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Retired Indian Air Force Officer Held in Assam Over Alleged Espionage Links With Pakistan
Tezpur, Assam | December 13, 2025 Assam Police on Friday night arrested a retired Indian Air Force officer in Tezpur on charges of allegedly spying for Pakistan, following what officials described as sustained surveillance and a preliminary investigation into his activities. The accused has been identified as Kulendra Sarma, a resident of the Patia locality in Tezpur town of Sonitpur district. Police said Sarma, who retired from the Indian Air Force in 2002, was taken into custody after investigators...
James Webb Space Telescope Captures Exoplanet Slowly Breaking Apart in Real Time
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 In a rare and groundbreaking observation, scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have watched a distant planet lose its atmosphere in real time, offering an unprecedented look at how extreme space environments can slowly destroy entire worlds. The planet, known as WASP-121b, is a giant gas planet located outside our solar system and is being torn apart by the intense heat and radiation from its parent star. The discovery was made by an international...
Earth’s Hidden Climate Archives: How Tree Rings, Oceans, Ice and Air Preserve the Planet’s Past
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 Earth has been quietly recording its own history for millions of years, not just in rocks and fossils, but in places we often overlook. Scientists say that tree rings, ocean floors, ice sheets, shells of tiny sea creatures, and even the air itself hold detailed records of the planet’s past climate. These natural records, known as climate proxies, help researchers understand how Earth’s temperature, rainfall, oceans and atmosphere have changed over time. According...
India’s Rare Genetic Challenge: Mother Shares How Norrie Disease Transformed Her Family’s Life
New Delhi | Dec 11, 2025 When Meenu Hodiwalla welcomed her son Ruzbeh into the world nearly three decades ago, she expected the usual joys of early parenthood – the baby’s eyes meeting hers, tiny fingers curling around hers, the first smile of recognition. Instead, she noticed a quiet absence: her son was not looking at her. That subtle moment marked the beginning of a long, challenging journey with an ultra-rare genetic condition called Norrie Disease. Norrie Disease is an X-linked recessive...
Rare Himalayan Gucchi Mushrooms Feature at Rashtrapati Bhavan Banquet for Putin, Priced at ₹40,000 per Kg
New Delhi | December 7, 2025 During the high-profile state banquet held at Rashtrapati Bhavan for Russian President Vladimir Putin, one ingredient captured the attention of both guests and food enthusiasts — the rare Himalayan Gucchi mushroom. Often regarded as the world’s most expensive mushroom, Gucchi mushrooms command prices of up to ₹35,000 to ₹40,000 per kilogram due to their rarity, unique taste, and limited availability. The mushroom was chosen for the all-vegetarian menu, highlighting...
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