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World Braille Day: 7 Interesting facts about Louis Braille, inventor of braille

Published on Jan 3, 2024 11:53 IST

World Braille Day is celebrated every year on January 4 to raise awareness of the importance of independence for people who are blind or visually impaired. It celebrates the birth of Louis Braille, inventor of the reading and writing system used by millions of blind and partially sighted people all over the globe. Here are some interesting facts about the inventor you need to know.

Russia-Ukraine War: 5 dead as ballistic missiles hit Kharkiv and Kyiv

More than 100 survivors gathered at a school set up as a temporary shelter.

Published on Jan 3, 2024 10:11 IST

Year Ender 2023: Biggest natural disasters that took place this year

In 2023, major natural disasters struck globally, from Hurricane Otis hitting Mexico to Libya's devastating floods and Morocco's earthquake. China faced severe flooding, and Turkey endured significant earthquakes. Here are some of the biggest natural disasters of the year.

Updated on Jan 1, 2024 08:22 IST

11 Picture-perfect moments of PM Modi from the year 2023

During an emotional moment, Prime Minister Modi embraces ISRO Chairman S. Somanath following the successful touchdown of Chandrayaan-3.  India made history on August 23 as the Chandrayaan-3 lander, named 'Vikram,' successfully landed on the previously unexplored lunar South Pole after a 40-day journey into space, establishing the country as the first to achieve this remarkable feat. PM Modi hailed the Chandrayaan-3 mission and said, "When we see such historic moments it makes us very proud. This is the dawn of new India.”

Published on Dec 31, 2023 10:49 IST

Year Ender 2023: Most important Supreme Court judgements of the year

The year commenced with a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court affirming the validity of the 2016 demonetization scheme and concluded with another significant ruling upholding the 2019 decision by the Narendra Modi government to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. Here are some of the major judgments of 2023.

Updated on Dec 30, 2023 11:06 IST

Year Ender 2023: A look back at the top space moments of the year

The year 2023 has been particularly thrilling for the space sector, especially for India, as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved the first-ever soft landing on the Moon's south polar region. Here's an overview of this year's events.

Updated on Dec 30, 2023 11:05 IST

PM visits Ayodhya, inaugurates newly built airport, revamped railway station

PM Modi flagged off two Amrit Bharat trains and six Vande Bharat trains at the redeveloped Ayodhya Dham Station on Saturday. The Amrit Bharat trains introduced are the Darbhanga-Ayodhya-Anand Vihar Terminal Amrit Bharat Express and the Malda Town-Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminus (Bengaluru) Amrit Bharat Express. The Amrit Bharat trains, categorized as superfast passenger trains, incorporate cutting-edge 'push-pull' technology, enhancing both speed and passenger comfort. These trains boast improved amenities such as enhanced seating, spacious luggage racks, LED lighting, CCTV cameras, and a public information system.

Updated on Dec 30, 2023 10:25 IST

Top 10 property deals: Here’s a look at what Bollywood actors bought and sold in

In November, actor Amitabh Bachchan and his wife, Jaya Bachchan, bequeathed Pratiksha bungalow, the first of the five family homes in Juhu, to their 49-year-old daughter Shweta Nanda as a gift.The property on 10th Road in Juhu Vile Parle Development scheme was transferred through two separate gift deeds for two plots registered on November 8. The first plot, owned by Amitabh Bachchan and his Rajya Sabha MP wife, measures 9,585 square feet and is valued at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>31.39 crore while the second plot in the name of Amitabh is spread over 7,254 square feet and is valued at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>19.24 crore, according to Zapkey.com that has accessed the registration documents.

Updated on Dec 29, 2023 12:59 IST

PM Modi to inaugurate newly built airport in Ayodhya tomorrow | See pictures

An entrance to the newly constructed airport in Ayodhya is decorated with flowers ahead of its inauguration on Saturday. The airport, positioned approximately 15 km from Ayodhya's main city, incorporates modern construction materials in its core. However, the terminal's exterior, akin to the design of the new Ayodhya station building, embraces a traditional aesthetic. Even the primary gateway follows a similar construction approach, featuring a concrete core adorned with sandstone cladding that showcases stylized carvings.

Updated on Dec 29, 2023 11:36 IST

‘Merry and bright’: Capturing Christmas celebrations across India

Children dressed as Santa Claus participating in Christmas celebrations at Danapur St. Luke's Church in Patna, Bihar, on Monday.

Published on Dec 25, 2023 15:56 IST

AirIndia A350 pics: Get into the inside of India's first wide-body plane

Air India A350 Business Class 2

Updated on Dec 24, 2023 06:13 IST

China Earthquake: Death toll rises to 148

The death toll from the 6.2-magnitude earthquake that struck northwest China earlier this week has now reached 148. Among these, 117 people lost their lives in the worst-hit Gansu province, according to authorities.

Updated on Dec 23, 2023 13:39 IST

How Webb telescope's 2023 space captures took us on time travel | Top 10 pics

A rarely seen prelude to a Supernova shows a super-bright, massive Wolf-Rayet star in a composite image taken by the James Webb Telescope and released by NASA on March 14, 2023. The star, WR 124, is 15,000 light-years away in the constellation Sagittarius and is 30 times the mass of our Sun. As the ejected gas moves away from the star and cools, cosmic dust forms and glows in the infrared light detectable by Webb. The Wolf-Rayet phase is a fleeting stage that only some stars go through soon before they explode. The origin of cosmic dust that can survive a supernova blast is of great interest to astronomers for multiple reasons. Dust shelters forming stars, gathers together to help form planets, and serves as a platform for molecules to form and clump together, including the building blocks of life on Earth.

Updated on Dec 23, 2023 12:59 IST

Photos | Cold tightens its grip over North India

With a further dip in the mercury, locals were seen huddling around bonfires on the streets.

Published on Dec 23, 2023 09:43 IST

Storm Pia: 2 killed as strong winds sweep northwest Europe

Storm Pia brought strong, blustery winds across northwest Europe overnight and into Friday, bringing down trees and prompting warnings of flooding on the North Sea coast.

Published on Dec 22, 2023 14:08 IST

In Photos | Prague university shooting death toll reaches 14, PM pays tribute

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala lays flowers at an impromptu memorial outside Charles University in central Prague. The government announced a day of national mourning, with flags to be flown at half-mast and a minute's silence to be observed at noon on December 23.

Published on Dec 22, 2023 11:33 IST

Winter Solstice 2023: All you need to know about shortest day of the year

Following the winter solstice, each day in the northern hemisphere will gradually grow longer until the summer solstice, which is the longest day of the year, occurring between June 20 and 22.

Published on Dec 22, 2023 05:17 IST

Covid New Variant: All you need to know about JN. 1

Currently, there is no evidence to suggest that the JN.1 subvariant can cause more severe symptoms or spread more rapidly than the variants already in circulation.

Updated on Dec 21, 2023 05:37 IST

Photos | Lava flows from Iceland volcano continue to decrease

Iceland is one of Earth's most volcanically active areas, with 32 active volcanic sites.

Updated on Dec 21, 2023 04:45 IST

Tamil Nadu Rain: Rescue and relief operations in full swing

Southern Tamil Nadu is grappling with a severe flood crisis caused by heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. In response, both the state and central governments have initiated extensive rescue and relief efforts to aid those impacted.

Updated on Dec 19, 2023 06:31 IST

Nagpur Factory Blast: 9 killed after explosion at solar explosive company

Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis visited the site of the explosion at Solar Industries in Nagpur and met the families of the deceased.

Published on Dec 17, 2023 17:39 IST

PM Modi inaugurates new integrated terminal building of Surat airport

The Surat Diamond Bourse building is located at Khajod village near Surat city.

Published on Dec 17, 2023 09:07 IST

Fresh snowfall blankets Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg on Sunday| See Pics

Most places in Jammu and Kashmir are witnessing clear weather at present. In the Jammu division, the minimum temperature in Jammu city was recorded at 7.3 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, Banihal reported the lowest temperature at minus 1.2 degrees Celsius, and Bhaderwah experienced a minimum temperature of minus 0.2 degrees Celsius. on Saturday.

Published on Dec 17, 2023 06:22 IST

Photos | PM Modi holds talks with Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tarik

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held talks with Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tarik at the Hyderabad House in Delhi with a focus on expanding bilateral cooperation in diverse areas, including trade and investment. PM Modi and President Droupadi Murmu received the Sultan at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.

Published on Dec 16, 2023 17:28 IST

Vijay Diwas 2023: Here's how the country is celebrating the occasion

Vijay Diwas is celebrated on December 16 to commemorate India's victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war.  On the occasion, here are a few lesser-known facts that you must know about this day.

Published on Dec 16, 2023 04:31 IST

Snow and ice blanket China's Beijing amid second cold wave | Pics

Snow blankets a segment of the Great Wall of China at Shuiguan, north of Beijing, post an overnight snowfall. A cold wave progressing from north to south will further drop temperatures over the weekend.

Published on Dec 15, 2023 10:43 IST

PM Modi, Amit Shah pay tribute to fallen jawans on 22 years of Parliament attack

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Amit Shah and several other top political leaders and ministers of the country on Wednesday aid their tributes to the fallen Jawans on the 22 years of the Parliament Attack in the old Parliament building.

Updated on Dec 13, 2023 09:41 IST

Year Ender 2023: Most memorable photos of 2023

Despite facing personal challenges and uncertainties, photojournalists navigate through difficulties with compassion to fulfill their duties. These individuals travel globally, often encountering the unexpected. Here are some of the best photos of 2023, captured by photojournalists from the news agency Associated Press. (Text and photos: AP)

Published on Dec 12, 2023 15:45 IST

Air India unveils new uniforms for its cabin & cockpit crew | See Pics

Published on Dec 12, 2023 15:02 IST

Year Ender 2023: Most significant world events in 2023

As 2023 draws to a close, various significant events have shaped the year. Notable occurrences include India surpassing China as the world's most populous country and the Hamas-Israel conflict. Here are some unforgettable events that have unfolded globally in 2023 so far.

Published on Dec 12, 2023 13:05 IST

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