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  Rare Comet to be visible from India soon: Here's how you can watch it passingby

  Science | April 17, 2026 15:52 IST

  A rare long-period comet, Comet C/2025 R3 (PANSTARRS), is set to become visible across India in the predawn sky this week. The comet, which takes nearly 200,000 years to orbit the Sun, could be seen with the naked eye from dark locations if weather conditions remain clear.

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  Who is Shrinivas Kulkarni? 2026 RAS Gold medalist joins ranks of Albert Einstein

  Science | January 12, 2026 16:25 IST

  Discover everything about Shrinivas Kulkarni, the 2026 RAS Gold Medalist. Learn about his groundbreaking work at Caltech, his discoveries of brown dwarfs and millisecond pulsars, and his place in a legacy of scientific icons like Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking.

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  Astronomer-Coldplay controversy: Ex-HR Kristin Cabot files for divorce after viral scandal

  World | September 07, 2025 0:00 IST

  Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the company’s Chief Public Officer Kristen Cabot were caught on a Coldplay concert Kiss Cam in Boston on July 16, sparking a viral scandal.

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  Astronomer hires Chris Martin's ex-wife after viral kiss cam; netizens hail smart PR move

  World | July 26, 2025 11:28 IST

  The controversy erupted after Byron and Cabot were caught sharing a warm hug on the big screen during the concert of the famous music band, Coldplay. They got quite uncomfortable and tried to hide their faces after seeing themselves on the big screen.

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  Scientists discover 'Vampire' star gorging on victim

  Science | January 25, 2020 10:11 IST

  Astronomers have discovered a vampire star which is in the midst of a feeding frenzy, 3,000 light-years away from the earth. In the recent discovery, it was also found that this white dwarf star near the constellation of Scorpius is gorging on much smaller brown dwarf companion.

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  Google Doodle celebrates Belgian astronomer Georges Lemaitre’s 124th birth anniversary

  Trending | July 17, 2018 9:01 IST

  Lemaitre was a Belgian Catholic priest, astronomer and professor of physics at the Catholic University of Leuven.He is the man who proposed a theory that described the universe was in a constant expanding state.

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  Earth to witness the largest and brightest 'supermoon' today! All you need to know

  World | November 14, 2016 12:46 IST

  If you savour the sight of a large, bright moon, today could your once in a lifetime opportunity. Monday, November 14, 2016, will witness the biggest ‘supermoon’ in almost seven decades today. The brightest moon

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  Watch in pics: How astronomer celebrated Christmas in space

  World | December 27, 2013 6:56 IST

  New Delhi: There are space travelers who remain in orbit for their assignment and don't get time to celebrate Christmas at home but that doesn't mean they won't get into the holiday spirit on the

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  Astronomer dismisses December 21 doomsday prophesy

  India | December 18, 2012 17:17 IST

  Kolkata, Dec 18 :  Noted astronomer D P Durai has dismissed the prediction of the world ending on December 21 as a mere rumour, saying next Friday would be like any other day.Duari, a NASA

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  Not Just Science Fiction : Planet Orbits 2 Suns

  World | September 16, 2011 8:05 IST

  Mountain View, California, Sept 16: Astronomers say a bit of science fiction is now reality. They've spotted a planet orbiting two suns.The discovery was made by NASA's planet-hunting telescope Kepler. Scientists describe the find in