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Blood Moon Eclipse 2025: A Rare Celestial Spectacle Awaits the U.S.

A total lunar eclipse, set to bathe the moon in an eerie red hue, will light up the skies on March 14, 2025 — and this time, no U.S. state will miss out. The Moon Turns Red: What’s Happening? On March 13 and 14, Earth will align perfectly between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow that transforms our lunar neighbor into a haunting crimson orb — a phenomenon…

Saturn Claims the Moon King Crown with 128 New Potato-Shaped Moons, Total Hits 274

Saturn just tightened its grip on the title of the solar system’s moon champion. Scientists recently identified 128 new moons orbiting the gas giant — all irregularly shaped like potatoes — pushing Saturn’s total moon count to a staggering 274. A Giant Leap in Moon Counting The discovery came thanks to advanced telescope observations, particularly from the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope, where astronomers scanned the distant skies with unprecedented clarity. Dr. Edward…

Delhi Faces Worst Swine Flu Outbreak in Years as H1N1 and Influenza B Cases Surge

Delhi’s Worst Swine Flu Outbreak in a Decade Leaves Thousands Struggling The national capital is grappling with a relentless swine flu outbreak, with doctors warning that symptoms resembling severe COVID-19 cases shouldn’t be ignored. Over half of Delhi-NCR households report at least one member sick with flu-like symptoms. Doctors Sound the Alarm Medical experts across Delhi’s leading hospitals are raising red flags. The combination of influenza A (H1N1), influenza B,…

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No Smoking Day 2025: A Call to Quit for Good

Every puff counts — and not in a good way. As No Smoking Day returns on March 12, 2025, the message is louder than ever: it’s time to quit. The annual event, observed on the second Wednesday of March, shines a spotlight on the deadly toll of smoking while encouraging smokers to finally kick the habit. A Tradition Rooted in Awareness No Smoking Day started back in 1984 in the…

Bitten by a Dog? Rabies Vaccine Alone Isn’t Enough — Here’s What You Really Need

A dog bite is more than just a painful nuisance — it can be life-threatening. Rabies is 100% fatal without timely and proper treatment, and experts say the rabies vaccine alone may not be enough to keep you safe. The Rabies Vaccine: Why It’s Not a Standalone Solution The Anti-Rabies Vaccine (ARV) is essential, but it’s not an instant fix. It takes about 7 to 14 days for your body…

Car Plunges Into Mtkvari River from Metekhi Bridge — Second Incident in a Week

A car tumbled off the Metekhi Bridge into the Mtkvari River in Tbilisi, sparking a rapid emergency response. Rescuers managed to pull the driver from the vehicle, saving their life — a rare bright spot in what’s becoming an alarming pattern. Another Close Call, Another Unanswered Question This latest accident marks the second time in just over a week that a car has plunged into the river from the same…

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Georgia’s Foreign Direct Investment Plummets Nearly 30% in 2024

Foreign investment in Georgia took a significant hit last year, falling by nearly 30%. The decline, marked by lower equity inflows and reduced reinvestment, has economists raising their eyebrows — and concerns. Numbers That Tell a Tough Story The National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat) reported that foreign direct investment (FDI) dropped to $1.333 billion in 2024. That’s a hefty 29.9% slide from 2023, marking the second consecutive year of…

SENSEX, NIFTY50 Slip from Early Gains as Infosys Drops, Tata Motors and HDFC Bank Lead Gainers

The Indian stock market started with optimism but couldn’t hold onto the early gains, with SENSEX and NIFTY50 both retreating as heavyweight tech stocks like Infosys stumbled. A Rollercoaster Start for Indian Markets Markets kicked off the day on a high, but that enthusiasm quickly faded. By 9:32 am, the SENSEX had dropped 58 points to 74,044, while the NIFTY50 index slid 27 points to 22,471. Earlier, both indices reached…

Trump Buys Tesla to Back Elon Musk Amid Growing Backlash

US President Donald Trump has made a bold statement of support for Elon Musk, buying a red Tesla while calling the billionaire a ‘great patriot’ unfairly targeted by critics. A Presidential Endorsement on Four Wheels In an unusual show of solidarity, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he’s buying a Tesla — not for his personal joyrides, but for the White House staff. Shortly after, five shiny new…

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Jio Partners with SpaceX to Bring Starlink Internet to India

Jio Platforms Ltd (JPL) has struck a game-changing agreement with Elon Musk’s SpaceX, setting the stage for Starlink’s satellite broadband services to roll out across India. The partnership aims to push high-speed internet to even the most remote corners of the country — but it all hinges on regulatory green lights. A Bold Move for India’s Digital Landscape Reliance Jio, already a dominant force in India’s telecom space, isn’t slowing…