National Science Day: 5G Kills Birds? Lemon-Chilli Wards Off Evil? The 'WhatsApp Science' Fact-Check You Need

Between the "Forwarded as Received" madness and actual peer-reviewed reality, it’s time to stop the digital rot and reclaim our logic. If I have to read one more family group message about how the "alignment of the stars" during a solar eclipse will curdle the milk in my fridge, I might just toss my phone into the nearest water body. We’ve all been there. It’s that familiar ping - usually from an uncle who means well but hasn't fact-checked a day in his life - announcing a "scientific" breakthrough that feels suspiciously like a plot point from a low-budget sci-fi ...

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The Navratri Glow-Up: Skin & Hair Rituals Backed by Ayurveda

Glow like the Goddess within you this Navratri! Navratri isn’t just about garba nights, divine devotion, and dazzling outfits, it’s also the time when everyone wants to look and feel their absolute best. But let’s be real: between fasting, late-night dancing, and endless pandal visits, your skin and hair often ...

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National Science Day Special: Sci-Fi Films Rooted in Real Research

Every year, on 28th February, National Science Day is observed in India to honour the discovery of the Raman effect by Sir C. V. Raman on the same day in 1928. On this national science day, today, let's find out how we can celebrate this day in a grand manner. ...

Birthday Special: Rihanna Hasn't Released an Album in 10 Years, But She's Still a Billionaire: The 'Fenty' Blueprint

The microphone is gathering dust, but the cash registers are screaming. How Robyn Rihanna Fenty traded the charts for the boardroom and won the game. If you’ve been holding your breath for a new album since Anti dropped in 2016, you’re probably turning a very concerning shade of blue. It’s ...

Birthday Special: From Jamnagar to Global Icon: Why Rihanna’s 'Barefoot' Performance Was the Ultimate PR Masterclass

Forget the nine-figure paycheck - the real gold was in the dust on her soles. Here is how a billionaire pop star redefined "relatability" in a small Gujarat town. Let’s be real for a second. When the news first broke that Rihanna - yes, the Robyn Rihanna Fenty - was ...

Birthday Spotlight: When Ed Sheeran Sang in Punjabi with Diljit Dosanjh - The Crossover India Can’t Get Over

The ginger-haired troubadour and the G.O.A.T. of Punjabi pop didn't just share a stage; they shattered the linguistic glass ceiling. Look, we have seen some bizarre musical pairings in our time. Remember when Snoop Dogg showed up in a Bollywood track? Or that time Pitbull seemed to be everywhere at ...

Sports

T20 WC 2026: IND vs. WI – Recalling the Last WC Clash That Broke the Nation’s Heart & the Similarities Today

The Super 8 match between India and the West Indies is no less than a semi-final game India and the West Indies are set to clash against each other in their last Super 8 game, a match that will decide which team of the two will proceed to the semi-final round. To be honest, the game itself feels like a semi-final match – a term we do not wish to hear when it comes to playing the West Indies. After all, 10 years ago, the West Indies broke India’s heart at the Wankhede with a brilliant victory. A star line-up ...

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On This Day (Jan 16.): When Kalpana Chawla Boarded for Her Last Mission

The Haryana-born Indian-American astronaut passed away at the age 40 India may be a 79-year-old sovereign nation since the British regime went away. However, in less than eight decades, the country has achieved tremendous success in various fields, including space technology, space travel and so on. On some occasions, India ...

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On This Day (Jan. 13): Happy Birthday, Rakesh Sharma: Where is India's First Space Traveller Now?

Sharma spent 7 days, 21 hours, and 40 minutes aboard the Salyut 7 India became a sovereign nation in 1947, and within 16 years, i.e., 1963, the country had launched its first-ever rocket. Cut to 1984, i.e., 37 years after gaining independence, the first-ever Indian had reached space – the ...

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The Future of Indian Scientific Research: Key Developments to Watch in 2026 and Beyond

India’s labs are getting noisier - in the best way. 2026 looks like the moment when we inch closer to Human spaceflight. ISRO, for instance, isn’t talking in ones and twos anymore; leadership has mapped out seven missions by March 2026, including the first uncrewed Gaganyaan orbital flight to prove ...

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