Nasa astronaut Matthew Dominick captured an image of a massive moon setting over the Pacific from the ISS. The photograph, taken with specific technical settings, quickly went viral, accumulating over 5 lakh views. Dominick explained the rapid shutter speed due to the moon’s quick descent.
Read MoreSri Krishna Janmashtami 2024 celebrated the birth of Lord Krishna with fasting, prayers, and ‘Dahi Handi’ events. WhatsApp became a key platform for sharing wishes, offering features such as photos, stickers, GIFs, and AI-generated images, enhancing the festive spirit in the digital age.
Read MoreElon Musk expressed support for Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, who was detained in Paris. Musk described the arrest as an attack on free speech and drew parallels with the UK riots and its government’s actions.
Read MoreSpaceX CEO Elon Musk revealed details about the ambitious Polaris Dawn mission, led by Jared Isaacman. The mission aimed to achieve historic milestones, such as a record Earth orbit and the first private spacewalk. Scheduled for launch from Florida after August 26, it also included testing Starlink’s communication system and collaborating with leading institutions...
Read MoreFormer India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan credited his success to Dilip Vengsarkar and Sandeep Patil for their crucial selections. Patil insisted on Dhawan’s inclusion in the 2013 Mohali Test, resulting in a memorable debut century. Earlier, Vengsarkar pushed for Dhawan’s inclusion in the 2004 Under-19 World Cup, where he excelled as the highest run-getter.
Read MoreGovernment employees shifting to the Unified Pension Scheme saw a boost in their pension due to the government increasing its contribution from 14% to 18.5%. A calculation showed a potential 19% increase for those with a Rs 50,000 monthly salary, considering an 8% compounded annual growth rate. Employee contribution remained at 10%.
Read MoreTelegram’s founder, Pavel Durov, was detained in France due to concerns over the app’s moderation. The Russian embassy demanded consular access and criticised France’s communication. Durov, known for creating VKontakte and Telegram, has a net worth of $15.5 billion. He has faced various legal challenges, especially in relation to user privacy and government compliance.
Read MoreAn Israeli airstrike in Beirut killed Hezbollah’s military commander, Fuad Shukr, shortly after he was instructed to move to a more vulnerable location. The attack followed a deadly Hezbollah rocket strike on an Israeli town. Hezbollah and Iran have vowed revenge, while Israel remains silent on the incident. Shukr was pivotal in Hezbollah’s military...
Read MorePrime Minister Narendra Modi expressed satisfaction in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address over the large response from youth interested in politics despite lacking a political background. He stressed that new talents can strengthen democracy and recalled India’s freedom movement for inspiration. Modi highlighted successful initiatives like ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ and called for collective effort...
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