The main aim or the analog mission in Ladakh is to explore new possibilities by mimicking the harsh conditions that are found on Mars and the Moon. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is getting ready to carry out an exciting 21-day simulation of Mars and Moon missions in Ladakh’s challenging terrain. This programme will … Read more
Beirut: Israel launched dozens of intense airstrikes across Lebanon’s northeastern farming villages on Friday, killing at least 52 people and wounding scores more, the Lebanese Health Ministry reported. In central Gaza , Palestinians recovered the bodies of 25 people killed in a barrage of Israeli aerial attacks that began Thursday, hospital officials said. The U.N. … Read more
While extending Diwali greetings, the Republican presidential candidate said Bangladesh remained in a state of total chaos and alleged that his Democratic rival, Vice-President Kamala Harris, and President Joe Biden had ignored Hindus across the world and in America. Donald Trump (left), PM Modi (right) Former US President Donald Trump on Thursday condemned the attacks … Read more
Devotees celebrate by offering food, conducting rituals, and revering cows, symbolising Krishna’s affection for nature and its creatures. Govardhan Puja, observed the day after Diwali, commemorates Lord Krishna’s incredible feat of lifting Mount Govardhan to safeguard the villagers from severe rains sent by Lord Indra. Devotees celebrate by offering food, conducting rituals, and revering … Read more
One whirlwind chakkar to Dilli… and so much to digest (after taking care of the indigestion, of course). Just as there are multiple Mumbais (a new version gets born every day), there are diverse and countless Delhis. Both cities struggle to make sense of the concentric circles that never meet. If in Mumbai, the main … Read more
“Ugliness, crime and disaster Proclaim Darwin the master Of theories of creation. If these three are attributed to God It should seem to believers pretty odd That these are things of divine gestation.” From Sticky Stuff, by Sue Puglu, Tr. from Esperanto by Bachchoo My UK passport and my Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card … Read more
Hyderabad: A two-judge panel of the Telangana High Court ordered status quo with regard to custody of a child in a writ appeal challenging the order of the single judge. The single judge while hearing a batch of writ petitions had declared the actions of the women development and child welfare department and others in … Read more
Ankara, Turkey: The mother thought her baby looked healthy when he was born 1.5 months early, but staff swiftly whisked him to the neonatal intensive care unit. It was the last time Burcu Gokdeniz would see her baby alive. The doctor in charge told her that Umut Ali’s heart stopped after his health deteriorated unexpectedly. … Read more
NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft, launched in 1977, has been travelling through interstellar space for decades. On October 16, 2024, a surprising issue occurred—the spacecraft unexpectedly switched off its main X-band radio transmitter and activated its backup S-band transmitter, which had not been used since 1981. This change posed significant challenges for maintaining communication with Earth … Read more
Awfis Space Solutions Ltd.’s CMD discusses Awfis’ pioneering approach to flexible workspaces, integrating local cultural influences, cutting-edge technology, and sustainable practices. What inspired Awfis’ design philosophy, blending international standards with Indian craftsmanship? Awfis considers the office a “home away from home” for those who spend most of their day there. Our design philosophy brings together … Read more