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Meet Michaela Benthaus, Set To Become The First Wheelchair User In Space
Michaela Benthaus has worked at various research centres since 2016 before joining European Space Agency in 2024 as a Young Graduate Trainee (YGT) Mars Radio Occultation in the Netherlands.
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Nandamuri Balakrishna's Akhanda 2 Arrives on OTT in 2026: When, Where to Watch the Film Online?
Akhanda 2 is a Telugu-language fantasy action thriller film that marks the return of Nandamuri Balakrishna as a divine warrior Aghori. Directed by Boyapati Srinu, the movie has Akhanda pitted against a new occult force with superhuman powers, which raises the bar of good versus evil. With Samyuktha Menon, Harshaali Malhotra, and Kabir Duhan Singh...
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Spanish Town Bans Black Cat Adoptions Over Fear Of Halloween 'Rituals'
Long stigmatised for bringing bad luck or for links with the occult, black cats have found salvation in a Spanish town that has temporarily banned their adoption to ward off potentially sinister Halloween "rituals".
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He Killed Nephew, Tried To Extract Liver For "Ritual" To Win Back Wife
A man and a self-styled 'tantrik' have been arrested in Rajasthan for the murder of a six-year-old boy, who was allegedly killed for use in an occult ritual aimed at reconciling the accused's estranged marriage.
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'Haunted' Annabelle Doll Back In Custody After Claims It Went Missing: "Was Never Out Of Control"
According to Tony Spera, the owner, Annabelle is safely back at the Warren Occult Museum in Monroe, Connecticut, under lock and key.
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NASA Observes Rare Uranus Occultation, Unveiling New Atmospheric and Ring Details
NASA captured a rare stellar occultation of Uranus this month, providing fresh data about the ice giant’s atmosphere and rings. Scientists measured temperature changes and atmospheric composition, offering new insights since the last major occultation in 1996. The findings could help guide future exploration missions and deepen our understanding ...
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Motel Malati Now Streaming on Lionsgate Play: Everything You Need to Know
Motel Malati, directed by Mike Wiluan and Billy Christian, is an Indonesian horror film centred on a mysterious inn where guests are trapped by a supernatural curse. Featuring Alexandra Gottardo, Adinda Breton, and Kiki Narendra, the film unravels dark secrets involving occult practices and inhumane experiments. Originally released in theatres on 1...
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A Crackdown On 'Witchcraft' And Fortune-Telling In This Country
Occult practitioners in Tajikistan are keeping a low profile to avoid arrest and public shaming due to a government-led campaign against them.
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Japan's Wooden Satellite LignoSat Launched: Everything You Need to Know
Japan has launched LignoSat, the world’s first wooden satellite, into orbit, marking a step toward sustainable space technology. Developed by JAXA, the satellite is crafted from honoki magnolia wood, chosen for its durability and resistance to environmental stress. Sensors onboard will monitor temperature, radiation, and physical strain to assess...
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Lunar Occultation of Mars on January 13, 2025: A Rare Astronomical Event
On January 13, 2025, Mars will disappear behind the Moon in a rare lunar occultation, coinciding with Mars’ opposition. This event will be visible across the United States, parts of Canada, Mexico, and Western Africa, making it a unique opportunity for stargazers. Mars will shine brightest during this event, offering a chance to view its features...
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Egged On By 'YouTube Tantriks', 3 Men Behead Acquaintance To Get His Skull
In a bizarre and grisly tale of murder, a man was killed and his skull was used for alleged occult practices by four men in the hope of getting crores of rupees on the instructions of two "tantriks", who learnt "black magic from YouTube".
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New Research Investigates Whether TRAPPIST-1 Planets Are Sending Radio Signals
A team of astronomers from Penn State and the SETI Institute has conducted a significant study on the TRAPPIST-1 star system, aiming to detect possible radio signals between its planets. Over 28 hours, they explored for indications of communication similar to those we use on Earth. Although no signals were found, the research highlighted promising ...
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Scientists Scan TRAPPIST-1 for Interplanetary Radio Signal Using Allen Telescope Array
Scientists at Penn State and the SETI Institute have developed a new method to search for interplanetary radio signals from planets in the TRAPPIST-1 system. Using the Allen Telescope Array, they scanned this system for nearly 28 hours but did not find evidence of alien communication. This project, however, has introduced a new way of detecting pot...
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Manvat Murders Review: A Chilling Retelling of Real-Life Occult Killings That Avoids the Big Questions
The series is based on Special Crime Branch officer Ramakant Kulkarni's memoir, Footprints on the Sands of Crime.
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Delhi Man Rapes Minor On Pretext Of Occult Ritual To Cure Her Father: Cops
A minor girl was allegedly raped by a 52-year-old man in a graveyard in west Delhi's Rohini under the guise of performing occult rituals to cure her ailing father, officials said on Wednesday.
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Meet Michaela Benthaus, Set To Become The First Wheelchair User In Space
Michaela Benthaus has worked at various research centres since 2016 before joining European Space Agency in 2024 as a Young Graduate Trainee (YGT) Mars Radio Occultation in the Netherlands.
-
Nandamuri Balakrishna's Akhanda 2 Arrives on OTT in 2026: When, Where to Watch the Film Online?
Akhanda 2 is a Telugu-language fantasy action thriller film that marks the return of Nandamuri Balakrishna as a divine warrior Aghori. Directed by Boyapati Srinu, the movie has Akhanda pitted against a new occult force with superhuman powers, which raises the bar of good versus evil. With Samyuktha Menon, Harshaali Malhotra, and Kabir Duhan Singh...
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Spanish Town Bans Black Cat Adoptions Over Fear Of Halloween 'Rituals'
Long stigmatised for bringing bad luck or for links with the occult, black cats have found salvation in a Spanish town that has temporarily banned their adoption to ward off potentially sinister Halloween "rituals".
-
He Killed Nephew, Tried To Extract Liver For "Ritual" To Win Back Wife
A man and a self-styled 'tantrik' have been arrested in Rajasthan for the murder of a six-year-old boy, who was allegedly killed for use in an occult ritual aimed at reconciling the accused's estranged marriage.
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'Haunted' Annabelle Doll Back In Custody After Claims It Went Missing: "Was Never Out Of Control"
According to Tony Spera, the owner, Annabelle is safely back at the Warren Occult Museum in Monroe, Connecticut, under lock and key.
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NASA Observes Rare Uranus Occultation, Unveiling New Atmospheric and Ring Details
NASA captured a rare stellar occultation of Uranus this month, providing fresh data about the ice giant’s atmosphere and rings. Scientists measured temperature changes and atmospheric composition, offering new insights since the last major occultation in 1996. The findings could help guide future exploration missions and deepen our understanding ...
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Motel Malati Now Streaming on Lionsgate Play: Everything You Need to Know
Motel Malati, directed by Mike Wiluan and Billy Christian, is an Indonesian horror film centred on a mysterious inn where guests are trapped by a supernatural curse. Featuring Alexandra Gottardo, Adinda Breton, and Kiki Narendra, the film unravels dark secrets involving occult practices and inhumane experiments. Originally released in theatres on 1...
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A Crackdown On 'Witchcraft' And Fortune-Telling In This Country
Occult practitioners in Tajikistan are keeping a low profile to avoid arrest and public shaming due to a government-led campaign against them.
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Japan's Wooden Satellite LignoSat Launched: Everything You Need to Know
Japan has launched LignoSat, the world’s first wooden satellite, into orbit, marking a step toward sustainable space technology. Developed by JAXA, the satellite is crafted from honoki magnolia wood, chosen for its durability and resistance to environmental stress. Sensors onboard will monitor temperature, radiation, and physical strain to assess...
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Lunar Occultation of Mars on January 13, 2025: A Rare Astronomical Event
On January 13, 2025, Mars will disappear behind the Moon in a rare lunar occultation, coinciding with Mars’ opposition. This event will be visible across the United States, parts of Canada, Mexico, and Western Africa, making it a unique opportunity for stargazers. Mars will shine brightest during this event, offering a chance to view its features...
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Egged On By 'YouTube Tantriks', 3 Men Behead Acquaintance To Get His Skull
In a bizarre and grisly tale of murder, a man was killed and his skull was used for alleged occult practices by four men in the hope of getting crores of rupees on the instructions of two "tantriks", who learnt "black magic from YouTube".
-
New Research Investigates Whether TRAPPIST-1 Planets Are Sending Radio Signals
A team of astronomers from Penn State and the SETI Institute has conducted a significant study on the TRAPPIST-1 star system, aiming to detect possible radio signals between its planets. Over 28 hours, they explored for indications of communication similar to those we use on Earth. Although no signals were found, the research highlighted promising ...
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Scientists Scan TRAPPIST-1 for Interplanetary Radio Signal Using Allen Telescope Array
Scientists at Penn State and the SETI Institute have developed a new method to search for interplanetary radio signals from planets in the TRAPPIST-1 system. Using the Allen Telescope Array, they scanned this system for nearly 28 hours but did not find evidence of alien communication. This project, however, has introduced a new way of detecting pot...
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Manvat Murders Review: A Chilling Retelling of Real-Life Occult Killings That Avoids the Big Questions
The series is based on Special Crime Branch officer Ramakant Kulkarni's memoir, Footprints on the Sands of Crime.
-
Delhi Man Rapes Minor On Pretext Of Occult Ritual To Cure Her Father: Cops
A minor girl was allegedly raped by a 52-year-old man in a graveyard in west Delhi's Rohini under the guise of performing occult rituals to cure her ailing father, officials said on Wednesday.
