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THE 1961 CALCULATION THAT CHANGED SPACEFLIGHT FOREVER
Key Largo used a sealed underwater habitat 22 feet below the surface to test prolonged human immersion; the result revealed a startling effect as a professor emerged after 100 days with his spine compressed and his height reduced by half an inch- In 1961, a UCLA graduate student at JPL discovered how spacecraft could borrow speed from planetary gravity. Decades later, his gravity-assist technique produced a fuel-saving breakthrough that transformed deep-space exploration
- Quote of the day by Albert Camus: 'Everything is forgotten in life, even great love. That's what's sad but also wonderful about it' Timeless lesson about moving on in life by the French philosopher
- Presumptive taxation for professionals: The 50% rule remains-but what changes for deductions and losses under the new tax Act?The 50% presumptive taxation rule for professionals largely continues under the new Income-tax Act. However, Section 58(4) introduces a wid...12 Aug, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
- Maori Proverb of the Day: “Turn your face to the sun, the shadows will fall behind” — Life lessons on optimism, hope, resilience, positive thinking, overcoming difficult times and why focusing on the light can change the way we see lifeThe Maori proverb “Turn your face to the sun, the shadows will fall behind” offers a simple life lesson about choosing hope over negativity...11 Aug, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
- In 2006, NASA grew Salmonella in space; the bacteria returned more virulent than genetically identical germs cultivated on EarthIn a striking discovery, researchers found that Salmonella bacteria cultivated in space exhibited a heightened level of aggression, proving...11 Aug, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
- NASA invites ISRO to join Moon Base programme as India, US deepen space cooperationIndia has been invited to join NASA's Moon Base program. Discussions focused on expanding civil and commercial space cooperation. Both nati...11 Aug, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
- Chinese proverb of the day: 'A one-inch error at the start can be...' Life lessons from motivational proverb on precision, careful planning, early vigilance, small mistakes, foundational accuracy and immediate correctionChinese proverb of the day, “A one-inch error at the start can be a thousand miles at the end,” explains how small mistakes can grow into m...10 Aug, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
- Weekly Top Picks: These stocks scored 10 on 10 on Stock Reports PlusStock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, undertakes detailed company analysis for 4,000+ listed stocks. In addition to detailed company an...10 Aug, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
- Don Nelson gone at 86: How the NBA icon changed basketball foreverDon Nelson, an NBA icon, passed away at eighty-six years old. He revolutionized basketball with his unconventional strategies and innovativ...10 Aug, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Yoko Ono: 'I saw that nothing was permanent. You don't want to possess anything ...'- Inspiring life lessons on letting go, relationships, and finding peace in an ever-changing world by the pioneer of avant-garde conceptual and performance artQuote of the Day by Yoko Ono: Yoko Ono's insights shed light on the fleeting nature of existence and the necessity of valuing our experienc...10 Aug, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Spanish Poet Luis Cernuda: ‘Everything beautiful has its moment and then…’ — Why do the most beautiful moments in life often seem to disappear just as quickly as they arrive?Spanish poet Luis Cernuda beautifully captures the essence of life’s fleeting beauty. His words remind us that moments slip away quickly, u...10 Aug, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
- Why billionaire Michael Moritz and wife Harriet Heyman are offering up to $150 million to transform San FranciscoBillionaire Michael Moritz and his wife, artist Harriet Heyman, are offering up to $150 million through their Crankstart foundation to find...08 Aug, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
- Gratuity tax deduction denied due to ITR filing error? ITAT Chennai says genuine claims can't be rejectedDue to incorrect schedule in original ITR gratuity tax deduction under Section 43B denied; ITAT Chennai gives relief and says a genuine ded...08 Aug, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
- In 1623, a German astronomer invented the earliest known mechanical calculating machine revealed centuries later in two unknown letters written to Johannes Kepler: How Wilhelm Schickard developed 'calculating clock'?In 1623, a German astronomer invented the earliest known mechanical calculating machine, known as the calculating clock. Wilhelm Schickard ...08 Aug, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
- German Proverb of the Day: "Everything has an end, only the sausage has two." A life lesson on embracing changeGerman Proverb of the Day: The German saying 'Alles hat ein Ende, nur die Wurst hat zwei' reflects the inevitable transitions in life. It s...06 Aug, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
- Weekly Top Picks: These stocks scored 10 on 10 on Stock Reports PlusStock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, undertakes detailed company analysis for 4,000+ listed stocks. In addition to detailed company an...06 Aug, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
- Scientists once rejected continental drift, then a woman in 1977 drew the ocean floor and changed Earth science foreverMarie Tharp played a pivotal role in transforming scientific thought on continental drift through her meticulously crafted seafloor maps. C...06 Aug, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
- In 2003, NASA sent tiny worms aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. After the disaster, scientists discovered that an aluminium container had helped them survive the deadly impactWhen Space Shuttle Columbiabroke apart on February 1, 2003, all seven astronauts lost their lives. Yet one NASA experiment survived. Tiny C...05 Aug, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
- In 1900, Kodak introduced the simple cardboard box camera 'Brownie' - and made everyone a photographerThe Kodak Brownie camera revolutionized photography in 1900. This affordable and simple device made picture-taking accessible to ordinary f...04 Aug, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
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