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For a long time, scientists have believed in the inflationary universe theory which states that almost 14 billion years ago, at the start of the Big Bang, a mysterious energy, believed to be ‘dark energy’ accelerated the expansion of the infant universe. Now, a radical new study has claimed that dark energy may have some connection to black holes with the latter responsible for driving the never-stopping growth of the cosmos. The study published in Journal of Cosmology on Monday (Oct 28) posits that studying black holes could reveal the conditions which led to the emergence of dark energy. Gregory Tarle, professor of physics at the University of Michigan and co-author of the study, alongside… Read More »Black Holes Might Be Responsible For Expansion Of Universe, New Study Claims

<p>During Diwali celebrations on Thursday night, Delhi saw a massive burst of fireworks, leading to a dangerous rise in air pollution levels. By Friday morning, the air had turned toxic, causing residents to struggle with breathing difficulties, eye irritation, and sore throats. The Air Quality Index (AQI) ranged from “very poor” to “severe,” with specific areas like Jahangirpuri recording an AQI of 417, Loni at 377, Pooth Khurd at 370, and several others, including Alipur, Dwarka, and Rohini, showing levels well above 300, highlighting severe air quality decline. This year’s Diwali AQI was one of the worst in three years, as widespread fireworks continued despite a ban. According to hourly data from the Central Pollution… Read More »Diwali 2024: Post-Diwali Air Quality Plummets in Delhi, AQI Soars Beyond 385 | ABP News

Economist and chairman of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s economic advisory council Bibek Debroy died today at the age of 69. A Padma Shri awardee, Mr Debroy earlier served as the chancellor of the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE) in Pune. “Bibek Debroy passed away today at 7 am due to intestinal obstruction,” AIIMS Delhi said.  PM Modi paid his condolences and described Mr Debroy as a “towering scholar”.  “Dr. Bibek Debroy Ji was a towering scholar, well-versed in diverse domains like economics, history, culture, politics, spirituality and more. Through his works, he left an indelible mark on India’s intellectual landscape. Beyond his contributions to public policy, he enjoyed working on our ancient texts,… Read More »Bibek Debroy, Chairman Of PM’s Economic Advisory Council, Dies At 69

<p>This Diwali, Delhi witnessed a spectacular display of fireworks, but the celebrations came at a significant environmental cost. Despite the ban on firecrackers, residents in various areas, particularly in Chief Minister Atishi&rsquo;s constituency of Kalkaji, indulged in extensive firework celebrations, leading to a drastic deterioration in air quality. Reports indicate that the Air Quality Index (AQI) soared beyond 350, signaling hazardous conditions for health. The aftermath of the festivities saw the city enveloped in a thick haze, raising alarms among health officials and environmentalists. Videos capturing the vibrant yet concerning scenes of fireworks went viral, highlighting the stark contrast between festive joy and the alarming pollution levels. Experts have expressed concerns about the long-term health… Read More »Air Pollution: Post-Diwali Air Quality in Gurugram Plummets, AQI Hits 258

Indian and Chinese troops have started patrolling along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh after a gap of over four years, marking a massive de-escalation in border tensions sparked by a deadly clash between the two sides in 2020. The soldiers patrolled areas in Depsang and Damchok on Thursday after informing the other side, a day after they completed military disengagement in these two areas. Patrolling was stopped in the two areas in eastern Ladakh for about four and a half years after the two sides clashed in Galwan Valley in June 2020, leading to the death of 20 Indian soldiers. The militaries agreed to a patrolling agreement last week, aiming to… Read More »Patrolling Begins Along LAC In Ladakh’s Depsang, Demchok After Over 4 Years