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CLAIRE PARFITT NASA REJECTION STORY
People 'disdain' AI, says director Christopher Nolan- NASA once gave IQ just 1 point in its astronaut selection system because the agency believed even brilliant people could fail in space; Here's what actually helped candidates get selected
- Who is Rishabh Agrawal? IIT Bombay graduate who turned down ₹9.5 crore Meta offer to build his own AI startup
- LHS 3844b: Scientists find a bizarre 'tidally locked' planet that could host life, but it never has a day or nightA distant planet, LHS 3844b, shows one side perpetually scorched and the other frozen. Researchers suggest its internal geology could circu...10 Jul, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
- From cleaning a space toilet to leading Mars exploration studies: Meet Claire Parfitt, who was rejected by NASA at 14Claire Parfitt's journey began with cleaning a space toilet replica. She later worked with important space artifacts and exhibits. Meeting ...10 Jul, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
- NASA satellite study finds Earth's mangrove forests are making an unexpected comeback after decades of decline. But scientists warn the good news may not last foreverGlobal mangrove forests have shown a net increase between 2000 and 2020 due to restoration efforts and conservation policies. These vital c...09 Jul, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
- Quote of the day by JD Salinger: ‘I'm just sick of ego. My own and everybody else's...,’ what The Catcher in the Rye author teaches about self-reflection, humility and personal growthQuote of the day by J.D. Salinger: One of his famous quotes from Franny and Zooey critiques the obsession with ego. This sentiment remains ...09 Jul, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
- Emmy 2026 nomination list: 'The Pitt' and 'Hacks' lead; Connor Storrie lands first nominationTelevision's Emmy nominations were revealed on Wednesday, with "The Pitt" receiving top honors. The medical drama "The Pitt" secured twenty...08 Jul, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by great explorer of the Medieval world Marco Polo: 'I did not tell half of what I saw, for I knew...'- Inspiring lessons on curiosity, exploration, and why the world's greatest experiences go beyond imagination by the Venetian merchant whose travels connected Europe and AsiaMarco Polo's quote highlights experiences beyond belief, encouraging curiosity and exploration. His travels across Asia revealed wonders un...08 Jul, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
- Bajaj Allianz rejects car insurance claim saying damage didn't match owner's story: Court orders Rs 20 lakh compensation under the policyBajaj Allianz General Insurance rejected a Punjab man's Rs 20 lakh claim after his BMW was totalled in a road accident involving stray catt...08 Jul, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
- Pooja Bhatt almost quit acting, rejected Aashiqui to become a good girlfriend. How did Mahesh Bhatt react after her uncle said, 'Beti pagal ho gayi hai'?Pooja Bhatt recently opened up about how she initially offered the lead role in the blockbuster film Aashiqui, but she declined the offer a...08 Jul, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
- 5 years, 2 failed IIT-JEE attempts: At 26, Ankur Warikoo's team member turned a major setback into a Rs 55 lakh surprise for his father. 'Life works out, but under one condition...'Shaurya faced IIT-JEE rejection twice, feeling defeated and uncertain about his future prospects. He pursued a BBA degree, overcoming persi...07 Jul, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
- Star Plus bets big on premium non-fiction as broadcasters chase new audiences, advertiser interestStar Plus is strategically re-entering premium non-fiction programming after a long hiatus. The channel has launched India Ke Top 1%, an ad...07 Jul, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Charlie Chaplin: “Failure is unimportant. It takes courage to...” - Inspiring lessons on courage, discipline, perseverance, and self-acceptance by legendary British comedic artist and filmmaker that still transform modern lifeToday's Quote of the Day by Charlie Chaplin asks a question many people avoid: Are you afraid of failure, or simply afraid of being judged?...07 Jul, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
- Thousands of forgotten World War I Indian soldiers commemorated in UKA research project has officially recognised 9,909 Indian soldiers missing from World War I records. These servicemen from pre-Partition In...06 Jul, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
- Egyptian proverb of the day: 'Fear doesn't prevent death. It prevents life' - What this ancient saying teaches us about overcoming fear and how to stop letting it control your lifeThe Egyptian proverb of the day reminds us that constantly living in fear does not keep us safe; it only holds us back. The saying encourag...06 Jul, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
- US marks 250 years: Indian icons join cinematic tribute celebrating 'Idea of America'India's prominent figures have joined forces in a cinematic tribute to the United States' 250th anniversary, celebrating the deep-rooted bo...04 Jul, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
- Could've stayed as janitor but...: Man once told his 'thick Indian accent' would never get him a job is now CEO in USA viral clip highlights Sharran Srivatsaa's inspiring journey from a US janitor to a successful entrepreneur. Facing initial rejection due ...01 Jul, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
- Forget gold rush, diamonds rain on this planet, and it's located in our solar systemDeep within Uranus and Neptune, immense pressure and heat are transforming carbon into diamonds that rain down through the planets' interio...30 Jun, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
- In 1860, a French inventor recorded the human voice on paper 17 years before Edison’s phonograph — but nobody could hear it for almost 150 years until 2008A French inventor, Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville, made the world's first sound recording in 1860, a rendition of "Au clair de la lune."...24 Jun, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
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