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NASA’s X-59 Jet Conducts Afterburner Test for Supersonic Flight Performance
NASA’s X-59, part of the Quiet SuperSonic Technology (Quesst) programme, has successfully completed afterburner tests, bringing it closer to achieving quieter supersonic flight. Built by Lockheed Martin, the X-59 is designed to break the sound barrier without generating the disruptive sonic booms typically associated with supersonic travel. The r...
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Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 Nears Supersonic Milestone with Mach 0.95 Test Flight
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator reached a significant milestone in its 11th test flight, hitting Mach 0.95 at a low altitude of 8,986 metres. The test, conducted on January 10, 2025, not only demonstrated the aircraft’s ability to handle extreme air pressure but also moved the company closer to achieving supersonic speeds. This breakthrough...
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"Time Apposite To Rekindle Animal Spirits": RBI Bulletin On 'State Of Economy'
Weeks before the presentation of the Union Budget, the Reserve Bank Bulletin made a strong case for providing a consumption boost as the time is apposite to rekindle the animal spirits, create mass consumer demand and trigger a boom in investment.
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Did Taylor Swift Say LA Fires Are Payback For Gaza Bombings? A Fact Check
Social media is rife with a video showing American pop star Taylor Swift calling the ongoing wildfires in Greater Los Angeles in United States' California a "divine retribution" against the US for supporting Israel's bombings in Gaza.
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Fact Check: Truth Behind Viral Post Claiming India Number 1 In Open Defecation
The infographic, titled "Open Defecation, 2023," cites the "Alberta Institute of Data Collection" as its source. It shows global open defecation rates, falsely placing India at the top.
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2024 - The Year Of Jasprit Bumrah
2024 will really be remembered for is the bowling of Jasprit Bumrah. It was the year when Boom Boom Bumrah went from being a modern sensation to an all-time great.
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Shenzhou-15 Spacecraft Debris Burns Over Los Angeles During Uncontrolled Reentry
On April 2, 2024, debris from China's Shenzhou-15 spacecraft lit up the Los Angeles sky during an uncontrolled reentry. Scientists employed seismic data to track the sonic booms generated by the debris, analysing its path, speed, and fragmentation. This novel use of seismic tools highlights the risks of increasing space debris and the potential to ...
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Bride, Groom, Spy: How Wedding Detectives Are Running Matrimonial Industry
From an anonymous office in a New Delhi mall, matrimonial detective Bhavna Paliwal runs the rule over prospective husbands and wives -- a booming industry in India.
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Fact Check: Video Claiming Crops Of Bangladeshi Hindus Burnt By Muslims
A video of a farmer weeping after his crops were destroyed by fire is circulating with a false communal claim that Muslims have burnt crops grown by Hindus in Bangladesh.
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Fact Check: Video From Halloween Party In China Viral As Attack On Bangladesh Hindus
A video of two mannequins being burnt at a stake from a Halloween party held at a theme park in China is viral with a false claim that it shows Hindus being burnt in Bangladesh.
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Racial Bias in Web3, Blockchain Boom in Indian Entreprises: Interview With Polygon’s Sandeep Nailwal
Along the sidelines of the recently concluded India Blockchain Week 2024, Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal discussed a variety of topics with Gadgets360. In our chat, Nailwal gave us his take on the racial bias allegedly prevalent in the global Web3 arena while also voicing an opinion on India’s Web3 market, Polygon’s future plans, and ur...
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Artificial Intelligence Boom To Trigger Thousands Of Deaths, $20 Billion In Health Costs Annually: Study
By 2030, this pollution could lead to 1,300 premature deaths annually in the US and public health costs of nearly $20 billion.
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Fact Check: Video Of Attack On Sufi Shrine Shared As Temple Vandalised In Bangladesh
BOOM found that the incident in the viral video is from an attack on a Sufi shrine in Kazipur, Sirajganj, Bangladesh in August 2024.
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Crying Babies, Sonic Booms: Inside Israel's Psychological Warfare In Gaza
Israel's military strategy in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria involves using psychological warfare to weaken morale, influence public perception, and disrupt enemy operations.
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Fact Check: Video Of Kali Idol Dismantling Ritual In Bengal Shared As Vandalism In Bangladesh
RT India, the Indian unit of Russian state controlled news media, shared a video a group of men forming a human pyramid to dismantle an idol of goddess Kali as part of tradition in West Bengal, with a false claim that a Hindu temple was attacked.
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NASA’s X-59 Jet Conducts Afterburner Test for Supersonic Flight Performance
NASA’s X-59, part of the Quiet SuperSonic Technology (Quesst) programme, has successfully completed afterburner tests, bringing it closer to achieving quieter supersonic flight. Built by Lockheed Martin, the X-59 is designed to break the sound barrier without generating the disruptive sonic booms typically associated with supersonic travel. The r...
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Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 Nears Supersonic Milestone with Mach 0.95 Test Flight
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator reached a significant milestone in its 11th test flight, hitting Mach 0.95 at a low altitude of 8,986 metres. The test, conducted on January 10, 2025, not only demonstrated the aircraft’s ability to handle extreme air pressure but also moved the company closer to achieving supersonic speeds. This breakthrough...
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"Time Apposite To Rekindle Animal Spirits": RBI Bulletin On 'State Of Economy'
Weeks before the presentation of the Union Budget, the Reserve Bank Bulletin made a strong case for providing a consumption boost as the time is apposite to rekindle the animal spirits, create mass consumer demand and trigger a boom in investment.
-
Did Taylor Swift Say LA Fires Are Payback For Gaza Bombings? A Fact Check
Social media is rife with a video showing American pop star Taylor Swift calling the ongoing wildfires in Greater Los Angeles in United States' California a "divine retribution" against the US for supporting Israel's bombings in Gaza.
-
Fact Check: Truth Behind Viral Post Claiming India Number 1 In Open Defecation
The infographic, titled "Open Defecation, 2023," cites the "Alberta Institute of Data Collection" as its source. It shows global open defecation rates, falsely placing India at the top.
-
2024 - The Year Of Jasprit Bumrah
2024 will really be remembered for is the bowling of Jasprit Bumrah. It was the year when Boom Boom Bumrah went from being a modern sensation to an all-time great.
-
Shenzhou-15 Spacecraft Debris Burns Over Los Angeles During Uncontrolled Reentry
On April 2, 2024, debris from China's Shenzhou-15 spacecraft lit up the Los Angeles sky during an uncontrolled reentry. Scientists employed seismic data to track the sonic booms generated by the debris, analysing its path, speed, and fragmentation. This novel use of seismic tools highlights the risks of increasing space debris and the potential to ...
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Bride, Groom, Spy: How Wedding Detectives Are Running Matrimonial Industry
From an anonymous office in a New Delhi mall, matrimonial detective Bhavna Paliwal runs the rule over prospective husbands and wives -- a booming industry in India.
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Fact Check: Video Claiming Crops Of Bangladeshi Hindus Burnt By Muslims
A video of a farmer weeping after his crops were destroyed by fire is circulating with a false communal claim that Muslims have burnt crops grown by Hindus in Bangladesh.
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Fact Check: Video From Halloween Party In China Viral As Attack On Bangladesh Hindus
A video of two mannequins being burnt at a stake from a Halloween party held at a theme park in China is viral with a false claim that it shows Hindus being burnt in Bangladesh.
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Racial Bias in Web3, Blockchain Boom in Indian Entreprises: Interview With Polygon’s Sandeep Nailwal
Along the sidelines of the recently concluded India Blockchain Week 2024, Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal discussed a variety of topics with Gadgets360. In our chat, Nailwal gave us his take on the racial bias allegedly prevalent in the global Web3 arena while also voicing an opinion on India’s Web3 market, Polygon’s future plans, and ur...
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Artificial Intelligence Boom To Trigger Thousands Of Deaths, $20 Billion In Health Costs Annually: Study
By 2030, this pollution could lead to 1,300 premature deaths annually in the US and public health costs of nearly $20 billion.
-
Fact Check: Video Of Attack On Sufi Shrine Shared As Temple Vandalised In Bangladesh
BOOM found that the incident in the viral video is from an attack on a Sufi shrine in Kazipur, Sirajganj, Bangladesh in August 2024.
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Crying Babies, Sonic Booms: Inside Israel's Psychological Warfare In Gaza
Israel's military strategy in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria involves using psychological warfare to weaken morale, influence public perception, and disrupt enemy operations.
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Fact Check: Video Of Kali Idol Dismantling Ritual In Bengal Shared As Vandalism In Bangladesh
RT India, the Indian unit of Russian state controlled news media, shared a video a group of men forming a human pyramid to dismantle an idol of goddess Kali as part of tradition in West Bengal, with a false claim that a Hindu temple was attacked.
