Lockheed Martin designed NASA’s Quesst mission. An experimental aircraft called X-59 is being tested as a significant part of this mission. It will attempt to fly at a speed of Mach 1.4 (approximately 925 miles per hour) and create a much quieter sonic thump rather than the normal loud sonic boom that shakes windows all…
People ice fish on a frozen Lake Elmore (Picture credit: AP) Elmer Brown was following two friends on his four-wheeler last November, hunting caribou across a frozen channel in northern Alaska, when the ice gave way. All three plunged into the frigid water. One friend drowned, and Brown, 45, later died of hypothermia, leaving behind…
Navratri is the most special and auspicious days to worship nine forms of Goddess Durga. Devotees seek blessings by offering prayers to the Goddess and performing various puja rituals. During these nine days and nights, they engage in a variety of religious and spiritual activities. Chanting mantras devoted to Goddess Durga is one of the…
Through his organisation, Sons of Liberty international, VanDyke claimed to train communities fighting terrorism and authoritarian regimes Mercenary. Terrorism suspect. Spy. Documentary filmmaker. Security analyst. Pro-democracy revolutionary. Self-styled American freedom fighter who fought in Libya’s 2011 war against Muammar Gaddafi. A resume built in war. Matthew Aaron VanDyke, 46, built a life that blurred every…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has described as “very unusual” and “not a very happy situation” the allegations that Mamata Banerjee entered the premises of political consultancy firm Indian Political Action Committee while ED was conducting a probe, and obstructed it from carrying out duties on Jan 8. The court said a remedy must be…
Tsutomu Shibayama, the filmmaker best known for his work on the animated ‘Doraemon’ franchise, has sadly passed away at the age of 84. As per reports, news of his death comes after his battle with lung cancer. Tsutomu Shibayama passes away As per a post by the studio Ajia-do Animation Works, he passed away on…
CBSE announces new marking scheme for Class 10 students in Middle East after exam cancellation amid Iran vs US-Israel war In a major academic shift triggered by ongoing geopolitical tensions amid Iran vs US-Israel war, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has rolled out a revised assessment scheme for Class 10 students across the…
‘Dune: Part Three’ on Tuesday, launched its highly anticipated trailer, giving fans a gritty look at all that is set to unfold on the big screens as the series comes an ‘epic conclusion’. Starring Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya in the lead roles, the film had social media buzzing about its release on December 18. However,…
NEW DELHI: Ten years later and after two attempts, govt has failed to privatise IDBI Bank, the perpetual problem child, leaving potential bidders fatigued and raising questions over the process as well as future disinvestment plans.It wasn’t the first time that the Centre tried to exit IDBI Bank, with the plan first announced by former…
China’s Ding Liren (Photo by FIDE/Eric Rosen) NEW DELHI: Former world chess champion Ding Liren has dropped out of the FIDE ratings list after playing too few games, but he seems completely at peace with the situation. Once at the top of the chess world, he is now taking a step back and enjoying a…