NASA’s Artemis II mission will be a grand success: ISRO chairman V. Narayanan

ISRO chairman V. Narayanan receiving the K.P.P. Nambiar Award 2025 instituted by the IEEE Kerala section in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday | Photo Credit: Special arrangement V. Narayanan, chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), on Saturday described the Artemis II mission of US’s National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as “a great effort” and … Read more

When welfare met demographic concerns

Examining the discussions on the 1965 Bill in Parliament, the researchers underline the arguments of Shakuntala Paranjpye, an advocate of birth control, who sought to add a restrictive clause limiting maternity benefits to the first two deliveries. Image used for representational purposes only | Photo Credit: Getty Images A scholarly dissection of a contentious chapter … Read more

Artemis II’s moon-bound astronauts capture Earth’s brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind

This image provided by NASA shows a view of Earth taken by NASA astronaut and Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman from of the Orion spacecraft’s window after completing the translunar injection burn on April 2, 2026. Photo: NASA via AP The Artemis II astronauts have captured our blue planet’s brilliant beauty as they zoom ever … Read more

Daily Quiz: On NASA’s Artemis II mission

This iconic frame from an early science fiction film shows a capsule landing on the Moon. Name the silent film released in 1902. Answer: Le Voyage dans la Lune (A Trip to the Moon) Published – April 03, 2026 05:11 pm IST Read Comments Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit

What is ethical hacking? – The Hindu

Representative image. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto You must have heard of hacking and how social media accounts, devices and even security systems often get hacked. But did you know there is an ethical side to hacking which helps us all in ways we do not often realise?  Ethical hacking or white-hat hacking is a … Read more

When welfare met demographic concerns

Examining the discussions on the 1965 Bill in Parliament, the researchers underline the arguments of Shakuntala Paranjpye, an advocate of birth control, who sought to add a restrictive clause limiting maternity benefits to the first two deliveries. Image used for representational purposes only | Photo Credit: Getty Images A scholarly dissection of a contentious chapter … Read more

Before the toast: The wild story of avocado

Walk into any supermarket in an Indian city today, and you’ll likely spot a few baskets of avocados of different shapes and sizes. Once unfamiliar to most of us, this fruit has been steadily gaining popularity for its buttery texture and rich nutritional value, so much that it has become a staple on brunch menu’s. … Read more