RARE PHOTOS: 5 - The Real Truth

SpaceX launches Starship to orbit for first time – before it explodes in the ocean

Mission was hit by technical problems as it flew around Earth

The Independent UK · Sep 28

74 more villages in Odisha declared 'tsunami ready' under UNESCO programme, total reaches 100

Odisha has declared 74 more coastal villages “tsunami ready” under the UNESCO-IOC programme, taking the total number of recognised villages in the state to 100. The recognition followed field verification in Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapada, Puri and Jagatsinghpur, focusing on tsunami awareness, preparedness and response. Odisha has identified 381 coastal villages…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

SpaceX's supersized Starship launches into orbit for the first time but flight ends early

SpaceX successfully launched its Starship spacecraft into orbit, marking a significant milestone for the company. The Starship delivered 26 advanced Starlink satellites with cheers from onlookers at the launch site. Although the mission was cut short, it demonstrated SpaceX's progress in achieving orbital capabilities. The spacecraft reentered over the Pacific…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Egypt for Indian Travellers: Cairo, the Nile Cruise, and What the Trip Actually Requires

The Visa, the Currency, and the First Things to SettleIndian passport holders need a visa to enter Egypt. The good news: Egypt offers a visa-on-arrival at Cairo International Airport for most Indian travellers, currently priced at USD 25. It is valid for 30 days, single entry. The process at the…

Times Life · Sep 28

4 taken to hospital after Boston-bound Delta flight makes abrupt U-turn over Atlantic Ocean and lands in Portugal

A Delta Air Lines flight carrying nearly 300 passengers made an emergency landing in Northern Portugal's Porto. The flight, originating from Barcelona, detected smoke in the cabin midway over the Atlantic. Fourteen individuals received treatment for smoke inhalation, and four were taken to hospitals. The aircraft safely landed with emergency…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

7 Lessons From Hanuman Ji When You Doubt Yourself

Have you ever felt that you are capable of much more, but somehow you cannot see it yourself? You try, fail once or twice, and slowly start believing that maybe you were never good enough. This is where a powerful story from the life of Hanuman Ji offers a different…

MyLifeXP · Sep 28

What New Jersey's Eight-County State of Emergency Means as the Nor'easter Turns Deadly

NJ's eight-county state of emergency triggered flood warnings, 100K+ outages and a death as the nor'easter loops back toward the coast.

Latin Times · Sep 27

California’s beaches are disappearing — San Clemente could need 300,000 truckloads of sand as El Niño threatens an already eroding coast

San Clemente is experiencing significant coastal erosion that is diminishing beach space and threatening infrastructure. The city estimates a sand deficit of about 3 million cubic yards, requiring extensive transportation efforts. Coastal bluffs are unstable, putting homes and a major railway at risk from both waves and landslides. Local officials…

The Economic Times · Sep 27

Sea level rise is reshaping a beloved California beach town and threatening a busy rail line

After years of erosion, California is bracing for flooding and landslides ahead of this year’s expected super El Niño

The Independent UK · Sep 27

8 Powerful Hanuman Forms and the Truth Behind Their Names

Most people know Hanuman Ji as the powerful devotee of Lord Rama. But the familiar image of the mighty vanara warrior is only one part of a much deeper tradition. Ancient prayers and devotional texts describe Hanuman through different names and forms, each pointing to a particular quality such as…

MyLifeXP · Sep 27