Rakesh Kanti Mondal
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Happy 35th, Hubble! A Legacy of Cosmic Wonder and Mind-Blowing Discoveries
It’s hard to believe that the Hubble Space Telescope has been peering into the depths of the universe for 35 years. The telescope, which was famously launched with a broken mirror on April 24, 1990, had a rough start but went on to become one of the most transformative scientific instruments ever. It was launched on the Space Shuttle Discovery. Orbiting Earth roughly 340 miles above the surface, Hubble has given humanity front-row seats to the cosmos, capturing images of galaxies, nebulae, and phenomena previously unimaginable. On its 35th birthday, we look back at 10 awe-inspiring moments when Hubble reshaped our understanding of space.
By Rakesh Kanti Mondal 9 months ago in Fiction
Trump's Trade War U-Turn: Strategy or Surrender?
Former President Donald Trump made headlines once more for resigning in the high-stakes arena of global trade, where bravado frequently prevails over diplomacy. Trump's administration quietly reduced a number of the punitive tariffs that had once characterized his confrontational trade policy, particularly against China, in what critics call a dramatic turnaround. This retreat, while subtle in presentation, marks a significant inflection point in the trade war Trump initiated in 2018—one that he once declared would be "easy to win." It raises a critical question: was this a blink under pressure, or a pivot born of political and economic necessity?
By Rakesh Kanti Mondal 9 months ago in Critique
Kyiv Reels from Lethal Missile and Drone Barrage in Escalated Russian Assault
Kyiv, Ukraine – The Ukrainian capital was rocked overnight by a wave of Russian missile and drone strikes, marking one of the deadliest assaults on the city in recent months. Emergency personnel are continuing their search and rescue efforts amid the rubble, and officials in Ukraine have confirmed that there have been numerous casualties and significant damage to the infrastructure. Russian ballistic missiles and Iranian-made Shahed drones were used in a coordinated aerial attack, according to the Kyiv City Military Administration. Air raid sirens blared across the city as air defense systems scrambled to intercept the barrage. Despite the fact that the majority of projectiles were reportedly shot down, a few were able to get past the defenses and hit residential areas and public facilities. Civilian Toll Mounts
By Rakesh Kanti Mondal 9 months ago in Critique
