India’s space price tag comes under scrutiny as Cambridge research flags high launch costs, while the government says key subsidies and savings were overlooked NEW DELHI: A 2026 University of Cambridge study has found that India’s per-kilogram launch costs are four times higher than America’s and, in fact, the costliest in the world. However, a…
Florida began sinking mermaid-shaped reef sculptures More than 300 sculpted reef modules, including ocean-friendly concrete mermaids, now sit on the seafloor off South Florida as part of a growing marine restoration project launched seven years ago. Known as the 1000 Mermaids Artificial Reef Project, the initiative combines public art with habitat creation to help restore…
India vs Australia Hockey (Photo by HI) India’s FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign came to a heartbreaking end as Australia held them to a 0-0 draw and advanced to the semifinals on Sunday. With the result, Australia progressed by virtue of having scored more goals in the pool, while India will now play…
Celestial movements today indicate a possibility of lethargy and irritation. Basic tasks may become unexpectedly challenging, while work could experience interruptions. In love, minor quarrels could arise, creating discrepancies between dating dreams and reality. Both career and education demand vigilance towards communications and timelines. Financially, it’s wise to refrain from impulse purchases and emotional spending…
New Delhi: A woman constable’s alertness and split-second intervention saved the life of a 16-year-old girl who was trying to jump onto the metro tracks at Hauz Khas metro station. The girl was later reunited by police with her father, who is in BSF.On Saturday, constable Nikita spotted the teenager moving towards the tracks with…
Vasai: Two women were injured after a speeding car rammed into their two-wheeler in Vasai West late on Saturday night. The car driver fled the spot following the accident, which was captured on a CCTV camera.The incident occurred around 11.45 pm on the Vasai-Bhuigaon road in the Giriz-Dongri area of Vasai West. The two women…
A coalition of organisations and citizens has written to chief minister DK Shivakumar, seeking withdrawal of the proposed amendment, arguing that parks cannot be treated as vacant land Bengaluru: Environmental groups, urban planners and citizen activists have begun mobilising against the govt move to allow up to 5% of parks and gardens to be used…
Chennai: At Chennai Beach railway station, lakhs of suburban passengers squeeze through narrow entry points every day, navigating piles of mud, construction equipment and debris, due to the redevelopment work underway. The city’s busiest suburban transit hub, which handles at least 240 services, remains in disrepair despite recording the highest daily footfall (around 2 lakh)…
Hydra officials demolished the partially collapsed seven-storey building at Anjaiah Nagar, Kondapur, in Hyderabad on Sunday. Hydra officials demolish the partially collapsed Seven storey building, at Anjaiah nagar, Kondapur in Hyderabad on Sunday. Hyderabad: A day after an illegal seven-storey building collapsed in Anjaiahnagar, Kondapur, work began late Sunday evening to demolish the damaged adjacent…
Alfaz’s family circulated a missing-person report on social media Gurgaon: A 16-year-old boy was found dead at his home in Faridabad on Saturday. The family found the Class 11 student’s body in a room behind the house, police said.Alfaz, a resident of Khori Jamalpur village, had been missing for two days. His family said he…
