NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory recently reached a significant achievement in space travel technology. They successfully tested a lithium-fed magnetoplasmadynamic (MPD) thruster, establishing a domestic power milestone for power output in the United States with 120 kilowatts. Unlike traditional rockets, this engine uses electromagnetic fields to accelerate ionised lithium plasma, providing the necessary thrust for missions…
One of the most overlooked aspects of adulthood is personal growth outside professional success. The “4” in the formula encourages people to spend four hours daily on activities that nourish the mind and body. This does not mean sitting through endless online courses. Growth can also come from movement, spirituality, gardening, reading, painting, cooking, or…
Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde (R) NEW DELHI: Congress on Monday fiercely targeted the BJP over its ally Eknath Shinde-led “Operation Tiger”, aimed at further weakening Uddhav Thackeray‘s camp. Referring to the BJP’s “Operation Lotus” and its push for a “Congress-mukt Bharat”, senior Congress leader Pawan Khera slammed the saffron party and questioned the “intention…
Aretha Franklin turned a simple song into a civil rights anthem. Image credit – Wikimedia A song that defined a generation and became the greatest of all time for its take on the cultural revolution. “Respect,” recorded by Aretha Franklin in 1967, is considered to be one of the most influential songs in the history…
Indian Navy Agniveer recruitment 2026 The Indian Navy has commenced the process of accepting applications for the Agniveer Sailor recruitment drive for the 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches. The drive has invited young and aspiring candidates across the country to apply for the various roles under the government’s military recruitment drive.The process of accepting applications has…
Alan Rickman’s widow, Rima Horton, reflects on his passing from pancreatic cancer a decade ago. She revealed he lived for six months post-diagnosis, prioritizing a pain-free departure and controlling his final arrangements. Horton emphasized his desire to avoid pity, highlighting his immense talent and the void left by his untimely death. Alan Rickman, the beloved…
Sadhguru explains that true love involves self-annihilation, not personal gain or convenience. It’s about dissolving self-imposed boundaries and allowing another’s well-being to matter as much as your own. This requires a surrender that contrasts with modern culture’s emphasis on self-protection and calculation. Most of us learn to love the way we learn to shop, weighing…
Singer Karan Aujla faces romantic involvement allegations from Ms. Gori, who claims ignorance of his marriage. Actress Parul Gulati defended Aujla, asserting his devotion to his wife, Palak. Ms. Gori expressed disappointment with Gulati’s remarks, highlighting societal judgment. Aujla’s wife commented briefly on Gulati’s video. Punjabi singer Karan Aujla is in the news after a…
Stanford University researchers came up with an innovative optical amplifier about the size of a fingertip. This tiny device could change high-speed data communications by cutting down on energy use significantly. Traditional amplifiers tend to be large and consume a lot of power, but this new chip is different. It features a ‘racetrack-shaped’ resonator that…
India’s KL Rahul bats during a training session in Lucknow. (AP Photo) LUCKNOW: For Shubman Gill led Team India, who play Afghanistan in the second ODI at the Ekana Stadium here on Wednesday, this series is also an early marker on the road to the 2027 ODI World Cup. The immediate target is a series…