In 1998, NASA sent oyster toadfish into space on Space Shuttle Columbia; over 16 days in orbit, researchers studied how their balance systems adapted to microgravityIn 1998, saltwater toadfish participated in the Columbia's Neurolab mission, offering insights into the effects of microgravity on the nerv...
02 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
In 1990, NASA sent a X-ray telescope into space on Space Shuttle Columbia for the first time to perform observations of galactic and extragalactic objects: What was BBXRT?In 1990, NASA sent a X-ray telescope into space on Space Shuttle Columbia for the first time to perform observations of galactic and extrag...
02 Sep, 2026, 02.05 AM IST
Eating bread with water taught him a life lesson that no IIT or IIM can teach: Mumbai founder says 'everyone should go broke at least once'At 18, Mumbai-based founder Abhishek Agarwal says he went seven days without money for food and survived on bread and water. Years later, h...
01 Sep, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
Delhi-bound Indigo flight returns to Goa after takeoff; makes emergency landing due to engine snagAn IndiGo flight bound for Delhi returned to Goa after takeoff. A technical issue was detected in one of the aircraft's engines shortly aft...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
In 1960, NASA launched rhesus monkey Miss Sam to test Mercury's escape system, and she reached 1,800 mph and 9 miles, then returned in overall good conditionMiss Sam, a rhesus monkey, played a pivotal role in NASA's launch escape system testing, demonstrating the system's ability to safely eject...
31 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
MakeMyTrip, Fly91 give Lakshadweep holidays a direct-flight boost from Bengaluru; check packagesMakeMyTrip and regional airline Fly91 have launched curated Lakshadweep holiday packages with direct Bengaluru–Agatti flights starting Nove...
31 Aug, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
Air India B787 engine shutdown: GE expanded inspections after 2023 incident, DGCA tells CICGE Aerospace expanded engine inspection requirements after an Air India 787-8 incident. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation confirmed...
30 Aug, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
Flying from Mumbai? Your flight may not leave from the airport you expect after October 1Starting in October 2026, Mumbai's airport network will undergo a major transformation as thirty percent of international flights are rerou...
30 Aug, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
Noida Airport is up and running, but the big traffic switch is yet to comeNoida International Airport is experiencing a slower operational start than anticipated. This is due to competition from Delhi's Indira Gan...
30 Aug, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
In 1952, Patricia and Mike rode an Aerobee 36 miles up at 2,000 mph; both monkeys returned safely after scientists compared seated and prone acceleration effectsIn 1952, two Philippine monkeys named Patricia and Mike embarked on a historic journey aboard a rocket. Scientists sought to understand how...
29 Aug, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
In 1951, Yorick the monkey and 11 mice rode an Aerobee rocket to 236,000 feet; the flight showed animals could survive launch and landing, though Yorick died after touchdownIn 1951, a rhesus monkey named Yorick embarked on a groundbreaking mission aboard a rocket, soaring nearly forty-five miles above the New M...
29 Aug, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
IndiGo to operate direct flight from Guwahati to Bangkok from Oct 27: HimantaIndiGo will commence direct flights connecting Guwahati and Bangkok starting October twenty-seventh. This new service marks the third inter...
28 Aug, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
Air India, Drukair announce interline partnership to boost India-Bhutan connectivityAir India and Bhutan’s Drukair have announced an interline partnership allowing passengers to travel on both airlines under a single ticket...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
US military transport plane lands in Moscow, Kremlin says it has no information yetA United States military transport plane landed at Moscow's Vnukovo airport Tuesday. The large Boeing Globemaster flew directly from Riga, ...
25 Aug, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
India overtakes China in premium intercontinental demand: Lufthansa ExecLufthansa Group executive says tronger passenger and premium demand makes India an attractive market. India is now Lufthansa's second-large...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
IndiGo to launch twice-weekly direct flights between Gaya and Bangkok from October 26IndiGo will launch twice-weekly non-stop flights between Gaya and Bangkok from October 26, connecting Bodh Gaya directly with Thailand’s ca...
24 Aug, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
Scandinavian Airlines to launch Copenhagen-Mumbai flights from October 1Scandinavian Airlines will restart its India operations on October 1 after a 17-year absence. Non-stop flights will connect Mumbai and Cope...
17 Aug, 2026, 08.05 PM IST