Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru have proposed an innovative modular habitat concept named Bheem, designed specifically for long-duration human missions to the Moon and Mars. Officially called the Bhartiya Extraterrestrial Expandable Modular Habitat, the design prioritises efficient packing within the payload constraints of large reusable rockets such as SpaceX’s Starship while…
Apple is entering a major leadership transition, and the changes go beyond Tim Cook leaving the CEO position. On September 1, 2026, John Ternus officially took over as Apple CEO after Cook spent 15 years leading the company. At almost the same time, longtime executive Phil Schiller is also reportedly stepping back from two of…
The Left Democratic Front in Kerala is witnessing an unusual public confrontation between its two main constituents. The Communist Party of India has staked a firm claim to the post of Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the state Assembly, while the Communist Party of India (Marxist) insists the position belongs to it by long-standing…
The wait for a lighter Battlegrounds Mobile India experience has finally moved forward, with BGMI Lite pre-registration now open for Android users in India. The new version is being positioned as a smaller and more accessible alternative for players whose smartphones struggle with the full game. BGMI Lite is expected to arrive later in 2026, although…
Walk into a supermarket in India and pick up a famous international food or beverage brand. The packaging may look almost identical to what you find in Britain, Australia or the United States, but the taste can sometimes feel noticeably different. The sweetness, texture, ingredients, colour and even the way a product feels in the…
Tamil Nadu has approached the Supreme Court seeking a direction to Karnataka to release 17.604 thousand million cubic feet of Cauvery water, described as the accumulated backlog as of August 27 calculated on a pro-rata basis. In a supplementary affidavit filed on August 30, the state also asked the court to ensure that Karnataka releases…
Nepal is facing one of its most devastating flood disasters in recent years, with the death toll reaching 626 as rescue teams struggle to reach people still missing after catastrophic flash floods in the Himalayan region. The disaster has left thousands of families waiting for information while heavy rain, damaged roads and unstable terrain continue…
Deepti Sharma etched her name into the record books on Sunday with a spell that was as clinical as it was historic. During India’s emphatic 94-run victory over Thailand in their Women’s Asia Cup opener in Dubai, the veteran all-rounder claimed three wickets without conceding a single run. The performance took her to 171 wickets…
Carlos Alcaraz returns to competitive singles at the US Open on Monday after more than four months on the sidelines with a right wrist injury. The defending champion has made it clear that he does not intend to ease his way back into the Grand Slam. “You’re going to see Carlitos playing the way he…
The tremors reported in Nepal on August 26 have now been linked to a powerful landslide rather than a conventional earthquake. The USGS clarification came after an initial seismic reading identified what appeared to be a 4.4-magnitude earthquake near the Nepal-China border. The development has changed the understanding of one of the deadliest natural disasters…