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‘Blue micromoon’ to be visible tonight: The science behind the phenomenon, explained
June 01, 2026 9:27 am
The size of the moon, as perceived from earth, is dependent on its location within its elliptical orbit around the earth. And, not all blue moons are as rare as the name implies.
Airtel’s 5G priority tier: What is network slicing and how does it work?
May 30, 2026 9:36 am
This separate virtual segment within Airtel’s 5G network will allow postpaid users to experience better connectivity in crowded locations. But should premium users (read postpaid) have preferential access to network resources?
How Anthropic leapfrogged arch rival OpenAI to a near-$1 trillion valuation
May 30, 2026 9:19 am
Anthropic’s latest valuation of $965 billion now exceeds that of OpenAI, which was last valued at around $852 billion post-money following its March fundraising.
From June 1, solar projects must use only locally made cells: Why this raises concerns
May 30, 2026 9:32 am
The government’s domestic sourcing mandate is aimed at reducing dependence on imports. But it may also squeeze smaller manufacturers and increase the risk of market consolidation. Here’s how
Orbital data centres, extraterrestrial energy: Detailing Musk’s ambitions with $1.75 bn SpaceX IPO
May 26, 2026 9:04 am
SpaceX’s proposed IPO could become the world’s biggest listing. Here are five key takeaways on AI ambitions, Starlink profits and Elon Musk’s control.
How does the Earth protect itself from the Sun? A joint Chinese-European mission aims to find out
May 20, 2026 10:01 am
SMILE is designed to get answers to what happens when a stream of solar wind interacts with Earth’s magnetic shield and the magnetic glitches occurring on the dark side of Earth. It will help solar physicists better understand space weather.
Expert Explains | Why the Delhi government’s plans to restore the Ridge raise concerns
May 13, 2026 10:28 am
Selecting the right species to plant is the starting point of good restoration. One of the biggest problems of reforesting the Ridge is a poor understanding of what a 'native' tree is.
Why Anthropic and OpenAI are doubling down on enterprise AI, and how this will hit Indian IT
May 29, 2026 12:31 pm
The moves underline a growing reality in the AI industry: building powerful models is no longer enough. The bigger challenge, and perhaps the larger revenue opportunity, lies in implementation.
India is rapidly scaling up renewable energy. Now it needs to store it
May 11, 2026 9:08 am
Solar power generation drops to zero after sunset and wind output fluctuates with changing weather. This is where deploying systems that 'store' energy becomes critical — and where India has fallen short so far.
Why China blocked Meta’s $2-bn deal for Manus AI, and what this means for US-China tech race
April 29, 2026 2:33 pm
Meta bought Chinese-origin AI agent Manus last December. China, however, has forced Meta to revoke the deal, despite Manus shifting base to Singapore. This could set a precedent for tech innovations from China.
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