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(Image credit: https://hubblesite.org) Astronomers have detected a huge eruption on a monster star in the Orion constellation. Betelgeuse, a ruby-red star, has blown off a "huge piece of its visible surface", according to the website of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope . The eruption was stronger than even those observed on the Sun, it said. What happened with Betelgeuse is something astronomers have never seen in a normal star's behavior before. For them, the first clue about the peculiar goings-on came in 2019, when the star darkened mysteriously. Then, a huge dust cloud formed from the ejected surface as it cooled. Astronomers believe the eruption was caused by a massive plume that emerged from deep inside the star. Close "It produced shocks and pulsations that blasted off the chunk of the photosphere leaving the star with a large cool surface area under the dust cloud that was produced by the cooling piece of photosphere," NASA said. While Betelgeuse … [Read more...] about On monster star, astronomers detect a colossal eruption never seen before

Salman Rushdie (File image) The attack on Salman Rushdie in western New York state Friday prompted renewed interest in previous attacks on people connected to his 1988 novel, “The Satanic Verses,” including its Japanese translator, who was killed in 1991. The translator, Hitoshi Igarashi, was stabbed to death at age 44 that July at Tsukuba University, northeast of Tokyo, where he had been teaching comparative Islamic culture for five years. No arrests were ever made, and the crime remains unsolved. Rushdie said at the time that news of Igarashi’s death had left him feeling “extremely distressed.” Rushdie, 75, underwent hours of surgery after being stabbed and was put on a ventilator Friday evening, but by Saturday he had started to talk, according to his agent, Andrew Wylie. Igarashi had translated “The Satanic Verses” for a Japanese edition that was published after Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, then the supreme leader of Iran, had ordered Muslims to kill the Indian-born … [Read more...] about Rushdie attack recalls 1991 killing of his Japanese translator

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Even if you’ve been hiding under The Rock for the past few years, you’d still be acutely aware of the fact that celebrities have come to crowd the contemporary spirits space. It seems as though news of another A-lister launching their own whiskey, gin, tequila arrives at an almost weekly clip these days. You know most of the names, yet you probably haven't heard of Ken Austin. If you’re famous and launching a booze brand, he’s a great person to know. Think of him as sort of a celebrity spirits whisperer. For a little over a decade the serial entrepreneur and dealmaker has been in the rooms where the handshakes happen. In conjunction with some of the biggest names in entertainment, he’s developed a massively successful trio of liquor labels. The run started with Tequila Avión back in 2009. It’s a brand that many remember as a plot line in Entourage —the HBO hit that blurred the line between fictional and … [Read more...] about Meet The Celebrity Spirits Whisperer

Bangkok’s food scene is as vibrant as the city is. From street eats to fine dining, the variety of food options available is endless. Of course, it is not only the local Thai food that dominates the culinary scene- you’ll find authentic ramen, sushi, Korean barbeque, tacos or pizza on every corner. But if you think that’s all there is, you’re missing out. Even if you cannot travel the world, your palette can indeed travel across the globe in Bangkok. Now buckle up; here is where to find underrated international cuisines in Bangkok! Burmese Thailand’s next-door neighbour, Myanmar (Burma) ‘s food is sinfully overlooked in the international food scene. You’re mistaken if you think Burmese food should be similar to Thai food. Influenced by South and Southeast Asia, Burmese dishes often rely on savoury, sour and salty flavours. The unique blend of ingredients such as pickled tea, chickpea powder or ground dried shrimp might surprise you! Laphet (Image via Flickr) … [Read more...] about Where to find underrated international cuisines in Bangkok

- A + A MUMBAI/BENGALURU (Aug 14): India's best-known stock investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, dubbed the country's Warren Buffett, died on Sunday, prompting an outpouring of tributes for a self-made billionaire whose fortunes rose with the country's economy. Jhunjhunwala died at the age of 62, a week after the launch of his budget airline, Akasa Air. He had looked and sounded frail promoting the carrier. The cause of his death was not immediately known. He is survived by his wife, whom he used to call his only client, and three children. He leaves stakes in around three dozen Indian companies and a legacy of quoting one-liners like "the trend is your friend" and "the only rule I have is there are no rules". "All I've known is trading and investing. I don’t want to do anything else in life," Jhunjhunwala told Reuters 10 years ago. "I'll call it quits the day I die." On Monday, he told CNBC-TV18 that India's economy, Asia's third-biggest, was "entering a golden … [Read more...] about Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, ‘India’s Warren Buffett’, dies at 62

Flau’jae Johnson is a national high school basketball star, that also just happens to be making a big name for herself as a rapper, appearing on America’s Got Talent in 2018, and signing a deal with the Roc Nation-owned Equity Distribution. As her star has risen over the past few years—she’s set to play for Louisiana State University this fall—there have been a collection of news stories and TV profiles about her , but only one media outlet was given full access to the inside story of her journey as it’s been happening. advertisement advertisement In June, Togethxr—a women’s-focused media platform launched by superstar athletes Alex Morgan, Chloe Kim, Simone Manuel, and Sue Bird in March 2021—dropped a five-episode docuseries on Johnson as part of its ongoing series on up-and-coming talents called Fenom . For Morgan, it’s also the type of content that perfectly embodies Togethxr’s ambition to stylishly straddle sports and culture from a women’s … [Read more...] about Athletes Alex Morgan, Chloe Kim, Simone Manuel, and Sue Bird are creating the next great media brand

Market experts on Sunday mourned the demise of ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala and said his strong belief in the country’s growth story and ”unshakeable” confidence in markets made him one of a kind. The 62-year-old Jhunjhunwala passed away on Sunday morning in Mumbai. Condoling his death, Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath tweeted, ”There will never again be someone like you, RIP.” Often referred to as ’India’s Warren Buffett’ and the ’Big Bull’ of Indian markets, Jhunjhunwala’s net worth was USD 5.8 billion (about Rs 46,000 crore), according to Forbes. B Gopkumar – MD and CEO, Axis Securities, said Jhunjhunwala will be missed for the sheer energy he brought to the TV studios. ”His strong belief in India growth story and his bullishness on Indian markets are a tale of legend. He proved to each and everyone that if one stays invested in quality companies for long then wealth generation is almost assured,” he added. Hailing Jhunjhunwala as the biggest believer in the … [Read more...] about Market experts mourn Rakesh Jhunjhunwala’s demise; remember him as believer in India’s story, bullish investor

Bill Gates remembered Shinzo Abe's role in global healthcare. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has penned a tribute to former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, acknowledging his contributions to the field of global healthcare. Shinzo Abe , Japan's longest-serving prime minister, was assassinated in July while speaking at an election rally in Nara city, leading to an outpouring of grief across the world. Bill Gates , in a recent blog post , looked back on his meetings and exchanges with the Japanese leader. He said their conversations were about economy and the computer industry. "Most of all, though, we shared an appreciation for Japan’s leading role in improving health and saving lives around the world," Gates added in the blog. "Prime Minister Abe was a reliable champion for supporting the efforts of low- and middle-income countries." Gates noted that as the leader of Japan, Abe inspired the world to put attention on global health. He said that when Abe hosted … [Read more...] about Bill Gates’ tribute to Shinzo Abe: ‘Inspired the world to…’

(Image credit: indianculture.gov.in) Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India, delivered the seminal "Tryst with Destiny" speech towards midnight on August 14, 1947. "At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom," Nehru told the Indian Constituent Assembly on the eve of our Independence. On August 15 this year, India will celebrate 75 years of freedom from British colonisers. Look back on the moment independent India's glorious journey began. Watch the "Tryst with Destiny" speech below: Close Read the full speech (Source: Internet Modern History Sourcebook ) Long years ago we made a tryst with destiny, and now the time comes when we shall redeem our pledge, not wholly or in full measure, but very substantially. At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom. A moment comes, which comes but rarely in history, when we step out … [Read more...] about Independence Day 2022 | Looking back: Watch, read Jawaharlal Nehru’s ‘Tryst with Destiny’ speech

Brad Pitt (Image: Reuters) Hollywood star Brad Pitt has dropped a major hint that he might soon be calling quits on his acting career after spending more than 30 years in the entertainment industry. The Oscar-winning actor told GQ magazine in a profile interview that he is going through the ”last semester or trimester” of his career. ”I consider myself on my last leg… this last semester or trimester. What is this section gonna be? And how do I wanna design that?” Pitt said. The 58-year-old actor started his journey in Hollywood in the late 1980s and found fame with 1991’s ”Thelma & Louise”. Over the years, he delivered critical and commercial hits such as ”Fight Club”, ”Ocean’s” series, ”Troy”, ”Mr & Mrs Smith”, ”The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”, ”Inglourious Basterds”, ”Moneyball”, and ”Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019), for which he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Pitt most recently had a cameo appearance in Sandra Bullock and … [Read more...] about I consider myself on my last leg: Brad Pitt hints at retirement