Why are India's brightest minds leaving? Centre's reply on IIT migration raises more questions

Why are India’s brightest minds leaving? Centre’s reply on IIT migration raises more questions

The Centre has maintained that IIT graduates pursuing education or careers abroad do so by personal choice, shaped by academic, financial and professional factors. However, its failure to disclose migration figures in Parliament has intensified the debate over India’s ability to retain its brightest talent and whether stronger research, innovation and career opportunities are needed…

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Scientists are turning seawater into a ‘blood test’ that could reveal coral reef damage before it becomes visible |

Scientists are turning seawater into a ‘blood test’ that could reveal coral reef damage before it becomes visible |

Before major surgeries and operations, doctors often detect diseases in humans using minimally invasive methods like a blood or urine test, before symptoms become severe. Now, researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) are applying a similar concept to coral reefs. They have shown that the water surrounding reefs contains chemical and microbial signals…

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CWG 2026: Complete schedule, timings and medal events as India eye medals on 28th July, Tuesday | Commonwealth Games News

CWG 2026: Complete schedule, timings and medal events as India eye medals on 28th July, Tuesday | Commonwealth Games News

Sajan Prakash. (AP Photo) India enjoyed its best day yet at this edition of the Commonwealth Games on Monday, winning six medals to take its overall tally to 10. The Indian contingent will look to carry the momentum into Tuesday (July 28) with several medal hopefuls and crucial knockout contests lined up across weightlifting, boxing,…

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Scientists filmed this rare Arctic squid in the wild for the first time, guarding its eggs in sub-zero water inside the world’s largest national park

Scientists filmed this rare Arctic squid in the wild for the first time, guarding its eggs in sub-zero water inside the world’s largest national park

Credit: Maroni, P.J., Cornet, J., Skorikova, Y. et al./Springer Nature In the icy waters of Northeast Greenland, scientists have documented something never seen before: a rare Arctic bobtail squid living in its natural habitat while guarding clusters of eggs. Captured on high-resolution underwater video, the observation marks the first confirmed in situ record of the…

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Sania Mirza asked her parents what their Plan B was if tennis career failed; Her mother answered, "Get you ...." why parents must believe in their child’s dreams before preparing backups |

Sania Mirza asked her parents what their Plan B was if tennis career failed; Her mother answered, “Get you ….” why parents must believe in their child’s dreams before preparing backups |

Sania Mirza with her father Imran Mirza at Wimbledon (Source: X/Imran Mirza) For most parents raising a child with exceptional talent, one question arrives sooner or later: Should they go all in on the dream? When the dream is as demanding as professional sport, the pressure becomes even greater. Should school take a back seat?…

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Former India U-19 World Cup hero Manjot Kalra stays behind bars after bail denied in Lanka Premier League match-fixing case

Former India U-19 World Cup hero Manjot Kalra stays behind bars after bail denied in Lanka Premier League match-fixing case | Cricket News

File Pic: Manjot Kalra (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India Under-19 World Cup-winning star Manjot Kalra will remain in custody in Sri Lanka after a Colombo court rejected his plea for early bail in connection with an alleged match-fixing case linked to the ongoing Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026.Kalra, who shot to fame with his…

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Quote of the day by Socrates: ‘Beware the barrenness of a busy life,’ and why constant activity can leave little room for a meaningful life

Quote of the day by Socrates: ‘Beware the barrenness of a busy life,’ and why constant activity can leave little room for a meaningful life

Quote of the day by Socrates ‘Beware the barrenness of a busy life’ – SocratesThe most common complaint in today’s world is not having enough time. Calendars fill up weeks in advance, phones demand constant attention and even moments meant for rest are interrupted by notifications, emails and unfinished tasks. Against that backdrop, the saying…

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