January 2026 – Page 9

Indian Astronomers have unveiled the mysteries of stellar evolution and their future

7 January 20267 January 2026 Vijay Raman

A study of a type of stellar twin called W Ursae Majoris–type contact binaries that orbit each other closely gives new insights into how binary stars evolve and their eventual fate. W Ursae Majoris (W UMa) stars are short-period, dumbbell-shaped binaries in which the two stars are in contact. They are so close, in fact, that they share a single outer atmosphere and they orbit around each other. These stars act as “natural laboratories” as they assist in precise determinations of fundamental stellar parameters such as masses, radii, and…

Scientists have solved a centuries-old mystery about water using atomic-level simulations

7 January 20267 January 2026 Vijay Raman

Scientists have developed the first supercomputer-powered simulations to capture the long existing paradox of water that had eluded scientists for long– hotter water freezing faster than colder water, a phenomenon technically called Mpemba effect. This research published in the journal Communication Physics can provide new insights into phenomena such as relaxation of materials due to sudden temperature changes technically called out-of-equilibrium phenomena and also can lead to diverse applications, such as giving a new perspective to thermal control in next generation electronic or defining better cooling strategies. Aristotle, in…

MOIL Shatters Previous Production Records in FY26

7 January 20267 January 2026 Vijay Raman

MOIL has achieved best-ever production performance in FY 2025-26 (Apr-Dec), recording its best-ever production figures for both the third quarter and the first nine months of the financial year. During Q3 of FY 2025-26, MOIL achieved a record manganese ore production of 4.77 lakh tonnes, registering a growth of about 3.7% over the corresponding period last year (CPLY). This is the highest-ever production achieved by the company in any third quarter since its inception. Further strengthening this growth momentum, MOIL has also recorded its best-ever nine-month production of…

New Year, New Habits: 7 in 10 Indians Say California Almonds Support Weight Management, Finds YouGov Survey

7 January 20267 January 2026 Vijay Raman

A YouGov survey conducted in association with the Almond Board of California highlights a growing preference for California Almonds as a daily, morning-friendly food choice among Indians prioritising weight management, satiety, and mindful nutrition at the start of the year With the New Year underway and health goals taking centre stage, weight management often tops resolution lists. As people reset their routines and look for sustainable ways to feel fitter and more energised, mindful eating and balanced nutrition take on renewedimportance. Reflecting this shift, a new YouGov survey conducted in association with the…

Child Help Foundation Celebrates Children’s Day with Cyber Safety and Creative Learning Initiatives

6 January 20266 January 2026 Vijay Raman

This Children’s Day, Child Help Foundation (CHF), a leading non-profit organization committed to child welfare and humanitarian support, marked the occasion with a wide array of initiatives aimed at empowering, educating, and delighting children across several states. Through digital safety workshops, creative celebrations, and vital support for schools, CHF reinforced its dedication to fostering safer and brighter futures for children nationwide. In Mumbai, CHF conducted a specialised training workshop on ‘Cyber Crime and Digital Wellness’ for adolescent girls from the Bhandup community, in partnership with Mumbai Smiles NGO. The…

Shorthills AI Year in Review 2025: A Defining Year for Agentic AI

6 January 20266 January 2026 Vijay Raman

Shorthills AI, a generative AI and data engineering company, highlights 2025 as a pivotal year marked by the large-scale development and deployment of agentic AI systems across regulated and data-intensive industries. With a global team of over 300 professionals and offices across India, the United States, and Canada, Shorthills AI focused on moving beyond standalone AI models toward agent-driven architectures, where autonomous, goal-oriented AI agents collaborate with enterprise systems, data, and human stakeholders to deliver business outcomes. Product and Innovation Highlights A major theme of 2025 was the company’s transition to agentic AI frameworks,…

2 lakh Educators Join CENTA TPO, World’s Largest Teaching Competition

6 January 20266 January 2026 Vijay Raman

~ Celebrating a decade of global teacher excellence with participation from over 100 countries ~ Prize winners will receive cash awards totalling to INR 30 lakhs (USD 35,000) Centre for Teacher Accreditation (CENTA®), the world’s largest professional platform for teachers, has successfully concluded the 10th edition of International TPO (International Teaching Professionals’ Open), marking a decade of the world’s largest and most inclusive competition for teachers. This year, International TPO drew more than 200,000 registrations from over 100 countries and brought together 3,000 teachers for the global Finals. Originating in India…

India Commissions First Indigenous Pollution Control Vessel

6 January 20266 January 2026 Vijay Raman

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh today commissioned the Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Samudra Pratap, marking a major milestone in India’s maritime capability and environmental protection efforts. The vessel — the first indigenously designed and built Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) — was formally inducted into the Indian Coast Guard at a ceremony held in Goa. Built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) with over 60 % indigenous content, Samudra Pratap is the largest ship in the Coast Guard’s fleet and the first of two PCVs constructed to enhance India’s maritime pollution…

SAIL Hits Record December Sales

6 January 20266 January 2026 Vijay Raman

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), the Maharatna CPSE and one of the leading steel producers in the Country, has added another feather in its cap by clocking a sales volume of 2.1 Million Tonne (MT) (provisional) during December 2025, thereby achieving a colossal growth of about 37% over the sales volume of 1.5 MT achieved in December 2024. This is the best ever showing for the month of December and saw the Company scale new peaks across product categories and different sales channels with significant inventory reduction. The performance…

NTPC Funds Upgrade for Gujarat Cancer Radiotherapy

6 January 20266 January 2026 Vijay Raman

NTPC Limited – Western Region–I Headquarters, Mumbai, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute (GCRI) for the upgradation of radiotherapy services. Under this CSR initiative, NTPC has sanctioned ₹23.16 crore for the upgradation of radiotherapy services at the Siddhpur Satellite Centre of GCRI, Ahmedabad. The support will be utilized for the procurement and installation of a high-energy Linear Accelerator (LINAC), significantly enhancing advanced cancer treatment capabilities and improving access to quality radiotherapy services for patients in the region. The MoA was exchanged between Dr.…