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SpaceX launches 60 mini satellites

Your internet may just become faster. SpaceX has launched 60 mini satellites, the second batch of an orbiting network meant to provide global internet coverage. The Falcon rocket blasted from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The compact flat-panel satellites — 260 kilograms each — will join 60 launched in May. SpaceX founder Elon Musk wants to put […]
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Maharashtra under President’s Rule

President’s Rule has been imposed on Maharashtra as no party could form the government in the state.  After the Assembly Elections, BJP got the maximum number of seats (105) followed by Shiv Sena (56), NCP (54) and Congress (44). The no party got a majority of 145 and BJP and Sena refused to form an […]
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Mercury just passed Sun, and we saw it from Earth!

For the last time in this decade, Mercury has passed in front of the Sun in what’s known as a transit – a rare chance to see a planet crossing the face of the Earth. The transit would happen again in 20132, and maybe visible from Asia and Australia also. And though it was a […]
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India, Pakistan open doors to Kartarpur Sahib

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan for respecting Indian sentiments on the occasion of historic Kartarpur Sahib Corridor opening on November 9.  The prime minister inaugurated the Integrated Check Post of Kartarpur Corridor at Dera Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur. PM Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan separately inaugurated the cross-border […]
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Books all kids should read

It’s Children’s Day and we think that the best gift to a child is education. Why not encourage our kids to read, and read the best. Here’s a list of 10 books every child should read, and the parents too if they haven’t done so already.  The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark TwainHuck Finn […]
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Listings: Have a fun-filled week

What: The Krazy Kids Karnival – Edition 4When: Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th November 2019 | 11AM-10PMWhere: MMRDA Grounds. Next To BKC One, Bandra East, MumbaiBy: Meltwater EventsFor: 0-14 age group (Must be accompanied by a parent/guardian)Cost: Rs 250 (Filling Fast)Detailed Info: https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/the-krazy-kids-karnival-edition-4/ET00112009 What: Children’s Day – Kids Cooking ClassWhen:Thursday, 14th November 2019| 2PM-4PMWhere: Celini, […]
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Breathe Delhi, breathe!

Delhi has been having a hard time breathing these past few days. Post Diwali, the air quality of the national capital dipped so low that people had to wear masks, even at home.  Just this week, the Air Quality Index of Delhi reaches above 600. This means the air we breathe is harmful to us. […]
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Lewis Hamilton is second only to Schumacher

Lewis Hamilton clinched his sixth world title with second place behind Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas in the US Grand Prix to become the second most successful driver in Formula One history. The 34-year-old Briton fought with ferocious determination to win from fifth on the grid, but was unable to resist the Finn, who started from […]
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Pakistani boy makes world record

People make all sorts of world record. And though the Spelling Bees and other bigger contests may see a lot of foreign faces from developed countries, Indian subcontinent is not that far behind. An 11-year-old boy from Pakistan made an entry into the Guinness Book of Records for a very unique skill. Aima’az was able […]
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Universe in a dot

What do you do when (or if ever) your teacher punishes you in class? Have you ever misbehaved? This child we are talking about today used to be very mischievous and used to daydream a lot during his school days. So his teacher used to make him sit on one side of the class facing […]