Janaki Ammal, a botanist and India’s first woman with a PhD, developed the sweet sugarcane we know in India today, challenged ...

Caldwell was a man of phenomenal linguistic appetite, a true polyglot — all European tongues plus South Indian and Sanskrit, even Sinhalese.

While genetics play a role in how we age, mindfulness experts have identified specific daily rituals that separate those who ...

A selection of science-based books from the year that together shine new light on who we are and why we think and act as we ...

From Viking to Perseverance, scientists have spent decades chasing chemical hints that could point to life beyond Earth.

"The Giant Leap," by astrobiologist Caleb Scharf, is an optimistic account of our widening journey into the cosmos.

Mysteries and thrillers are enjoyable no matter the season, but there's something extra satisfying about curling up in the winter with a warm drink and an all-engrossing read. Here's what we suggest.

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has finalized the syllabus for NEET UG 2026. In a relief for students preparing for the medical entrance exam, no chapters have been removed from any of the three ...

Seven books to read before the thaw ...