September 15, 2026

More Than 300 mg of Caffeine a Day: Study Raises Questions About Coffee and Bone Health

For millions of people, coffee is an essential part of the daily routine. A morning cup can help improve alertness and concentration, while an additional cup during the day may provide another energy boost. However, concerns are increasingly being raised about whether consuming too much caffeine could have long-term effects on bone health. Some health

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PM Modi Government Faces UPI Fee Row: Opposition Questions Alleged Move to Open Door for US Payment Companies

A fresh political controversy is emerging around India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI), with critics questioning whether the Narendra Modi-led government is considering policy changes that could eventually allow transaction fees and create greater opportunities for foreign payment companies. The debate has triggered sharp political reactions, particularly over the future of India’s widely used digital payments

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EC’s Six-Crore Purge: A Self-Goal on SIR? Questions Rise Over Voter Roll Revision

The Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has triggered a major political and democratic debate, with concerns growing over the large number of voter names reportedly removed from electoral rolls across several states and Union Territories. An editorial published by Asian Age estimated that around six crore names could have been deleted

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  AI Lets Social Media Users Reimagine Their Photos in the 1800s

AI image tools are giving social-media users a new way to experiment with history. Instead of applying a simple vintage filter, people can transform modern photographs into portraits inspired by the nineteenth century. Users can request period clothing, hairstyles, interiors, lighting and photographic textures while keeping their facial features recognisable. The result can resemble an

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1.    An Unexpected Emirates Reunion Shows Why Genuine Moments Go Viral

A routine Emirates flight became a memorable family occasion when a CEO surprised his brother, who was working as a cabin-crew member on the journey to the United States. The cabin-crew member was carrying out his normal duties when he unexpectedly saw his sibling. The spontaneous meeting produced an emotional reaction that was captured on

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Concert Tourism Is Turning Live Music Into a Travel Experience

Live music is becoming a reason to travel in India. Fans are increasingly building weekend trips around concerts and festivals, combining a headline performance with hotels, restaurants, local sightseeing and time with friends. The shift is being supported by a broader concert map and a wider mix of genres. Events no longer depend on one

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Manoj Bajpayee Gandhi Film Focuses on a Less Familiar Chapter

A new film starring Manoj Bajpayee as Mahatma Gandhi is drawing attention for its narrower approach to a figure audiences know well. Directed by Sudhir Mishra, the project appears to concentrate on a specific period rather than attempt a complete life story. That focus could allow the film to examine Gandhi as a person as

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India Plans AI-Powered UPI Payments Without User Approval for Small Transactions

India is preparing a new framework that could allow AI agents to make small-value UPI payments without requiring users to approve every individual transaction. The proposed system is aimed at making digital payments faster and more convenient as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into everyday financial services. Under the emerging framework, users could potentially authorise

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Why the International Space Summit 2026 Matters for Europe

The International Space Summit in Paris on September 9–10, 2026, brings together governments, scientists, space agencies and industry leaders to discuss the future of space activity. One major issue is how countries can strengthen cooperation while also developing more independent space capabilities. For Europe, that means reducing dependence on foreign launch and satellite infrastructure. Europe’s

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Scientists Are Developing Lightweight Armour for Satellites

Satellites support communication, navigation, weather monitoring and scientific research, but the growing amount of material in orbit creates a serious collision risk. Fragments from old spacecraft and rocket components can travel at several kilometres per second, making even small objects dangerous. Researchers are therefore looking for ways to protect spacecraft without adding large amounts of

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