Stories published under
Science and Technology
-
Mahindra, Ather and now Tesla: Karnataka is ahead of other Indian states in the EV race
The state, which was the first state to introduce an electric vehicle policy, has become a hotspot of EV business.
Niharika Sharma, qz.com
-
WhatsApp says changes in its privacy policy aims to provide transparency, options to businesses
This came a day after the government said the proposed changes raised ‘grave concerns’ over the implications of the choice and the autonomy of Indian citizens.
Scroll Staff
-
Why crocodiles still look the same as they did 200 million years ago
New research shows crocodiles have landed upon an equilibrium state of evolution.
Max Stockdale, The Conversation
Trending
-
How BJP leaders responded to the Arnab Goswami WhatsApp leaks plus nine more weekend reads
-
‘Please don’t follow me now’: Actor Rhea Chakraborty asks paparazzi when spotted in Mumbai
-
The Political Fix: What BJP’s rejected offer to suspend farm laws tells us about Modi’s tactics
-
The mass radicalisation that India does not acknowledge
-
There is not a Virender Sehwag in that current team; India are very, very patient: Graeme Swann
-
The result of the antitrust Facebook hearings will tell us a great deal about the future of Big Tech
The proceedings represent a dramatic pivot, one that aligns the US government with the global movement seeking greater public oversight of Big Tech.
Jeremy Shtern, The Conversation, Ope Akanbi, The Conversation & Steph Hill, The Conversation
-
WhatsApp delays new privacy policy launch, says accounts will not be deleted on February 8
The new policy announced earlier this month had faced backlash from users and several of them left the messaging platform.
Scroll Staff
-
Oxford scientists explain how they developed the Covid-19 vaccine in record time
What normally takes decades has been achieved in 12 months, without cutting corners.
Tonia Thomas, The Conversation & Rachel Colin-Jones, The Conversation
Video
-
Watch: Angry haircut boy Anushrut is back throwing another adorable tantrum during a new haircut
-
Watch: Mountaineers sing the national anthem of Nepal as they reach the summit of K2
-
Watch: Cat, (fearing an accident?), stops child from grabbing balcony railing
-
‘Daddy, tie my shoelace’: Former South African cricketer Graeme Smith’s son crashes live interview
-
Watch: Farmers begin their journey towards Delhi to participate in ‘tractor march’ on Republic Day
-
Watch: General Motors showcases what futuristic flying Cadillacs will look like
The self-driving vehicle will take off and land vertically, with a capacity for four passengers.
Scroll Staff
-
WhatsApp privacy concerns are not new. So why are Indians talking about quitting it now?
Thousands of Indians, young and old, have been trying out messenger apps like Signal and Telegram this week.
Aarefa Johari
-
Why electric plug points are different in different countries
Nations might support the idea of a global standard, but no one wants to change theirs.
Theodore J Kury, The Conversation
The Reel
-
Watch: ‘Godzilla vs Kong’ set for March 26 release
-
Book excerpt: When NT Rama Rao became the first Indian chief minister to act in a movie
-
Zeb Bangash on the Bollywood cover of ‘Bibi Sanam’: ‘A disservice to the song’s meaning’
-
Why Malayalam breakout film ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ is ‘the story of most Indian women’
-
‘Metro Park 2’ trailer: The NRI Patels from New Jersey is back
-
Chandrayaan-3 and five other space missions to look forward to in 2021
India may land on the Moon this year, while Nasa will launch its new, powerful rocket farther into space than any other spacecraft with humans.
Ian Whittaker, The Conversation & Gareth Dorrian, The Conversation
-
Video: Here are all the celestial sightings to watch out for in January 2021
NASA has us covered.
Scroll Staff
-
Videos of dreaming, animal-mimicking, camouflaging octopuses offered a glimpse of another world
After the horrors of 2020, slide into the new year with a smile.
Scroll Staff
The Field
-
Hockey: Indian women’s team go down to Argentina B in second straight loss on tour
-
Cricket: Bouncers against players under 18 years of age should be banned, says concussion specialist
-
NBA wrap: Leonard scores 34 as Clippers stretch win streak to seven games
-
England in India: Root and Co will get three days to train before first Test in Chennai
-
The way Root handled himself throughout his knock was a great learning experience: Sangakkara