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- by TOI Science DeskGroup Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the Indian Air Force officer and Axiom-4 astronaut, is returning to Earth after his ISS mission, sparking immense pride in India. His family in Lucknow, filled […]
- by TOI Science DeskA 140,000-year-old skull discovered in Israel suggests a possible Neanderthal-Homo sapien hybrid child. Unearthed in Skhul Cave, the 5-year-old's remains display Homo sapien cranial features alongside a distinct Neanderthal-like jaw. […]
- by TOI Science DeskA rare Martian meteorite and a dinosaur skeleton will headline Sotheby’s Geek Week 2025 auction in New York. The Martian meteorite, NWA 16788, weighs 54 pounds. It is the largest […]
- by TOI Science DeskNASA confirms the arrival of 3I/ATLAS, the third interstellar object. The ATLAS project spotted it in June 2025. Its speed and trajectory confirm it's not bound by the Sun. Scientists […]
- by TOI Science DeskThe world's most powerful telescopes, including the James Webb Space Telescope and FAST, are revolutionizing our understanding of the universe. These advanced instruments, located on Earth and in space, capture […]
- by TOI Science DeskGroup Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is returning to Earth on July 15 after 18 days on the ISS, marking India's return to human spaceflight after 41 years. As part of Axiom […]
Technology
- by TOI Tech DeskSamsung Galaxy A55 offers 12GB RAM, 50MP camera, 25W charging at Rs 39,999. Vivo V30 Pro, Rs 41,999, features 12GB RAM, AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 8200, 80W charging. V30 Pro […]
- by TOI Tech DeskiQoo set to launch Z9 Turbo with 1.5K display, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, 6000mAh battery, 144Hz refresh rate, 50MP dual camera, 80W fast charging at Rs 19,999.
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- by TOI Tech DeskThe Indian CERT-In warns Android users of 'High' severity security flaws in multiple versions of the operating system, including vulnerabilities that could lead to obtaining sensitive information, gaining elevated privileges, […]
- by TOI Tech DeskDoordarshan will telecast live the Mangala, Shringaar, Rajbhog, Sandhya, and Shayan Aartis offered to the Ram Lalla idol at the Ayodhya Ram temple on DD National, connecting devotees who can't […]
- by TOI Tech DeskChatGPT experienced an outage, with 91% of users facing issues. OpenAI acknowledged the problem, and the service is now back online with performance back to normal. The TOI Tech team […]
Education
- by Sanjay SharmaNorth Dakota has adopted a new formula for distributing US federal Title I education funds, basing allocations on census poverty data rather than student meal programme figures. The change has […]
- by Sanjay SharmaA new AP-NORC poll reveals that 62% of US teenagers consider graduating from university highly important for their future, with girls showing stronger support than boys. Despite concerns over tuition […]
- A veteran US software engineer narrowly avoided wrongful dismissal weeks before qualifying for his pension. Targeted by HR with false accusations about attendance and security breaches, he successfully defended himself […]
- by Sanjay SharmaHarvard University has removed several Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) webpages and renamed its central DEI office amid rising federal pressure in the US. This digital purge affects support for […]
- by Apeksha TanwarIn 2025, several top US universities, including MIT, UC Berkeley, and Brown, no longer require GRE scores for graduate admissions. This shift emphasises academic depth, research alignment, and holistic evaluation […]
- by Sanjay SharmaSaina Nehwal, India's celebrated badminton player, pursued her education alongside a demanding sports career. Beginning her schooling in Hisar and later moving to Hyderabad, she balanced studies with training at […]
- by Sanjay SharmaSeven mathematicians of Indian origin who have made significant contributions while working in the U.S. are featured, with a focus on their educational backgrounds. Their studies span prestigious institutions in […]
- by Sanjay SharmaA growing number of US MBA graduates are abandoning high-paying corporate roles to acquire and run small businesses in sectors like plumbing and air duct cleaning. Through a model known […]
Environment
- The European Union is seeking "fair competition" with China and not a race to the bottom in wages and environmental standards, the bloc'in Beijing on Monday. "We Europeans don't want […]
- Syria's civil defence agency on Sunday said wildfires in the country's west, which have burned vast tracts of forest and farmland and forced evacuations, had been brought under control after […]
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- Vermont residents in rural communities are grappling with the aftermath of severe flash floods, marking the third consecutive summer of such devastation. Sutton was particularly hard-hit, with numerous homes cut […]
- For many migraine sufferers, weather changes are a significant trigger, with shifts in barometric pressure, temperature, and humidity playing a role. These environmental factors can activate pain pathways in the […]
- After decades working as a fisherman on a high-altitude Mexican lake, Froylan Correa is now helping to save an endangered amphibian with gills resembling a lion's mane and a remarkable […]
- Europe and the Mediterranean basin has been hit by a long-lasting drought covering over 45 percent of the region since mid-analysis of European Drought Observatory (EDO) data made available on […]
Defence
- The next war may begin on the seabed, without a single shot fired on the surface. As China expands its undersea reach, India must urgently strengthen its underwater warfare and […]
- During the tests, two launches were carried out against high-speed unmanned aerial targets at different ranges, target aspects and launch platform conditions. In both the cases, the missiles destroyed the […]
- Elon Musk has dismissed it as "obsolete" and "overengineered," but is the F-35 Lightning II truly unfit for India—or is it a necessary evil in an era of fifth-generation warfare?
- The 118-meter-long vessel has a 10,000 tonnes capacity, and is built as per the stringent classification rules of the Indian Register of Shipping.
- The port call will last a week and includes bilateral meetings, joint professional exchanges, and a sea exercise aimed at improving operational coordination between the two services.
- The minister lauded the Defence Acquisition Council for initiating procurement through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM), a move aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency in defence acquisitions.
- India's Ambassador to Japan, Sibi George on Friday called on Japanese Defence Minister General Nakatani, discussing initiatives to enhance India-Japan defence cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
- Sub Lieutenant Aastha Poonia has shattered glass ceilings, becoming the first female officer to enter the fighter stream of naval aviation in India. This historic achievement was commemorated at INS […]