Indian astronomers map differential rotation of Sun's chromosphere

Indian astronomers map differential rotation of Sun's chromosphere

Using 100 years of daily records of the Sun at the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory, astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), an autonomous institute of DST, have succeeded in mapping, for the very first time, the variation in the rotation speed of the Sun's chromosphere -- from the equator right up to its polar regions. Sep 25, 2024
'No move to impose President's rule in West Bengal'

Centre Denies Imposing President's Rule Amid Bengal Tensions

The Centre has no plans to impose President's rule in West Bengal, which was hit by political violence in the run-up and in the wake of the Lok Sabha elections this year, sensational crimes like the R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder, and a slew of corruption allegations against senior figures of the ruling Trinamool Congress. Sep 15, 2024
MG Comet EV review

MG Comet EV long-term review: Compact brilliance that grows on you

The memory of pushing the car down the street to slyly sneak away for a late-night drive past the night curfew used to be so much fun. Those (2000s) were the days. If only EV was a thing then, sneaking out would be a lot easier. I've been using the MG Comet for 8 months now, and often wonder how this tiny, ninja car would've saved us the trouble. Sep 14, 2024
NEET aspirant from UP commits suicide in Kota

India's Youth Suicide Rate Higher Than Global Average

India's youth suicide rate is alarmingly high, with suicide being the fourth leading cause of death among late adolescents. Over 40% of all suicide cases involve young adults under 30, with common factors including stressful family environments, unstable emotional health, and loneliness. Sep 10, 2024