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Remembering Dr Jayant Vishnu Narlikar: India’s pioneering astrophysicist

Remembering Dr Jayant Vishnu Narlikar: India’s pioneering astrophysicist

A eulogy for Dr Jayant Vishnu Narlikar (1938 -2025), who bridged the gap between complex science and the public. He was a man with an extraordinary intellect, curiosity and dedication to unravelling the mysteries of the cosmos. Dr Narlikar’s contributions to theoretical astrophysics

21 May,2025 08:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Shivaprasad Khened
PM says Dr Jayant Narlikar's death a 'monumental loss to scientific community'

PM says Dr Jayant Narlikar's death a 'monumental loss to scientific community'

A towering figure in Indian science, Dr Narlikar was widely known for his pioneering contributions to cosmology, his efforts to popularise science, and for setting up premier research institutions in the country

20 May,2025 02:46 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
Women make for only 35 per cent of STEM graduates globally: UNESCO

Women make for only 35 per cent of STEM graduates globally: UNESCO

The team has noted that while 68 per cent of countries globally have policies to support STEM education, only half of these policies specifically target girls and women

19 May,2025 09:52 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
Lower cut-offs boost chances for engineering aspirants in Maharashtra

Lower cut-offs boost chances for engineering aspirants in Maharashtra

According to a circular signed by MSBSHSE Secretary Devidas Kulal, the 2025 cut-offs have fallen sharply across all categories compared to 2024; for the General and EWS categories, the cut-off has dipped from 378 to 361, a 17-mark drop

13 May,2025 08:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Archana Dahiwal
Mumbai university launches international joint Masters degree programme

Mumbai university launches international joint Masters degree programme

Masters of Science degree in chemical sciences launched in collaboration with America’s Saint Louis University; programme to offer students dual degrees from both the universities

10 May,2025 07:42 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Mumbai: Four years on, JJ Hospital’s new building still not ready

Mumbai: Four years on, JJ Hospital’s new building still not ready

Contractor constructing new JJ Hospital building has asked for another extension despite project having been granted one in 2023

10 May,2025 07:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Ritika Gondhalekar
HSC 2025 result: Twins top science scores at Ruia college

HSC 2025 result: Twins top science scores at Ruia college

Ayati and Arushi Sinha say having a sibling is a great support while studying and to unwind as well

06 May,2025 11:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Ritika Gondhalekar
HSC result declines by 1.49 per cent this year, girls continue to shine

HSC result declines by 1.49 per cent this year, girls continue to shine

A total of 14,27,905 students from all divisions-- Pune, Nagpur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Mumbai, Kolhapur, Amravati, Nashik, Latur, and Konkan-- registered under the regular category. Of these, 14,19,969 students appeared, and 13,29,684 passed, leading to a pass percentage of 93.37 per cent

05 May,2025 05:04 PM IST | Mumbai | Archana Dahiwal
UK stands with India after Pahalgam terror attack, says Lisa Nandy

UK stands with India after Pahalgam terror attack, says Lisa Nandy

UK Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy, has condemned the Palghum terror attack, assuring that the UK stands in support and solidarity with India

04 May,2025 11:12 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
New graphic novel highlights how NGOs are using data to bring about change

New graphic novel highlights how NGOs are using data to bring about change

A new graphic novel illustrates how grassroots NGOs are using data to transform their operations

27 April,2025 09:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Nasrin Modak Siddiqi

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