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In 1783, two French brothers while conducting indoor experiments in Annonay, France after getting inspired by watching smoke rise and clothes billow over a fire invented the world's first practical hot air balloonIn 1783, two French brothers while conducting indoor experiments in Annonay, France after getting inspired by watching smoke rise and cloth...- ‘The future is already being built’: Anand Mahindra praises 2 IISc Bengaluru professors for pushing the boundaries of high-speed aviationIndia’s aerospace sector is experiencing a notable rise, driven by cutting-edge technology and rapid progress in aviation research. At the ...
- In 1939, a Russian-American aviator invented the first practical and mass-produced single-rotor helicopter revolutionizing modern aviationIn 1939, a Russian-American aviator invented the first practical and mass-produced single-rotor helicopter revolutionizing modern aviation....
- These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsThe Indian market was under pressure on Thursday, particularly at the index level. Rising crude-oil prices are an obvious concern, but dome...
- In 1959, Able and Baker survived a 300-mile Jupiter rocket flight; Able died during surgery four days later, while Baker lived to 27In 1959, two brave monkeys named Able and Baker embarked on a historic space mission. Tragically, Able passed away just four days post-miss...
- A strange object seen from space could rewrite Amelia Earhart disappearance story. Explorers feel 'very confident about this' as they set out to solve one of biggest mysteries of 20th centuryNearly 90 years after Amelia Earhart vanished during her attempt to fly around the world, a new expedition is bringing fresh attention to o...
- Happiness habit of the day by JRD Tata: ‘I do the best of what is available, and I'm happy’. A life lesson from industrialist, philanthropist, and Bharat Ratna awardee on living with purpose and living happilyJRD Tata viewed happiness as more than luxury, travel or material success. In an interview with Rajiv Mehrotra, he said, “I do the best of ...
- Quote of the day by JRD Tata: "Never do less well than you can do... whatever the..." Life lessons on excellence and success from the visionary who led Tata Group's global riseQuote of the Day by JRD Tata: Success rarely comes from doing the bare minimum, and JRD Tata's timeless words capture that philosophy perfe...
- Quote of the day by Neil Armstrong: 'All in all, for someone who was immersed in, fascinated by, and dedicated to...' - thought-provoking quote by American astronaut teaches inspiring life lessons on dreams, timing, opportunity, success and why it's never too late to make historyQuote of the day by Neil Armstrong: Neil Armstrong felt he missed aviation's golden age. He believed timing should not stop anyone from dre...
- She was an actress, a scientist and was called world's most beautiful woman. Few knew her invention shaped Bluetooth, GPS and modern Wi-Fi. Who is she?Hedy Lamarr was more than a Hollywood star. According to the National Women's History Museum, the Austrian-American actress co-invented a W...
- Hydrogen-powered trains likely to play niche role in India: ExpertsIndia launched its first hydrogen-powered train, marking a move toward cleaner energy sources. This initiative signifies a shift from fossi...
- Quote of the day by Richard Branson: ‘Life is too short to be unhappy. As soon as something stops being fun, it is…’ - An inspiring life lesson on finding joy and embracing change by billionaire businessmanQuote of the day: Richard Branson reminds us that life is too brief to remain unhappy, encouraging people to let go and move forward. The b...
- Rocket Lab buys Iridium in $8 billion deal, to expand beyond launchesThe deal accelerates a long-time push beyond launch services by adding an established satellite network, globally coordinated spectrum and ...
- Tuesday Motivation: 'The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely...' by Amelia EarhartAmelia Earhart, a pioneering aviator, embodied the spirit of action over hesitation. Her solo transatlantic flight and pursuit of aviation ...
- He paved way for Bengaluru’s first engineering college, built warplanes, and dreamt of an Indian aircraft in 1913: The lost legacy of S.V. SettyAn unsung hero of aviation, S.V. Setty designed early British warplanes, including the iconic Avro 504, and piloted them in England. He ret...
- International Civil Aviation Day 2023: Wishes, images, messages and quotes to shareInternational Civil Aviation Day 2023 Wishes: This day celebrates the significance of air travel and innovation in global connectivity. Obs...
- Tributes paid to aviation pioneer Maneck Dalal in UKAt the age of 29 and at the behest of his hero JRD Tata, the young post graduate from Trinity Hall, Cambridge University, started Air India...
- AirAsia gives livery tribute to JRD Tata on its aircraftThe aircraft was unveiled by GMR's aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul unit at the Hyderabad airport.
- Can a law erase the Wright brothers' soaring legacy?The venerable Scientific American has just published an article, digging into its archives of the last century, to debunk claims that Gusta...
- India to get 7 EC135 choppers from Eurocopter for emergency medical servicesAviator today signed an order for supply of seven EC135 helicopters from chopper major Eurocopter to be used for emergency medical services.
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