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FILE PHOTO: A team from Nature, through court documents, has found that Ranga Dias, professor at University of Rochester who had touted the discovery of room-temperature superconductor in March last year, committed data fabrication, falsification and plagiarism. | Photo Credit: J. ADAM FENSTER A team from Nature, through court documents, has found that Ranga Dias, professor at University of Rochester who…
The story so far: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has said its PSLV-C58/XPoSat mission has practically left zero debris in earth’s orbit. The space agency explained that the last stage of the Polar Satellite Launch vehicle (PSLV) used in the mission was transformed into a kind of orbital station — called the PSLV Orbital…
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South African fast bowler Lizaad Williams was on Monday roped in by Delhi Capitals as a replacement for batter Harry Brook in the ongoing Indian Premier League after the Englishman withdrew from the tournament to grieve his grandmother’s death. Since making his international debut in 2021, the 30-year-old Williams has represented South Africa in two…
Forex traders said investor sentiments got a boost as crude oil prices retreated from their elevated levels, while the strength of the American currency in the overseas market weighed on the local unit and restricted the up move. | Photo Credit: R. Ragu The rupee appreciated 8 paise to 83.23 against the U.S. dollar in…
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India’s blue-chip Sensex rose to a record high on April 8. File | Photo Credit: Reuters India’s blue-chip Sensex rose to a record high on April 8, while Nifty 50 inched towards a fresh all-time high, led by metals on positive business updates from Tata Steel and JSW Steel. The NSE Nifty 50 was up…
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The Supreme Court’s judgment noted that the right to a healthy environment, safe from the ill-effects of climate change, was a “fundamental human right”. File | Photo Credit: RITU RAJ KONWAR The Supreme Court has recognised a much-felt, but less articulated right against the adverse effects of climate change as a distinct fundamental right in…
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For representative purposes. | Photo Credit: iStockphoto The story so far: Semiconductor chip manufacturing capabilities are currently limited to very few regions in the world. With supply chain disruptions during the pandemic and recent geopolitical tensions, many companies and countries, including India, have realised the importance of investing in chip manufacturing infrastructure. The TATA group…
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New Delhi: India’s first space-based solar observatory, Aditya L1, is continuously studying the Sun but will miss the total solar eclipse today that will be visible over vast swaths of North America. The total solar eclipse is a rare event that people across the USA and several events, from skydiving to special flights, are being…
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The best way to view the eclipse is with eclipse sunglasses, says Aaron Zimmerman. (Representational) Washington: Just a single, unguarded glance at a solar eclipse can result in a lifetime of vision loss, eye health experts warn. On Monday, tens of millions of spectators across Mexico, the United States and Canada will witness the Moon…
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Mumbai Indians Hardik Pandya take a victory parade after the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. | Photo Credit: EMMANUAL YOGINI There was some reprieve for Hardik Pandya at last as the Mumbai Indians’ captain did not face crowd hostility at the Wankhede Stadium here during…
