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Company, Domain, Son: Elon Musk Explains 'Fixation' With Letter 'X'
Appearing on the latest episode of Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath's "WTF is?" podcast, Elon Musk said that when he initially acquired the domain name 'X' in 1999, his idea was to "solve" money from an information theory standpoint.
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NASA’s Perseverance May Have Found Its First Meteorite on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover may have discovered its first meteorite on Mars, a 31-inch iron-nickel boulder named Phippsaksla found in Jezero Crater. Its pitted, coral-like texture and unusually high metal content resemble meteorites previously identified by Curiosity, Spirit, and Opportunity. Scientists are now analysing the rock’s composition in...
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Study Traces Moon-Forming Impact to an Inner Solar System Neighbour Named Theia
A new isotopic study reveals that Theia—the Mars-sized body that struck Earth 4.5 billion years ago to form the Moon—likely originated in the inner Solar System, close to Earth’s birthplace. By comparing heavy-element isotope ratios in lunar rocks, Earth samples, and meteorites, researchers found identical signatures, showing both worlds form...
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Apple TV+ Rebranded to Apple TV as Company Brings F1 the Movie to Streaming Platform
Apple has announced that it is rebranding its video streaming service, Apple TV+, to “simply” Apple TV, dropping the “+” sign. The company revealed the same, without giving any further details, as part of the global streaming debut announcement of Apple Original Film ‘F1 The Movie’, starring Brad Pitt and directed by Joseph Kosinski. Ho...
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OnePlus 15 Teased in 'Original Dune' Colourway Days Before It Is Launched in China
OnePlus 15 is set to launch in China this October, though the exact date remains unconfirmed. OnePlus has been teasing the device, revealing a closer look at its design and finish. The company confirmed a “Sand Dune” colourway, while new teaser images show a nearly identical “Original Dune” shade. The naming difference is likely due to mach...
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'Phillies Karen', Viral For Ball-Snatching Row, Fired For Act? Hammonton Public Schools Clarify
Rumours suggest that the original name of 'Phillies Karen' is Leslie-Ann Kravitz, an employee of the Hammonton Schools in New Jersey.
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"Sounds Stronger": Inside Trump's Plan To Bring Back "Department Of War"
US President Donald Trump reiterated his intentions of renaming the Department of Defence as the "Department of War", which, according to him, "sounds stronger."
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CA Intermediate And Final Exam Admit Card Out For September Session, Check Details
ICAI September 2025 Admit Card: Carry a printed copy of the admit card and an original photo identity document that matches the name on your hall ticket.
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Rebuilt British-Era Bridge In Mumbai Named After Operation Sindoor
The reconstructed Carnac Road Over Bridge (ROB) in South Mumbai has been renamed as "Sindoor Bridge".
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UP Enforces Food Licenses Display On Kanwar Yatra Route, Opposition Hits Out
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, said that every buyer had the right to know who they were purchasing things from.
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Memorial Day 2025: Know History And Significance Of This Day
Memorial Day 2025: The day is observed annually on the last Monday of May- this year, it falls on May 26.
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Astronomers Discover Teleios, A Supernova Remnant with Perfect Symmetry
A newly discovered supernova remnant named “Teleios,” meaning “perfect” in Greek, is astonishing scientists with its rare circular symmetry. Detected using data from ASKAP’s Evolutionary Map of the Universe, Teleios (G305.4–2.2) could be located 7,170 or 25,100 light years away. With a steep spectral index and low surface brightness, it...
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Hilarious Copycat Brand 'D'manoj Pizza' Goes Viral, Domino's Says...
D'manoj Pizza store is the same shade of blue as Dominos, as copycat brands often imitate the name, logo and design of the original brand.
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Singer Katy Perry, Jeff Bezos's Fiancee Fly To Space On All-Woman Flight
Pop star Katy Perry became the biggest name in an all-woman group to safely blast off into space Monday, roaring into the cosmos on one of billionaire Jeff Bezos's rockets.
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Acer Smartphones Confirmed to Launch in India on April 15; to Be Available via Amazon
Acer smartphones will launch in India next week. E-commerce website Amazon India has teased the launch date of Acer smartphones in the country. The Taiwanese-based brand originally planned to unveil the devices last month, but this was postponed for unknown reasons. Although Acer is yet to disclose the official names of the upcoming models, previou...
![Gadgets 360 With Technical Guruji: Did You Know? [March 16, 2024]](https://c.ndtvimg.com/2024-03/ks6alrk8_did-you-know_640x480_16_March_24.jpg?downsize=245:163 "Gadgets 360 With Technical Guruji: Did You Know? [March 16, 2024]")
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Company, Domain, Son: Elon Musk Explains 'Fixation' With Letter 'X'
Appearing on the latest episode of Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath's "WTF is?" podcast, Elon Musk said that when he initially acquired the domain name 'X' in 1999, his idea was to "solve" money from an information theory standpoint.
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NASA’s Perseverance May Have Found Its First Meteorite on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover may have discovered its first meteorite on Mars, a 31-inch iron-nickel boulder named Phippsaksla found in Jezero Crater. Its pitted, coral-like texture and unusually high metal content resemble meteorites previously identified by Curiosity, Spirit, and Opportunity. Scientists are now analysing the rock’s composition in...
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Study Traces Moon-Forming Impact to an Inner Solar System Neighbour Named Theia
A new isotopic study reveals that Theia—the Mars-sized body that struck Earth 4.5 billion years ago to form the Moon—likely originated in the inner Solar System, close to Earth’s birthplace. By comparing heavy-element isotope ratios in lunar rocks, Earth samples, and meteorites, researchers found identical signatures, showing both worlds form...
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Apple TV+ Rebranded to Apple TV as Company Brings F1 the Movie to Streaming Platform
Apple has announced that it is rebranding its video streaming service, Apple TV+, to “simply” Apple TV, dropping the “+” sign. The company revealed the same, without giving any further details, as part of the global streaming debut announcement of Apple Original Film ‘F1 The Movie’, starring Brad Pitt and directed by Joseph Kosinski. Ho...
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OnePlus 15 Teased in 'Original Dune' Colourway Days Before It Is Launched in China
OnePlus 15 is set to launch in China this October, though the exact date remains unconfirmed. OnePlus has been teasing the device, revealing a closer look at its design and finish. The company confirmed a “Sand Dune” colourway, while new teaser images show a nearly identical “Original Dune” shade. The naming difference is likely due to mach...
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'Phillies Karen', Viral For Ball-Snatching Row, Fired For Act? Hammonton Public Schools Clarify
Rumours suggest that the original name of 'Phillies Karen' is Leslie-Ann Kravitz, an employee of the Hammonton Schools in New Jersey.
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"Sounds Stronger": Inside Trump's Plan To Bring Back "Department Of War"
US President Donald Trump reiterated his intentions of renaming the Department of Defence as the "Department of War", which, according to him, "sounds stronger."
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CA Intermediate And Final Exam Admit Card Out For September Session, Check Details
ICAI September 2025 Admit Card: Carry a printed copy of the admit card and an original photo identity document that matches the name on your hall ticket.
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Rebuilt British-Era Bridge In Mumbai Named After Operation Sindoor
The reconstructed Carnac Road Over Bridge (ROB) in South Mumbai has been renamed as "Sindoor Bridge".
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UP Enforces Food Licenses Display On Kanwar Yatra Route, Opposition Hits Out
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, said that every buyer had the right to know who they were purchasing things from.
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Memorial Day 2025: Know History And Significance Of This Day
Memorial Day 2025: The day is observed annually on the last Monday of May- this year, it falls on May 26.
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Astronomers Discover Teleios, A Supernova Remnant with Perfect Symmetry
A newly discovered supernova remnant named “Teleios,” meaning “perfect” in Greek, is astonishing scientists with its rare circular symmetry. Detected using data from ASKAP’s Evolutionary Map of the Universe, Teleios (G305.4–2.2) could be located 7,170 or 25,100 light years away. With a steep spectral index and low surface brightness, it...
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Hilarious Copycat Brand 'D'manoj Pizza' Goes Viral, Domino's Says...
D'manoj Pizza store is the same shade of blue as Dominos, as copycat brands often imitate the name, logo and design of the original brand.
-
Singer Katy Perry, Jeff Bezos's Fiancee Fly To Space On All-Woman Flight
Pop star Katy Perry became the biggest name in an all-woman group to safely blast off into space Monday, roaring into the cosmos on one of billionaire Jeff Bezos's rockets.
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Acer Smartphones Confirmed to Launch in India on April 15; to Be Available via Amazon
Acer smartphones will launch in India next week. E-commerce website Amazon India has teased the launch date of Acer smartphones in the country. The Taiwanese-based brand originally planned to unveil the devices last month, but this was postponed for unknown reasons. Although Acer is yet to disclose the official names of the upcoming models, previou...
