A routine space mission could turn into a historic ordeal. In May 1991, Sergei Krikalev blasted off for what was meant to be a standard five-month mission to the Mir space station. He was to perform experiments, maintain equipment, and keep the station in working order. Everything seemed ordinary at the time.Back on Earth, the…
Actor Govinda made headlines in 2024 after he accidentally shot himself in the leg with his licensed revolver. The incident led to him being rushed to hospital, and he was later discharged in a wheelchair. As part of his recovery, the veteran star underwent physiotherapy. Now, his physiotherapist, Dr Surabhi Dhanwala, has spoken about his…
Panchang Today is that quiet daily compass many of us forget we have. It helps you plan with precision, not just by clock time, but by the Moon’s mood, the nakshatra’s character, and the gentle push and pull of planetary rhythms. Aaj Ka Panchang also keeps you rooted in tradition, even on a busy working…
Major geopolitical tensions rarely remain confined to diplomatic channels. Universities that send students and faculty across the world often find themselves adjusting travel policies in response to shifting security conditions. In the latest instance, Brown University has advised its academic community to reconsider travel plans to several countries in the Middle East as the regional…
Meet Mitchell Santner’s wife Caitlin Dodunski India might be celebrating after that historic T20 World Cup 2026 win on March 8, but even in defeat, New Zealand’s captain Mitchell Santner proved why he’s one of the most respected figures in the game. Leading the Black Caps with his trademark calm demeanour, Santner fought until the…
Hyundai Motor India today announced the launch of a new, more affordable variant of the Venue diesel automatic. The new HX8 diesel AT is priced at Rs 13.70 lakh (ex-showroom), and previously, the diesel AT powertrain was only offered with the top-of-the-line HX10 trim priced at Rs 15.51 lakh (ex-showroom). The introduction of the new…
Yash Dhull (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Life felt incredibly difficult and frustrating for Yash Dhull as he spent months confined to the four corners of a room. The 2022 Under-19 World Cup-winning captain was bedridden after undergoing heart surgery, slowly recovering while battling the constant urge to return to the middle and resume playing…
External affairs minister S Jaishankar (ANI photo) External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that Iran had formally requested permission for three of its vessels to dock at Indian ports, a request that India granted the very next day.Amid rising tensions in the Indian Ocean after last week’s sinking of an Iranian warship by…
As the US plans a long-duration mission to the Moon under the Artemis Programme, one of the biggest challenges that the scientists face is what astronauts will eat in space. This challenge has led researchers to explore whether crops can be grown directly using material present on the Moon.A recent study led by researchers from…
Asian stocks opened sharply lower on Monday, weighed down by surging oil prices and concerns over economies reliant on energy imports from the Middle East. South Korea’s Kospi emerged as the hardest hit, tumbling over 7.8% or 437 points to 5,147. Nikkei plunged 6.6% or 3,683 points to 51, 937. Around 11 am IST, HSI…