A recent documentary and interviews are re-circulating a pioneering astronaut, widely recognised for his role in the early development of private spaceflight, who reportedly described an unusual and deeply unsettling experience that took place not in orbit, but inside his own bedroom. What makes the account even more striking is the timing. Just days after…
Officials at Wellness City Lucknow: Farmers contributing more than 10 acres of land to the Lucknow Development Authority’s (LDA) Wellness City land-pooling scheme will be allotted 50% of their undeveloped plots along the project’s green corridor, LDA vice-chairperson Prathamesh Kumar said on Thursday.During an inspection of the 485-hectare project between Sultanpur Road and Kisan Path,…
People gather at the Shelar Farms to catch a glimpse of their favourite feathered friends Pune: Monsoon has turned the city and its surrounding forests into hotspots for birdwatching, with nature enthusiasts heading to locations such as Pashan lake, Khadakwasla dam, Sinhagad fort, Tamhini ghat and Bhigwan bird sanctuary for weekend birding trails.“It is the…
Two hands clutching prison bars Kurukshetra: The district and sessions court, Kurukshetra, has sentenced three men to life imprisonment for the murder of Sandeep Singh.The court also imposed fines of Rs 18,000 each on the three convicts — Manjit Singh, Pardeep and Sukhpal, all residents of Kheri Rajo Singh village in Patiala district.District attorney Jaimal…
Pune: Residents of Kothrud depot area on Paud road have objected to the proposed design and alignment of the upcoming Metro station and a flyover, demanding a rethink since the existing plan would not be beneficial.They have submitted letters explaining their apprehensions to the Metro and the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) officials and said local…
Ludhiana: Police have arrested two men, including a distant relative and a neighbour, for allegedly repeatedly raping and impregnating a 13-year-old girl after her mother discovered the pregnancy following complaints of severe stomach pain.The incident came to light after the minor complained of acute abdominal pain, prompting her mother to examine her and suspect pregnancy,…
Carrot Top is recovering in hospital after a reported suicide attempt, with his representative asking fans to respect his privacy. Trigger warning: This story discusses suicide and a suicide attempt.Comedian and longtime Las Vegas performer Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, has been hospitalized in Las Vegas following what TMZ reported as a…
More than 575 Nevada volunteers worked across 26 Truckee River watershed sites and removed 120,125 pounds of waste in one day (Image Credit: KTMB) A single day of community cleanup across Nevada’s Truckee River watershed resulted in more than 60 tons of waste being removed from public spaces, waterways and surrounding areas. According to Keep…
NEW DELHI: More than 800 medical colleges have been issued conditional renewal letters for MBBS seats by the National Medical Commission (NMC) as the regulator overhauls its inspection system, replacing routine annual inspections with surprise assessments and giving institutions 45 days to rectify deficiencies before follow-up evaluations.The move marks a significant shift in the way…
Pune: A policy allowing the Pimpri Chinchwad civic body to handle tree pruning and cutting in housing societies should be framed, instead of letting residents bear the brunt of the expenses, said PCMC standing committee chief Abhishek Barne.The move follows concerns from several housing societies about the recurring cost of maintaining trees on their premises….
