An Indian climate-tech startup, in collaboration with IIT Delhi, has developed a next-generation air conditioner designed to operate efficiently in extreme temperatures of up to 50°C. The innovation comes as rising heat levels across India drive urgent demand for more reliable and energy-efficient cooling solutions. The newly developed system has suc

Recent satellite data have revealed that Earth’s nights are becoming increasingly brighter due to a sharp rise in artificial lighting across the globe. Scientists have found that this change is not uniform, with different regions showing varied trends based on development, energy access, and socio-political factors. A global study has shown that artificial lighting increased by around 16% between 2014 and 2022. The findings highlight that nighttime brightness does not simply grow

India’s space journey began in the most unexpected place — a church in Thumba. Long before becoming a global space power, the foundations of the Indian Space Research Organisation were laid with limited resources but extraord

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India’s much-anticipated Gaganyaan mission is facing growing uncertainty, with questions emerging over its ability to meet the revised 2027 crewed launch target. Once seen as a landmark step in India’s space journey, the mission now hinges on the successful completion of critical uncrewed test flights. These tests are vital for validating systems such as cr