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What is Mastodon, and why are so many users leaving Twitter to join it?Subscriber Only
November 12, 2022 11:39 IST
Here's a primer on Mastodon, how it is different from Twitter, and why users are choosing to join Mastodon post Musk’s ownership of the microblogging giant.
Challenger debris recovered: What was the space shuttle disaster and how NASA’s safety rules evolvedSubscriber Only
November 12, 2022 11:24 IST
Thirty seven years ago, on January 28, 1986, the Challenger spaceship suffered a major malfunction less than 2 minutes into its flight and exploded. What was its mission, and what went wrong? What changed after the disaster?
India’s first private satellite vehicle to launch today: All you need to know about Vikram S, and why it is a big dealSubscriber Only
November 18, 2022 08:53 IST
Skyroot, which has built Vikram, claims launching satellites to space could 'soon become as easy as booking a cab'. How will Vikram contribute to this ambitious goal? Why do so many satellites need to be launched at all? We explain.
Account suspended: What is Twitter’s policy on ‘impersonations’?Subscriber Only
November 10, 2022 08:02 IST
Elon Musk has said that handles engaging in impersonation without clearly specifying 'parody' will be permanently suspended. Twitter has already cracked down on well known handles that changed their user name to Musk's.
Recalling the legacy of Marie Curie on her 155th birth anniversarySubscriber Only
November 7, 2022 18:24 IST
Marie Curie won the Nobel Prize twice, in two different fields of science (first in Physics and then Chemistry), a feat yet to be replicated more than a century later.
Why the sun was ‘smiling’ in an image shared by NASASubscriber Only
November 2, 2022 10:30 IST
A phenomenon called "coronal holes" was spotted on the sun. How does it occur and does it have any impact on life on earth? We explain.
Under Elon Musk, how Twitter will change as a private companySubscriber Only
October 30, 2022 10:42 IST
Elon Musk, who did not take Tesla private, is doing so with Twitter. As part of his $44 billion acquisition of the social media service, he is delisting the company’s stock and taking it out of the hands of public shareholders. This gives him some advantages.
What is the future of Twitter under Elon Musk?Subscriber Only
October 29, 2022 07:18 IST
Elon Musk Twitter takeover explained: The billionaire businessman fired members of Twitter's top brass, such as CEO Parag Agrawal, soon after finalising the purchase.
Anti-trust cases against Google, how regulator decided fineSubscriber Only
October 27, 2022 08:00 IST
Apart from levying a total fine of over Rs 2,000 crore, the anti-trust body has issued a slew of directions that could impact Google’s business.
Why has CCI fined Google again, this time for its Play Store policies?Subscriber Only
October 26, 2022 13:24 IST
The CCI directed Google to modify its conduct within a defined timeline. This includes allowing mobile app developers to use third-party payment services on its app store. What does this mean? We explain.
Satellite phones: What are they, and why is their use restricted in India?Subscriber Only
October 26, 2022 11:49 IST
A senior executive of Saudi Aramco was arrested and jailed in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district for using an unauthorised satellite phone. What's wrong with carrying a satellite phone? What does the law say in India?
This Word Means | HAWK air defence equipment
October 27, 2022 07:51 IST
US to pull out of storage upgraded Vietnam war-era weapons to supply to Ukraine as Russian missile rain continues
The heaviness of rockets, why it matters in space flightSubscriber Only
October 26, 2022 07:00 IST
Size of launch vehicle is dictated by the destination it is headed towards, the kind of fuel — solid, liquid, cryogenic, mix — and the size of the payload.
Partial solar eclipse in India: what, where, when and how
October 25, 2022 14:53 IST
Partial solar eclipse: It will be visible from parts of Europe, western Asia and northeast Africa. Most of India, except the southern-most areas, can witness the Sun's partial eclipse today.
WhatsApp outage: why were services down?Subscriber Only
October 26, 2022 07:08 IST
WhatsApp outage: The user bases of services like WhatsApp and Facebook are enormous — handling these volumes is something that most Internet companies are learning on the go. Also, there is growing dependence on third party services to manage these users.
What was Neanderthals’ family life like? DNA grants a glimpseSubscriber Only
October 23, 2022 06:09 IST
Nobel laureate Svante Paabo and his team have just published one of the biggest genetic studies yet of Neanderthals, providing clues about their community life and structure. What are the study's findings, how were they arrived at, and what is their significance?
What ‘viral spillover risk’ means, and how it could lead to new pandemicsSubscriber Only
October 22, 2022 07:59 IST
Climate change could shift the species range of certain viral vectors and reservoirs northwards, according to a new research article.
An Expert Explains: The legal implications of the Draft Telecommunication Bill 2022Subscriber Only
October 15, 2022 14:44 IST
The Department of Telecom has released the draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022 — aimed at reforming existing telecom laws and regulations, and making them 'future ready' — for public comment. A look at what the Bill underlines.
SLBM launch by INS Arihant: Why this successful test is important for India’s credible nuclear deterrenceSubscriber Only
October 15, 2022 11:50 IST
INS Arihant is India’s first indigenous nuclear powered ballistic missile capable submarine. India has developed a range of ‘K’ family SLBMs, long-range missiles that can be launched from submarines.
What is carbon dating, and how does the Varanasi court order impact the dispute?Subscriber Only
October 15, 2022 18:22 IST
The Hindu side had petitioned the court for a scientific investigation of the structure that some believe is a Shivling at the Gyanvapi Mosque site. The court has rejected the plea.
What happens if (and when) Netflix introduces its new ‘with-ads’ plan in India?Subscriber Only
October 14, 2022 15:57 IST
For the first time, Netflix has announced a ‘basic with ads’ plan for the US and 11 other countries. It costs $6.99 in the US, which is more than the current 'standard' ad-free plan in India that costs Rs 499
The online gaming market in India, and proposed rules to regulate itSubscriber Only
October 10, 2022 06:47 IST
A task force set up the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has prepared a final report of its recommendations to regulate the online gaming industry in India. Here's a look at what it has suggested
What does X mean to Elon Musk?Subscriber Only
October 7, 2022 14:01 IST
On Tuesday, Elon Musk tweeted: "Buying Twitter is an accelerant to creating X, the everything app." What is X, and how does Twitter factor into it? What is the history behind X?
How will Elon Musk pay for Twitter?
October 7, 2022 10:35 IST
Elon Musk has pledged to provide $46.5 billion in equity and debt financing for the acquisition of Twitter, which covers the $44 billion price tag and closing costs. What is his financing plan?
Elon Musk wants to create an ‘everything app’; what is it?
October 6, 2022 07:29 IST
The concept of an everything app, often referred to as a "super app," is massively popular in Asia and tech companies across the world have tried to replicate it. What is it, and why does Elon Musk want to make one?
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