Spaceflight has carried everything from satellites and scientific instruments to memorial capsules and plant seeds beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Soon, another unusual payload will join that list. A specially engineered diamond is set to become the first of its kind to travel to space aboard Vikram-1, the maiden orbital launch vehicle developed by Indian private space…
Hema Malini denies being Bollywood’s top-paid actress (Image Credits Archives and IMDb) During the 1970s and early 1980s, Hema Malini was among Bollywood’s biggest stars and was widely regarded as one of the industry’s highest-paid actresses of that era. However, in a recent conversation on a podcast, the veteran actor and politician dismissed that long-standing…
Indian engineer charged with killing his wife in this apartment in Bellevue, Washington State. 30-year-old Avinash Narne, an Indian software development engineer working in the US, has been charged with the murder of his wife, nine months after she was found dead in their Bellevue home in Washington State. The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office…
On Dilip Kumar’s 5th death anniversary, Saira Banu shared an emotional tribute, calling memories “faithful companions” that keep him alive in her life. She reflected on their bond, his legacy as an artist and human being, and love that “does not submit to time.” Dilip Kumar passed away on July 7, 2021, at 98. On…
Siraj’s message for Ronaldo (Image; X) Portugal’s FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign came to a heartbreaking end after a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the Round of 16, bringing the curtain down on Cristiano Ronaldo‘s illustrious World Cup career. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s dream of lifting football’s biggest trophy ended without a World Cup…
Each year, as autumn turns to winter, the sun sets over Utqiagvik, Alaska, and does not rise again for roughly 65 days. Formerly known as Barrow, Utqiagvik sits at the very northern tip of Alaska, about 300 miles north of the Arctic Circle, making it the northernmost community in North America. This extended stretch of…
Few creatures have earned a reputation for resilience quite like the cockroach. It can survive extreme temperatures, withstand surprisingly high levels of radiation compared with humans and squeeze through impossibly narrow gaps. Yet perhaps its most astonishing ability is surviving for days after losing its head. While the idea sounds like an urban myth, it…
Farah Khan visited Neelam Kothari and Sameer Soni’s “huge” Mumbai home on Food With Farah. The house features an all-white exterior, warm pastel interiors, an open-plan living area, a cosy entertainment room with “London vibes,” a rustic bar, and indoor plants, ending with a gift exchange and a meal. Neelam Kothari, born in Hong Kong,…
Wayanad landslide death toll rises (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday expressed grief over the deaths caused by the devastating landslide near the Wayanad tunnel construction site. He assured that the Congress and the United Democratic Front (UDF) would stand by every affected family…
Roger Federer remained the last man to sit in the Royal Box watching the Wimbledon action at Centre Court on Monday.Arthur Fery and Grigor Dimitrov’s contest, which ended with Fery’s triumph, did not finish until after 8 pm, with Alexander Zverev yet to face Jiri Lehecka under the roof thereafter. Instead of leaving midway, as…