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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This Japanese village hides giant artworks in its rice fields: From Tanjiro to Napoleon, they only emerge every summer to mesmerise the world |

In Japan, rice isn’t just grown for consumption; it is also grown to create art. The fields in the country serve as a blank canvas for the creative farmers who use them to create characters including Demon Slayer’s Tanjiro and the French emperor, they have created it all.The colours are all different and the varieties…

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Upset over delay, man hurls 11-month-old daughter during naming ceremony in Bengaluru | Bengaluru News

A man assaulted his wife and father-in-law before throwing their infant daughter (File photo) BENGALURU: A man in his early 30s assaulted and abused his wife and father-in-law before hurling his 11-month-old female baby minutes before the infant’s naming ceremony at a hotel in south Bengaluru in mid-July.The infant suffered a skull fracture and is…

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Evening news wrap: Govt, oppn clash as Lok Sabha discusses new anti-paper leak law; India rejects PoK legislative polls, and more | India News

Lok Sabha debate; PoK polls The Lok Sabha witnessed a clash between the government and the opposition as the House took up the Centre’s proposed amendments to the anti-paper leak law amid nationwide demands for stricter safeguards after the NEET (UG) paper leak. A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kyushu region, triggering tsunami warnings…

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Boeing posts bigger-than-expected Q2 loss as Air Force One costs rise by $280 million

A Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. (AP Photo) Boeing reported a larger-than-expected second-quarter loss on Tuesday as higher costs linked to the delayed Air Force One replacement programme weighed on its results.The US planemaker, however, reported positive free cash flow and maintained its annual guidance as it works to stabilise operations and increase aircraft production. Air…

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Amazon goes to FCC again, seeks approval to launch 5,105 satellites; aims to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink Mobile

Amazon has requested FCC approval for a new satellite network. This proposed constellation will enable direct smartphone connections to satellites. The service aims to reach unserved and underserved populations. It will also support emergency response and remote worksites. Amazon’s plans build on its existing satellite strategy. Amazon has asked the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC)…

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