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NASA Training Over, India’s Astronaut-Designates Await ISS Flight Green Light

NASA Training Over, India’s Astronaut-Designates Await ISS Flight Green Light

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New Delhi: Eight months of training for India’s ‘gaganyatri’, or astronauts, who may travel to the International Space Station, or ISS, as early as end-May, has come to end. The crew is now preparing for the flight on the SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket and SpaceX Crew Dragon. Houston-based private space company Axiom Space Inc. has said the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crew completed NASA training, marking a significant milestone as they prepare for their journey to the ISS. The four-person crew’s completion of the NASA training program stands as a testament to their hard work and the collaborative spirit that drives human space exploration. As part of the completion ritual, the crew of four cut a cake decorated with the flight patch, and also placed the flight patch at a designated spot in the long heritage of human space flights that NASA has undertaken. India has chosen Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla as the primary astronaut and Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair as his back-up on this nearly fortnight-long mission. India is paying all the costs for …

Earth’s Oceans Were Once Green, And Scientists Say They Could Shift Color Again

Earth’s Oceans Were Once Green, And Scientists Say They Could Shift Color Again

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Japanese scientists say that the evolution of photosynthesis caused Earth’s oceans to be formerly green, as per a report. The study suggests that the oceans supported only single-celled organisms and featured environments with barren landscapes of grey, brown, and black rocks. Within a period of 1.5 billion years, the slow changes in ocean chemistry could help explain why blue-green algae developed both types of photosynthetic pigments. The color of the planet’s oceans is linked to water chemistry and life influence. Before Blue: The Green Ocean Era According to the report, Earth’s oceans were once green. The chemistry and evolution of photosynthesis account for this shift. Discovered throughout the Archean and Paleoproterozoic ages, banded iron formations—which were laid between 3.8 and 1.8 billion years ago—were formed when life was limited to one-celled creatures in the oceans; the continents were desolate gray, brown, and black rock and silt terrain. Green Seas Sparked Life The first life using sunlight emerged in the Archean eon, when Earth’s atmosphere and seas lacked gaseous oxygen. These creatures started the “Great Oxidation …

Civic organisation opposes move to convert green park into market

Civic organisation opposes move to convert green park into market

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The Inherency Protection League has urged the State government and Tiruchi Corporation to drop the move to convert a 22-acre park in Edamalaipatti Pudur into a vegetable market, citing the loss of trees and vital public amenities. K. Chandrasekar, coordinator of the Inherency Protection League, told presspersons in Tiruchi on Tuesday that the park — developed in 2013 with public and government funding —features medicinal tree species, a walking track, an open-air gym, and a meditation zone. “Due to poor maintenance, the park gradually deteriorated. But instead of restoring it, the Corporation now plans to convert it into an integrated vegetable market,” he said. Mr. Chandrasekar alleged that several trees were being cut under the pretext of transplantation. “Many have simply been axed and left on the ground. Replacing them with ornamental saplings elsewhere offers no real ecological value,” he said. He questioned the necessity of a new market when a ₹110-crore facility in Kallikudi remains underutilised and over 300 acres of land is available near the upcoming Panjapur bus terminus. Corporation Commissioner V. Saravanan …

Has Taylor Ann Green Left Bravo Reality Series After 5 Years? Here’s What We Know

Has Taylor Ann Green Left Bravo Reality Series After 5 Years? Here’s What We Know

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Taylor Ann Green Exit(Photo Credit –Instagram) The last couple of months have seen some names exiting the reality shows they have been a part of for long. Alexis Bellino left The Real Housewives of Orange County after she was not called back for season 19. Recently, Garcelle Beauvais exited The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills to spend more time with her school going kids and focus on her other projects. The latest addition to the list is Taylor Ann Green who has decided to leave Southern Charm after one season of being a friend and three seasons as a main cast member. Season 10 of Southern Charm wrapped up earlier this month. Here’s what she revealed about her exit and why she chose to do it. Southern Charm: Has Taylor Ann Green Left Bravo Reality Series After 5 Years? Taylor took to her Instagram to share the announcement and express her gratitude for her 5 year long journey. She wrote, “Hi everyone! A bittersweet announcement; but after a lot of conversations and thought this past …

Logout star Babil Khan says he is ‘NOT A GREEN FLAG’ after receiving the label on internet: ‘I’m a narcissist’

Logout star Babil Khan says he is ‘NOT A GREEN FLAG’ after receiving the label on internet: ‘I’m a narcissist’

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Irrfan Khan’s son, Babil Khan, has proven his acting talent with his work in several acclaimed projects. Apart from his craft, it is public appearances that divide the internet, with a part of the section hailing him as a green flag while many passing their judgments over his generous behavior. Nonetheless, the Logout actor likes to call him a “narcissist.” While speaking with Bollywood Hungama, Babil Khan was asked about his reactions to the people calling him “green flag” for his behavior. In his response, the actor smiled and reiterated his Instagram post that he made in December 2024, admitting that he is not a green flag but a narcissist. “I’m not a green flag. I’m a narcissist. People put a label on you. If you don’t obey it, then they have opinions. People will do what they want to do. It’s up to you how you are receiving that,” he said. The Qala actor further elucidated his point, noting that one has to take responsibility for their life and how they see the world. …

Green Day Alters ‘Jesus Of Suburbia’ Lyrics At Coachella To Show Solidarity With Palestine | Watch

Green Day Alters ‘Jesus Of Suburbia’ Lyrics At Coachella To Show Solidarity With Palestine | Watch

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Last Updated:April 14, 2025, 10:54 IST Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong made a reference to the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict during the punk trio’s debut performance at Coachella 2025. Green Day tweaked the lyrics of Jesus Of Suburbia (Photo: Instagram/ Green Day, musicnism) During their headlining debut at Coachella 2025, American punk band Green Day made a political statement. They tweaked the lyrics of their 2004 song ‘Jesus Of Suburbia’ and made a reference to the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, during their performance on Saturday night. Green Day showed solidarity with Palestine, and a video of their performance has gone viral on social media. Apart from Green Day, headliners for Coachella 2025 also included Lady Gaga, Post Malone. Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong altered the lyrics of ‘Jesus of Suburbia’ to reference the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. He sang, “Runnin’ away from pain, like the kids from Palestine / Tales from another broken home.” The original song lyrics from the track were, “Runnin’ away from pain when you’ve been victimized.” Check out the video below! This …

RCB To Wear Green Jerseys Against Rajasthan Royals To Raise Awareness About Conservation

RCB To Wear Green Jerseys Against Rajasthan Royals To Raise Awareness About Conservation

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru players will once again sport their iconic green jerseys when they take on Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday. The green jerseys, made from recycled fabric, highlight the franchise’s broader sustainability initiatives, aiming to raise awareness about conservation and the need to protect the environment. RCB is a “carbon-neutral” T20 franchise, and through this initiative at the home stadium for fan engagement throughout the season, the team seeks to further engage fans in its environmental mission with the ambition of becoming carbon-positive, according to the RCB press release. Speaking on the initiative, Rajesh Menon, COO, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, said, “For us it is about being bold, both on and off the pitch. Our green jerseys are more than just a symbol; they are a call to action. As proud representatives of the Garden City, sustainability is a natural priority for us. Through this initiative, we aim to leverage the cultural and social power of RCB to drive awareness and inspire fans to take small steps …

Why All US Immigrants, H-1B Workers, Green Card Holders Must Carry ID 24×7

Why All US Immigrants, H-1B Workers, Green Card Holders Must Carry ID 24×7

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The Donald Trump administration has introduced a new rule requiring all immigrants in the United States to carry proof of their legal status at all times. This directive, part of Trump’s executive order ‘Protecting the American People Against Invasion’, went into effect on April 11 and aims to crack down on illegal immigration and deport millions living illegally. The Alien Registration Requirement (ARR) originates from the Alien Registration Act of 1940. This particular law also required immigrants in the US to register, but it was never consistently implemented. However, the new rules will ensure the strict implementation of the law. WH Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt: ALL Illegal Aliens present in the United States longer than 30 days must register with the federal government… If not, you will be arrested, fined, deported, never to return to our country again.https://t.co/A0h2lOB3TA pic.twitter.com/wAkkbRdafd — XRP NESARA-GESARA QFS 3.0 (@NesaraGesara0) April 12, 2025 Key Provisions of the Rule – Mandatory Registration: All non-citizens above 14 years old staying in the US for 30 days or more must register with the …

A pestilent green fly is crimping tea output in Assam, Darjeeling | Latest News India

A pestilent green fly is crimping tea output in Assam, Darjeeling | Latest News India

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Kolkata: A small green-fly, not measuring more than 5mm in length, has started taking a heavy toll on the Darjeeling and Assam tea industry with production of Darjeeling tea dropping to a record low in 2024. Experts have blamed it on the climate crisis. Data shared by the Tea Board of India reveals that the production of this world-famous brew, known for its rich aroma and unmatched flavour, dropped to 5.6 million kilos in 2024, the lowest in recent times. (HT Photo) Data shared by the Tea Board of India reveals that the production of this world-famous brew, known for its rich aroma and unmatched flavour, dropped to 5.6 million kilos in 2024, the lowest in recent times. In 2022 and 2023 the production of Darjeeling tea was 6.9 million kilos and 6.01 million kilos respectively. “The tea industry in West Bengal and Assam is facing a severe challenge due to widespread infestation of green flies, a pest that has emerged as a major threat over the past two years. This sap-sucking insect has caused …

Assam refinery discharging effluents in Brahmaputra tributary: Green activist

Assam refinery discharging effluents in Brahmaputra tributary: Green activist

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A file image of the Numaligarh refinery in Assam | Photo Credit: The Hindu GUWAHATI A refinery in eastern Assam’s Golaghat district has been discharging hazardous effluents into a tributary of the Brahmaputra River, endangering its fragile aquatic ecosystem, an environmental activist said. In a letter to the Member-Secretary of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on April 2, Golaghat town-based Apurba Ballav Goswami sought a probe into the effluent treatment practices of the Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) and its compliance with the board’s updated pollution standards. He appended a report by a private biosciences laboratory analysing a water sample reportedly collected from the NRL’s effluent treatment plant on March 11. “The results reveal an exceedance of CPCB effluent discharge standards for petroleum oil refineries under the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, and subsequent guidelines, with severe implications for aquatic life and the long-term health of the Dhansiri River,” the letter read. Mr. Goswami said the analysis highlighted violations such as 18.0 mg/litre of biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), 142.0 mg/litre of chemical oxygen demand (COD), and …