In 1971, Apollo 15 astronaut David Scott dropped a hammer and a feather on the Moon, demonstrating Galileo’s idea that objects fall together without air resistance

Apollo fifteen commander David Scott demonstrated a physics principle on the Moon. He dropped a hammer and feather, which fell at the same rate. This showed that objects fall at the same speed without air resistance. Galileo Galilei had theorized this principle centuries earlier on Earth. The lunar experiment provided a clear, visual confirmation of…

Preity Zinta on how being a mother shaped her role in ‘Batwara 1947’: ‘When I run out of diapers, I freak out.,so what were the mothers doing at that point?’

Preity Zinta says playing Hameeda in ‘Batwara 1947’ was deeply personal, as motherhood helped her understand the character’s family-first worldview amid Partition’s chaos. She found the story hopeful despite its darkness. Director Rajkumar Santoshi added the film explores how men’s egos endanger families, while wives become their strength.

When late actor Pradeep Rawat recalled living with Salman Khan for six months in Galaxy Apartments: ‘He wouldn’t let me leave. I’d eat there, sleep there’

Pradeep Rawat, the veteran actor known for his extensive four-decade career in film, has sadly passed away at the age of seventy-four. His journey was marked by a significant friendship with Salman Khan, who offered him assistance and a place to stay during his early struggles. Eventually, Rawat opted for independence to further his personal…

In the 1970s, the US dumped up to 2 million tyres off Florida’s coast to help marine life. More than 50 years later, the cleanup is still underway

Millions of old vehicle tyres were placed offshore near Broward County for artificial reefs. Shifting currents and storms scattered these tyres, damaging existing coral reefs. Government agencies are now undertaking a massive, multi-year cleanup operation. Specialist divers and equipment are required for this extensive recovery effort. This project highlights the long-term consequences of environmental initiatives.