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…

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Gulzar recalls ‘Namkeen’ as the film turns 44: ‘It was the child left behind in the race’- Exclusive |

As ‘Namkeen’ celebrates its 44th anniversary, filmmaker Gulzar revisits the cinematic gem that intertwined Samresh Basu’s narrative with unforgettable female protagonists. He delves into the intricate dynamics between these characters and Sanjeev Kumar’s role, creating a tapestry of emotions. Moreover, Gulzar reflects on his exceptional partnership with musical genius R.D. As Namkeen completes 44 years,…

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IPL 2026: From having a 9-5 job to becoming a cricket hero – Varun Chakravarthy’s inspiring journey |

Varun Chakravarthy’s rise to becoming one of India’s most enigmatic spinners isn’t your typical “overnight success” story. If anything, it’s a masterclass in being incredibly stubborn. Most people would take three or four major rejections as a sign to pack it in, but Varun sat through forty of them. His journey is less about a…

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Divya Dutta opens up on intense love like Rekha’s admiration for Amitabh Bachchan and letting go: ‘Woh afsaana jise anjaam..’ |

On a recent podcast, Divya Dutta opened up about the idea of love and emotional intensity, responding to a question that drew parallels with the kind of passion often associated with Rekha. The veteran actress is considered an icon by many – be it her onscreen roles or her aura off-screen. People always have also…

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GCC demand surges: Foreign firms lease record 9.1 mn sq ft office space in Jan-Mar; India cements global hub status

Foreign firms leased a record 9.1 million square feet of office space across India’s top nine cities during the January-March quarter to set up Global Capability Centres (GCCs), highlighting strong demand for workspaces, PTI reported citing CBRE data.Real estate consultant CBRE said total gross leasing of office space rose 5% to 20.7 million square feet…

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Syracuse University to cut 93 low-enrolment academic programmes, focus on high-demand courses

93 Syracuse University Programmes to End as Part of Curriculum Restructuring Syracuse University has announced plans to eliminate 93 academic programmes, including bachelor’s degrees, graduate offerings, and certificate courses, as part of a strategic overhaul aimed at aligning its curriculum with student demand.According to a report by Higher Ed Dive, the move is not driven…

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Tara Sutaria opens up about love, marriage and children: ‘Deceit, betrayal and lies are deal-breakers’ |

Tara Sutaria recently got candid about her views on relationships, marriage and motherhood during a conversation with Rhea Chakraborty, offering a deeply personal take on what she seeks in a partner and where she stands on starting a family. Tara also reflected on how relationships evolve over time, underlining that love alone isn’t enough. Tara…

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