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Hello, Everyone! Recently on 30th May 2024, a private sector enterpriseAgnikul Cosmos Private Limited launched its first indigenously built launch vehicle test flight Agnibaan -SOrTeD fuelled by a semi-cryogenic 3-D printed engine. The glorious event was witnessed by prominent space figures like ISRO along with other renowned figures. The Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and Home Minister Amit Shah felicitated Agnikul Cosmos for its remarkable accomplishment. Pic Source: Indian Express Pic URL: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/agnikul-eyes-launching-satellites-by-2025-ceo-ravichandran-9368118/ Agnibaan's launch marked a gateway for many upcoming space missions. However, Agnikul Cosmos is not the only private sector enterprise that has launched its indigenously developed rocket from Bharat Bhoomi. In Nov'2022 a success story was created when a private sector enterprise Skyroot Aerospace launched their rocket -Vikram into the cosmos. The rocket was named after renowned Bharatiya Physicist and astronomer, Vikram Sarabhai who extensively contributed to space research and the development of nuclear power in our Bharat. The glorious moment was praised by our country's Hon'ble PM, President, and many others. In this blog post, we will understand how with the increase of private space enterprises Bharatiya space market is becoming more consolidated, promising, and prominent. The test flight launch of Agnikul Cosmos Agnibaan -SOrTeD has extended the glory of Skyroot and has served as an indicator of spanning space options dwelling in Bharat's space market. The fascinating catch in Agnibaan is the 3D printed, the world's first unibody 3D printed engine manufactured indigenously and developed to fuel Agnibaan. Interestingly Agnibaan was launched from Agnikul 's launchpad built at ISRO's Shriharikota launch facility. The pioneering space enterprises Agnikul and Skyroot are envisioning to initiate launching commercial satellites-satellites purposed for meeting civilian, government, or non-profit use on their rockets in a year, by 2025. Let us now focus on the payload customization. Agnibaan, a highly customizable launch vehicle, has a payload customization of 30 Kg to 300 Kg and a few variants that support this payload range to fly to LOE{Lower Earth } orbits. The Skyroot Rockets Vikram series supports such a range of payload mass. Vikram I supports 480 Kg to 500 Km Low inclination orbits and 290 Kg to SSPO-Sun Synchronous Polar Orbits. Vikram II variant supports 595 Kg of payload mass to fly at 500 kms low Inclination Orbit and 400 Kg payload mass to 500 Km to SSPO-Sun Synchronous Polar orbit. Vikram III variant serves to support a payload of 815 Kg to fly at 500 Kms Low Inclination Orbit and 560 Kgs payload mass to 500 Kms SSPO-Sun Synchronous Polar Orbits. Now, taking about Agnibaan's variants they support a payload of 300 Kg mass and are super affordable too!! For every kilogram of payload mass varying from 30 kg to 300 Kg, the price does not vary. Both Agnikul and Skyroot are planning to potentially develop small-satellites for catering the requirements of burgeoning space market . For Instance Communications, broadcasting, climate change, disaster management, Earth and Ocean Observation, urban planning, and surveillance. Such satellites are not employed for space explorations and scientific experiments. ISRO too is manufacturing a brand new rocket called SSLV which is abbreviated for Small Satellite Launch Vehicle to meet this requirement. It has the potential to fly a payload mass of a kg maximum of 500 kg and is more powerful. SSLV is a small-lift launch vehicle and has a payload potential of 500 kg to fly to low-earth orbit or 300 Kgs payload to deploy at Sun Synchronous orbit for launching small satellites, with a proficiency to carry orbital drop-offs. The Agnibaan rocket's novelty is based on the semi-cryogenic engine is completely 3D printed. The engine named AGNILET is single-united and does not have any components or moving parts with the absence of any joints or welding points and there are no solders. This is the world's only indigenously built 100% 3D printed engine. By 3-D printing technology or additive manufacturing technology, we refer to a computer-regulated technology in which 3-D objects are created by accumulating materials in layers. The CAD {Computer Aided Design} or 3-D object scanners are employed for building objects with specific geometrical shapes. These are created by the deposition of material layer by layer. The 3D printing can effectively reduce production time and cost of production material. It also wards off any potential pitfalls obscured behind any moving point or any joint. Agnibaan was launched from Agnikul 's owned launchpad for is first time for Bharat. By far all the space launches were done from two launchpads stationed at Shriharikota. Agnikul has its launchpad pedestal "Dhanush" to launch whenever it wants. Agnikul envisions launching 35 to 40 rockets in a year. ISRO helped Agnikul realize its celestial dreams by aiding Agnikul in building its launchpad. Agnikul also makes most of many ISRO's facilities. Agnikul and Skyroot are a testament to Bharat's endeavors to build a space industry that has room for private space organizations. Numerous private space organizations are booming with working on diverse realms of the space market such as space-based applications, hardware, communications, data centers, and much more. Many of these organizations have attained success and recognition. With private enterprises catering to space market demands, the space sector is being promoted by our government extensively. Resonating with this fact presently PM Narendra Modi has held meetings with space enterprise owners. Conclusively, we can say that the Bharatiya space sector has become a booming sector with private enterprises contributing to the space market that can cater to the requirements of global countries's space needs and boost their confidence in investing in our country's space market. Thank You. References: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-sci-tech/agnibaan-rocket-launch-9366069/

Hello, Everyone! Eyebrow Blindness is flooding social media platforms and TikTok currently. People are posting their moments of eyebrow blindness and it has gone viral. But what is eyebrow blindness? The year 2016 had been a year of bold brows in the glam world. It was requisite to have prominent brows for the brow glam look. As the word signifies brow blindness it refers to the inability to recognize ugly brows. Regardless of multiple videos on the internet featuring how to identify the shape of defined eyebrows and their grooming, there are numerous examples of poorly shaped brows. Pic Source: Reddit Pic Url : https://www.reddit.com/r/notthetatertot/comments/1d8zqac/eyebrow_eye_lash_blindness/?onetap_auto=true&one_tap=true How To Ace Glam Brows: Incorporation of a brow care routine daily is essential for getting luscious brows. Our eyebrows define our faces hence they deserve the care and a holistic brow beautifying routine to get a holy grail of eyebrows. Eyebrow Cleansing: It's always a good measure to cleanse the skin underneath the eyebrow hairs to unclog the follicles and promote hair growth. We can apply a facial cleanser for better cleaning. 2. Exfoliation Of Brow Skin: Exfoliation of skin underneath the brow hairs is to be done after cleansing of eyebrow skin. The exfoliation can be done using a lash brush. Exfoliation will help to get rid of dry skin beneath the brow hairs. For DIY exfoliation blend Himalayan pink sea salt infused with any preferred facial oil. Exfoliation should be done circularly from end to end of the eyebrows. 3. Massage Of Eyebrows: For enhancing blood circulation massaging of the brow is crucial for bolstering blood flow to the brow site and improving hair growth. 4. Conditioning Of Eyebrows: Eyebrows need conditioning just as our hair needs it. They need moisture just as our facial skin needs it. Using an eyelash and eyebrow serum is best for this sake. For DIY conditioning almond oil and rice water are best for meeting this requirement. Using rosewater works well for toning eyebrows. The eyebrow skin and hair care are cared for equally. Let us now focus on some of the best serums to consider for healthy and luscious eyebrows. What Serums To Consider For Healthy And Prominent Eyebrows: The eyebrow serums infused with oils, lipids, peptides, and biotin promote brow hair growth. So below are the best 3 serums for getting healthy eyebrows. Forest Essentials Nayantara Clearlash, Brow Serum: This is the most-rated brow and lash serum. It promotes the lengthening and lusciousness of eyebrow hair. It is infused with the goodness of aloe vera, fenugreek seeds, licorice extract, and castor oil. A single coat of this serum gives prominent brows and lashes. 2. Wet And Wild Boost Me Up Brown + Lash Serum Gel: It hydrates and provides enough nourishment to eyebrows. Infused with the goodness of biotin, vitamin E, peptides, Nicinamide B3, and castor oil it promotes the growth of eyebrow hairs. 3. Estee Lauder Turbo Lash Night Revitalizing Serum Lash+ Brow: Powered with the goodness of 16 amino acids, rice protein, hyaluronic acid, and panthenol this serum gives fuller and nourished eyebrows. Conclusively we can say that though eyebrow blindness is trending nowadays following a good brow regimen and applying brow serums can help attain healthier and fluffy eyebrows. Thank You.

Hello, Everyone! A historic feat for Bharatiya's burgeoning private space enterprise was observed on the 30th of May 2024, when Bharat's private space startup Agnikul Cosmos Private Limited launched its world's first single-stage launch vehicle Agnibaan -SOrTeD {Sub Orbital Technology Demostrator} powered by indigenous semi-cryogenic Agnilet engine which is 100% 3-D printed from Shriharikota. Pic Source: Indian Express Pic URL : https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/science/agnikul-carries-out-successful-sub-orbital-launch-of-agnibaan-rocket-9360673/ What is 3-D printing technology? By 3-D printing technology or additive manufacturing technology, we refer to a computer-regulated technology in which 3-D objects are created by accumulating materials in layers. The CAD {Computer Aided Design} or 3-D object scanners are employed for building objects with specific geometrical shapes. These are created by the deposition of material layer by layer What do we mean by a Semi-cryogenic engine? Semi-cryogenic engines are a class of rocket engines that use a mixture of liquid and gaseous propellants. They are referred to as Semi cryogenic because they work at comparatively increased temperatures than cryogenic engines {engines that use propellants at very low temperatures i.e. -150 centigrade} but lower than conventional rocket engines. Refined Kerosene is used rather than liquid hydrogen as a fuel which will burn and form expansive gases that render the requisite thrust to power a rocket engine. To ignite the fuel, in this case, refined kerosene; an oxidizer is needed i.e. Oxygen or chemically identical to Oxygen to burn the fuel. Here in Semi-Cryogenic engine liquid oxygen is used as an Oxidizer. Kerosene when infused with liquid oxygen renders greater thrust to the rocket engine. Let us now talk about the launch pedestal engineered by Agnikul. The launch vehicle pedestal - Dhanush had been designed by Agnikul and has the inherent potential to bolster mobility across all dimensions of Agnibaan. Dhanush had been engineered by Agnikul to ensure reliable launching that can be recurrent with consistency. The Agnibaan SOrTeD was lifted off vertically upwards which followed a preset trajectory while demonstrating specifically engineered manuveurs. It was a sub-orbital launch so a payload of 30-300 Kg can be kept in the launch vehicle. By suborbital launch, we mean that the velocity of the launch vehicle must be less than the orbital velocity (Vo). The orbital velocity is the minimum velocity of the object or the spacecraft to remain in orbit around the planet. The catch is the autopilot that had been incorporated in Agnibaan SOrTeD.An autopilot employs a specified gimbaling system for circulating thrust on its own in circles. The mission was predesigned to fly at an altitude of 8 km before it imbursed into the sea waters. But what is the gimbaling thrust system? First, let us understand a gimbal. A gimbal is a rotating support that enables the rotation of an object around its axis. Now, in a gimbaling thrust system, the exhaust nozzle of the rocket can be swirled side to side on two-axis pitch and yaw. With the movement of the nozzle, the thrust's direction is altered following the center of gravity of the rocket. This mechanism is employed in rocketry to stabilize the rocket or adjust the orientation of the rocket engine to counteract any forces that may deflect the rocket's direction. The launch vehicle Agnibaan was engineered at IIT Madras -an incubated enterprise by Agnikul Cosmos Pvt Limited. Agnikul Cosmos envisions democratizing space accessibility by providing economic and customizable launch solutions. Agnibaan's first stage comprises 7 Agnilet engines which power it with each Agnilet engine rendering a thrust of 25 KN at sea level. Agnibaan -SOrTeD served as a test flight to archive data for Agnikul Cosmos' upcoming orbital launch vehicle "Agnibaan" - Bharat's indigenously built dual staged launch vehicle configured for Lower Earth Orbits and Higher Earth Orbits and has a payload capacity of up to 300 Kg and can fly at an altitude of 700 Km. This test flight marks the innovative aerospace potential of our country. The test flight was witnessed by esteemed and renowned figures from Bharat's space sector which included ISRO chairman S. Somnath and IN-SPACE Chairman Dr. Pawan Goenka. Dr. Somnath expressed his compliments to Agnikul Cosmos while stressing the capability to indigenously build and innovate which served as a testament through test flight launch and highlighted the unmatched potential of Bharat's private sector enterprise in our country's space goals. Dr.Goenka also resonated with Dr. Somnath's point of view and spoke about how the event symbolized a crucial moment for private space enterprises contributing considerably to Bharat's leaping space sector. Director General of INSPA -Indian Space Association, said that Agnikul's achievement was no less than a groundbreaking achievement when our country's 1st rocket was launched from the Thumba launch station. He further added that Agnibaan SOrTeD has gathered numerous firsts in its progress which include: -> Bharat's first launch from a private launch pad. ->First Semi-Cryogenic engine fuelled rocket launch ->World's first unibody 3-D printed engine designed and built indigenously He called the launch a great enabler for Bharat's flourishing private sector industry and a glance at our country's space goals. He then expressed his heartfelt congratulations to the entire team of Agnikul Cosmos and conveyed his wishes for future endeavors. He then concluded his speech by stating that the historic test flight along with newly introduced guidelines for actioning of our country's space policy 2023 laid by IN-SPACE along with new regulations will consolidate the world's confidence in Bharat's burgeoning space sector and its peaking potential. The Agnikul's indigenously built launch vehicle Agnibaan is manufactured for a payload capability of 30Kg -300 Kg customized as per the mission requirements. Conclusively, we can say that with Agnibaan's launch, the Chennai-based Space enterprise Agnikul envisions initiating satellite launching in 2025. Thank You. References: https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/science/agnikul-carries-out-successful-sub-orbital-launch-of-agnibaan-rocket-9360673/ https://www.space.com/suborbital-orbital-flight.html https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/III.4.2.1_Rockets_and_Launch_Vehicles.pdf https://sentinelmission.org/rocketry-propulsion-glossary/gimbal/ https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/news/story/indian-space-startup-agnikul-makes-history-with-worlds-first-3d-printed-rocket-engine-launch-431557-2024-05-31

Hello, Everyone! Novak Djokovic won yesterday's {Monday, 3rd June 2024} French Open match against Francisco Cerundolo despite his injured right knee in five sets stretched for about 41/2 hours second time successively escalating over 23rd ranked Argentine tennis player Francisco Cerundolo by 6-1,5-7,3-6,7-5,6-3 in the 4th round held at Roland Garros which marked Djokovic 370th victory in a Glam Slam match. Pic Source: BBC Sport Pic URL: https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/cy66jvnx7nqo However; the Grand Slam Champion seemed skeptical about his upcoming play in the quarterfinals on Wednesday 5th of June 2024. According to Djokovic, his knee injury had been a major concern for him for weeks. A medical timeout was taken by him in the second set at 2-1, while a trainer attended to him, and medicine was also given to curb his pain post the third set. Djokovic's gameplay upsurged in due course, leading him to win five sets spanning 41/2 hours. According to Djokovic, the integrated time duration did not bother him, however, his knee did. Interestingly, he is about to play with 7th ranked Casper Ruud tomorrow on Wednesday i.e. 5th of June 2024. Casper edged over 12th-ranked Taylor Fritz and is poised towards his fourth Grand Slam quarter-finals with a 7-6 ( 6), 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 challenging win in four sets on 3rd of June 2024, Monday. Djokovic feat against Cerundolo made his number of match wins to be ahead of Roger Federer at the coveted tournaments and also, the man holding the highest-59th Grand Slam quarter-finals at Ronald Garros in his tennis career. However, the 59th quarter-final mark was quite challenging for him. Djokovic swept from 2 sets to one and was down a break in the fourth set which took him to two sets from losing the match. According to him, he was on the verge of losing the game by about 3 or 4 points. But despite all odds and challenges, Djokovic had demonstrated his best of reigning tennis which has been his forte for years, and clinched 24 major trophies - a sum featuring 3 at the French Open. Novak Vs Musetti : On Sunday, 2nd Of June 2024 Novak Djokovic continued his reign towards the lead in the World rankings and saved the No.1 ranking mark in his victory against Italian player Lorenzo Musetti in a 7-5, 6-7 (6),2-6, 6-3, 6-0, five sets resurgence feat for over 41/2 hours. This was Djokovic's 379 win which marked a tie with the Roger Federer wins in the Grand Slam history. Djokovic seemed vulnerable early against the 22-yr Mussetti. The Italian raced to a lead thanks to his power-packed one-handed backhand and net play. However, Djokovic known for his resilience, dug deep and found another gear in the fourth set. Djokovic then turned the tide becoming more aggressive on returns and staying closer to the baseline in the rallies. This tactic proved decisive as he dominated the final sets to seal the victory. This win kept Djokovic in a hunt for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title and his fourth French Open Championship. Conclusively, we can say that Djokovic won against all odds and his dominating victory exemplified unprecedented hard work and unwavering confidence and positivity. Now, all eyes are on the upcoming match against Casper Ruud on 5th June 2024, Wednesday. Thank You. References: https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/tennis/2024/Jun/04/novak-djokovic-wins-his-record-370th-slam-match-but-isnt-sure-he-can-continue-at-the-french-open#:~:text=So%2C%20yes%2C%20Djokovic%20kept%20at,in%20a%20Grand%20Slam%20match. https://sportstar.thehindu.com/tennis/djokovic-outlasts-musetti-latest-ever-finish-french-open-2024-third-round-most-grand-slam-wins-federer-report-result-news/article68242168.ece https://www.atptour.com/en/news/ruud-fritz-roland-garros-2024-r4 https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/cy66jvnx7nqo

Hello, Everyone! It is a landmark day for Bharatiya chess, as Praggnanandhaa wins over 2nd Chess World Champion Fabiano Caruana. The 18-year Chess prodigy R. Praggnanandhaa knocked down 2nd ranked Fabiano Caruana in World's Chess in the 5th round of the Norway Chess Championship at Stavanger. Pic Source: SPORTSSTAR Pic URL : https://sportstar.thehindu.com/chess/norway-chess-2024-r-praggnanandhaa-stuns-world-no-2-fabiano-caruana-vaishali-extends-lead-classical-game-news-results/article68242350.ece On 30th May 2024, the teenage -legend defeated the world's first-ranked Magnus Carlsen in classical chess at the Norway Chess Tournament in the 3rd round. This implies that the legendary Praggnanandhaa has edged over the world's first ranker Magnus Carlsen and the world's second rank holder Fabiano Caruana in the same event of classical event. Pragg's victory was even more thrilling as his sister Vaishali became a pioneer of women's standings after she won against Anna Muzychuk in Armageddon. Fabiano Caruana made a flawed move to push his king towards the faulty square with 66...Kf6 rather than playing Kf7. Bharat's teen legend sharply spotted 69...Nxh6 and eventually won against Caruana. Pragg's win took him to lead the world's ratings by making a mark in the top 10 of the FIDE live ratings. Even more impressive is that Bharat's Chess teen legend praggnanandhaa's sister Vaishali has led the global rankings post 5 rounds in the field which had Chess Prominent figure and reigning world champion Ju Wenjun. Bharat teen chess legend has joined the League of Top 10, which featured Arjun Eriagisi and D Gukesh, marking the iconic featuring of 3 Bharatiyas joining the Top 10 league for the first time. The esteemed chess player and 5-time world champion marked the 11th spot of the live ratings. Arjun Erigaisi is the 4th ranked Bharatiya to make it to the FIDE ratings,the Chess world championship challenger Gukesh is rated 7th in line with the live ratings and R. Praggnanandhaa touched the 10th rating as per the live ratings. The published ratings are disclosed on the 1st of every month. The live ratings resonate with the frequent changes as always. The International Chess Federation{FIDE} regulates the International Chess Competition. FIDE publishes the rating lists for instance : -> Top 100 Players ->Top 100 Women ->Top 100 Juniors ->Top 100 Girls ->Global Countries rankings according to the average rating of the top 10 payers and top 10 female players Hours after Pragg's triumph, Arjun Erigasi edged over IM Loic Travadon intriguingly in quick 14 moves. Arjun's win at the French team championship on Sunday i.e. 2nd June 2024 was 4th win on the trot. In essence, we can say that Pragyananandhaa's win has made Bharat and every Bharatiya proud. Thank You. References: Physical Copy of Hindustan Times dated 3rd May 2024 https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/norway-chess-praggnanandhaa-beats-world-no-2-caruana-indians-top-10-fide-ratings-9367649/#:~:text=On%20a%20significant%20day%20for,event%20in%20the%20classical%20format. https://sportstar.thehindu.com/chess/norway-chess-2024-r-praggnanandhaa-stuns-world-no-2-fabiano-caruana-vaishali-extends-lead-classical-game-news-results/article68242350.ece https://fide.com/

Hello, Everyone! As the sweltering heat and harsh heatwave scald many parts of our country; our skin is the first to face heatwave's wrath in the form of heat rash, damaged skin, clogged pores, pigmentation, and many more. According to the skin expert, it is best to do sponging through solid ice or chilled water as a skincare element on a daily. According to skin expert Dr. Bhawuk Dhir-dermetalogist consultant at PSRI hospital, by sponging through ice or chilled water the pores get unclogged which had been clogged through sweat, and piled dirt which helps mitigate symptoms of skin damage i.e. heat rash and prickly heat which can be understood as hindrance of sweat ducts by sweltering heat and humidity. Pore blockage is ubiquitous in the heatwave as they get clogged by heavy sweating and dirt that lead to skin breakouts. As per dermatologist Amit Bangia, it is a wise skincare measure to avoid using bulky makeup and rather opt for applying a sunscreen to guard the skin against the Sun's UV rays and also apply a gel-based moisturizer which easily gets absorbed by the skin owing to its lightweight property and hydrates the skin. In addition to this, the gel-based moisturizer is best for sensitive skin and renders a cooling effect on the skin. Gentle exfoliation is also good but it is advisable to not over it. A frequency of exfoliating skin twice a week is okay but not more than that. Over-exfoliation might rob of natural moisture from the skin. Mr.Bangia emphasized the significance of the outer shield amid our skin and the Sun's harsh rays. He stressed using UV-400 sunglasses and wide-brim hats to safeguard our face and eyes. For DIY{DO IT YOURSELF} fanatics here is a natural cooling and soothing ingredients that can be infused in the face packs. As per the beauty expert Richa Agarwal, ingredients such as cucumber, aloe vera, chamomile, oatmeal, lavender, calendula, and curd are natural cooling and soothing agents for our skin. She suggested that:- ->For people who are always busy, a vetiver or rosewater-infused spray or a mist should be generously applied quite often. Pic URL: https://vedix.com/blogs/articles/vetiver-benefits-for-skin ->Also, cold curd is best for skin repair against sunburns and suntan. Infusing oatmeal or calamine powder in cold curd will render potential benefits against sunburn and skin tan. ->Dr. Richa also suggested that several natural, chemical-free, DIY face packs made in the comfort of our home could considerably minimize and cure skin inflammation caused by the Sun's heatwave. Here is a list of some amazing DIY natural and chemical-free face packs suggested by beauty expert Richa Agarwal. Blend two tbsp of chamomile water with one tbsp of oatmeal powder and apply this intermix on the clean skin. Then rinse it with cold water. Post rise apply a light moisturizer. 2. Here is yet another amazing DIY face pack. Simply add half tbsp of honey, and half tbsp of rose extract in two tbsp of curd. Stir them to form a bland paste and apply on the skin for about 7 to 12 minutes. 3. Intermix lavender flower powder {one can use lavender water as well}, aloe vera juice, and oatmeal or calamine powder to make a simple paste and put that on for a minimum of 10 minutes. Conclusively, we can say that adhering to skin experts' recommendations and applying natural, chemical-free DIY face packs can considerably help alleviate sunburn and suntan. Thank You. References: Physical copy of HT City on 2 June on the article named " NO SUMMERTIME SADNESS FOR YOUR SKIN"

Hello, Everyone! It has been the most staggering tornado season in the US with around 1072 tornadoes till 30th of May 2024. These deadly tornadoes have damaged multitudes of homes, many people have faced the brunt of nature's rage in the form of tornadoes. A tornado is referrred as a violent section of air spanning from a thunder to the Earth's surface.Owing to the invisible property of the wind the tordanoes are challenging to be anticipated till a point when a condensed funnel of air,water drops and debsis is buit. Therefore it is pivotal to be aware of how to take robust steps for keeping oneself safe. Pic Source : US News Pic URL: https://www.usnews.com/news/slideshows/the-deadliest-tornadoes-in-us-histor This blog post will ponder the dedicated robust steps to take during a tornado season. So let us get started. Being Low: It is the usual safety norm to seek the lowest place such as the basement or the ground floor of the building. Also, it is guided to lay down with your head down and protect your head by supporting it with your arms. It is best to be behind the walls and it is recommended to refrain from proximity to windows. 2. Better Not Wait: Drizzle or a nighttime might obscure a tornado. So it is wise to seek a safe place rather than wait for the winds to rampage and form a lashing tornado. 3. Value Those Crucial Moments: It is recommended to value every second by seeking a safe shelter rather than wasting those crucial moments by shutting the doors and windows because the building will not be fortified by doing this. 4. Lowest Part Of Home Or A Building: Prevent oneself and your loved ones from a thrashing tornado by seeking a safe place while in a home or a building such as a basement, an inner hall or a room, or a bathroom on the beneath the surface or the lowest part of the home. Safeguard the head by wearing a helmet and safeguarding from flying debris with blankets, pillows, and heavy coats. Getting under something stable and robust such as a table is also a safety norm. 5 . Seek A Robust Building If In A Mobile Home: If someone is thriving in a mobile home, it is recommended to seek a robust building as soon as possible. If such a potentially strong-built shelter is not accessible, it is better to find a lower ditch, channel, or level spot. It is best to lie down with your head down and protect your head by supporting it with your arms. 6. Stay Away From An Underpass: The wind speed heightens due to the tunneling effect of the tunnel, therefore, it is the best safety measure to avoid being in proximity to an underpass. 7. Safety In Outdoors: At first it is highly recommended to avoid any outdoor plans of a journey through a vehicle. Rather refrain from keeping such outdoor plans and keep them limited. Also if one is in the car during a tornado then immediately seek a safe shelter. If such a potentially strong-built shelter is not accessible, it is better to find a lower ditch, channel, or level spot. 8. Refrain From Being In Buildings: Possessing A Wide Top It is recommended to be away from buildings possessing a flat and wide top such as a cafeteria, a gym, an auditorium, etc. It is a good norm to be away from windows, doors, and the outer walls and keep one's head safe. Conclusively, we can say that it is best to adhere to safety guidelines given by the government and always seek a sturdy place. It is best to avoid outdoor plans and be safe and keep safe. Thank You. References: https://www.osha.gov/tornado/preparedness#:~:text=Seek%20a%20small%20interior%20room,concrete%20floor%20or%20roof%20system https://www.weather.gov/bmx/sps_torsafetyrules https://www.nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrwx101/tornadoes/

Hello, Everyone! It is a proud moment for Bharaiya scientists, astronomers, and Bharatvasis. A Bharat-origin US scientist Shrinivas R.Kulkarni has been honoured with the prestigious 2024 Shaw prize{ALSO KNOWN AS NOBEL OF THE EAST} for his dedicated work and discoveries on variables and transients objects in astronomy. Shrinivas Kulkarni is presently a professor at California Institute of Technology (Caltech)as a George Ellery Hale Professor at Caltech of subjects on Astronomy and Planetary Sciences. However, he joined Caltech in 1985. Sir Shrinivas has dedicated his significant career to studying these variable and transient astronomical transients. According to the award citation, he has made groundbreaking discoveries of millisecond pulsars, gamma-ray bursts, supernovae, and astronomical variables or transient celestial entities. Pic Source: Yearbook Manorama Pic URL: https://www.manoramayearbook.in/current-affairs/india/2024/05/23/shrinivas-kulkarni-shaw-prize-in-astronomy.html But what are astronomical transients and variables? In astronomy, we call "transient " any celestial entity whose brightness changes quickly, for example, milliseconds. Also in astronomy variable star is a celestial entity whose brightness changes with time as seen from Earth. Some examples of astronomical transients are fast radio bursts, supernovae, active galactic nuclei, Gamma Ray Bursts, and many more. Let us understand these one by one. Fast Radio Bursts: These are bright and short-light or electromagnetic radiation explosions observed in radio waves. They can emit massive energy, i.e., the energy of about Sun's emissions of energy in three days but fascinatingly in thousands of a second. Fast Radio Bursts have frequencies of about 1,400 Hz(Hertz), however, some FRBs have been traced with low frequencies of 400-800 Hz. FRBs appear at arbitrary spots all over the sky over our Earth. According to some scientists, 10,000 FRBs occur at random sites in the sky over Earth every day. Supernovae: A highly potent and extremely luminous explosion of a star when it has reached its collapse or end of its life. A supernova explosion can follow a massive radiation of energy i.e. as much energy emitted by our Sun in its entire life cycle. According to scientists, supernovas are the largest explosions in the cosmos. They are vital sources of heavy elements or metals. Gamma Ray Bursts: They are the most potent explosive phenomena occurring in the known universe. These are highly luminous flashes of high energy light that occur due to the universe's highly explosive phenomena such as the formation of a black hole and also as an outcome of the interaction of two neutron stars. Black holes are particular regions in the cosmos with highly potent gravitational pull so much so that even light has no escape from it. These are collapsed cores of dying stars that have used up their fuel and mass of about twenty folds that of the Sun. According to scientists, when the matter is attracted to a black hole two potent jets protruding outwards may trigger Gamma Ray Bursts lasting for a minimum of 2 seconds or more than 2 seconds. Scientists classify this emission as LONG BURST EMIT GAMMA RAY. Another Gamma Ray Burst-causing phenomenon is the interaction of two neutron stars. A neutron star is a collapsed core of a colossal star following a supernova explosion possessing a mass of about 1.4 folds of that of the Sun's mass, a radius of about 8 km and it has a density similar to a neutron. According to scientists' estimates when two neutron stars merge, a jet of high-speed debris. This phenomenon results in short bursts of gamma rays lasting for less than 2 seconds. Scientists classify this emission as SHORT BURST EMIT GAMMA RAY. Active Galactic Nuclei : According to large evidence, active galactic nuclei are active supermassive black holes that emit jets of particles and gas. Supermassive black holes are gigantic black holes having a mass of million folds to billion folds of our Sun's mass and are positioned in the center of every galaxy including its existence in our Milky Way galaxy too. These grow by gulping cosmic matter for example Steller mass relatives i.e. black holes having mass relative to supermassive black holes Sir Shrinivas is also lauded for exceptional leadership in establishing the Palomar Transient Factory (PTF) and its follower the Zwicky Transient Facility(ZTF) which have extensively revolutionized mankind's understanding and transcended knowledge of the time-variable optical sky. The Shaw Prize is given annually by the Shaw Prize Foundation, which was established in 2002 by the renowned filmmaker situated in Hong Kong, who is a TV executive and philanthropist Run Run Shaw who lived from 1907 to 2014. Sir Shrinivas will be honored by the presentation of this coveted award on 12 Nov 2024 and a monetary prize of $ 1.2 million. The Shaw Prizes are also for remarkable work in realms of : ->Life Sciences and Medicine -> Mathematical Sciences Sir Shrinivas was born in Kurundwad town in Bharat's state of Maharastra. He commenced his MS in Physics from IIT Delhi, in 1978. Post completion of his MS degree, he completed his PhD in astronomy from the US in 1983 at the University of California, in Berkeley. What is Palomar Transient Factory (PTF)? It is a survey featured completely automated and wide-field established for systematically observing the optical transient sky. The exploration is executed through a new camera of 8.1 degrees placed on a Samuel Oschin telescope of 48 mts at Palomar Observatory. In addition, the discovered transient's colors along with the light curves are obtained by leveraging an automated Palomar 60-inch telescope. What is Zwicky Transient Facility? It is a public-private alliance established for systematically studying of optical sky. Interestingly, the complete Northern Sky is scanned by a camera having a wide -field of view every 2 days. The ZTF leverages a mosaic CCD camera which is custom-built and scans the Northern Sky by utilizing its entire focal plane of about 47 sq degrees of the P48 telescope placed in Palomar Transient Facility. This renders an aperture of more than half a meter. While Sir Shrinivas was a PhD student, he and his team unveiled the first-millisecond pulsar i.e. a neutron star spinning at 600 times/sec. In 1997, Sir Shrinivas and his team were pioneers in tracing the gamma-ray burst phenomenon. According to their findings, an object that radiated rays in the distant cosmic world implies that phenomena must be of high energy radiating type. Sir Shrinivas R.Kulkarni was also dedicated to the positioning of STARE -2 {SURVEY FOR TRANSIENT ASTRONOMICAL RADIO EMISSIONS } for the study of Fast Radio Bursts{FSBs} in our Milky Way Galaxy and it entails 3 radio telescopes which collectively study these FRBs. Fast Radio Bursts from a Magnetrar which is an immensely magnetized neutron star were explored by STARE -2 in 2020 at Caltech which is evidence of Magnetars as a primary source of Fast Radio Bursts. A magnetar has a potent magnetic of about 10^ 9 to 10^ 11 Tesla and 10^ 13 to 10^ 15 Gauss. Sir Shrinivas R.Kulkarni has even played a pivotal role in observing the brown dwarfs which are celestial entities having a mass intermediate of a colossal planet for instance Jupiter and of a small star. According to scientists any cosmic entity of mass in range between 15 folds of Jupiter to 75 folds of Jupiter's mass has been classified as a brown dwarf. As per the statement of Scott D. Tremaine committee who is a renowned astrophysicist and led this year's prize selection commitee given to the Physics World, Shrinivas R.Kulkarni should also be honored for his dedicated endeavors to standardizing astronomy by making the data accessible to the astronomers globally which is an outcome of Shrinivas's telescopes. Conclusively, we can say that Sir Shrinivas Kulkarni has made significant endeavors to explore and study astronomical transients. 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Hello, Everyone! In 1990, NASA's maiden spacecraft to map Venusian surface orbited Venus in early 1990 for its exploration. Since then, Magellan has been the only spacecraft deployed to study Venus. However, the Italy-based scientists functioning for NASA spotted Volcanic events on the Venusian surface, and that too twice. The scientists have hinted at the fresh lava flows after re-analyzing the trove of data from NASA's Magellan Mission and have noted variations on the Venusian surface that were unnoticed by far. A recent study claimed that there were fresh lava flows on the Venusian surface while Magellan was orbiting Venus in 1990 and 1992. Through employing new instruments for carefully observing the repository of data shared by Magellan in the hunt for Volcanic events, it was discovered that among the hotspots the Western flank of Sif Mons Volcano and the Western Part of Niobe Planitia Volcano were regions of major volcanic activity featured by these two volcanoes with fresh lava flows. The most intriguing part is that this recent discovery hints at the active nature of the Sif Mons volcano and Niobe Planitia volcano to date. This latest study and discovery imply the geologically dynamic behavior showcased by Venus. Pic Source: Indian Express Pic URL: https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/science/nasas-magellan-radar-suggests-volcanoes-on-venus-are-still-active-9356242/ However, it is noteworthy that this is not the first sign of Venus Volcanic activity. Previously, in March 2023 the observations done by a panel of scientists exhibited the differential nature of the size of volcanic vent present on the Venusian surface which surprisingly expanded in size in a year. As per Davide Sulcanese who had been leading the study and is from d'Annunzio University in Pescara, Italy the observed volcanic activity level might be like what we see on our Earth. This surprising revelation has been disclosed after a tight monitoring of the dual volcanic regions i.e. : -> Western flank of Sif Mons Volcano ->Western Part of Niobe Planitia Volcano Also, there is yet another reason to be enthralled for the space enthusiasts!! We can learn more about Venus. But how? Well, NASA is poised to send a new mission to Venus called VERITAS in the year 2031. The VERITAS mission will enable us to deeply observe the Venusian surface and the Venusian core. The VERITAS mission will hopefully help us understand the mystery of its diverse evolution as compared to our Earth, regardless of Venus being approximately sized similar to our Earth. Therefore, conclusively we can say that the enigmas of Venus are slowly being uncovered and it seems that hot Venus might fascinate us soon. Thank You. References: https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/science/nasas-magellan-radar-suggests-volcanoes-on-venus-are-still-active-9356242/ https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/ongoing-venus-volcanic-activity-discovered-with-nasas-magellan-data

Hello, Everyone! A big shoutout to all the KKR fans!! On 26th May 2024 Sunday, Shreyas Iyer's team KKR(Kolkata Knight Riders) won against Pat Cummins's team SRH (Sunrisers Hyderabad) by 8 wickets to ace the IPL trophy thrice. Earlier the team had clinched the trophy in 2012 and 2014 under the Gautam Gambhir's captaincy. This year they had triumphed by completing their win in the last match of the IPL league, aceing nine victories in the fourteen matches. Pic Source:https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/ipl/heres-kolkata-knight-riders-journey-in-ipl-history-9354233/ The Bharatiya former International cricketer, Gautam Gambhir had a crucial role in winning T20 World Cup in 2007 and in 2011 ODI World Cup final victory. Besides this, years he played a vital role in KKR to clinch IPL titles twice in the years 2012 and 2014. After a long wait of 10 years and a close possibility of clinching the IPL title in the year 2021, the IPL trophy is now aimed at Kolkata owing to the power-packed display of amazing gameplay by Shreyas Iyer's team players to defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 8 wickets and 57 balls left making it the quickest win ever. This time the bowlers were in the limelight of the amazing gameplay however, in usual terms, it was the batting lineup of the KKR who have done this with their batting. Thank You. References: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/ipl/heres-kolkata-knight-riders-journey-in-ipl-history-9354233/

Hello, Everyone! In the latest interview, Google CEO Sundar Pichai outlined the significance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and detailed how Google AI Gemini is poised to make waves. He stressed the transformative power of AI in our world and our every task. Understanding AI to leverage its potential benefits was also among the crosshairs in his detailed outlook regarding AI. In this blog post, we will focus on Pichai's statements and understand his outlook on AI for our benefit too. So let us get started. Significance Of Google's AI (Gemini): According to Sundar Pichai below are the reasons to leverage Gemini: -> Better User Experience: According to him Gemini can summarize information, answer complex questions, and make life generally easier. ->Seamless Integration With Google Products: Gemini integrates seamlessly with Gmail, YouTube, and other Google products, providing a unified user experience. ->Multimodal Capabilities: Over time, Gemini will support voice integration and the ability to point at objects for information retrieval. ->Grounded In Reality: Google's vast understanding of the world ensures that Gemini's responses are accurate and practical. Pic Source: https://blog.google/technology/ai/google-gemini-ai/ Gemini and Its Competitors -Is Gemini Better than Its Competitors In The AI Market We can say that Pichai was not particular when speaking about Gemini's competitors. However, he highlighted Gemini's deep integration with Google Products and its grounding in real-world data as key differentiators. AI In The Near Future: Pichai deliberated the potential for AI to become ubiquitous at a greater level, being a consistent champion that aids us in day-to-day tasks and even challenging endeavors. According to him, AI will seamlessly get integrated into our lives, offering assistance and guidance without making us feel intrusive. AI Consciousness -An Enigma According to Pichai AI might in the time to come act as its conscious. Let us understand this by imagining an AI with which we can chat that seems like extremely smart and aware.However, this does not imply it exactly feels or experiences the things in which we do. True consciousness, or sentience is that deep inner world of emotions and unique experiences. We don't even fully understand our consciousness, so it's an enigmatic concept if AI will truly attain consciousness. We can say that, AI might appear as thinking for itself, but it might just be good at just following instructions. An Optimistic Outlook: Google CEO Sundar Pichai indicated an optimistic approach towards the future of go-to technology AI, highlighting its capability to make our lives better in many ways i.e. from self-driving cars to medical advancements. He stressed the importance of responsibly building AI to increase its benefits while cutting out the potential risks. Conclusively, we can say that the interview has demonstrated a future being transformed by AI, with Google's Gemini at the cutting edge of this revolution. Pichai also assures us that AI is for our help and not for our replacement , and Google is dedicated to building AI responsibly for the betterment of mankind. Thank You. References: https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/artificial-intelligence/sundar-pichai-on-ai-with-consciousness-gemini-chatgpt-9350956/

Hello, Everyone! Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy is a sort of neurodegenerative dysfunction that is likely to be associated with repeated head injuries. The major difficulty in identifying this dysfunction is an autopsy of the brain and cannot be detected in living beings. There is much still to be researched about the disease such as the precise cause behind this disorder, what sort of medical care to be given, and how it can be staved off, however; the dysfunction has drawn attention in the sports arena due to its considerable link to frequent injuries to the head. In this blog post, we will delve into the risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments for CTE. So let us get started one by one. Potential Risk Factors Behind CTE: CTE seems to be associated with frequent head trauma since the people who suffered from CTE have faced numerous head hits, but the exact connection is still waiting to be unveiled. CTE seems to be linked to multiple incidents of trauma and not just one incident of head injury. However, it is still obscure how many head injuries and in what time duration will lead to the occurrence of symptoms of CTE. It is noteworthy that it is not just the deterministic concussions but according to recent studies, subconcussive hits might also trigger CTE. Hereditary predisposition and its link to CTE is yet to be discovered. Symptoms Of CTE: As per medicare professionals, definitive neurological symptoms may hint at CTE. Some of them caused by CTE are: ->Cognitive changes ->Mood Swings ->Behaviroal Changes ->Trouble Thinking and /or ->Long-drawn memory loss ->Depression ->Anxiety ->Fluctuating Moods ->Challenged Judgements ->Rash or Random behaviour--[like aggression,headaches,paranoia,suicidal thoughts and actions which finally leads to dementia] Pic Source: Concussion Alliance Pic URL :https://www.concussionalliance.org/neurodegenerative-diseases Prognosis Of CTE:[How CTE is diagnosed] The brain disorder can be detected by brain autopsy officially and not on living beings. In brain autopsy, an exclusive protein aggregation called the tau protein is sought after in the brain. How CTE Can Be Treated: The exact treatment is still waiting to be discovered by the medicare professionals. However,the symptoms can be addressed .Since there is no precise remedy for the disease the medical guidelines are not preset by the doctors. ->For the prevention of CTE , keeping away from situations leading to frequent head impact will be a potential preventive measure. ->The brain can be protected through underscoring the significant playing tactics while playing football and excersising ways to increase neck strength. The sporadic play guidelines might also be beneficial in diagnosoing,adressing and recovering from the head injuries. Latest Developments: By far an autopsy was the only option for the disease prognosis. However, the researchers from Boston University in their recent studies have discovered a exact association with the amount of protein named p-tau in the brain and the intensity of the symptoms faced by individuals.The p-tau accumulation occurs in particular areas of the brain. This recent study opens a gateway for the disease diagnosis in living beings too. Conclusively,we can say with medical advancements thee will an nuanced approach regarding CTE such as ways significant causes,triggering factors,its precise detection and exact mechanism to accuractely treat it. The sports areana and news media has spurred the awareness and expedited the need for advanced research .Lastly,the recent study by Boston University's CTE Center emphasising the exact connection between p-tau protein and CTE symptoms paves teh way for diagnosing CTE in living individuals. Thank You. References: https://www.americanbrainfoundation.org/diseases/cte/ https://www.bu.edu/articles/2024/researchers-one-step-closer-diagnosing-cte/#:~:text=In%20a%20paper%20published%20in,behavioral%20symptoms%20during%20their%20life.