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Clean Energy & Climate Transition 13 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Five Astronomy ‘Facts’ That the 21st Century Has Already Overturned

A new Big Think roundup underscores how quickly astronomy has rewritten its own rulebook in the 21st century, from the status of Pluto to the scale and composition of the universe itself. The changes are more than academic: they show how better instruments, deeper surveys, and sharper theory are forcing scientists to revise long-held assumptions about what the cosmos is made of and how it evolves.

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National Governance & Policy15 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Social Justice Ministry Showcases Artisan Products at 45th India International Trade Fair

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment used the 45th India International Trade Fair to spotlight artisan-made products and underline the role of inclusive livelihoods in India’s development agenda. The display positioned craft-based enterprise not merely as cultural preservation, but as a policy instrument for economic participation, market access, and social mobility.

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India Entertainment & Culture05 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Kolkata International Film Festival Unveils New Logo, Shifts Inaugural Venue as City Prepares for a Fresh Edition

The Kolkata International Film Festival is entering a new phase with a redesigned logo and a change in its inaugural venue, signalling a refreshed presentation for one of India’s most recognisable cultural events. The update comes as organisers position the festival to retain its stature while adapting to evolving logistical and ceremonial needs.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth03 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

NSE International Exchange Launches 23.5-Hour Trading to Span Global Market Hours

NSE International Exchange has introduced a 23.5-hour trading schedule, expanding market access across Asian, European and American time zones. The move is designed to let global investors react more quickly to overseas developments while reinforcing GIFT City’s ambition to emerge as a leading international financial centre.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition03 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Photographer Captures the International Space Station and Jupiter in a Rare Single Frame

A striking new image showing the International Space Station and Jupiter in the same frame has drawn attention across the astronomy and photography communities, underscoring how precision timing and technical skill can turn a fleeting orbital alignment into a globally shareable scientific image. Beyond its visual appeal, the photograph highlights the growing public appetite for space imagery that bridges art, science, and the expanding commercial space era.

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India Entertainment & Culture01 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

‘The Small, Unheard Film Is the Gem’: Dharamshala International Film Festival Marks 15 Years

The Dharamshala International Film Festival is marking its 15th edition with a renewed emphasis on independent, non-mainstream cinema and the audiences that sustain it. Founder Ritu Sarin and programming director Bina Paul say the festival’s core mission remains unchanged: to create a serious home for films that might otherwise be overlooked in India’s commercial market.

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India Entertainment & Culture24 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Indian Content Quality Has Improved Sharply and Now Travels Across Cultures, Says JioStar International Chief

JioStar’s international business chief said the quality of Indian content has improved dramatically, making it increasingly attractive to audiences beyond India. The comments come as the company accelerates its overseas push, including a recent tie-up with Starz Play for the Middle East and North Africa and fresh expansion into Singapore, the UK and Canada.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition14 Oct 2026, 12:20 AM IST

Global Timekeepers Move to End Leap Seconds as Digital Systems Outgrow Astronomical Time

The world’s metrologists are weighing a historic change to civil time: ending the leap second, the occasional one-second adjustment used to keep clocks aligned with Earth’s uneven rotation. Supporters say modern digital infrastructure, from satellite navigation to financial networks, has made the correction increasingly disruptive and unnecessary, while critics warn that severing the link between atomic time and the planet’s motion could create long-term complications.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition11 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Southern Taurids Set to Illuminate Night Skies With Rare Fireballs Tonight

The Southern Taurid meteor shower is expected to peak tonight, offering skywatchers a chance to see unusually bright fireballs that can outshine Venus. While the event is an astronomical spectacle, it also underscores how predictable celestial cycles continue to shape public interest in night-sky observation and broader awareness of light pollution and dark-sky preservation.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition01 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

New Map of ‘Empty’ Space Recasts the Galaxy as Dynamic, Not Tranquil

A new astronomical map of so-called empty space is challenging the long-held view that the Milky Way’s interstellar environment is relatively calm and uniform. The findings suggest that the galaxy’s diffuse regions are shaped by far more turbulence, structure and energetic activity than previously assumed, with implications for how stars form, how matter moves through space and how astronomers model the cosmic environment around us.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition01 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

New Map of ‘Empty’ Space Recasts the Galaxy as a Turbulent System

A new astronomical map of so-called empty space is challenging the long-held view of the Milky Way as a relatively calm environment between stars. The findings suggest that the galaxy’s low-density regions are more structured, dynamic and influential than previously assumed, with implications for how scientists model star formation, cosmic rays and the movement of matter across the galaxy.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition31 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

New Map of ‘Empty’ Space Upends the Galaxy’s Quiet Image

A new astronomical map of the Milky Way’s low-density regions is challenging the long-held notion that the galaxy’s vast “empty” spaces are calm and inert. The findings suggest that these apparently vacant zones are shaped by powerful flows, magnetic forces, and recycled matter, with implications for how stars form, how gas moves through the galaxy, and how astronomers model the interstellar medium.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning16 Oct 2026, 06:24 AM IST

AI-Assisted Amateur Astronomer Spots Possible Hidden Exoplanet in NASA Data

An amateur astronomer using Claude and other AI tools has identified a promising exoplanet candidate buried in archival NASA observations, adding a new twist to how machine learning is reshaping scientific discovery. The finding is not yet confirmed, but it underscores how generative AI is increasingly being used to sift through vast astronomical datasets that have outgrown traditional manual analysis.

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