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Just as Modi government finished off Naxalism, it will also eliminate menace of drugs: Amit ShahAmit Shah, the Union Home Minister, expressed determination to tackle the drug threat, likening it to the fight against Naxalism. He noted ...06 Sep, 2026, 08.16 PM IST- In 1948, a male rhesus monkey named Albert was launched on a V-2 rocket by the US towards space but the mission failed and the animal did not survive the flightIn 1948, a male rhesus monkey named Albert was launched on a V-2 rocket by the US towards space in an early animal flight test. Albert I re...04 Sep, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
- ESDS Software shares score stellar D-Street debut, list at 76% premium over IPO priceThe IPO, which was open for subscription from August 28 to September 1, received an overwhelming response across investor categories. Overa...04 Sep, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
- In 1947, the military sent fruit flies 67 miles into space to test radiation risks. 11 years later, NASA was founded in 1958, with animal flights underway in America now1947 mission was part of a larger American effort to understand whether living organisms could survive the journey into space. Beginning in...03 Sep, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
- In 1935, 175 rhesus monkeys escaped from a Long Island 'Jungle Camp'; they stopped a train, caused a power outage and raided fruit stands. Locals put out whiskey to catch them for cash bountiesIn 1935, an extraordinary incident unfolded as approximately 175 rhesus monkeys broke free from Frank Buck's Jungle Camp, wreaking havoc al...03 Sep, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
- India grapples with 'endemic' age-fraud menace in sportsIndia faces significant age fraud issues across various sports disciplines. Hundreds of wrestlers were disqualified from under-17 champions...03 Sep, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
- Chhattisgarh emerges from Naxal menace; witnessing new dawn of development: V-P RadhakrishnanChhattisgarh has overcome decades of Left Wing Extremism challenges. The state is now experiencing a new era of development and progress. A...02 Sep, 2026, 01.11 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
- A 1.5-pound squirrel monkey named Goliath was launched into space in 1961; 35 seconds later, his Atlas E rocket was destroyedIn an unfortunate chapter of space exploration, a squirrel monkey named Goliath found himself amidst America's fierce space race. His ill-f...30 Aug, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
- 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...29 Aug, 2026, 07.20 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
- On STS-51B, NASA flew 24 rats and 2 squirrel monkeys with Spacelab-3; one monkey showed space sickness while the rats returned with muscle lossIn 1985, Challenger carried rats and monkeys to study microgravity's effects. One monkey experienced space sickness, mirroring human astron...28 Aug, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- Mexican Proverb of the Day: “Even if the monkey dresses in silk, it stays a monkey.” A lesson on appearance and characterMexican Proverb of the Day: “Even if the monkey dresses in silk, it stays a monkey” explores the difference between outward appearance and ...24 Aug, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
- Gurgaon’s monkey problem has a new celebrityA Gurgaon society uses a large poster of a langur to scare away monkeys. This innovative approach aims to solve a persistent problem faced ...15 Aug, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
- PV Sindhu backs plan to monkey-proof Delhi badminton Worlds venue, says ‘you can laugh, but...’To tackle monkey disruptions during the badminton championships, a team of skilled mimics is mimicking langur calls in the stadium. Celebra...10 Aug, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
- Badminton-India's world championships organisers hire monkey whisperersMonkey mimics will be employed to deter primates at the upcoming badminton World Championships in New Delhi. Organizers are using langur mo...10 Aug, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
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