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Isro launches Mission MITRA: Gaganyatris to be tested for mental, physical, and crew operability strengths in the wilderness of Ladakh | Bangalore News

Isro launches Mission MITRA: Gaganyatris to be tested for mental, physical, and crew operability strengths in the wilderness of Ladakh | Bangalore News

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2 min readBengaluruApr 4, 2026 12:36 PM IST Over the next week, four gaganyatris (astronauts) will undergo an intense battery of tests wherein their physical, physiological, and mental strengths will be assessed in the backdrop of extreme living conditions in Ladakh. The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) Friday announced the launch of Mission MITRA (Mapping of Interoperable Traits and Response Assessment) to take place between April 2-9 in Leh. Results obtained from Mission MITRA will contribute towards designing and developing India’s manned Gaganyaan mission. As part of this mission, four astronaut-designates – Shubhanshu Shukla, Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, Ajit Krishnan, and Angad Pratap – will be tested for their physiological, psychological, and operational dynamics under the behavioural set of tests. In addition, they will be observed for their abilities to communicate, adapt, and handle stress, and their resilience to extreme conditions, Isro said. According to Isro, any human spaceflight mission involves multiple critical elements like crew performance under challenging situations and the ground-station staff support and performance. “MITRA aims to generate the vital understanding on team …

Ishan Kishan’s return after a long period in wilderness adds intrigue with World Cup round the corner

Ishan Kishan’s return after a long period in wilderness adds intrigue with World Cup round the corner

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For Ishan Kishan, the start of 2024 began a two-year period when he was firmly out of the scheme of things for India, a sudden reversal for the country’s highly-rated wicketkeeper-batter who was considered to have an unsatisfactory attitude and mindset in the murky aftermath of his request for a mental fatigue-induced break. The same Kishan starts 2026 with a resounding return to the national team on Wednesday, when he will feature in the first of the five-match T20I series against New Zealand. He does so by fortuitously riding the changing tides of Indian cricket. Proclamations can be fickle; especially considering a team in transition. To say that India’s T20 set-up is in a transitional phase may seem ridiculous, considering this is a team on an eight-series winning streak having phased out the superstars who featured in the victorious 2024 campaign. But Kishan’s return to the India fold itself is plenty of evidence. Just two months ago, when India was playing five T20s against South Africa, his name was nowhere in the reckoning. ALSO READ …

‘I never lost hope’: Paul Pogba returns from football wilderness after 2 years to debut for Monaco | Football News

‘I never lost hope’: Paul Pogba returns from football wilderness after 2 years to debut for Monaco | Football News

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After more than two years in footballing wilderness, former Manchester United and Juventus player Paul Pogba returned to the football pitch for Monaco on Saturday. Pogba who joined the Ligue 1 side on a free transfer in June, had not played a competitive match since September 2023. Pogba had received a four-year ban in February 2024 after testing positive for banned substance DHEA, which boosts testosterone levels. The suspension was cut to 18 months after an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The 32-year-old had suffered another setback when he had a right ankle injury last month which delayed his on-field return. On Saturday, the World Cup winner came on in the 85th minute to a standing ovation but couldn’t prevent his side from losing 4-1 to Rennes. “Seeing the crowd rise and applaud, I never imagined that would happen. I’m relieved to be playing football again, the thing I love most in the world. But there’s still work to do to get back to full fitness and be able to play 90 …

Emerging out of wilderness Eugenio Chacarra clinches Hero Indian Open to book European Tour status | Golf News

Emerging out of wilderness Eugenio Chacarra clinches Hero Indian Open to book European Tour status | Golf News

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Until last week, Eugenio Chacarra was not even sure that he would be playing the Hero Indian Open. The former World No.2 amateur golf player had signed up with the rebel LIV Golf tour as soon as he turned professional in 2022. After his contract was not renewed in 2024, the 25-year-old from Spain had no official status on any tour, playing tournaments thanks to special invites – the same way he got into the event at the DLF Golf and Country Club after impressing at the International Series event here last month. On Sunday, he made sure he would emerge out of the wilderness. Chacarra, the clubhouse leader at the start of the day, put together a gutsy round of one-under 71 to win the tournament, leading defending champion, Japan’s Keita Nakajima, by two strokes at the close of play. The Madrid native now has guaranteed status to the European Tour (now ‘DP World Tour’) until 2027 after winning the $2.25 million event in Gurugram. “It (entry into this tournament) probably changed my life,” …

Dark Winds to Yellowjackets; Top 10 mind-bending psychological thriller series to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, Zee5 and more

Dark Winds to Yellowjackets; Top 10 mind-bending psychological thriller series to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, Zee5 and more

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Vicky Kaushal starrer Chhaava is making a powerful impact at the box office. Directed by Laxman Utekar, the historical period drama features actor Vicky as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. While the movie has received mixed reviews from critics, it has been successful in impressing the audience with its powerful script and equally compelling performances. The movie also features Rashmika Mandanna as Yesubai and Akshaye Khanna as Aurangzeb. The movie has had a strong opening and marked its first major and massive success at the box office. While the Vicky Kaushal starrer has been performing exceptionally well over the weekend, the real test came on Monday. We are pleased to inform our readers that Chhaava has passed the Monday test. On its fourth day, the Laxman Utekar-directed movie has earned Rs 24 crore at the box office. On the first three days, Vicky’s movie minted 31 crore, 37 crore, and 48.5 crore. The total box office collection of the movie is now Rs 140.50 crore. As reported by Sacnilk, the Hindi occupancy of Chhaava on Monday was …

N’Golo Kante Returns From Wilderness As Didier Deschamps Announces France Euro 2024 Squad

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World champion N’Golo Kante will make a surprise return to international football as France coach Didier Deschamps announced Thursday the 25 players that will make up the French squad at Euro 2024. Kante left English side Chelsea last summer to join Saudi club Al Ittihad and has not represented France since June 2022. “He played a full season (Kante struggled with injury during his time with Chelsea), albeit not in a European league, as he is in Saudi Arabia,” said Deschamps on French TV channel TF1. “He’s back to full fitness. With his experience, I’m convinced that the French team will be stronger with N’Golo Kante.” The 2018 World Cup winner was the big surprise in Deschamps’ squad, but the 33-year-old’s experience will doubtless be a help to youngsters Warren Zaire-Emery and Bradley Barcola, who also made the squad after fine seasons at Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain. Winger Barcola, 21, is the only uncapped player in the squad but forced his way in with a strong finish to the season, impressing particularly …

A New Kind of Wilderness review: Intimate documentary about a family returning to new normal

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In A New Kind of Wilderness (Ukjent Landskap), which premiered at CPH: DOCX, filmmaker Silje Evensmo Jacobsen follows the quiet Norwegian family of six, where Maria Gros Vatne lives with her husband Nik Payne and four kids. Ronja, the eldest of the four, is Maria’s daughter from a previous relationship. They choose to live far away from the bustle of city life, tucked away in the woods where all the kids learn through homeschooling. It becomes abundantly clear that this family has decided not to keep in touch with the outside world, committed to their off-the-grid lifetsyle. (Also read: Poor Things movie review: Emma Stone is captivating in this Oscar-nominated, visually stunning tale by Yorgos Lanthimos) A still from A New Kind of Wilderness. The premise Soon, the tone will shift as the family will come to face a tragedy that will change their lives forever. Yet, expect no drastic sensationalism in the way this 83 minute-long documentary, as the vérité sensibilities of A New Kind of Wilderness presents these people just as they are- …