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A Fight To Save A Hindu Temple For The 'Unheard And Unseen' In New York
Illuminated by a skylight at the center of a small factory-turned-Hindu temple in Queens sits a murti of the Divine Mother - a 1-ton, 6-foot-tall icon of the South Indian village goddess Mariamman, an incarnation of Kali, the deity of time and death.
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Space Station To Fly Over India: A Guide To Spotting The Orbiting Lab
The best viewing opportunities occur within a few hours before or after sunrise or sunset when the station is illuminated by the Sun but the sky is dark enough for it to stand out.
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The Fireworks Origin: Why America Lights Up The Sky On 4th Of July
Every year on July 4, skies across the US light up with fireworks to mark the Independence Day.The US gained independence in 1776 after the 13 colonies declared their separation from British rule by adopting the Declaration of Independence.
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NASA Chandra Spots Distant X-Ray Jet; Telescope Faces Major Budget Cuts
NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has detected a massive X-ray jet from quasar J1610+1811, 11.6 billion light-years away. The jet travels at nearly the speed of light, illuminating black hole behavior during the universe’s early era. However, Chandra now faces potential defunding under NASA’s proposed budget. Astronomers warn that cutting Chan...
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Black Hole With Powerful Jet Illuminated By Universe's 'Oldest Light' Spotted
The black hole is located 11.6 billion light-years from Earth, with its powerful jet illuminated by the leftover glow from the Big Bang.
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Archaeologists Discover Three Lost Maya Cities in Guatemala’s Jungle
Archaeologists from Slovakia and Guatemala have unearthed three previously unknown Maya cities in Guatemala’s Petén jungle. The sites—Los Abuelos, Petnal, and Cambrayal—feature ceremonial statues, pyramids, astronomical alignments, and advanced water engineering. Highlights include ancestral altars, a 108-foot pyramid, and a palace with a ro...
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Mamata Banerjee Pays Tribute To Rabindranath Tagore On His 164th Birth Anniversary
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday paid tribute to Rabindranath Tagore on his 164th birth anniversary, and said the Nobel laureate's creations have been illuminating the whole world.
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Music Stopped, Lights Turned Off At Wedding Hall As Fire Engulfs Adjacent Hotel
The music stopped, food was left unfinished and the lights of the illuminated wedding hall of a central Kolkata dharamshala were turned off, as a major fire in an adjacent hotel left 14 people dead.
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Eiffel Tower To Go Dark On Monday Night In Memory Of Pope Francis
The Eiffel Tower's landmark illuminations will be switched off on Monday night in memory of Pope Francis who died aged 88, Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo said.
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Spectacular SpaceX Launch Illuminates Night Sky, Coinciding With April’s Full Moon
SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center carrying 21 Starlink satellites, including 13 with direct-to-cell capabilities.
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Google TV Streamer (4K) to Reportedly Get a New Remote With Backlit Controls Soon
Google TV Streamer (4K) could soon benefit from a new accessory which may improve its operation in low-light scenarios, as per a report. The streaming device, launched in August last year, is the latest flagship addition to the Mountain View-based technology company’s lineup of smart home entertainment solutions. While it features a redesigned se...
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Snow Moon 2025: When To See February's Full Moon In India
The full moon, also known as the Snow Moon, is set to illuminate the night sky today, February 12.
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Video: SpaceX Rocket Carrying 23 Starlink Satellites Illuminates Night Sky Over California
In a spectacular night-time spectacle, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket illuminated the skies over Southern California on Monday as it soared into low-Earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County.
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After Coldplay Concerts, Illuminated Wristbands Are Set To Be The Next Wedding Decor Trend
Coldplay's signature xylobands are becoming an accessory to sport outside of a concert venue too
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Wolf Moon on January 13, 2025: Explore What to Expect in the Sky
The Wolf Moon, peaking on January 13, 2025, is set to illuminate the night sky with its impressive full moon. This article covers the significance of this moon phase, along with key astronomical events throughout January, such as meteor showers, planetary alignments, and the visibility of Mars and Venus. Whether you're an experienced skywatcher or ...
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A Fight To Save A Hindu Temple For The 'Unheard And Unseen' In New York
Illuminated by a skylight at the center of a small factory-turned-Hindu temple in Queens sits a murti of the Divine Mother - a 1-ton, 6-foot-tall icon of the South Indian village goddess Mariamman, an incarnation of Kali, the deity of time and death.
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Space Station To Fly Over India: A Guide To Spotting The Orbiting Lab
The best viewing opportunities occur within a few hours before or after sunrise or sunset when the station is illuminated by the Sun but the sky is dark enough for it to stand out.
-
The Fireworks Origin: Why America Lights Up The Sky On 4th Of July
Every year on July 4, skies across the US light up with fireworks to mark the Independence Day.The US gained independence in 1776 after the 13 colonies declared their separation from British rule by adopting the Declaration of Independence.
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NASA Chandra Spots Distant X-Ray Jet; Telescope Faces Major Budget Cuts
NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has detected a massive X-ray jet from quasar J1610+1811, 11.6 billion light-years away. The jet travels at nearly the speed of light, illuminating black hole behavior during the universe’s early era. However, Chandra now faces potential defunding under NASA’s proposed budget. Astronomers warn that cutting Chan...
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Black Hole With Powerful Jet Illuminated By Universe's 'Oldest Light' Spotted
The black hole is located 11.6 billion light-years from Earth, with its powerful jet illuminated by the leftover glow from the Big Bang.
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Archaeologists Discover Three Lost Maya Cities in Guatemala’s Jungle
Archaeologists from Slovakia and Guatemala have unearthed three previously unknown Maya cities in Guatemala’s Petén jungle. The sites—Los Abuelos, Petnal, and Cambrayal—feature ceremonial statues, pyramids, astronomical alignments, and advanced water engineering. Highlights include ancestral altars, a 108-foot pyramid, and a palace with a ro...
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Mamata Banerjee Pays Tribute To Rabindranath Tagore On His 164th Birth Anniversary
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday paid tribute to Rabindranath Tagore on his 164th birth anniversary, and said the Nobel laureate's creations have been illuminating the whole world.
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Music Stopped, Lights Turned Off At Wedding Hall As Fire Engulfs Adjacent Hotel
The music stopped, food was left unfinished and the lights of the illuminated wedding hall of a central Kolkata dharamshala were turned off, as a major fire in an adjacent hotel left 14 people dead.
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Eiffel Tower To Go Dark On Monday Night In Memory Of Pope Francis
The Eiffel Tower's landmark illuminations will be switched off on Monday night in memory of Pope Francis who died aged 88, Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo said.
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Spectacular SpaceX Launch Illuminates Night Sky, Coinciding With April’s Full Moon
SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center carrying 21 Starlink satellites, including 13 with direct-to-cell capabilities.
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Google TV Streamer (4K) to Reportedly Get a New Remote With Backlit Controls Soon
Google TV Streamer (4K) could soon benefit from a new accessory which may improve its operation in low-light scenarios, as per a report. The streaming device, launched in August last year, is the latest flagship addition to the Mountain View-based technology company’s lineup of smart home entertainment solutions. While it features a redesigned se...
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Snow Moon 2025: When To See February's Full Moon In India
The full moon, also known as the Snow Moon, is set to illuminate the night sky today, February 12.
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Video: SpaceX Rocket Carrying 23 Starlink Satellites Illuminates Night Sky Over California
In a spectacular night-time spectacle, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket illuminated the skies over Southern California on Monday as it soared into low-Earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County.
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After Coldplay Concerts, Illuminated Wristbands Are Set To Be The Next Wedding Decor Trend
Coldplay's signature xylobands are becoming an accessory to sport outside of a concert venue too
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Wolf Moon on January 13, 2025: Explore What to Expect in the Sky
The Wolf Moon, peaking on January 13, 2025, is set to illuminate the night sky with its impressive full moon. This article covers the significance of this moon phase, along with key astronomical events throughout January, such as meteor showers, planetary alignments, and the visibility of Mars and Venus. Whether you're an experienced skywatcher or ...
