April's full moon, known as “Pink Moon”, peaks on April 1: Why it won’t actually turn pink and the science behind it |

April’s full moon, known as “Pink Moon”, peaks on April 1: Why it won’t actually turn pink and the science behind it |

The ‘Pink Moon’ will occur in the night sky on April 1, 2026 – the culmination of a combination of lunar orbital mechanics and historical cultural significance. While the name indicates a radical colour change, it really reflects the rules of physics between our planet, the moon and the sun, along with plant cycles in…

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Pune scholar awarded Ph.D. for study on new labour codes and business reforms

Pune scholar awarded Ph.D. for study on new labour codes and business reforms

Legal Professional Awarded Ph.D. for Research on Labour Law Reform and Ease of Doing Business PUNE: Abhay Satyendra Nevagi, a legal professional based, has been awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) by Vishwakarma University, Pune, for his thesis titled “Ease of Doing Business and New Labour Codes”, submitted to the Department of Professional…

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GV Prakash reveals why he didn’t take remuneration for Ken Karunaas' 'Youth'; 'friendship matters more than money' |

GV Prakash reveals why he didn’t take remuneration for Ken Karunaas’ ‘Youth’; ‘friendship matters more than money’ |

GV Prakash revealed he did not charge for composing music for Ken Karunas’ film ‘Youth’. He cited his strong friendship with Karunas as the reason for this gesture. Prakash also shared challenges in selling the film’s audio rights due to a debut lead actor. He launched his own music label to release the songs, which…

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Make in India boost: Armed with sensors, torpedoes, rockets, submarine hunter ‘Malwan’ joins Navy

Make in India boost: Armed with sensors, torpedoes, rockets, submarine hunter ‘Malwan’ joins Navy

NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy has received ‘Malwan’, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), built by Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi, marking a step forward in India’s indigenous defence manufacturing push under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.Delivered on March 31, 2026, the vessel is part of a series of eight such specialised warships…

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Can life survive on Mars? Scientists use 'water bears' to test red planet habitability |

Can life survive on Mars? Scientists use ‘water bears’ to test red planet habitability |

Penn State researchers are taking the unique resilience of tardigrades or ‘water bears’ as a basis for evaluation into how living organisms will respond and protect Martian resources. These microscopic extremophiles are known for their ability to survive in the vacuum of space; however, this study primarily focuses on their molecular response to Martian-like conditions…

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Gold price today (April 1, 2026): How much 22K, 24K gold cost in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and other cities? Check rates

Gold price today (April 1, 2026): How much 22K, 24K gold cost in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and other cities? Check rates

Gold prices in India remained firm on Wednesday tracking gains in the futures market, even as retail rates across cities showed an upward trend.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures continued to trade higher with all major contracts posting gains. The June 5, 2026 contract was trading at Rs 1,52,113 per 10 grams, up…

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Kota’s coaching comeback: Admissions jump 20-30% after prolonged slump

Kota’s coaching comeback: Admissions jump 20-30% after prolonged slump

After nearly three years of slowdown, Rajasthan’s Kota is seeing admissions rise again. Early trends for the 2026-27 academic session show a 20 to 30 per cent increase in enrolments across coaching institutes preparing students for Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) and National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).The recovery follows a sharp contraction between 2023 and…

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