Class X Social Science textbook explains Governor’s powers, responsibilities

Class X Social Science textbook explains Governor’s powers, responsibilities

Amid the long-standing friction between the State government and the Governor, the powers and responsibilities of Governors have been included in the Class X Social Science textbook for students in State schools. The General Education department has explained the Governor’s role in the chapter ‘Democracy: An Indian Experience’ in Part II of the Social Science … Read more

Not demonising Mughal rulers in textbooks: NCERT social science panel head

Not demonising Mughal rulers in textbooks: NCERT social science panel head

The history section of the newly introduced Class 8 social science textbook by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) for students in the current 2025-26 academic year portrays Mughal rulers, especially Babur, Akbar, and Aurangzeb, as “intellectuals” who also “plundered” the Indian population. The second chapter of the textbook, titled ‘Reshaping India’s … Read more

Air India plane crash: The science behind aircraft takeoff explained in graphics

Air India plane crash: The science behind aircraft takeoff explained in graphics

Air India flight AI171 suffered a tragic incident on Thursday as it crashed minutes after take-off in Ahmedabad. The Ahmedabad-London Air India plane carrying 242 passengers and crew crashed into a medical college complex. At least 204 people have died in the Air India plane crash. According to Air India, of the 230 passengers, 169 … Read more

Not just rocket boys: Meet the rocket women of India’s top science missions

Not just rocket boys: Meet the rocket women of India’s top science missions

In a black-and-white photograph tucked away in an old ISRO archive, a group of women in crisp cotton saris sit quietly around a launch control console. There are no headlines naming them, no public applause ringing in their ears, just focused eyes and steady hands preparing to send a piece of India into space. Long … Read more

Amit Shah inaugurates new building of Central Forensic Science Laboratory near Kolkata

Amit Shah inaugurates new building of Central Forensic Science Laboratory near Kolkata

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses the inauguration ceremony of the new Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) building in Kolkata. | Photo Credit: PTI Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday (June 1, 2025) inaugurated the new building of the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in Rajarhat on the outskirts of Kolkata, asserting that it … Read more

Surya Prakash Singh is first researcher from CSIR-IICT to receive INSA Distinguished Lecture Fellowship

Surya Prakash Singh is first researcher from CSIR-IICT to receive INSA Distinguished Lecture Fellowship

Surya Prakash Singh | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT CSIR–Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad, scientist Surya Prakash Singh has been awarded the prestigious INSA Distinguished Lecture Fellowship for the year 2025 by the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) on Tuesday. (May 13, 2025). Dr. Singh is the first researcher from CSIR-IICT and the city … Read more