Space Matters
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NASA says its spacecraft successfully deflected asteroid in first-of-its-kind test
The test sought to examine if such a method could be used to prevent an incoming cosmic object from causing destruction on earth.
Scroll Staff
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How NASA is testing a plan to save Earth from asteroid strikes
While the chances of a large cosmic body striking our planet are small, the devastation would be enormous.
Svetla Ben-Itzhak, The Conversation
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The Pluto effect: The Sun and Moon were once planets, and the Earth was not
What defines our understanding of the word ‘planet’ and why is it always changing?
Christopher Palma, The Conversation
Trending
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Why there should be no place for a ‘Brahmin conference’ at Indian universities
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Maharashtra ruling alliance accused of insulting state by placing Shivaji-style headgear on PM Modi
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Constitution, cows, rations: Why Dalits in UP want to vote out the BJP
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Spain denies permission to Israel-bound ship carrying explosives from India to dock at its port
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Memoir: Human rights lawyer Nandita Haksar recalls her understanding of feminism as a young woman
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Cartosat-3: ISRO launches next generation earth observation satellite
It will have the ‘sharpest eye’ among civil remote sensing satellites in the world.
Scroll Staff
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Paws and laws: Is it ethical for you to keep a pet?
Farm animals and house pets have a right to sufficient space without which, they may get stressed and lose their natural instincts.
David Favre, The Conversation
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US: Pentagon defends India’s anti-satellite test, says country concerned about threats in space
A senior Pentagon official called for the development of norms on behaviour in space, especially those addressing debris.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walks the Cannes red carpet with an injured arm
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Watch: Meet Figaro, the curious cat who loves to ‘help’ her human making pottery
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Watch: Messi, the dog from ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, walks the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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NASA says Indian anti-satellite test created 400 pieces of debris, put space station at risk
Jim Bridenstine claimed the kind of risk the test caused to human beings in space was unacceptable.
Scroll Staff
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ISRO launches India’s 100th satellite from Sriharikota space centre
The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle carried earth observation satellite Cartosat-2 and 30 others.
Scroll Staff
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‘Not all can afford the price of justice’: How the Jantar Mantar ban has silenced protests in Delhi
Protestors complain that the alternative venue, Ramleela Ground, is far too expensive at a flat rate of Rs 50,000 a day.
Abhishek Dey
The Reel
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’ review: Overcooked and unsavoury
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‘Kartam Bhugtam’ review: Lots of sowing but little reaping
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‘Baahubali: Crown of Blood’ review: More of the same, only in animation
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‘IF’ review: Film about ‘imaginary friends’ is low on imagination
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Jantar Mantar ban: Protestors fear green court’s eviction order will take them far from power centre
‘If I have to move to Ramleela Ground, will my protest still be taken seriously?’
Abhishek Dey
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Isro’s attempt to launch eighth navigation satellite from Sriharikota unsuccessful
The mission failed because the heat shield of the launch vehicle carrying the satellite did not open up for its deployment.
Scroll Staff
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A house-sized asteroid will zoom past the Earth in October
Astronomers said the space rock, dubbed TC4, will shoot by the planet within the moon’s orbit, but will not pose a threat.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Football: Sunil Chhetri retires – ‘Always wanted to bring value and not be carried by the team’
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Boxing: India to contest for women’s 57kg quota at 2nd Olympic Qualifiers after Parveen’s suspension
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: Satwik-Chirag, Ashwini-Tanisha enter semi-finals; Meiraba exits
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Shooting, Olympic Trials: Anjum Moudgil, Sift Samra, Aishwary Tomar, Swapnil Kusale book Paris berth
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Football, Euro 2024: Borussia Dortmund’s Mats Hummels misses cut as Germany squad announced