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NASA's Curiosity rover captures first 'Sun Rays' on Mars
Updated : 3 years ago IST
While sunsets on Mars are uniquely moody, NASA's Curiosity rover has captured a stunning image of a martian sunset, featuring light rays that illuminated a bank of clouds as the sun set over the horizon.
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World's longest river cruise 'MV Ganga Vilas' to culminate its journey on
Updated : 3 years ago IST
'MV Ganga Vilas' a cruise vessel made in India, began its journey from Varanasi on January 13 after being flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The cruise will cover a distance of 3,200 km in over 50 days before reaching Dibrugarh on February 28 via Patna Sahib, Bodh Gaya, Vikramsh
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Research: Exploring ways to harness plant molecules for solar energy
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The current solar panels aren't very efficient as they are only able to convert up to about 20 per cent of the sun's energy into electricity. As a result, to generate a lot of electricity, the panels require a lot of space--sometimes leading forests to be cut down or farms being replaced.
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Study finds humans experience longer REM sleep in winter than summer
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The sun controls our internal clocks, regardless of whether we are morning or night owls. The length and quality of our sleep can be impacted by seasonal variations in day length and light exposure. But it's challenging to understand how this works in real life. Although studies in which par
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Vedanta's "Jamkani Coal Mining Operation" begins in Sundargarh
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Sundargarh (Odisha) [India], February 13 (ANI/PNN): The deadlock that had stalled the mining activities of Vedanta at its Jamkani site in Sundargarh sadar assembly segment for a long due to the stir staged by the affected villagers ultimately got resolved today following hectic parleys and s
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Sara Ali Khan soaks in sunlight at Sydney beach, check pic
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Taking to Instagram on Saturday, Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh's daughter dropped a gorgeous selfie, taken at the sea beach of Sydney. Soaking in the sun, Sara captioned the frame "Sunny. Smiley. Sydney..."
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NGT forms 9-member panel led by chief secy to resolve environmental issues
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has constituted a nine-member Committee headed by the chief secretary for remedial action against the environmental degradation of the Sundarbans in West Bengal.
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Research finds if space dust could help protect earth from climate change
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
On a cold winter day, the warmth of the sun is welcome. Yet as humanity emits more greenhouse gases, the Earth's atmosphere traps more and more of the sun's energy, which steadily increases the Earth's temperature. One strategy for reversing this trend is to intercept a fraction of sunlight
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"Here's to watching sunsets..." Neha Dhupia posts birthday wishes for hubb
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Taking to Instagram on Monday, Neha Dhupia wished her husband Angad Bedi a happy birthday with a mushy post. Sharing a couple of selfies, Neha captioned the frames, "Happy birthday baby !!! Here's to watching sunsets, lazing under the sun endlessly, driving far and wide for sugar-free and
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Revolutionizing commute technology Hyd-based start-up SEPAL bags Rs 50 lak
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], January 25 (ANI/PNN): SEPAL, a truly Made-in-India product, is the world's first-ever motorcycle canopy that protects thousands of bike riders from the sun, rain, cold, and pollution. SEPAL, an officially recognized start-up of India by two IITian brothers, has
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Confirmed: 'Girls Trip' to return with part 2!
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Writer-director-producer Tracy Oliver was at the Sundance film festival recently and she confirmed that the film 'Girls Trip' is going to be back with a second part soon!
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Delhi: Connaught Place's Suncity Hotel catches fire, no casualties
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
A fire broke out at the bar counter of the Sun City restaurant in New Delhi. The fire was near the bar counter. 13 fire tenders were used to douse the fire and dense smoke. No casualties or injuries were reported.
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