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India, Pakistan Stars Forced To Leave Field As Bizarre Reason Halts Women's World Cup Game
The Women's World Cup game between India and Pakistan had to be halted to allow the staff to spray the ground with a 'bug spray' at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
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Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha Rocket Explodes During Ground Preflight Test
Firefly Aerospace has suffered a setback after the Alpha rocket exploded during a preflight test. The incident, thankfully injury-free, raises concerns about the rocket’s reliability and delays the Lockheed Martin mission. Firefly is taking corrective actions, investigating the failure, and aiming to demonstrate safe and dependable launches in up...
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SpaceX Reschedules Planned Starship Test Flight Launch Due to Equipment Glitch
SpaceX has postponed the highly anticipated 10th test flight of its Starship megarocket after engineers discovered a glitch in the launch pad’s ground systems. The launch was originally set for Sunday, Aug. 24, from the company’s Starbase facility in South Texas but was halted just 17 minutes before liftoff. The countdown was paused to allow tr...
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Massive Fireball Streaks Across Southern Japan, Lighting Up the Night Sky
On Aug. 19, residents of southern Japan witnessed a brilliant fireball streaking across the night sky, lighting up cities from Kagoshima to Osaka. The meteor appeared at 11:08 p.m. local time, glowing green-blue with flashes so bright they rivaled the moon before bursting into orange-red fragments above the Pacific Ocean. Security and dashcam camer...
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Australian Court Fines Qantas $59 Million For 1,800 Illegal Layoffs
Qantas decided to sack the workers and outsource their jobs in August 2020, a period of lockdowns and border closures when no Covid-19 vaccine existed.
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OTT Releases This Week (August 04 - August 10): Wednesday Season 2, Salaakar, Mickey 17, Mayasabha, and More
With the first half of August heating up, OTT platforms are delivering premium content across genres. Wednesday Season 2 brings supernatural teen drama back to Netflix while Mickey 17 offers philosophical sci-fi on Hotstar. Indian viewers can dive into epic tales like Mayasabha and Arabia Kadali, or enjoy grounded gems like Salakaar and Maaman.
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"I Was Made A Villain": Controversial Oval Curator Breaks Silence After Producing 'Perfect' Pitch In 5th Test
Days after his verbal spat with India head coach Gautam Gambhir turned him into a villain among Indian cricketers and fans, curator Lee Fortis raised a toast with a bunch of his dedicated ground staff to celebrate the thrilling finish to the The Oval Test
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Gautam Gambhir Threatened With Complaint For Spat With The Oval Curator. Report Claims Coach Replied: "Go And..."
Gautam Gambhir, Indian cricket team head coach, was involved in a heated spat with Lee Fortis - the chief curator of The Oval - on Tuesday
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NASA and ISRO to Launch Joint-Mission NISAR Earth Monitoring Satellite on July 30
NASA and ISRO’s NISAR satellite is set to launch on July 30 from India’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre. The mission will use dual-frequency radar (L-band and S-band) to scan nearly all of Earth’s land and ice surfaces every 12 days. Developed by NASA’s JPL and ISRO’s Space Applications Centre, NISAR is the first satellite to carry both radar...
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NASA Grounds Boeing Starliner Until 2026 After Test Flight Failures
NASA has grounded Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner until at least 2026 following critical malfunctions during its June 2024 crewed test flight. The mission was cut short due to multiple thruster failures and helium pressurization leaks. NASA decided to bring Starliner back to Earth empty, leaving the astronauts on the ISS for safety. Engineers traced t...
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Paramasivan Fathima Is Now Streaming on Aha Tamil: What You Need to Know
With Paramasivan Fathima, aha Tamil delivers a daring thriller that goes beyond entertainment. The film takes a powerful stance on religious extremism, identity politics, and rural power structures. Esakki Karvannan’s direction brings intensity and realism to every frame, supported by grounded performances and sharp dialogue.
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Blind Man Accuses IndiGo Staff At Mumbai Airport Of Humiliating Him And His Mother, Airline Reacts
A passenger has accused IndiGo staff at Mumbai airport of humiliating his mother during a recent journey to Guwahati.
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SpaceX Starship Rocket Explodes During Ground Test at Texas Launch Pad
A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded during a static fire test at the Starbase facility in Texas, causing significant damage but no injuries. Preliminary findings suggest a pressurised tank failure in the rocket’s nosecone. Despite recent setbacks, SpaceX remains committed to its Mars mission, backed by NASA and a newly approved expansion in Starshi...
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OTT Releases This Week (June 16 - June 22): Ground Zero, Detective Sherdil, The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 3, and More
The top OTT platforms are set to offer the top movies and series for weekend watching. The top releases include We were liars, Found season 2, Detective Shergill, Ground Zero, and more. Viewers can watch these series and movies on Netflix, Prime Video, Z5 and JioHotstar.
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Perseverance Rover Studies Ancient Martian Rocks at Fallbreen and Forlandet Quadrangle
NASA's Perseverance rover reached new ground on June 7, 2025, exploring ancient Martian terrain at Fallbreen and moving into the Forlandet quadrangle near Jezero Crater. This region may contain Mars' oldest rocks, offering key insights into the planet’s early geology. The mission also honors Earth's own exploration history by naming Martian sites...
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India, Pakistan Stars Forced To Leave Field As Bizarre Reason Halts Women's World Cup Game
The Women's World Cup game between India and Pakistan had to be halted to allow the staff to spray the ground with a 'bug spray' at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
-
Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha Rocket Explodes During Ground Preflight Test
Firefly Aerospace has suffered a setback after the Alpha rocket exploded during a preflight test. The incident, thankfully injury-free, raises concerns about the rocket’s reliability and delays the Lockheed Martin mission. Firefly is taking corrective actions, investigating the failure, and aiming to demonstrate safe and dependable launches in up...
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SpaceX Reschedules Planned Starship Test Flight Launch Due to Equipment Glitch
SpaceX has postponed the highly anticipated 10th test flight of its Starship megarocket after engineers discovered a glitch in the launch pad’s ground systems. The launch was originally set for Sunday, Aug. 24, from the company’s Starbase facility in South Texas but was halted just 17 minutes before liftoff. The countdown was paused to allow tr...
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Massive Fireball Streaks Across Southern Japan, Lighting Up the Night Sky
On Aug. 19, residents of southern Japan witnessed a brilliant fireball streaking across the night sky, lighting up cities from Kagoshima to Osaka. The meteor appeared at 11:08 p.m. local time, glowing green-blue with flashes so bright they rivaled the moon before bursting into orange-red fragments above the Pacific Ocean. Security and dashcam camer...
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Australian Court Fines Qantas $59 Million For 1,800 Illegal Layoffs
Qantas decided to sack the workers and outsource their jobs in August 2020, a period of lockdowns and border closures when no Covid-19 vaccine existed.
-
OTT Releases This Week (August 04 - August 10): Wednesday Season 2, Salaakar, Mickey 17, Mayasabha, and More
With the first half of August heating up, OTT platforms are delivering premium content across genres. Wednesday Season 2 brings supernatural teen drama back to Netflix while Mickey 17 offers philosophical sci-fi on Hotstar. Indian viewers can dive into epic tales like Mayasabha and Arabia Kadali, or enjoy grounded gems like Salakaar and Maaman.
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"I Was Made A Villain": Controversial Oval Curator Breaks Silence After Producing 'Perfect' Pitch In 5th Test
Days after his verbal spat with India head coach Gautam Gambhir turned him into a villain among Indian cricketers and fans, curator Lee Fortis raised a toast with a bunch of his dedicated ground staff to celebrate the thrilling finish to the The Oval Test
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Gautam Gambhir Threatened With Complaint For Spat With The Oval Curator. Report Claims Coach Replied: "Go And..."
Gautam Gambhir, Indian cricket team head coach, was involved in a heated spat with Lee Fortis - the chief curator of The Oval - on Tuesday
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NASA and ISRO to Launch Joint-Mission NISAR Earth Monitoring Satellite on July 30
NASA and ISRO’s NISAR satellite is set to launch on July 30 from India’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre. The mission will use dual-frequency radar (L-band and S-band) to scan nearly all of Earth’s land and ice surfaces every 12 days. Developed by NASA’s JPL and ISRO’s Space Applications Centre, NISAR is the first satellite to carry both radar...
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NASA Grounds Boeing Starliner Until 2026 After Test Flight Failures
NASA has grounded Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner until at least 2026 following critical malfunctions during its June 2024 crewed test flight. The mission was cut short due to multiple thruster failures and helium pressurization leaks. NASA decided to bring Starliner back to Earth empty, leaving the astronauts on the ISS for safety. Engineers traced t...
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Paramasivan Fathima Is Now Streaming on Aha Tamil: What You Need to Know
With Paramasivan Fathima, aha Tamil delivers a daring thriller that goes beyond entertainment. The film takes a powerful stance on religious extremism, identity politics, and rural power structures. Esakki Karvannan’s direction brings intensity and realism to every frame, supported by grounded performances and sharp dialogue.
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Blind Man Accuses IndiGo Staff At Mumbai Airport Of Humiliating Him And His Mother, Airline Reacts
A passenger has accused IndiGo staff at Mumbai airport of humiliating his mother during a recent journey to Guwahati.
-
SpaceX Starship Rocket Explodes During Ground Test at Texas Launch Pad
A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded during a static fire test at the Starbase facility in Texas, causing significant damage but no injuries. Preliminary findings suggest a pressurised tank failure in the rocket’s nosecone. Despite recent setbacks, SpaceX remains committed to its Mars mission, backed by NASA and a newly approved expansion in Starshi...
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OTT Releases This Week (June 16 - June 22): Ground Zero, Detective Sherdil, The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 3, and More
The top OTT platforms are set to offer the top movies and series for weekend watching. The top releases include We were liars, Found season 2, Detective Shergill, Ground Zero, and more. Viewers can watch these series and movies on Netflix, Prime Video, Z5 and JioHotstar.
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Perseverance Rover Studies Ancient Martian Rocks at Fallbreen and Forlandet Quadrangle
NASA's Perseverance rover reached new ground on June 7, 2025, exploring ancient Martian terrain at Fallbreen and moving into the Forlandet quadrangle near Jezero Crater. This region may contain Mars' oldest rocks, offering key insights into the planet’s early geology. The mission also honors Earth's own exploration history by naming Martian sites...
