Karnataka has decided to make grading system for third language in SSLC exam. This will be applicable from SSLC that is underway, announced minister for school education and literacy Madhu Bangarappa. Announcing the decision at a press conference on Friday, the minister said that marks for third language will not be included for the final…
In late 2028, Nasa plans to send something unusual towards Mars, a spacecraft carrying a working nuclear reactor designed to generate electricity for propulsion in deep space. Space Reactor-1 Freedom is intended to test nuclear electric propulsion beyond Earth orbit, where conventional solar power becomes increasingly difficult to use. The spacecraft will not land on…
New Zealand’s Henry Nicholls (AP photo) Henry Nicholls made an instant impact on his return to New Zealand colours, stepping in for the retired Kane Williamson and delivering a composed unbeaten century to push his side into a dominant position against England on day three of the Test at The Oval. By stumps on Friday,…
MUMBAI: The Fifa World Cup is here and Indian brands are all set to tap into the global soccer showpiece to gain a share of consumers’ mindspace.The tournament’s viewership tends to extend beyond hardcore football enthusiasts, and so for companies, the opportunity is not just limited to advertising and sponsorships.Marketers said there is a lot…
ISRO’s MITRA mission is a new project initiated by the Indian Space Research Organisation to investigate the behaviour, performance, and dynamics of the crew in an environment that simulates space flight. The MITRA mission will be carried out in Leh, Ladakh, and the participants are put in environments where the presence of thin air, cold,…
Nasa just invited India to help build a permanent base on the Moon. It’s the kind of headline that writes itself — and yet, what it actually means for India is still almost entirely undecided.Nasa wants to do something considerably more ambitious than return astronauts to the Moon. It wants to start building a place…
Sameera Reddy is back in the spotlight with her upcoming film ‘Aakhri Sawal’, marking a significant moment after her appearance in ‘Naam’. As she promotes the political drama, the actor has been candid about the ongoing conversations around ‘Dhurandhar’, while also reflecting on her experience of reuniting with Sanjay Dutt and choosing a story that…
Few natural experiences are as universally loved as the earthy scent that rises after the first drops of rain hit dry ground. Petrichor, what most people describe as the smell of fresh rain, but the rain itself has almost no scent. Instead, what your nose detects is a remarkable chemical called geosmin, produced by soil-dwelling…
Princess Kate Middleton made a graceful return to public Easter celebrations, opting for a re-worn cream Self-Portrait dress and a poignant nod to Queen Elizabeth II with her pearl earrings. Her classic, elegant style, complemented by her children’s coordinated outfits, marked a strong and intentional step back into the spotlight after a challenging period. After…
The tiny worm that rewrote the rules of animal life. Image Credits: Google Gemini There is a worm living in water-filled cracks in ancient rock in a South African gold mine that has no business being there. It’s smaller than a grain of rice. It has no eyes, and it exists in conditions that most…