An ancient handprint discovered in an Indonesian cave, dated at least 67,800 years old, may be the world's oldest rock art. This significant find pushes back the timeline for early human symbolic expression and artistic capabilities. Researchers are debating whether modern humans or another ancient group created the unique, pointed-finger outline, offering a glimpse into early human minds.

Shri Kulkarni, an Indian-born astrophysicist from Maharashtra, has shaped modern astronomy while emerging from a family of exceptional achievers. Brother to Sudha Murty and brother-in-law to Narayana Murthy, he carried a tradition of intellectual ambition from India to Caltech, where his discoveries and instruments transformed how the universe is observed in motion.

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams, during her recent India visit, spoke movingly about her late father, Deepak Pandya, and his profound influence. From orbit, she searched for familiar sights of home, a testament to her deep family roots. Williams also connected with the family of fellow astronaut Kalpana Chawla, honoring her legacy.

Sunita Williams’ retirement marked the end of a remarkable chapter in Nasa’s human spaceflight history. Over a 27-year career, the veteran astronaut completed three missions to the International Space Station, logged 608 days in space and set records for spacewalks by a woman. From her first shuttle flight in 2006 to commanding ISS expeditions and returning safely after an extended stay following the Boeing Starliner test mission, Williams remained at the forefront of space exploration. Her journey as a Nasa astronaut, ISS commander and spacewalk pioneer continues to inspire future generations aiming for the Moon, Mars and beyond.

Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams visited India, calling it a homecoming. She shared her experiences aboard the International Space Station. Williams spoke about how seeing Earth from orbit fostered a sense of global unity. India has ambitious space plans, including its own space station by 2035 and a lunar mission by 2040.