What was meant to be a routine eight-day mission has turned into a nine-month-long ordeal for NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore. The two astronauts, who launched aboard Boeing’s Starliner capsule in June 2024, have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) due to critical technical malfunctions in their spacecraft. The prolonged mission,…
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has publicly disagreed with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s recent suggestion to deorbit the International Space Station (ISS) sooner than planned. Speaking from aboard the ISS, Williams emphasized the station’s ongoing scientific contributions and stated that shutting it down early would not be the right decision.NASA currently plans to retire the ISS…
A NASA astronaut currently stranded aboard the International Space Station (ISS) has acknowledged SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s claims regarding political interference in their delayed return to Earth. Barry “Butch” Wilmore, one of the two astronauts stuck on the ISS due to a malfunction in Boeing’s Starliner capsule, commented on Musk’s assertion that the Biden administration…
Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C Athena lander Intuitive Machines‘ latest attempt at a Moon landing ended in disappointment as its Athena spacecraft tipped over upon touchdown, mirroring its first lunar setback last year. The Houston-based company confirmed Friday that the solar-powered lander is unable to recharge, cutting the mission short.The setback marks a premature end to what…
Matt Henry before the start of the Champions Trophy final against India. (Video grab) DUBAI: Sportspersons tend to be fired up for the big games in their careers. They can also be emotional. As soon as he learnt that he would not be able to play in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy final against India…
The combined market value of seven of the top ten most valued companies in India surged by Rs 2,10,254.96 crore, driven by strong momentum in the stock markets last week. Among the biggest gainers were Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and State Bank of India (SBI).During the week, the 30-share Sensex rose by 1,134.48 points (1.55%),…
New Zealand’s Michael Bracewell plays a shot during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell struck crucial half-centuries to propel New Zealand to a competitive total of 251/7 against India in the ICC Champions Trophy final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. With a slow…
Rohit Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav and KL Rahul celebrate the wicket of New Zealand’s Kane Williamson. (ANI Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: Eat, sleep, spin choke, repeat. India’s bowling effort in the Champions Trophy has had a repetitive ring to it but in spite of that, every tightening of the grip has felt different and had a…
NEW DELHI: Food and beverage giant PepsiCo is aiming to double its revenue in India over the next five years, placing the country as a major driver of its global growth. The company is making significant investments to expand its capacity, with India & South Asia CEO Jagrut Kotecha describing the market as a “key…
Four labourers suffocate to death while cleaning water tank in Mumbai NEW DELHI: Four labourers lost their lives due to suffocation while cleaning a water tank at an under-construction building in Mumbai’s Nagpada area on Sunday, officials said. The fifth worker survived and is currently undergoing treatment at JJ Hospital.“Five persons entered the tank and…
