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Why Coconuts Are Banned On Flights And What Foods You Can Carry Instead
Foods banned on flights: While most travellers know the common restrictions, something as ordinary as a coconut can also be hazardous in the air. Here is why.
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Chinese Astronauts Strengthen Tiangong’s Defenses Against Space Debris
On Aug. 15, Chinese astronauts Chen Dong and Wang Jie completed a 6.5-hour spacewalk to strengthen the Tiangong space station’s defenses against orbital debris. Working outside the station, they installed new protective panels and inspected external systems. The mission marked Chen Dong’s sixth career EVA—the most by a Chinese astronaut—and...
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Passengers Recklessly Board Train From Wrong Side, Viral Footage Sparks Safety Debate
The video showcased the chaotic scene of an overcrowded Indian Railways passenger train, where people are seen desperately trying to board the train.
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Mumbai's Pigeon Feeding Ban: How A Public Health Move Clashed With Faith
Science and faith have clashed in Mumbai, and pigeons are enjoying a feast. The shutdown of Mumbai's kabootarkhanas to prevent the public health hazard caused by pigeon droppings has triggered widespread protests
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NASA Awards Firefly $177M for 2029 Mission to Deliver Rovers to Moon’s South Pole
NASA has awarded Firefly Aerospace a $176.7 million contract for a groundbreaking 2029 mission to the moon’s south pole. The CLPS mission will deploy multiple rovers and scientific instruments to explore permanently shadowed regions, analyze lunar regolith, and search for water ice—key steps toward supporting Artemis program goals and enabling ...
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NASA’s Twin TRACERS Satellites Will Monitor Space Weather to Shield Earth from Solar Storms
NASA’s TRACERS satellites will fly in tandem through Earth’s polar cusps to study magnetic storms and solar wind effects. The mission aims to improve predictions of space weather events that threaten satellites, power grids, and astronauts, offering new insight into magnetic reconnection and helping protect vital systems from the hazards of int...
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Trump Disappointed With Federal Reserve Chair Over $2.5 Billion Renovation Project
President says he has finally found a way to achieve his goal of removing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accusing him of mismanaging the US central bank's $2.5 billion renovation project.
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Russian Woman Found Living In Cave With 2 Daughters In Karnataka
A Russian woman and her two young daughters were found living in a remote and dangerous cave atop the Ramatirtha Hill in Karnataka's Gokarna. During a patrol, the Gokarna police discovered the three in a makeshift dwelling deep within the forest.
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"Built In April, Damaged In July": Bengaluru Footpath's Rapid Deterioration Sparks Outrage
The photos highlight the impact of poor planning and coordination, sparking widespread frustration over the city's infrastructure.
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Here's Why NASA Is Watching Volcanoes From Space
NASA reported that volcanic hazards pose a threat to approximately 10 per cent of the global population.
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Binge Eating Tied To Emotional Pain, Not Hunger: Nutritionist
Nutritionist Pooja Makhija says internal changes are important indicators of healing alongside fat loss.
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Geography, Climate, Policy Failures: What Intensified Texas Floods
"There's no such thing as a natural disaster," geographers like to say -- a reminder that human choices turn hazards into tragedies.
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Indonesia Volcano Erupts Again, Spews 18-Kilometre Ash Tower
A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted on Monday spewing a colossal ash tower 18 kilometres (11 miles) into the sky, authorities said, just weeks after it caused dozens of flight cancellations to and from the popular resort island of Bali.
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Mumbai Civic Body Asked To Shut Pigeon Feeding Areas Over Health Risks
The Maharashtra government has ordered the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to immediately shut down 'kabootar khanas' (feeding points for pigeons) in Mumbai, citing health hazards arising out of their droppings.
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Opinion | Joking Hazards: How A Karnataka Bill Could Kill Online Parody, Satire
A voice-dubbed parody of a political sermon, even if clearly labelled as satire, could be construed under the bill as distorted or fabricated and made liable to prosecution.
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Why Coconuts Are Banned On Flights And What Foods You Can Carry Instead
Foods banned on flights: While most travellers know the common restrictions, something as ordinary as a coconut can also be hazardous in the air. Here is why.
-
Chinese Astronauts Strengthen Tiangong’s Defenses Against Space Debris
On Aug. 15, Chinese astronauts Chen Dong and Wang Jie completed a 6.5-hour spacewalk to strengthen the Tiangong space station’s defenses against orbital debris. Working outside the station, they installed new protective panels and inspected external systems. The mission marked Chen Dong’s sixth career EVA—the most by a Chinese astronaut—and...
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Passengers Recklessly Board Train From Wrong Side, Viral Footage Sparks Safety Debate
The video showcased the chaotic scene of an overcrowded Indian Railways passenger train, where people are seen desperately trying to board the train.
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Mumbai's Pigeon Feeding Ban: How A Public Health Move Clashed With Faith
Science and faith have clashed in Mumbai, and pigeons are enjoying a feast. The shutdown of Mumbai's kabootarkhanas to prevent the public health hazard caused by pigeon droppings has triggered widespread protests
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NASA Awards Firefly $177M for 2029 Mission to Deliver Rovers to Moon’s South Pole
NASA has awarded Firefly Aerospace a $176.7 million contract for a groundbreaking 2029 mission to the moon’s south pole. The CLPS mission will deploy multiple rovers and scientific instruments to explore permanently shadowed regions, analyze lunar regolith, and search for water ice—key steps toward supporting Artemis program goals and enabling ...
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NASA’s Twin TRACERS Satellites Will Monitor Space Weather to Shield Earth from Solar Storms
NASA’s TRACERS satellites will fly in tandem through Earth’s polar cusps to study magnetic storms and solar wind effects. The mission aims to improve predictions of space weather events that threaten satellites, power grids, and astronauts, offering new insight into magnetic reconnection and helping protect vital systems from the hazards of int...
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Trump Disappointed With Federal Reserve Chair Over $2.5 Billion Renovation Project
President says he has finally found a way to achieve his goal of removing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accusing him of mismanaging the US central bank's $2.5 billion renovation project.
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Russian Woman Found Living In Cave With 2 Daughters In Karnataka
A Russian woman and her two young daughters were found living in a remote and dangerous cave atop the Ramatirtha Hill in Karnataka's Gokarna. During a patrol, the Gokarna police discovered the three in a makeshift dwelling deep within the forest.
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"Built In April, Damaged In July": Bengaluru Footpath's Rapid Deterioration Sparks Outrage
The photos highlight the impact of poor planning and coordination, sparking widespread frustration over the city's infrastructure.
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Here's Why NASA Is Watching Volcanoes From Space
NASA reported that volcanic hazards pose a threat to approximately 10 per cent of the global population.
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Binge Eating Tied To Emotional Pain, Not Hunger: Nutritionist
Nutritionist Pooja Makhija says internal changes are important indicators of healing alongside fat loss.
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Geography, Climate, Policy Failures: What Intensified Texas Floods
"There's no such thing as a natural disaster," geographers like to say -- a reminder that human choices turn hazards into tragedies.
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Indonesia Volcano Erupts Again, Spews 18-Kilometre Ash Tower
A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted on Monday spewing a colossal ash tower 18 kilometres (11 miles) into the sky, authorities said, just weeks after it caused dozens of flight cancellations to and from the popular resort island of Bali.
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Mumbai Civic Body Asked To Shut Pigeon Feeding Areas Over Health Risks
The Maharashtra government has ordered the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to immediately shut down 'kabootar khanas' (feeding points for pigeons) in Mumbai, citing health hazards arising out of their droppings.
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Opinion | Joking Hazards: How A Karnataka Bill Could Kill Online Parody, Satire
A voice-dubbed parody of a political sermon, even if clearly labelled as satire, could be construed under the bill as distorted or fabricated and made liable to prosecution.
