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80 YEARS OF HIROSHIMA
Quote of the day by J. Robert Oppenheimer, “Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.” How the Manhattan Project made a scientist regret his greatest achievementQuote of the day by J. Robert Oppenheimer: At 5:29 a.m. on July 16, 1945, the New Mexico desert turned white. A 21,000-ton TNT blast ripped...
Nagasaki mayor warns of nuclear war as city marks 80 years since A-bombNagasaki observed the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing. Prayers were offered for the victims. Mayor Shiro Suzuki cautioned about the ...
80 years after Hiroshima, global tensions flare - doomsday clock inches closer to midnightThe Doomsday Clock remains at 89 seconds to midnight in 2025, reflecting the ongoing risks of nuclear conflict, climate change, and unregul...
Blinding light, sick burning smell: Hiroshima nuke bomb survivors share horror stories of survival being a burdenEighty years after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the city remains a global symbol of nuclear horror and fragile peace. On 6 August, tens...
Hiroshima Day 2025: A look at the history and deep significanceIn 2025, Japan will mark the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing, a catastrophic event that led to over 140,000 deaths and ult...
A 'city-killer' asteroid might hit Earth -- how worried should we be?An asteroid, 2024 YR4, with a one percent chance of colliding with Earth in 2032, has captured scientists' attention due to its potential f...
Nihon Hidankyo: Japan's A-bomb survivors awarded Nobel Peace PrizeNihon Hidankyo, a group of Hiroshima and Nagasaki nuclear bomb survivors, has won the Nobel Peace Prize. They advocate for the abolition of...
Nagasaki-Hiroshima atom bombings and Nobel Peace Prize 2024: How they are related?The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, for...
Nostradamus four predictions for 2024. Did his forecasts for 2023 come true?The renowned French astrologer and seer from the 16th century, Nostradamus, continues to captivate the world even 500 years after his death...
Japan bullet rail pass gets expensive by 70 per cent for touristsThe prices of Japan's bullet train have increased by 70% from October, marking the first price hike in four decades. The 14-day unlimited t...
'Oppenheimer' soars to South Korean success: Record-breaking debut dominates Liberation Day box officeOppenheimer has taken the South Korean box office by storm, clinching the top position on Liberation Day on August 15.
78th Anniversary of US atomic bombing: Reflecting on Nagasaki Day 2023 and the impact of a nuclear-free worldNagasaki Day 2023: Japan commemorates the 78th anniversary of the Nagasaki atomic bombing. On August 9, 1945, 'Fat Man,' the second nuclear...
Hiroshima Day: What happened that day and some notable factsAugust 6 marks the 77th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima during World War II. The bombing resulted in approximately 140,000 d...
Hiroshima Day 2022: History, importance and significance of the dayOn August 6th, the Hiroshima Day Memorial Service is held to commemorate the victims of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. The service is cel...
Why November is a good time to pick Rajasthan or Japan for travelThe third of our travel series tells you on what to see and where to stay when holidaying in Rajasthan and Japan.
Hiroshima, 70 years after: Nuclear weapons haven't been used for last 7 decades, our luck could run out next decadeThe post-Cold War reality is that the nuclear weapon is perceived as the great equaliser and the ultimate shield against major power interv...
This (asteroid) too shall passA R Rahman’s double Oscar win at the Academy Awards this year in recognition of his professional excellence was, arguably, the high point o...