daily Quiz | On Kepler’s Supernova Johannes Kepler’s original drawing from his book ‘De Stella Nova in pede Serpentarii’ (1606) depicting the location of the stella nova. START THE QUIZ 1 / 6 | In which constellation did SN 1604 occur? 2 / 6 | What type of supernova was SN 1604 classified as? 3 … Read more
Science quiz: Scientific terms that are palindromes Visual: In 1977, a telescope in the US picked up the signal whose intensity is depicted here. It’s been called the ____ signal because of its highly unusual strength and long duration. Such a signal has never been detected since and scientists are still looking for an explanation. … Read more
Onions cut by steel blades of varying sharpness and speed matter, according to a new study. | Photo Credit: Becca Tapert/Unsplash Onions eject eye-irritating chemicals that have a tear-inducing property. When you pierce the skin of an onion, you are left with stinging eyes caused by chemicals released from the onion that affect your nerves … Read more
In 2010, India woke up to a scientific storm. A research paper published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases described a new enzyme that could make bacteria resistant to nearly all antibiotics, including our last-resort drugs. This enzyme was named New Delhi Metallo-beta-lactamase, or NDM. Overnight, the gene’s name became a political issue. The Indian government … Read more