Do public-funded R&D units innovate enough? | Explained
Image used for representational purpose. | Photo Credit: S.R. Raghunathan The story so far: The office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Centre for Technology, Innovation, and Economic Research have released a detailed assessment of public-funded research and development in India. In all, 244 […]
Hubble’s 35-year journey is a blueprint to understand the cosmos
From breathtaking snapshots of distant galaxies to game-changing discoveries about the universe’s expansion, the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) has dazzled humankind for 35 years. After launching on April 24, 1990, Hubble overcame early flaws to become one of NASA’s greatest triumphs. Its vivid images and countless scientific breakthroughs have reshaped our understanding of the cosmos, […]
Meghalaya Board Class 12 results releasing today: Check details to download MBOSE HSSLC marksheets
Meghalaya Board exam result 2025 MBOSE HSSLC result 2025: The Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE) will declare the results of the Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSLC) or Class 12 examinations today, May 5, 2025, during official working hours. Students who took the exams can access their scores by visiting the board’s official websites […]
Trump says Harvard’s tax-exempt days are numbered
Trump calls Harvard University ‘a disgrace’ President Donald Trump has ignited a constitutional firestorm with a vow to strip Harvard University of its tax-exempt status, accusing the Ivy League institution of operating as a “political entity” rather than an educational one. His announcement—delivered with characteristic bluntness on Truth Social—marks a sharp escalation in his crusade […]
Why 8 out of 10 employees will switch jobs for greener pastures next year
The once-cemented definition of job loyalty is melting away in the heat of the current corporate world, thanks to the new and often termed “rebellious” Generation Z and millennials, who emphatically reject so-called corporate compromises. As these generations shape the modern workspace, they have placed personal well-being, professional growth, and long-term financial security at the […]
New research reveals where North American bird populations are crashing
WASHINGTON: Birds are facing a population crisis, but a lack of high-quality localized data has made it difficult to understand the drivers behind specific declines and to craft effective conservation responses.Now, a team of researchers has developed an innovative solution, combining vast amounts of data from a popular birding app with machine learning and advanced […]
Unicorns, but no wings for women: India’s startup boom is leaving female leaders behind
GCCs and technology consulting and services sectors lead the way in narrowing the gap for overall women representation, reveals an Aon survey on gender and pay equity India may be racing ahead in the global startup race, but it’s dragging its feet when it comes to gender equity at the top. Behind the glitter of […]
UAE had hottest April on record: Met office
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates endured its hottest April on record with an average daily high of 42.6 degrees Celsius (108.7 Fahrenheit), the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) said.That topped the average daily high of 42.2 Celsius (108 Fahrenheit) recorded in April 2017, said the centre, which has been keeping comprehensive figures since 2003.The oil-rich […]
Locked out or locked in? Visa worries keep international students stateside this summer
I stand on campus, visa revocation notice in hand. Anxiety and fear cloud my future. What happens now? For many international students, summer break is a time to recharge — a brief reprieve between rigorous semesters. But this year, for thousands studying in the United States, that freedom has been eclipsed by fear.A doctoral student […]
Ministry tells parliamentary panel of Namami Gange successes, gaps in waste management
NEW DELHI: The Namami Gange programme has led to the entire stretch of the Ganga, except two areas in Uttar Pradesh, meeting bathing water standards on three criteria, with no incidence of fish mortality reported in the river’s main stem since 2017, an official report has said. The Union ministry of environment, forest and climate […]