Michaela Benthaus, a German aerospace engineer at the European Space Agency in Germany, is soon to make history as the first wheelchair-bound individual to travel to space. Benthaus has used a wheelchair since a mountain biking accident in 2018. The engineer will fly with five other individuals aboard Blue Origin’s next New Shepard space mission….
Former industrial communities across Britain are facing “entrenched disadvantages” stretching back decades, the latest social mobility research has said. It raises specific concern about the rising number of young people aged 16-24 not in education, employment or training (Neets), which was one in seven between 2022 and 2024. The Social Mobility Commission’s state of the…
A city in northwest Morocco, it is known for its buildings painted with different shades of blue that have led to the nickname “Blue City.” Situated in the Rif mountains, between Tétouan and Ouazzane, it was founded by Moulay Ali Ben Rachid al Zarkaze.as a large stronghold to resist the Portuguese occupation of the north. It was…
Telangana Jagruthi president K. Kavitha | Photo Credit: G. Ramakrishna Former Lok Sabha MP K. Kavitha is all set to contest the next Assembly polls in Telangana due in 2028, declaring that “the rest is a technicality” when asked about the nature of her proposed new political outfit. Currently on a yatra across all 33…
The latest installment to this entertainment juggernaut relies on a cheap, rote formula and easy gags to keep children engaged. Source link
Apple’s AirPods have become the default choice for many people, whether you want simple wireless earbuds that work without fuss or premium options with features like noise cancellation and spatial audio. The lineup has grown over the years, so there is now a model for almost every type of listener. Some pairs are built for…
An unlikely movie star in the 1990s, she has weathered ups and downs to find herself, at 55, as busy as ever. Next is a role in “Emily in Paris.” Source link
Claire Isnard can trace her 40‑year career—including 17 years at fashion house Chanel—back to one bad exam. Had she passed, she’d likely still be in a classroom, grading essays on Italian literature. Looking back, in her first-ever sit-down interview ahead of her retirement, Isnard says she feels like she’s come full circle. Despite having zero…
The United States military lost two Iowa National Guard soldiers and a civilian interpreter in Syria, and saw three more of its troops injured, in a shooting last week by an Islamic State supporter there. The violence threw a spotlight on the U.S. military’s mission in a country newly emerging from civil war. Syrian officials…
The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition raising concerns over alleged failure to implement the international standard for packaged drinking water in India, terming the litigation as “luxury litigation”, LiveLaw reported. A two-judge bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was hearing a writ petition filed…