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The Moon Lander Athena Heads For The Lunar Surface.
# The Moon Lander Athena Heads for the Lunar Surface **March 6, 2025** — In a historic step for space exploration, the **Athena Moon Lander** is on its way to the lunar surface, carrying with it the hopes of scientists, engineers, and space enthusiasts around the globe. Athena, an advanced robotic lander designed for deep scientific exploration, represents the latest push in humanity’s renewed efforts to understand and utilize the Moon.
By Md Moazzem Opu11 months ago in History
The Lost Art of Listening
**The Lost Art of Listening: Why Truly Hearing Each Other Matters More Than Ever** In a world dominated by constant noise—social media notifications, endless news cycles, and the hustle of daily life—the art of listening has quietly faded into the background. Yet, listening is one of the most powerful tools we have for building connection, understanding, and empathy. It’s not just about hearing words; it’s about truly understanding the person behind them. In an age where everyone seems to be talking but few are truly heard, rediscovering the lost art of listening is more important than ever.
By Md Shajjat11 months ago in History
NASA Loses Another Low-Cost Planetary Mission
In a disappointing turn of events, NASA has announced the loss of yet another one of its low-cost planetary missions, underscoring the challenges of exploring the solar system on a budget. The mission, part of NASA's ambitious but cost-conscious planetary exploration program, was designed to gather critical data about a distant celestial body. However, technical malfunctions or communication failures—common risks in the unforgiving environment of space—have once again thwarted the agency's efforts.
By GITA RANI SAHA11 months ago in History
''NASA Awards Firefly''
NASA has awarded Firefly Aerospace a contract to launch the Investigation of Convective Updrafts (INCUS) mission, aiming to enhance our understanding of storm formation. This mission will involve three small satellites, each weighing approximately 100 kilograms, designed to study cloud convection's role in storm development and severe weather patterns.
By Ariyan11 months ago in History
Death in Hollywood
Paul McCullough, one half of the popular 1930s comedy duo Clark and McCullough, sat in his favorite barber shop on March 25th, 1936, and, when his barber's back was turned, grabbed a straight razor and slit his throat from ear to ear. After that, it’s difficult for even the most savvy Hollywood spin doctor to convince audiences that your comedies are still joyful, happy-go-lucky fodder for family entertainment. Clark and McCullough were quickly buried, with Bobby Clark, a screamingly unfunny former Vaudevillian who creepily painted greasepaint glasses on his face, suddenly finding his big career as dead as his former straight man. (Note: I originally learned of this weird, horrifying suicide while reading the excellent and classic Hollywood Babylon 2, by Kenneth Anger.)
By Tom Baker11 months ago in History
Why A Total Lunnar Eclipse Occurs
Why A Total Lunar Eclipse Occurs Are you ready for one of the most beautiful celestial events of 2025? On the night of Thursday, March 13, through Friday, March 14, North America will have a front-row seat to witness a total lunar eclipse — colloquially called a “blood moon.” What is a total lunar eclipse, and why does the moon turn red?
By Hemal Bhuiyan11 months ago in History
Guru Har Rai: An Emblem of Strength and Compassion
Introduction On January 16, 1630, in the quiet town of Kiratpur, Punjab, a child was born who would become a beacon of compassion and resilience in Sikh history—Guru Har Rai, the seventh Sikh Guru. His life, woven with threads of kindness, spiritual depth, and subtle leadership, left an imprint that still inspires nearly four centuries later. In an era of turmoil under Mughal rule, Guru Har Rai’s story is one of healing, unity, and quiet defiance.
By Jai Kishan11 months ago in History
Maratha vs Durrani: Unveiling the Battle of Narela
Introduction On January 16, 1757, the plains of Narela, a dusty expanse near Delhi, became the stage for a clash that would echo through Indian history. The Maratha Empire, a rising power known for its agility and cunning, squared off against the Durrani Empire, led by the formidable Ahmad Shah Durrani. This wasn’t just a skirmish—it was a pivotal moment that showcased the Marathas’ military brilliance and altered the balance of power in northern India.
By Jai Kishan11 months ago in History
Political Games and Minority Pains in West Bengal
Introduction Beneath West Bengal’s vibrant tapestry of culture and history lies a quieter, darker thread—a story of Hindu communities facing relentless persecution, their voices hushed by politics and indifference. Picture the Sundarbans’ mangroves or Murshidabad’s bustling streets, where beneath the surface, fear simmers. From the brutal echoes of Marichjhapi to recent flames in Birbhum, Hindus in this state endure a struggle too often ignored. This blog lifts that veil, tracing a pattern of violence and exclusion that demands we listen, reflect, and act to protect their fading whispers.
By Jai Kishan11 months ago in History
The Threat to Hindu Identity and Culture
Analyzing Patterns of Attacks on Hindus Imagine a thread of violence weaving through decades, stitching together moments of despair for Hindu communities across borders. The Marichjhapi massacre of 1979 wasn’t a lone tragedy—it unfurled a troubling pattern that stretches to 2025, from West Bengal’s Kumirmari memorial to Bangladesh’s chaos after Sheikh Hasina’s fall in August 2024. In the Sundarbans, thousands of Bengali Hindu refugees faced a brutal end; today, Hindus endure systematic assaults on their faith and lives. This blog, flowing from Bangladesh Hindu Killings: Kumirmari – A Haven Lost (Part V), catalogs over two dozen incidents since 2015, revealing a relentless attack on Hindu identity. It’s time to see this crisis clearly and pledge to shield Hindu communities with unwavering resolve.
By Jai Kishan11 months ago in History
Bridging Past and Present: The Strategic Shift in Hindu Tolerance
Navigating the Paradox of Perseverance Picture a people whose enduring spirit has been both their strength and their burden, a quiet resilience tested by decades of hardship. The Marichjhapi massacre of 1979 stands as a stark symbol of this paradox—where Hindu tolerance, a cherished virtue, met the harsh edge of political oppression in West Bengal’s Sundarbans. Far from a forgotten footnote, this tragedy reflects a broader struggle echoing across India and the globe, from Partition’s scars to Bangladesh’s turmoil in 2025. This blog series doesn’t just revisit those dark days—it questions whether tolerance alone can shield Hindus from persecution, urging a shift from quiet endurance to bold unity and action to protect vulnerable communities with unwavering resolve.
By Jai Kishan11 months ago in History
A Fractured Haven: The Decline of Hindu Security in Bangladesh
Introduction: Echoes of a Dark Past Imagine a people whose dreams of safety have been shadowed by violence for generations, their story stretching across borders and decades. For Bangladesh’s Hindus, the Marichjhapi massacre of 1979 was a brutal wound—one that echoes into 2025, as political chaos deepens their peril. In West Bengal’s Sundarbans, Marichjhapi was meant to be a refuge for Bengali Hindu refugees, only to become a graveyard when hope turned to horror. Now, after Sheikh Hasina’s fall in August 2024, that same despair resurfaces, with Bangladesh’s Hindus facing a fresh onslaught. This blog traces this crisis, its roots in a dark past, and contrasts their plight with Jewish statehood, asking: where can these embattled communities turn?
By Jai Kishan11 months ago in History