WORLD
First-ever private spacewalk delayed by a day: Polaris Dawn mission now set for August 27
The crew will conduct 36 research studies to advance both human health on Earth and during long-duration spaceflight, and test Starlink laser-based communications in space.
ENTERTAINMENT
Box Office showdown: 'Pushpa 2' and 'Chhaava' set for a mega clash on Dec 6
This unexpected showdown has already generated excitement and speculation among fans.
ENTERTAINMENT
'Chhaava' teaser captivates viewers, keeps social media all praise for Vicky Kaushal
Viewers have celebrated the actor's talent, with remarks like "Vicky Kaushal is outstanding in every scene" and "This guy is destined for greatness," highlighting the admiration for his dedication and skill.
ENTERTAINMENT
Sid Sriram's latest single 'The Heir' receives widespread acclaim on social media
In this track, Sid Sriram, who penned the lyrics himself, delves into profound themes of freedom, truth, and existence.
INDIA
Raghuram Rajan advocates service-led growth, human capital development to secure India's economic future
Raghuram Rajan also underscored the importance of job creation, particularly through the development of skills and called for greater collaboration between industry and training institutions to ensure that people have the skills needed to be employable.
WORLD
NASA prepares for Artemis II mission with intensive rescue training
Central to these preparations is the agency's Pad Rescue team, a specialised group committed to ensuring the safe evacuation of crew and personnel in the rare event of an emergency at the launch pad.
SPACE
NASA's Tanager-1 satellite to pinpoint methane and carbon dioxide emissions worldwide
The data collected will be made publicly available through the Carbon Mapper data portal, enabling scientists, policymakers, and industries to take timely action and mitigate climate change.
SPACE
British company Blue Skies Space to launch satellite in 2025 to study star flares, exoplanet habitability
Blue Skies Space's MAUVE mission represents a significant leap forward in space-based ultraviolet observations and aims to enhance our understanding of stellar and exoplanetary phenomena
SPACE
SpaceX to make history with first human spaceflight in Polar Orbit: Fram2 launch set for late 2024
The Fram2 mission promises to deliver invaluable insights into Earth’s polar environments and human spaceflight, continuing SpaceX's tradition of pioneering space exploration.
SPACE
NASA's X-59 supersonic aircraft inches closer to historic first flight with key tests underway
The successful completion of these tests will mark significant progress for the X-59, bringing it closer to achieving its goal of enabling quieter supersonic travel and transforming the future of aviation.
SPACE
NASA hails citizen scientists for spotting object speeding out of Milky Way at 1 mn miles an hour
This object is unique because it has a mass similar to or less than that of a small star, making it the first of its kind to be discovered.
SPACE
NASA tests new laser communication technology that could let us watch Live streams from Moon
NASA missions previously used radio waves for communication, but now, with laser (or optical) technology, they use infrared light. This shift increases bandwidth, allowing more data to be transmitted from spacecraft to Earth.
WORLD
Mpox outbreak in Congo: What led WHO to declare a public health emergency
The announcement on public health emergency was made by WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, following alarming reports of a new, rapidly spreading variant of the mpox virus, Clade 1b.
WORLD
Mpox outbreaks chronology: From initial cases to WHO’s latest health emergency
Mpox viral disease has a long and complex history that highlights its evolving threat to public health. Here is a timeline of the virus outbreaks.
ENTERTAINMENT
Sid Sriram takes "Sidharth" World Tour to Australia
His "Sidharth" World Tour has already seen sold-out shows across North America, the UK, and Europe
SPACE
NASA's next-gen solar sail system to transform space exploration set for April 24 launch
Solar sail technology utilizes the pressure of sunlight for propulsion, similar to how a sailboat is powered by wind, eliminating the need for traditional rocket propellant, and offering potential for longer duration and lower-cost missions.
BUSINESS
Roscosmos cosmonauts to conduct first spacewalk of 2024 on April 25
This highly anticipated spacewalk is also the 270th in support of the space station
SPACE
Indian students secure 2 prestigious awards at NASA's 30th Human Exploration Rover Challenge
Teams representing KIET Group of Institutions, Delhi-NCR (College/University), and Kanakia International School, Mumbai (High School), clinched top honors in two categories.
TRENDS
Sid Sriram returns to Coachella, entrancing audiences once more
Highlights of Sid Sriram's performance included electrifying renditions of fan-favorite tracks including "Blue Spaces", "Do The Dance", "Dear Sahana", "Friendly Fire", "The Hard Way", each greeted with resounding applause and fervent cheers from the audience.
TRENDS
Sid Sriram set to wow audiences again at Coachella's second weekend on April 19
During his performance last weekend, the trailblazer showcased tracks such as 'Do The Dance' and 'Dear Sahana' from his recent English album "Sidharth", leaving the audience spellbound and yearning for more.
SPACE
NASA's Solar Sail Mission will harness sunlight for space exploration
Scheduled for launch in April aboard Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket from New Zealand, this innovative mission aims to tap into the power of sunlight for propulsion.
SPACE
NASA team led by Indian-origin scientist launches 3 sounding rockets to probe Eclipse's impact on earth's upper atmosphere
Led by Aroh Barjatya, Professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida, this mission aims to unravel the mysteries of how the sudden darkness during an eclipse impacts our upper atmosphere, called ionosphere.
SPACE
Missed the total solar eclipse this year? You're in for a 20-year wait for next one from US
The next total solar eclipse in the United States won't grace the skies for another two decades.
SPACE
Total solar eclipse 2024 darkens skies from Torreon to Texas and Maine to Newfoundland
The eclipse commenced its journey at 11:18 pm IST in Mexico, with observers in Mazatlan among the first to witness the moon obstructing the sun's rays, initiating the onset of totality and plunging the region into darkness
