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Despite Skyroot feat, India has world's costliest rocket launches

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- India's fledgling private space industry has a steep hill to climb before it can become a competitive global launch market. Among six markets capable of launching rockets carryin... Read More


Russia Puts RFK Jr.'s Son Conor Kennedy on International Wanted List Over Ukraine War Service

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- When Russia's Ministry of Internal Affairs added Conor Kennedy's name to its international wanted list last week, it did more than open a criminal file on a 32-year-old American... Read More


Why do spiritual seekers travel to Mount Kailash? Sadhguru's journey brings the ancient pilgrimage into focus

India, Aug. 21 -- For many spiritual seekers, Mount Kailash is more than a remote peak in the Himalayas. It is a place connected with centuries of pilgrimage, meditation and religious tradition. Sadhg... Read More


A student protest-and a reckoning for India's Bar Council

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Pritam Baruah was in Hong Kong on a sabbatical after two decades in legal education, but way past midnight on 14 August, he was still at his desk. The 2005 Nalsar graduate was bu... Read More


Why is August's Full Moon called the Sturgeon Moon? The history behind the name and what it means in astrology

India, Aug. 21 -- If you are looking for the Full Moon on August 27, you may notice it being called the Sturgeon Moon. The name has nothing to do with the Moon's appearance. It comes from a fish that ... Read More


iQOO 16 Leaks: 2K AMOLED Display With 165Hz Refresh Rate Tipped - Check Expected Launch Date, Features, Specifications & More

India, Aug. 21 -- The next generation of iQOO smartphones could bring a significant upgrade for users who prioritise display quality and smooth performance. Fresh leaks suggest the upcoming iQ00 16 an... Read More


North Korea Fires 10 Ballistic Missiles a Day After US and South Korea Cut Back Military Exercises

On Wednesday evening, Aug. 21 -- The concession lasted less than twenty-four hours. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister and the voice his government uses to communicate its most consequential si... Read More


New York tornado warning: Queens, parts of Long Island on alert as severe weather brings flooding

India, Aug. 21 -- The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for parts of Queens County and Nassau County until 7:15 p.m. Thursday. Nassau County is located on Long Island, New York. T... Read More


Haze: Staying indoors cuts exposure but won't make your home pollution-free, experts say

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 21 -- As the haze returns to Malaysia, staying indoors is often the simplest way to reduce exposure to polluted air. But how much protection do closed doors and windows really prov... Read More


Panchang Today, August 21, 2026: Shukla Navami under Anuradha Nakshatra, auspicious and inauspicious timings

India, Aug. 21 -- justify;">For August 21, 2026, traditional Panchang guidance suggests a Friday that favors measured progress, careful communication and thoughtful timing. The day offers supportive p... Read More