ASTEROID FAMILY
Two giant asteroids are approaching Earth, Here's how to spot the 'Planet Killer' this weekend
This week, astronomers are anticipating the close approach of asteroid 2011 UL21, dubbed the "Planet Killer," as it swings by Earth. Despite its size of approximately 2.5 kilometers in diameter, it will pass at a safe distance of 4.1 million miles—farther than the moon. Recently discovered asteroid 2024 MK, smaller but still considered hazardous, has raised concerns due to its potential impact risks. Astronomers caution that an asteroid of this size could cause significant damage if it were to collide with Earth, underscoring ongoing efforts in planetary defense and monitoring.
Steve Carell to make Broadway debut in upcoming 'Uncle Vanya'
Making his first appearance on Broadway, Steve Carell, renowned for his prominent role as a bumbling boss in the NBC comedy "The Office," is set to star in a revival of the Chekhov classic, "Uncle Vanya."
NASA shares pictures of a dumpling-shaped object in space that turns out to be a...
NASA has shared pictures of an object in space that looks like a dumpling. It is actually the innermost moon of Saturn called Pan. NASA's Cassini spacecraft took the images from its closest encounter with Pan, revealing its distinctive dumpling shape. The moon has a flat ridge around its midpoint and lines across its surface. In other news, NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission has delivered a capsule of rocks and dust collected from asteroid Bennu, which will help scientists understand planet formation and the origin of life on Earth.
Wes Anderson's ‘The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar’ Set for Netflix Debut: Anticipated journey from Venice to streaming
Netflix has revealed the release date for Wes Anderson's adaptation of ‘The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar,’ which is based on Roald Dahl's celebrated short story.
'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' vs 'The Flash': Who is winning box-office battle?
Box-office collection reports of "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" and "The Flash" are out. Check who is winning this battle at the box-office.
Breaking Bad actor Bryan Cranston to retire from acting in 2026; here’s why
The 67-year-old Bryan Cranston will be seen in Wes Anderson’s film Asteroid City next. The actor plans to retire for good three years later.
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Movies to watch this Summer: Barbie, Spider-Man, Oppenheimer, Indiana Jones, Transformers, Elemental & more
A glimpse at some interesting movies to watch in June and July 2023 in the US in theatres.
Cannes 2023: Urvashi Rautela turns into a parrot on red carpet; Tom Hanks-starrer ‘Asteroid City’ receives 6-min standing ovation; Mouni Roy's Cinderella moment
From Urvashi Rautela's bizarre feather dress to Tom Hanks-Scarlett Johansson-starrer 'Asteroid City' getting lauded, it's never a dull day at Cannes!
Director Wes Anderson's 'Asteroid City' was inspired by Covid lockdown
Wes Anderson's latest film "Asteroid City" premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday. Set in a science competition in a remote desert town, the film brings together Westerns, theatre, Americana from the 1950s and an alien.
Amitabh Bachchan retrospective, 'Kennedy', 'Joram' part of Sydney Film Festival line-up
The movie also features actors Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub and Megha Mathur in pivotal roles.
Who is the king of dinosaurs? The curious case of T-rex and identity crisis
Since it was named in 1905, the world's most-studied dinosaur has maintained its moniker.
Baba Vanga had predicted your mobile phone addiction, and another pandemic in 2022!
The Nostradamus of the Balkan had predicted that there will be a pandemic which would occur due to a frozen virus. That would mean another pandemic other than the current crisis caused by the Covid-19 virus!
UP: Rs 1 cr home of gangster Khan Mubarak razed; Rs 1.2 cr property of criminal Sunil Rathi attached
On September 22, the Ambedkar Nagar district administration had demolished 20 shops worth around Rs 1.40 crore belonging to the gangster. As many as 35 cases are registered against Mubarak in various districts of the state.
Coronavirus: Living in the golden age of social distancing
Working from home was never so good. Five tips from a pro for social distancers and the social distanced on not just how to survive self-quarantine but thrive in it.
Terrorism threatening peace across globe, world needs a Mahatma Gandhi: HRD Minister
Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' on Saturday said at a time when terrorism is threatening peace across the globe, the world needs a Mahatma Gandhi.
AMU admin closes university till January 5 after student-police clash
The Aligarh Muslim University administration Sunday night announced that the institution will remain closed till January 5.
I am in NCP, will remain in party: Ajit Pawar
The NCP legislator, who won the October 21 state polls from Pune's Baramati seat with a margin of 1.65 lakh votes, shocked his party and family last Saturday after he joined hands with the BJP and became deputy chief minister in the Devendra Fadnavis-led government.
PM to visit Brazil on November 13-14 for BRICS summit
Secretary (Economic Relations) in the Ministry of External Affairs T S Tirumurti told reporters that the leaders at the summit will deliberate on boosting overall cooperation among the member nations.
PMO defines work areas for PK Mishra, Doval and Sinha
According to an order issued by the PMO, Principal Secretary Mishra will look into policy issues and matters relating to ministries of Personnel, Law, Appointments Committee of Cabinet and other appointments.
A Bengaluru startup is readying satellites to send you high-speed Internet from space
This startup will launch micro-satellites into space, which will send you high-speed internet that is fast, reliable.
Astronomers identify oldest asteroid family
New York, Aug 4 (IANS) Astronomers have identified the oldest known asteroid family, which extends throughout the inner region of the main asteroid belt.
Researchers find earliest relative of Brachiosaurus dinosaur
London, May 3 (IANS) A giant dinosaur species that lived around 160 million years ago could be the earliest relative of Brachiosaurus, depicted in the film Jurassic Park, according to new research.
India, US must collaborate more on space research: NASA scientist
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) India and the US should collaborate more on space research programmes, a prominent scientist from the US space agency NASA stressed here on Saturday as he felicitated two young Indian astronomers who created history by discovering asteroids in 2010 that are now recognised by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in the US.
China plans to become first country to land on far side of moon
China will continue its lunar exploration project in the next five years, and strive to attain the automated extra-terrestrial sampling and returning technology by space explorers, a White Paper titled 'China's Space Activities in 2016' released said.
President condoles death of M.G.K. Menon
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday condoled the death of distinguished physicist and former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief M.G.K. Menon, terming his demise a "great loss for the country".
'The Good Dinosaur' review: A visual treat with too much drama
It’s an interesting enough premise and with animation so realistic that all the nature shots look like the real deal.
17 books Bill Gates thinks everyone should read
While Bill Gates has a schedule that's planned down to the minute, the entrepreneur-turned-billionaire-humanitarian still gobbles up a book a week.
Pluto-sized objects swarming around Sun-like star
The star HD 107146 is located approximately 90 light-years from Earth in the direction of the constellation Coma Berenices. It is approximately 100 million years old.
'Combating Ageing: What India and China do is crucial'
Countries such as India and China must make the most of the recent advances in regenerative medicine and cut monumental costs of old age, sayd Dr Aubrey de Grey.
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