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8 October 2025
Ashwini Vaishnaw approves NaMo semiconductor lab at IIT Bhubaneswar to boost India’s chip mission
With India’s semiconductor market projected to surge from $38 billion in 2023 to over $100 billion by 2030, initiatives...
India’s NPCI bets big on AI with launch of fintech innovation hub NTSL
The platform now processes 645 million payments daily, accounting for 85% of India’s digital transactions and nearly half of...
NASA and ESA dismiss alien theories as interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS passes safely through solar system
First identified in July 2025 by the ATLAS survey in Chile, 3I/ATLAS is travelling at a remarkable 58 kilometres per second along a hyperbolic orbit, confirming its interstellar origin.
'Cheering for you': Anand Mahindra backs made-in-India WhatsApp called Arattai
Initially developed in 2021, Arattai, meaning “chat” in Tamil, remained under the radar until its fortunes shifted dramatically this...
Earth’s next interstellar visitor: 3I/ATLAS captivates astronomers worldwide
Preliminary data suggest that 3I/ATLAS has a nucleus under 1 kilometre wide, though some analyses propose a larger size,...

Defence

tools of warfare
India plans its biggest dam to counter China’s Himalayan megaproject
Under grey mountain skies in Arunachal Pradesh, hundreds of members of the Adi tribe assembled on a local football ground,…
End of an Era: India retires its iconic MiG-21 fighter jet
On September 26th, 2025, the Indian Air Force (IAF) will officially retire the last of its MiG-21 fighters, ending an extraordinary 62-year journey that…
What is B-21 Raider and why will it replace B-2 Bombers?
The legendary B‑2 Spirit stealth bomber is set to retire by 2030, making way for its next-generation replacement: the B‑21 Raider. While the B‑2…
Northrop’s B‑2 Spirit Bomber: Why is it America’s most iconic stealth bomber
The Northrop B‑2 Spirit, often called the “Stealth Bomber,” is one of the most remarkable aircraft in aviation history. Designed to…
‘Only 19’: Why the US operates so few B‑2 Bombers
The B‑2 Spirit stealth bomber is one of the most advanced and iconic aircraft in the U.S. Air Force, yet…

Space

News from the Cosmos

Scientists identify 63 new young asteroid families, shedding light on Solar System’s ongoing evolution

Astronomers have discovered 63 previously unknown young asteroid families, groups of space rocks that formed relatively recently through collisions,...

NASA just discovered a rare geological gem! Here’s Why It’s So Unique

NASA Captures Boston Harbor’s Ancient Glacial Landscape from Space NASA’s Earth Observatory has released a striking satellite image of...

Technology

What's Cooking in TECH

‘Bose’ sound speaker company has Indian roots?

After earning his doctorate, Amar celebrated by purchasing a high-end hi-fi speaker system. But he was disappointed, the sound,...

Wikipedia vs AI: Traffic holding steady but scrapers are draining its resources

Wikipedia, which hosts more than 6.6 million articles in 292 languages, is a critical source of free information for...

Accenture lays off 11,000 employees, says more cuts likely as AI reshapes business

Accenture has quietly reduced its workforce by more than 11,000 employees in just three months — and the job...

Latest News

Updates from around the world
NASA’s mysterious 3I/ATLAS sparks alien theories after viral Mars image leaves scientists stumped

NASA’s mysterious 3I/ATLAS sparks alien theories after viral Mars image leaves scientists stumped

The image, allegedly captured by NASA’s Perseverance rover on Mars, shows what appears to be a bright, cylindrical object streaking through the planet’s dusty sky. The photo quickly went...
What is 3I/ATLAS and why internet cannot stop talking about it?

What is 3I/ATLAS and why internet cannot stop talking about it?

The arrival of 3I/ATLAS marks another rare moment in astronomy, following the discoveries of ʻOumuamua in 2017 and 2I/Borisov in 2019. All three are thought to be comet-like objects...
“Scientists say a massive alien spaceship 3I/ATLAS is hurtling towards Earth.” : Netizen says but NASA denies

“Scientists say a massive alien spaceship 3I/ATLAS is hurtling towards Earth.” : Netizen says but NASA denies

Rumours circulating across social media platforms have sparked alarm, with users claiming that a giant comet known as 3I/ATLAS is heading towards Earth and poses a “major threat to...
NASA and ESA dismiss alien theories as interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS passes safely through solar system

NASA and ESA dismiss alien theories as interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS passes safely through solar system

First identified in July 2025 by the ATLAS survey in Chile, 3I/ATLAS is travelling at a remarkable 58 kilometres per second along a hyperbolic orbit, confirming its interstellar origin.
India’s NPCI bets big on AI with launch of fintech innovation hub NTSL

India’s NPCI bets big on AI with launch of fintech innovation hub NTSL

The platform now processes 645 million payments daily, accounting for 85% of India’s digital transactions and nearly half of global real-time payments.
Earth’s next interstellar visitor: 3I/ATLAS captivates astronomers worldwide

Earth’s next interstellar visitor: 3I/ATLAS captivates astronomers worldwide

Preliminary data suggest that 3I/ATLAS has a nucleus under 1 kilometre wide, though some analyses propose a larger size, possibly up to 11 kilometres.
Ashwini Vaishnaw approves NaMo semiconductor lab at IIT Bhubaneswar to boost India’s chip mission

Ashwini Vaishnaw approves NaMo semiconductor lab at IIT Bhubaneswar to boost India’s chip mission

With India’s semiconductor market projected to surge from $38 billion in 2023 to over $100 billion by 2030, initiatives like the NaMo Lab are critical in building the nation’s...
Apple x OpenAI: Jony Ive and Sam Altman’s secret AI device faces major delays amid technical issues

Apple x OpenAI: Jony Ive and Sam Altman’s secret AI device faces major delays amid technical issues

The vision is reportedly to craft “a friendly, human-like companion-something like Siri, but more natural.”
Sam Altman’s OpenAI unveils ‘AgentKit’ to empower developers as ChatGPT surges past 800 million users

Sam Altman’s OpenAI unveils ‘AgentKit’ to empower developers as ChatGPT surges past 800 million users

Described by Altman as “a complete set of building blocks to take agents from prototype to production,” AgentKit is built to simplify the creation of advanced AI systems capable...
HCLTech Partners with MIT Media Lab to Boost AI and Quantum Research Capabilities

HCLTech Partners with MIT Media Lab to Boost AI and Quantum Research Capabilities

“We’re pleased to welcome HCLTech to the MIT Media Lab at a pivotal time for AI,” said Jessica Rosenworcel, Executive Director at MIT Media Lab.