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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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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Congress to legally challenge unopposed win of BJP Surat candidate after Lok Sabha polls
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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In his new book, journalist Boria Majumdar addresses BCCI’s two-year ban after an online controversy
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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: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Watch: Argentinian woman is crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires at 60
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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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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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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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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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: India lose to China in group stage-decider; progress to quarter-final
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Diaz and Chhangte on target as Mumbai City beat FC Goa to enter final
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IPL 2024: Varun Chakravarthy, Phil Salt star as Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals
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Boxing, Asian U22 and Youth C’ships: Brijesh, Sagar, Sumit enter semi-finals, assured of medals
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Badminton, Thomas Cup 2024: India through to quarter-finals with comfortable win over England