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In 1969, NASA launched Bonnie the monkey for a planned 30 days in orbit; his condition deteriorated after about 8 days, and the mission was ended earlyIn 1969, a brave monkey named Bonnie embarked on a solo space voyage aboard Biosatellite III. Unfortunately, his mission was cut short due ...- In 1961, NASA sent Ham the chimpanzee 157 miles above Earth to test whether a primate could work in space; he completed a 16-minute flight and returned safelyChimpanzee Ham made history in 1961 when he soared into space aboard a Mercury-Redstone rocket. His mission aimed to assess the capabilitie...
- In 1950, a pregnant military wife boarded a US Air Force plane despite husband’s chilling warning. Then the aircraft vanished forever and 76 years later no one knows what happenedIn 1950, a US Air Force Douglas C-54 Skymaster disappeared over Canada’s Yukon with 44 people aboard, including a pregnant military wife, h...
- Cabinet approves one highway and four railway multi-tracking projectsThe CCEA approved highway and railway projects valued at Rs 13,041 crore. These initiatives will significantly enhance freight and passenge...
- National Highway builders bat for BOT annuity model to avoid zero-bid scenarioThe National Highways Builders Federation said the current BOT (toll) model exposes private developers to an unacceptably high level of ris...
- Road ministry revises model concession agreement for BOT projectsSome of the key provisions introduced in the revised model concession agreement (MCA) include the buyback option, revenue support to conces...
- Quote of the day by Uma Thurman: 'I've learned that every working mom is...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on resilience, balance, endurance, inner strength and adaptabilityQuote of the day by Uma Thurman focuses on the strength required to manage work and motherhood. The quote points to resilience, balance, en...
- Companies Are Laying Off Workers Because of AI’s Potential—Not Its PerformanceAI has been cited as a cause of layoffs, but is it actually displacing jobs? And if not, what’s going on? Based on a survey of 1,006 global...
- Alpha Alternatives buys 4 road assets worth Rs 7,500 croreAlpha Alternatives has acquired four operational road assets valued at approximately ₹7,500 crore. These assets were purchased from Ap Co I...
- From Cancer to Diabetes: Studies reveal these food preservatives may be linked to serious health problemsTwo large French studies suggest some common food preservatives may be linked to a higher risk of cancer and type 2 diabetes. However, rese...
- Quote of the day by Charles Bukowski: 'Good women frighten me because they eventually want your soul, and what's left of mine, I want...' German-American writer on vulnerability and the true cost of falling in loveQuote of the Day by Charles Bukowski comes from his 1978 semi-autobiographical novel Women, where his fictional alter ego Henry Chinaski re...
- NHAI to bid out 54 highway projects worth Rs 1.80 lakh cr in FY27National Highways Authority of India plans to bid out 54 projects this fiscal year. These projects will cover 2,442 kilometers with a capit...
- Quote of the Day by Charles Bukowski: “Real loneliness is… – Inspiring life lessons on self-awareness,vulnerability, social connections, isolation and why you can be lonely in a room full of people by the German-American novelist known for his deep insights on human struggles and everyday lifeQuote of the Day by Charles Bukowski: Charles Bukowski’s quote, “Real loneliness is not necessarily limited to when you are alone,” explore...
- The simple aluminum foil tip that could help food stay fresher in the freezeAluminum foil trick for food storage in freezer: Aluminum foil offers a protective barrier for freezing food items effectively. Heavy-duty ...
- Cabinet approves ₹24,000-crore highway projects in Varanasi to ease congestionThe Union Cabinet approved highway projects exceeding ₹24,000 crore for Varanasi. These projects aim to significantly ease traffic congesti...
- Cabinet approves Rs 24,000 crore highways in VaranasiThe Union Cabinet approved highway projects exceeding twenty-four thousand crore rupees for Varanasi. Railway multi-tracking projects in Od...
- Cabinet clears Rs 25,500 crore highway push to decongest VaranasiThe Union Cabinet approved two highway projects for Varanasi. These projects will cost nearly Rs 25,500 crore in total. One project connect...
- Cabinet highlights: India clears Rs 2.19 lakh crore mega push across chips, corridors and mobile manufacturingThe Cabinet approved Semicon 2.0 with a Rs 1,27,500 crore outlay for chip manufacturing. A Rs 62,500 crore scheme will boost mobile phone m...
- FIFA World Cup 2026: England face might of Messi's Argentina in World Cup semi-finalIt is the first competitive meeting of the sides since the 2002 World Cup and the fixture conjures so many memories, from Diego Maradona an...
- FIFA World Cup 2026: Slaven Bilic appointed Croatia's new Head CoachSlaven Bilic has been appointed as the new head coach of the Croatia national team. He takes charge after Zlatko Dalic stepped down followi...
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