From Chandrayaan 1 (image credit: Isro) to Artemis 2 (Image credit: Nasa) For much of the late 20th century, the Moon was treated as a closed chapter. After Apollo, samples brought back to Earth seemed to settle the argument. The Moon was dry, ancient and geologically inactive. There was no water to sustain life, no…
NEW DELHI: Shaktikanta Das, principal secretary to PM, on Thursday said that the West Asia crisis highlighted the importance of energy security and self-reliance, while asserting that India is seen as a “safe anchor” as it offers stability, predictability and prospects of long-term growth amid global uncertainty. “Even with all the turbulence around the world,…
CHENNAI: Former BJP Tamil Nadu president K Annamalai is expected to disclose his future course of action during a social media interaction on Friday, intensifying speculation that he might launch a new political party.Taking to social media, Annamalai posted: “Tomorrow at 12 noon, I eagerly look forward to interacting with you all on social media…
Show business is full of those “what if” stories. Gina Gershon’s story is one of the more surprising ones. Early in her career, she got the chance to star in one of the most famous horror franchises ever, ‘Friday the 13th’. For a young actor, turning down something that big isn’t easy. But Gina did…
India is set to receive its first shipment of Iranian crude oil since 2019, with a tanker carrying 600,000 barrels of oil en route to Gujarat following a temporary sanctions waiver by the US, according to PTI.Ship-tracking data indicates that the vessel Ping Shun is headed towards Vadinar port, marking a potential revival of Indo-Iran…
Bill Gates spent roughly $80 million securing two of the most exclusive superyacht berths on the French Riviera for a futuristic hydrogen-powered yacht project that was meant to redefine luxury sailing. The berths at Port Vauban’s famed Billionaires’ Quay were custom-configured to accommodate Breakthrough, the world’s first hydrogen-powered superyacht, and its support vessel Wayfinder. Yet…
Veteran actor Mumtaz, who began working in films as a child artist in 1952, had a challenging start before rising to stardom. In her early years, she was frequently cast in B-grade roles, but her fortunes changed when she starred opposite Dilip Kumar in the 1967 hit ‘Ram Aur Shyam’. Once she worked with Dilip…
In a world where children are expected to speak up in class, present ideas clearly, handle social situations with ease and carry themselves with confidence, communication has become more than a soft skill. It is a life skill. Yet for many students, especially in the middle school and teen years, confidence does not arrive automatically….
Horrifying video shows moment Frontier Airlines plane hits person on Denver runway A person who allegedly breached security at Denver International Airport was struck and killed by a departing Frontier Airlines aircraft late Friday last week, triggering an engine fire and a chaotic emergency evacuation that left several passengers injured.The Frontier flight, headed from Denver…
PATNA: Tutor Faisal Khan, popularly known as Khan Sir, could face arrest after Patna police registered an FIR against him in connection with a firing incident at his coaching centre in the Kadamkuan area.The FIR was lodged at Kadamkuan police station under attempt to murder and Arms Act provisions. Police action followed statements by Khan…