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300-Year-Old $10 Million Violin Stolen By Nazis Likely Found In France
A rare Stradivarius violin, the "Joachim-Ma Stradivarius", fetched $11.3 million at auction in New York in February.
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NASA Shuts Off Key Instrument On Voyager 1 To "Keep Humanity's 1st Interstellar Explorer Going"
The instrument was used to measure low-energy charged particles, including ions, electrons, cosmic rays originating from our solar system and galaxy.
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Scientists Just Created the Largest 3D Map of the Universe Ever to Study Dark Energy
The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument has created the largest 3D map of the Universe, charting millions of galaxies. Early results suggest dark energy may evolve over time, challenging long-held cosmological theories.
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Curiosity Rover Reconnects After Solar Conjunction, Begins Critical Organic Search on Mars
NASA’s Curiosity rover has resumed science operations after solar conjunction, returning to a previous drill site for a rare organic chemistry experiment. Using its final supply of TMAH, Curiosity will analyse Martian rock samples for signs of organic molecules while also monitoring dust and atmospheric conditions inside Gale Crater.
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Conch Shell Blowing Shows Promise In Treating Sleep Apnea
A recent study finds that regularly blowing a conch shell may help reduce symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea and improve sleep quality.
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Delhi Airport To Shut Runway 28/10 For 90 Days From June 15 For Major Upgrade
Delhi's IGIA will close Runway 28/10 for 90 days starting June 15, 2025, to upgrade its landing system to CAT III-B standards, enhancing flight operations during low-visibility conditions.
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UNESCO-Listed Musical Instrument 'Rubab' Stifled In Afghanistan
Wood shavings littered the floor of Sakhi's cramped workshop in the Afghan city of Herat as another rubab, the national musical instrument of his homeland, took shape under his deft hands.
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NASA Voyager 2 Shuts Down Plasma Science Instrument to Conserve Power
NASA engineers have powered down the plasma science instrument on Voyager 2 to conserve energy. Launched in 1977, the spacecraft is now 12.8 billion miles from Earth. With power decreasing yearly, NASA aims to keep at least one instrument functional into the 2030s. The plasma science instrument, which helped confirm Voyager 2's crossing into inters...
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RBI Issues Alert Against Prepaid Payment Instruments By Illegal Entities
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday cautioned the public against Prepaid Payment Instruments issued by unauthorised entities.
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Grammy Awards: Indians Bag 6 Grammys; Shankar Mahadevan, Zakir Hussain's Band Wins Best Global Music Album
At 66th Annual Grammy Awards, India won six Grammys, three of which were secured by Zakir Hussain. Shankar Mahadevan wins his first Grammy alongside Hussain for their fusion band Shakti's latest release This Moment. Best Global Music Performance is won by Zakir Hussain's song Pashto, which also features Indian flautist Rakesh Chaurasia. Best Contem...
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'Mangal Dhwani' From 50 Instruments Resonates In Ram Temple During Consecration Event
Ahead of the "Mangal Dhwani" rendition, there were musical performances by Sonu Nigam, Anuradha Paudwal, and Shankar Mahadevan who sang songs dedicated to Lord Ram.
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Classical Indian Instruments To Be Played In Ram Temple Complex
From Uttar Pradesh's Pakhawaj to Tamil Nadu's Mridang, different classical instruments from across the country will be played to celebrate the Ram Mandir consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, the temple trust has said.
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Surgical Tool Left Inside Woman's Abdomen for 18 Months After C-Section
An instrument, used to hold open surgical wounds, was left inside the abdomen of a woman in New Zealand after she underwent a caesarean section at a hospital. The retractor was not removed until 18 months after her delivery.
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Guitar, Tabla, Speakers Go Up In Flames In Taliban Bonfire
Authorities from Afghanistan's vice ministry created a bonfire of confiscated musical instruments and equipment in Herat province at the weekend, deeming music immoral.
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Video: This Veena Version Of Apna Bana Le Is Going Viral
Social media users are usually interested in covers of popular songs performed on various instruments.
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300-Year-Old $10 Million Violin Stolen By Nazis Likely Found In France
A rare Stradivarius violin, the "Joachim-Ma Stradivarius", fetched $11.3 million at auction in New York in February.
-
NASA Shuts Off Key Instrument On Voyager 1 To "Keep Humanity's 1st Interstellar Explorer Going"
The instrument was used to measure low-energy charged particles, including ions, electrons, cosmic rays originating from our solar system and galaxy.
-
Scientists Just Created the Largest 3D Map of the Universe Ever to Study Dark Energy
The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument has created the largest 3D map of the Universe, charting millions of galaxies. Early results suggest dark energy may evolve over time, challenging long-held cosmological theories.
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Curiosity Rover Reconnects After Solar Conjunction, Begins Critical Organic Search on Mars
NASA’s Curiosity rover has resumed science operations after solar conjunction, returning to a previous drill site for a rare organic chemistry experiment. Using its final supply of TMAH, Curiosity will analyse Martian rock samples for signs of organic molecules while also monitoring dust and atmospheric conditions inside Gale Crater.
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Conch Shell Blowing Shows Promise In Treating Sleep Apnea
A recent study finds that regularly blowing a conch shell may help reduce symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea and improve sleep quality.
-
Delhi Airport To Shut Runway 28/10 For 90 Days From June 15 For Major Upgrade
Delhi's IGIA will close Runway 28/10 for 90 days starting June 15, 2025, to upgrade its landing system to CAT III-B standards, enhancing flight operations during low-visibility conditions.
-
UNESCO-Listed Musical Instrument 'Rubab' Stifled In Afghanistan
Wood shavings littered the floor of Sakhi's cramped workshop in the Afghan city of Herat as another rubab, the national musical instrument of his homeland, took shape under his deft hands.
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NASA Voyager 2 Shuts Down Plasma Science Instrument to Conserve Power
NASA engineers have powered down the plasma science instrument on Voyager 2 to conserve energy. Launched in 1977, the spacecraft is now 12.8 billion miles from Earth. With power decreasing yearly, NASA aims to keep at least one instrument functional into the 2030s. The plasma science instrument, which helped confirm Voyager 2's crossing into inters...
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RBI Issues Alert Against Prepaid Payment Instruments By Illegal Entities
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday cautioned the public against Prepaid Payment Instruments issued by unauthorised entities.
-
Grammy Awards: Indians Bag 6 Grammys; Shankar Mahadevan, Zakir Hussain's Band Wins Best Global Music Album
At 66th Annual Grammy Awards, India won six Grammys, three of which were secured by Zakir Hussain. Shankar Mahadevan wins his first Grammy alongside Hussain for their fusion band Shakti's latest release This Moment. Best Global Music Performance is won by Zakir Hussain's song Pashto, which also features Indian flautist Rakesh Chaurasia. Best Contem...
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'Mangal Dhwani' From 50 Instruments Resonates In Ram Temple During Consecration Event
Ahead of the "Mangal Dhwani" rendition, there were musical performances by Sonu Nigam, Anuradha Paudwal, and Shankar Mahadevan who sang songs dedicated to Lord Ram.
-
Classical Indian Instruments To Be Played In Ram Temple Complex
From Uttar Pradesh's Pakhawaj to Tamil Nadu's Mridang, different classical instruments from across the country will be played to celebrate the Ram Mandir consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, the temple trust has said.
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Surgical Tool Left Inside Woman's Abdomen for 18 Months After C-Section
An instrument, used to hold open surgical wounds, was left inside the abdomen of a woman in New Zealand after she underwent a caesarean section at a hospital. The retractor was not removed until 18 months after her delivery.
-
Guitar, Tabla, Speakers Go Up In Flames In Taliban Bonfire
Authorities from Afghanistan's vice ministry created a bonfire of confiscated musical instruments and equipment in Herat province at the weekend, deeming music immoral.
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Video: This Veena Version Of Apna Bana Le Is Going Viral
Social media users are usually interested in covers of popular songs performed on various instruments.
