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The significance, rituals behind Eid Milad-un-Nabi and how it commemorates
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): Eid Milad-un-Nabi is an annual celebration to commemorate the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad and is observed in the month of Rabi-ul-Awwal, the third month of the Islamic lunar calendar, which commences with the sighting of the moon. The occasio
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Scientists analyse first fresh samples from moon in more than 40 years
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 10 (ANI): A lunar probe launched by the Chinese space agency recently brought back the first fresh samples of rock and debris from the moon in more than 40 years. Now an international team of scientists -- including an expert from Washington University in St. Louis -
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Russia halts development of lunar super-heavy rocket
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], September 15 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia has stopped technical design of a super-heavy rocket for flights to the Moon, but it is possible that work may be resumed later, Dmitry Baranov, director-general of the Samara Rocket and Space Center (RSC) Progress, told Sputnik.
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Planetary scientists find evidence of solar-driven change on Moon
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 21 (ANI): Tiny iron nanoparticles unlike any found naturally on Earth are nearly everywhere on the Moon--and scientists are trying to understand why. A new study led by scientists at Northern Arizona University (NAU), uncovered important clues to help understand the s
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How Eid al-Adha is celebrated in different countries across the globe
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): The holy festival of Eid al-Adha, also known as the 'festival of sacrifice' or Greater Eid, is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic or lunar calendar.
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Partial lunar eclipse to be visible on May 26 from north-east India, WB, O
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): A total lunar eclipse will occur on May 26, the Ministry of Earth Sciences informed on Monday, adding that the ending will be visible for a short span of time from the north-eastern parts of India, West Bengal, and Odisha and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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China's 'space race' with US taking up massive amount of resources, thinni
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Beijing [China], May 21 (ANI): As China is charting its course to rival the United States in a new race to create a space station, build lunar bases and build a new space order, a reality check of the programmes show that they are taking up inordinate amounts of resources, stretching and thi
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Objectives of Chandrayaan-2 mission 'significantly attained': Jitendra Sin
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI): The objectives of Chandrayaan-2 have been significantly attained, said Union Minister of State (Atomic Energy and Space) Jitendra Singh on Wednesday, adding that detailed study of topography, mineralogy, among others had led to a better understanding of the
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Here's how Maha Shivratri is being celebrated in India amid COVID-19 pande
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 11 (ANI): Maha Shivratri, also known as the 'Great night of Lord Shiva,' is a Hindu festival observed by devotees from Kashmir to Kanyakumari with much fervour. It is celebrated on the 14th day of every lunar month and marks the night of the marriage of Lord Shiva a
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Two Chinese online producers disappeared after they mocked Xi Jinping
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Beijing [China], February 17 (ANI): Two Chinese online video producers known for poking fun at Chinese President Xi Jinping have disappeared on the eve of Lunar New Year, Asia News reported.
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Equity indices end flat, private banks outperform
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 12 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices ended flat on Friday but private banks showed some gains despite a volatile trading session.
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Equity indices flat amid mixed global cues, IT stocks gain
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 12 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices were flat with a positive bias during early hours on Friday but IT stocks surged ahead with some gains.
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