ISRO’s LVM3 Set to Launch Next-Generation Communication Satellite on December 24
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing for a landmark commercial launch as its heavy-lift rocket LVM3 is scheduled to place a next-generation communication satellite into orbit on December 24. The mission, designated LVM3-M6, will deploy the BlueBird Block-2 satellite for U.S.-based space communications company AST SpaceMobile, marking a significant milestone in global satellite-based […]
Why It’s So Hard to Shop Ethically Online
Shopping for clothes online has become a normal part of life, but many people find it incredibly difficult to shop in a way that’s good for the planet and for people. A recent study of shoppers who care about sustainability shows that even when people want to buy ethical fashion, the way online shopping is […]
Misinformation: A Natural Part of Life, Not Just a Human Problem
Misinformation is not just a headache of the internet age; it appears to be a built‑in feature of how living things communicate, from bacteria and ants to birds and humans. A new review in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface argues that misleading signals arise naturally whenever organisms share information, rather than being a […]
Dense Fog Triggers IndiGo Travel Advisory; Passengers Warned of Possible Flight Delays
IndiGo on Tuesday night issued a travel advisory warning passengers of potential flight delays and disruptions on Wednesday morning due to dense fog across North and East India. The airline urged travellers to plan their journeys with extra buffer time and closely monitor flight schedules, as reduced visibility could slow air traffic operations during early […]
“We Think Others Feel Worse Than They Do, And It May Be Helping Our Relationships”
People regularly misjudge how strongly others feel, especially when it comes to negative emotions such as sadness, anger or fear. New research published in Nature Communications shows that, in everyday life, most of us tend to assume that others’ emotions are more intense than those people say they actually feel. What the researchers did Psychologists from […]
‘Safety Is Our Top Priority’: Aviation Ministry Issues Heavy Fog Alert in North India, Flyers Asked to Stay Vigilant
Dense fog and worsening air quality across northern India disrupted flight operations on Monday, prompting the civil aviation ministry and airlines to issue advisories urging passengers to check flight status before heading to airports. New Delhi witnessed widespread flight disruptions on Monday as dense fog and poor visibility enveloped large parts of northern India, prompting […]
IndiGo to Pay Over ₹500 Crore in Compensation to Passengers Hit by Mass Cancellations
India’s largest airline, IndiGo, has announced that it will pay compensation exceeding ₹500 crore to passengers who were “severely stranded” after large-scale flight cancellations earlier this month. The airline said the payouts will cover customers whose flights were cancelled within 24 hours of departure and those left stuck at airports during the disruption between December […]
Heavy Smog Engulfs Delhi as Air Quality Nears ‘Severe’; Airport Issues Advisory
Delhi and its surrounding areas woke up to a dense blanket of smog on Saturday morning, with air quality levels edging dangerously close to the ‘severe’ category across large parts of the national capital. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 390 at 8 […]
Cold Wave Intensifies Across North India; Delhi Sees Slight Breather in Air Quality
Winter tightened its hold over north India on Tuesday as temperatures dipped sharply across multiple states, even as Delhi recorded a marginal improvement in its air quality after days of “very poor” conditions. The national capital woke up to fog-laden skies and a biting chill. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a stronger cold […]
DGCA Cuts IndiGo Flight Schedules by 5%: 115 Daily Flights Reduced Amid Worsening Crisis
India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has ordered IndiGo to trim its daily flight schedule by five percent, translating to a reduction of 115 flights per day. The decision follows weeks of severe disruptions, cancellations, and widespread delays as the airline continues to struggle with staffing shortages and new pilot duty-time […]