September 2025

NASA has unveiled its 2025 astronaut class, selecting 10 candidates from over 8,000 applicants. For the first time, women make up the majority. Their training will prepare them for missions to the ISS, Artemis lunar exploration, and ultimately crewed missions to Mars, supporting NASA’s bold long-term spaceflight goals.

The Redmi 15 5G aims to change the fortunes of the Xiaomi subsidiary, which has been losing ground in India when it comes to shipments. Consequently, the handset packs an interesting set of features and specifications. Its USPs are the 7,000mAh battery and an almost phablet-sized screen, although the handset isn’t without its compromises. But does the Redmi 15 5G impress enough?

New research confirms the Silverpit Crater in the North Sea was formed by an asteroid impact around 43 million years ago. Using seismic imaging and rare mineral evidence, scientists proved the impact origin beyond doubt, resolving a debate that lasted two decades and placing the crater among Earth’s rare, well-preserved impact structures.

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2025 is currently live in India with jaw-dropping discounts on thousands of products, including smartphones, laptops, smart TVs, wearables and appliances. Laptops from brands like Dell, Asus, Lenovo and more are currently listed on Amazon with discounted price tags. Further, shoppers can get bank offers, coupon-based discounts and exchange offers.

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale and Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2025 have begun for their paid subscribers. For others, the sale events will become live at midnight on Tuesday. During the sale events, the two e-commerce platforms will offer various electronics like phones, smartwatches, true wireless stereo (TWS), home appliances, washing machines, refrigerators, PCs, and laptops at discounted prices.

Nothing Ear Open earbuds are available on Flipkart for Rs. 9,999 during the Big Billion Days Sale, down from the launch price of Rs. 17,999. They feature the brand’s signature partially transparent design, open-ear fit with curved bands, and 14.2mm dynamic drivers. The earbuds support ChatGPT integration, Bluetooth 5.3, dual device pairing, and AI-powered Clear Voice for calls, though they lack ANC. Pinch controls and EQ settings are customisable via the Nothing X app, with up to 30 hours of claimed playback with the case.