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Emily Calandrelli, an aerospace engineer and science communicator, made history as the 100th woman to travel to space, soaring 62 miles above Earth aboard Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin New Shepard spacecraft. However, her groundbreaking achievement was overshadowed by online vitriol, forcing the company to delete footage of her incredible journey after sexist backlash flooded social media. Now, Calandrelli is reclaiming her narrative, releasing the deleted clips herself in a tell-all YouTube vlog, My Blue Origin Flight to Space. In it, she details the grueling preparations, the surreal experience of weightlessness, and how she fought to make this moment matter beyond the hateful noise.

Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has deactivated over 200,000 federal government credit cards that were found to be unused or unnecessary across more than a dozen agencies. The move is part of DOGE’s ongoing mission, spearheaded by Elon Musk, to address fraud, waste, and corruption within the federal system.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. SAN FRANCISCO—The founder of the Museum of Failure, which celebrates product flops like Crystal Pepsi and a golf club that doubles as a urinal, has one wish for its highly anticipated exhibition slated to open here next month—that it bombs as spectacularly as the items on display. Samuel West is begging people not to buy tickets to the internationally acclaimed show, and he isn’t joking.

Anil Thomas Gabriel, who was shot dead in Jordan on February 10, has demanded justice, insisting his son was not a terrorist but an Indian citizen. Anil's father, Gabriel Thomas, spoke to ANI, stating, «Anil Thomas called me after he landed in Jordan on February 7. When he left from here, he carried all the necessary documents, including his visa. He was not alone--his brother-in-law also travelled with him. Later, we were told that someone had been shot, but they couldn't find Anil Thomas. It was only later that we learned he had been killed.» Thomas continued, «We sent an email to the Indian Embassy, and when we received a response, we found out about his death. He was shot in the forehead. We demand justice. Why was my son shot? The government must investigate. As a father, it is my duty to fight for the truth. We have already submitted a petition to the MP. This incident happened in Jordan, not Israel. The embassy may say many things, but they were not there. There are eyewitnesses who saw what really happened--Thomas was shot while walking. The bullet hit the leg of the person accompanying him, but my son was shot in the forehead, which is unacceptable. My son was not a terrorist--he was an Indian citizen. If needed, they could have shot him in the leg, but they aimed to kill. This is an injustice, and the government must take action to ensure we get justice.»

Data Analytics Consultant and YouTuber, Sahil Bhadviya recently shared the real luxuries in life that he is able to enjoy every single day. While a good night’s sleep and zero travel time may sound ideal among his top 10 list, it is the third and fourth one that will leave you feeling jealous. Can you guess what it is? Sharing thoughts on X, a tech professional reflected on the true luxuries they cherish daily. These include restful sleep, unhurried mornings, and the joy of an afternoon nap. They appreciate the comfort of home-cooked meals, quality time with their child, and the freedom to pursue their passion for investment and personal finance. With the flexibility to set their own work schedule and no commute, they enjoy a peaceful life in Udaipur, staying closely connected with family and friends—expressing gratitude for these everyday blessings. The tweet read, “Real luxuries in life that I enjoy every single day-

earthquake of magnitude 4.1 jolted Tibet on Tuesday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks. In a post on X, NCS said, «EQ of M: 4.1, On: 11/03/2025 12:39:06 IST, Lat: 28.52 N, Long: 87.40 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Tibet.» Shallow earthquakes like this one are more dangerous than deeper ones due to their greater energy release closer to the Earth's surface, causing stronger ground shaking and increased damage to structures and casualties, compared to deeper earthquakes, which lose energy as they travel to the surface.

Bibhas Nayak, a 29-year-old HR manager at St Stephen’s Hospital in New Delhi, died while defending two women from sexual assault in Karnataka’s Koppal district. The incident took place on 6 March near Sanapur village, close to the popular tourist site of Hampi. Bibhas was overpowered by three attackers and thrown into a canal. His body was recovered on Saturday, and Karnataka police have since arrested the suspects. His grieving family has called for a thorough and fair investigation.

Holi sales, offering discounts on domestic and international flights. Akasa Air, IndiGo, and Star Air have all introduced limited-time fare reductions, making air travel more affordable for passengers planning trips around the festive season. Akasa Air has announced discounted fares across its network, with all-inclusive one-way domestic tickets starting from ₹1,499. Customers can also avail up to 15% off on Saver and Flexi base fares for both domestic and international routes by using the promo code HOLI15. Additionally, the airline is offering a flat 15% discount on seat selection for all flights. The sale is applicable for bookings made between March 10 and March 13, 2025, for travel starting March 17, 2025. It covers non-stop and connecting flights across Akasa Air’s network, with a requirement of at least seven days’ advance booking.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s tourism sector has been on a recent high buoyed by three elements integral to Indian culture: religion, cricket, and music.

Data shared by real estate consultancy JLL with ET showed about 13,274 rooms were signed in tier-3 locations last year, up from 7,267 in 2023. «The impact of economic growth is witnessed across the length and breadth of the country. Unprecedented growth of travel, backed by business activity as well as leisure travel, including pilgrimage travel, has resulted in a massive upswing in demand,» said Jaideep Dang, managing director, Hotels and Hospitality Group, JLL India. «We have been busy doing project feasibilities followed by project development in many tier-2 and tier-3 towns and cities. Higher lifestyle aspirations have resulted in higher spends on F&B, social events and the wedding market in these locations,» he added. Several factors are fuelling this growth, said Nikhil Sharma, MD, and area senior VP, South Asia at Radisson Hotel Group. Radisson has signed or opened hotels in new locations such as Khopoli (Maharashtra), Saputara (Gujarat) and Yavatmal (Maharashtra) in the past year.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. After spending many years in the corporate world, Meenal Majumder decided to set it all aside and don the student’s hat to go the start-up way. Though there wasn’t a perfect plan in place, she knew that if she waited for the ‘right time’, there was a good chance it would never come.

National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks. In a post on X, the NCS said, «EQ of M: 4.0, On: 10/03/2025 07:01:10 IST, Lat: 36.97 N, Long: 73.14 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan.» Shallow earthquakes like this one are more dangerous than deeper ones due to their greater energy release closer to the Earth's surface, causing stronger ground shaking and increased damage to structures and casualties, compared to deeper earthquakes, which lose energy as they travel to the surface.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Coforge Ltd’s recent announcement of its largest-ever contract with Sabre Corp brought cheers to shareholders, but at least three analysts have raised concerns about the Texas-based travel technology company's ability to see through the deal and make timely payments due to its weak financial health. The country’s seventh-largest software services provider announced a 13-year contract with Sabre late last Tuesday, valued at $1.56 billion.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mid-market hotel operator BWH Hotels, which manages brands like Best Western Hotels & Resorts and SureStay Hotels, is expanding its footprint in India with a pipeline of 21 new hotels in the next two years. Larry Cuculic, the company’s global president and CEO, who was in India for the recently concluded hospitality conference HOPE 2025, said in an exclusive interview with Mint that all its upcoming properties will be new constructions—a strategic shift to enhance brand reputation and guest experience.

As we progress into the final quarter of FY25, multiple factors are reinforcing the sector’s positive trajectory.

The Way Home Season 3 is set to air soon. Fans are eager to see how the story unfolds. The show has introduced multiple timelines, and the finale promises to bring them together.

IIT-Kanpur graduates known for sharing their unique travel experiences on social media, recently found themselves in an unusual situation during a road trip from Udaipur to Ahmedabad. With no place to stay for the night, they made a spontaneous decision that left them questioning whether it was sheer recklessness or a stroke of wisdom. On January 10, as they drove from Udaipur to Ahmedabad, the duo realized they had no accommodation arranged. In a moment of spontaneity, they put up an Instagram story asking if anyone would be willing to host them for the night. To their surprise, a complete stranger responded, inviting them to stay over. Taking a leap of faith, they arrived at his home later that night—unaware that this experience would change their perspective on travel.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Whether you wish to smell like Rihanna or find your own fragrance stamp, Kilian Hennessy of the cult fragrance label Kilian Paris is here to help you smell good. The brand launched in India last year with ELCA Cosmetics.

Champions Trophy 2025 final approaches, set to unfold this Sunday at the iconic Dubai International Stadium. In what may be a remarkable display of enthusiasm, all 25,000 tickets for the highly anticipated clash between India and New Zealand have been snapped up, generating a staggering AED 9 million in ticket sales, ANI reported. Ticket prices ranged from AED 250 for general admission to a whopping AED 12,000 for the exclusive Sky Box hospitality, showcasing the immense interest surrounding this marquee event.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand, Team India's head coach Gautam Gambhir outlined the reason behind shuffling the batting order and revealed that Axar's number five role allows him to express himself and exhibit his talent to the world. India will play New Zealand in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy on March 9 at the Dubai International Stadium. India is undefeated in the tournament so far, and the Kiwis have looked rock solid with bat and ball under Mitchell Santner's captaincy. The clash promises to be an epic sequel to the 2000 ICC Champions Trophy final, which New Zealand won. Men in Blue would like to avenge losses to the Blackcaps in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup semifinal and 2021 ICC World Test Championship final.

Thermal runaway occurs when batteries experience harm or receive substandard management. This leads to dangerous levels of heat, combined with smoke and potential for fires. The aviation industry faces serious safety concerns because of this risk, which led to airline policies undergoing modifications.