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Smoked turkey, mashed potatoes! Astronauts celebrate ‘out-of-world’ Thanksgiving on International Space Station
In a video posted by NASA’s Johnson Space Centre, the international crew spoke about what ‘Thanksgiving’ means to them and what they will eat for the festive meal.
Air pollution: Southern India witnesses higher rise in PM2.5 levels than Gangetic Plain in last decade
The study carried by IIT-Delhi and commissioned by Central Pollution Control Board also found that air pollution in rural India has increased at par with urban India.
Delhi air quality: Strong winds give national capital cleaner air to breathe
On Wednesday, the 24-hour AQI was 413, which falls in the severe category. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 a
Massive shadows from nearby galaxy could be due to black hole dust ring
The researchers have been coming up with several theories as to why the light is being emitted.
More rains predicted for Tamil Nadu: After cyclone Nivar, IMD says heavy downpour again next week
India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director General Mrutunjay Mohapatra said the low pressure area likely to form on November 29 may bring very heavy rains over Tamil Nadu.
Gaganyaan: L&T hands over country’s first launch hardware for ISRO’s manned mission
L&T manufactures a number of critical flight hardware, sub-systems and assemblies for GSLV Mk-III at its facilities specifically dedicated for ISRO’s requirements.
Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2020: A Way Forward
India, which is expecting a second wave of COVID-19 has recently announced many reforms in multiple sectors The government has now decided to formulate a comprehensive Science, Technology, and Innovat
Chandra Grahan 2020: Lunar eclipse on November 30, Check timing, where to watch and all you need to know
Chandra Grahan Lunar eclipse 2020 in India date, time: This year, four lunar eclipses were set to appear, of which three occurred on January 10, June 5 and July 4.
Russia’s Artificial Intelligence Journey 2020: Top Indian IT and Telecom companies are participating
Over 20 per cent of the participants are top-tier world-famous high-tech companies, such as Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, Infosys, Vodafone, HSBC bank, Adani Group, etc
Delhi’s air quality ‘very poor’, improvement predicted
The 24-hour average AQI was 413 on Wednesday, 379 on Tuesday and 295 on Monday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board data.
New Delhi’s poisonous air a perennial crisis of its own making
A ban on garbage burning is routinely flouted in the teeming Jahangirpuri neighbourhood and there are illegal, small paint and dye shops operating from homes in the area polluting the air and water
Delhi’s air quality slips to ‘severe’ due to slow winds
It was 302 on Monday, 274 on Sunday, 251 on Saturday, 296 on Friday and 283 on Thursday. The capital's AQI was in the "severe" category on November 15, a day after Diwali, but later improved and remai
Cyclone Nivar likely to cross coast tonight, TN CM declares one more day holiday
While Chief Minister K Palaniswami declared Thursday a public holiday for 13 districts, a government order included three more districts considering the safety of people in view of the cyclone.
Cyclone Nivar Highlights: Three killed in Tamil Nadu as cyclonic storm crosses coast near Pondy
Cyclone Nivar in Chennai, Tamil Nadu Highlights: IMD-Hyderabad in its forecast said that thunderstorms along with lightning will occur at isolated places. Heavy rainfall in 13 districts today. IMD-Ben
Cyclone Nivar likely to intensify into very severe cyclonic storm: IMD DG
Besides strong winds, the cyclone is also expected to bring heavy rains. The IMD has issued red alert for coastal and north interior Tamilnadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, for November 25, the top meteor
Reasons why you should care about Air Pollution
Remember the last time you saw something strange floating in your glass of water? Just hand it back, and wait till you get home to drink clean, safe water. Unfortunately, there’s no such option for
Delhi’s air quality remains in ‘very poor’ category
According to the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) mobile application SAMEER, the city's air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 361 in the morning.
Cyclone Alert: Severe cyclonic storm Nivar to cross Tamil Nadu, Puducherry coasts on Wednesday; extremely heavy rainfall in 8 districts
Cyclone Nivar alert: Tamil Nadu government has appointed senior IPS officers in several districts to monitor the rescue and relief-related works ahead of the landfall of Cyclone Nivar
China successfully launches its first spacecraft to moon to collect samples, return to earth
The Chang'e-5 will help promote China's science and technology development and lay an important foundation for China's future manned lunar landing and deep space exploration, Pei said.
Cyclone Nivar: NDRF deputes 30 teams for rescue and relief operations
A senior National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) officer said while 12 teams have been pre-deployed, 18 are on standby in these states and the Union Territory of Puducherry.
Will prepare policies to control stubble burning, curb air pollution in Delhi-NCR: Air quality panel
According to scientists at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, the "Pusa bio-decomposer" solution can turn crop residue into manure in 15 to 20 days and therefore, can prevent stubble burning.
Air quality ‘very poor’ in Noida, Ghaziabad; ‘poor’ in Gurgaon, Faridabad
The air quality deteriorated to reach very poor level in Ghaziabad and Noida on Monday but remained poor in Greater Noida, Gurgaon and Faridabad in the National Capital Region (NCR), according to a go
Ministry of AYUSH shares ‘three simple steps’ to improve immunity; Here’s how
The AYUSH Ministry recommends taking Chyavanprash (10gm) in the morning, drinking herbal tea made from spices and golden milk for improving immunity
Winter grips Delhi as city sees coldest November morning in 17 years
The maximum temperature recorded in the city on Sunday was also the lowest day time temperature recorded so far in the month at 24.2 degree Celsius.
China in final preparations for latest lunar mission
The four modules of the Chang'e 5 spacecraft are expected be sent into space Tuesday aboard a massive Long March-5 rocket from the Wenchang launch center along the coast of the southern island provinc
Cyclone Nivar: NDMA issues warning, do’s and don’t before impending landfall in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
In your emergency kit keep a battery-operated torch with enough cells, anchor removable objects, non-perishable food items.
Gujarat forest dept satellite tags six vultures after centre launches vulture conservation plan
The satellite tagging will help them learn in-depth about the average height at which they fly, their feeding sites, roosting and breeding patterns and migration routes.
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