A recent NASA-led study, highlighted by New Scientist, reveals that this accelerated re-entry is caused by increased solar activity during the solar maximum—a period of intense solar storms and radiation. These storms heat and expand Earth’s upper atmosphere, increasing atmospheric drag on satellites and hastening their descent. This shift poses new challenges for satellite operators,…
Visa policy shift could harm US STEM innovation and international education. (AI Image) The US government’s reported plan to “aggressively” revoke visas for Chinese students, as stated by Senator Marco Rubio, has sent shockwaves through the international education community. In the 2023-24 academic year, 277,398 Chinese students were enrolled in US universities, making China the…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Thursday refuted Bangladesh’s chief adviser Mohammad Yunus’s claims that New Delhi is “destabilising” his country.In a weekly presser, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that Bangladesh’s accusations were an attempt to deflect attention from real issues.“As far as the government there is concerned, the responsibility for law and…
PBKS vs RCB Live Score, IPL 2025 Qualifier 1: For all the narratives that have shaped IPL 2025, none match the emotional depth and subtext of Qualifier 1 between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. These two teams, long denied IPL glory, now stand on the cusp of a breakthrough, with a direct ticket to…
In Tamil Nadu, what seemed like a routine dental treatment turned into something far more tragic, and it all started with a single bottle of saline.In 2023, a team of researchers uncovered an outbreak of neuromelioidosis, a rare brain infection caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei. This bacterium is often found in contaminated soil and…
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift began dating in 2023.(Image via Rob Carr/Getty) Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been together since 2023 and have already established a huge fan base around their relationship. Despite their demanding careers, the two always seem to make time for each other. In the last few months, Taylor Swift has…
India is set to be the main engine of global economic growth in 2025 and 2026, according to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Chief Economists Outlook report. The report, which surveys leading economists, highlights India’s strong economic fundamentals and positive outlook despite ongoing global uncertainties. “India, the region’s largest economy, looked set to be the…
Ross Chastain’s story is one that blends humble beginnings with high-speed glory—a tale rooted in the watermelon fields of Alva, Florida, and now roaring across the NASCAR circuit. As an eighth-generation watermelon farmer turned professional race car driver, Chastain’s recent victory in Charlotte is not just another win on the board—it’s a celebration of resilience,…
India’s economy in PPP terms stands at $15 trillion, whilst the United States maintains $ 29 trillion. (AI image) The Indian economy’s size in Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) terms is $15 trillion which is more than half the size of the US economy, NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Suman Bery has said. He explained that whilst India’s…
NEW DELHI: India on Thursday once again reiterated that dialogue with Pakistan will not resume until Islamabad takes concrete and effective action against terrorism. Regarding the Indus Waters Treaty, which was suspended following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, India said that the treaty will remain on hold until Pakistan “irrevocably abjures its support…
