Why astronauts carry plush toys into space: Baby Yoda, Snoopy and other mascots used as floating zero gravity indicators |
Plush toys travelling into space may sound unusual, yet they have quietly remained part of human spaceflight for decades. Missions conducted by organisations like NASA and companies such as SpaceX often include small soft mascots inside spacecraft cabins. These objects are known as zero gravity indicators. They begin to float once a spacecraft leaves Earth’s…
US-Iran ceasefire: Was Israel kept out of talks till the end?
Israel is reportedly dissatisfied over the United States’ handling of the ceasefire agreement with Iran, with a WSJ report indicating it was informed and brought into loop only at the final stage of the truce, even as Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly backed the move while drawing clear limits on its scope.According to The…
Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for April 9, 2026 – check list
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Top stock market recommendations: Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, Bank of India, and Cummins India have been picked as top stocks to buy today by Aakash K Hindocha, Deputy Vice President – WM Research of Nuvama Professional Clients Group. He shares target levels and rationale for buying these stocks…
Indians Wave Tricolour With Pride To Celebrate Op Sindoor Against Pak
It was a surreal moment at India Gate in New Delhi as Indians waved the national flag and chanted ‘Vande Mataram’ as they celebrated the success of Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. The development came hours after PM Narendra Modi visited the Adampur Air Force Station in Punjab and addressed the air warriors and soldiers. Watch…
Anthony Mackie to star with Dafne Keen for new action thriller ‘Barracuda’ | English Movie News
In a gripping fusion of action and suspense, Marvel alumni Anthony Mackie and Dafne Keen join forces in ‘Barracuda.’ Mackie takes on the role of a seasoned smuggler, determined to save a kidnapped teen, played by Keen. Their break for freedom triggers an adrenaline-fueled pursuit toward the U.S. ‘Captain America’ star Anthonie Mackie is set…
10 regional and landscape-inspired home names in India and their meanings
The various geographical zones, such as mountains, rivers, deserts, and forests that form the Indian landscape, have contributed significantly towards shaping Indian culture. Such geographical zones are more than just geographical phenomena since they hold stories of struggle, spirituality, and unity with nature. By naming your home after geographical zones such as the mountains or…
Daily health horoscope, April 09, 2026: Tips for wellness and balance based on each zodiac sign
AriesThe things you do every day will have a big effect on how healthy you are today. Your energy levels will be greatly affected by the choices you make every day, such sticking to a schedule, eating healthy meals, and getting adequate sleep. If you don’t take care of these things, you could get tired…
Crude global prices: Oil climbs back towards $97 as Strait of Hormuz remains under pressure
Oil prices inched higher on Thursday after suffering their steepest single-day fall since April 2020, as uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz and renewed tensions in the Middle East kept markets on edge. Brent crude moved back towards $97 a barrel, rebounding from a 13% on Wednesday, while West Texas Intermediate also traded close to…
FIDE Candidates: How R Vaishali crushed Divya Deshmukh in 31 moves to join lead after Round 9 | Chess News
R Vaishali vs Divya Deshmukh (Photo by Niki Riga) NEW DELHI: In the zero-sum world of elite chess, the camaraderie between compatriots often has to be set aside at the board. This was evident on Wednesday at the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort as India’s two sensations, R Vaishali and Divya Deshmukh, faced off…
Trump’s New Truce Claim Despite MEA Fact-Check
U.S. president Donald Trump once again repeated his claims of brokering the India-Pakistan ceasefire as he addressed the investment forum in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman was seen smiling as Trump said that he told India and Pakistan to trade goods and not nuclear missiles. Trump’s claim came despite India’s MEA fact-checking…
Mouni Roy calls Ranveer Singh ‘superhuman’ as she reviews ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’: ‘Film will stay with us for generations’ | Hindi Movie News
Mouni Roy enthusiastically commended Ranveer Singh for his role in ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, describing his performance as a ‘full-on dedication’ and referring to him as a ‘whimsical whirlwind of talent’. She praised director Aditya Dhar’s ‘intricate vision’ and his ability to weave a tale that is both ‘intense and profoundly relatable’. Read on to know…