Meet Yasuyuki Aono: Japanese scientist who kept a 1,200-year cherry blossom record alive until his death |

Each spring in Kyoto arrives with a quiet anticipation. Buds swell, branches soften, and for a brief, luminous moment, cherry blossoms transform the landscape into something almost unreal. For Prof Yasuyuki Aono, this annual spectacle was not merely a cultural ritual but a lifelong pursuit of precision. A researcher at Osaka Metropolitan University, he spent…

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NEET UG 2026: NTA opens portal for PwBD candidates to submit scribe details; check deadline here

NEET UG 2026: NTA opens portal for PwBD candidates to submit scribe details NEET UG 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the portal for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates appearing in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 to submit details of their own scribe.According to the official notice…

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Optical illusion personality test: Birds or man? What you see first reveals whether your mind is restless or guarded behind a calm exterior |

Have you ever come across weird images on the internet that trick the eyes? At one moment you’ll one thing, but your friend could see something else in the same image? Well, for the unversed, these images are called optical illusion personality tests and most of the times they are based on psychological principles. And…

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These zodiac signs are known as the passionate lovers

Are you a passionate lover? If yes, then you must be knowing that passionate lovers have the powerful intense energy. These individuals are extremely emotional and deeply connected with their partner and they can express their love through romance. Their passion is visible from their romance, depth and devotion they have in relationship. They have…

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From Ola–Uber to Bharat Taxi: Rethinking platform economics

The introduction of Bharat Taxi is a timely development in India’s fast-changing mobility landscape. While new ride hailing platforms are not entirely uncommon, this initiative stands out for what it represents rather than what it adds to the market. It reflects a growing effort to rethink how mobility services are structured, financed and governed, especially…

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India Nuclear Energy Programme: India’s big nuclear leap: How Stage 2 criticality at Kalpakkam will power the road to energy security

‘No power is as costly as no power’ – Homi Jehangir Bhabha, the father of India’s nuclear programme, had once famously said. Several decades later, India’s nuclear energy ambitions have entered a decisive phase.On April 6, the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu achieved criticality, achieving a sustained nuclear chain reaction…

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