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Huge 'Christmas Eve asteroid' will skim past Earth on December 24

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  This   Christmas   Eve, children around the world may be hoping to catch a glimpse of Santa's sleigh flying through the skies. But  NASA  has warned that jolly Old Saint Nick won't be the only thing whizzing over our heads this December 24. A massive 'Christmas Eve asteroid' the size of a 10-story building will skim past Earth at 14,743mph. According to NASA's Asteroid Watch dashboard, asteroid 2024 XN1 should pass by harmlessly at a distance of 4.48 million miles (7.21 million km) from Earth.# Although this will be a near miss by astronomical standards, experts say there is no chance of Christmas being ruined by a collision with this vast space rock.  Jess Lee, astronomer at the Royal Greenwich Observatory, told MailOnline: 'It will be very far away, around 18 times further away from the Earth than the Moon is, and so with this predicted path won’t come close enough to hit the Earth.' But at an estimated size of 29 to 70 metres (95-230 ft) in diameter, t...

Ding Liren Accused Of Losing On Purpose By Russian Chess Federation President; Calls For FIDE Investigation

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  Ding Liren lost in a hearbreaking Game 14 due to a crushing blunder late in the game against Gukesh (X) It’s been less than a couple hours and Ding Liren is already under fire — not from chess fans alike but the President of the Russian Chess Federation Andrei Filatov — who has accused the Chinese GM of losing his title out to D Gukesh on purpose in Game 14 of the World Chess Championships on Thursday. Liren and Gukesh were involved in a nail-biter of a final game, having thrown haymakers all through the match, with both players needing nothing but a win to secure the title. Ding, who was poised to play out a draw and force young Gukesh to four games of Rapid chess to defend his title, lost track on move 55, and blundered, allowing the Indian to capitalise on the same and secure the victory and the World Champion title. In light of the outcome, Filatov, as quoted by Russian agency TASS, had come out and accused Ding of throwing the game, asking FIDE to launch an investigation to ...

Pakistani sports commentator gets slammed by Indians for congratulatory post on D Gukesh: 'Man lives on the name of India'

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  Pakistani sports commentator gets slammed by Indians for congratulatory post on D Gukesh: 'Man lives on the name of India' India's Gukesh Dommaraju has etched his name in history as the youngest world chess champion, triumphing over China's reigning titleholder, Ding Liren, in a thrilling showdown on Thursday. The decisive 14th game in Singapore unfolded with high drama, as a critical endgame blunder by Liren paved the way for Gukesh's stunning victory. While congratulations are pouring in from around the globe, one particular message of goodwill from a sports commentator has gone viral, but not for the best reasons. Farid Khan, who calls himself Pakistan's "most engaging sports content creator on digital media" and boasts in his bio on X (formerly Twitter) that he is "Equally loved in India," stirred up a storm with his congratulatory post for Gukesh. Khan wrote, "BREAKING: GUKESH BECOMES THE YOUNGEST EVER WORLD CHAMPION IN THE HISTOR...

DRDO achieves success in final test of SFDR propulsion missile system

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  SFDR propulsion based missile system being test fired from ITR off Odisha coast BHUBANESWAR: In yet another technological accomplishment, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the final round test of the solid fuel ducted ramjet (SFDR) propulsion-based missile system from a defence facility off Odisha coast on Friday. The indigenously developed missile system was test fired from a static launcher at the launching complex-III of the integrated test range (ITR). This was the third successful mission involving three different classes of missiles with indigenous technologies in a month. Defence sources said the missile powered by SFDR met all mission objectives validating the advanced propulsion system and several other critical components. The missile flew in its intended trajectory at a speed of exceeding Mach 3 (thrice the speed of sound) and neutralised the aerial target at precision. “The data captured by a number of range instruments, i...

NASA's critical warning: A 200-foot, airplane-sized asteroid is approaching Earth at high speed tomorrow

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  NASA's critical warning: A 200-foot, airplane-sized asteroid is approaching Earth at high speed tomorrow © Moneycontrol This December, asteroid enthusiasts are in for an exciting event. NASA has identified two asteroids, 2024 XF4 and 2024 XB16, set to pass Earth on December 15. Although these asteroids are considered “near misses,” scientists assure there is no danger to our planet. Details of Asteroid 2024 XF4 Asteroid 2024 XF4 measures 200 feet, similar to a large plane. It will pass Earth on December 15 at 08:58 AM IST, travelling at 32,481 miles per hour. The asteroid will come within 4,350,000 miles of Earth, about 16 times the distance between Earth and the Moon. Experts have confirmed that it poses no threat. Fast-Moving Asteroid 2024 XB16 The second asteroid, 2024 XB16, is 47 feet wide. It will travel at 17,520 miles per hour and approach Earth within 1,300,000 miles. This is still far enough to ensure safety, with no risk to our planet. Why Asteroid Tracking is Esse...

The Power of Dividend Investing and How to Create Such a Portfolio

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  The Power of Dividend Investing and How to Create Such a Portfolio © Provided by Deepak kumar blogs In the world of investing, diversification is often hailed as a cornerstone of success. While spreading investments across various asset classes is crucial, there's another strategy that seasoned investors swear by: incorporating high-quality dividend stocks into their portfolios. But why are dividend stocks so revered, and how can they enhance your investment journey? Dividend-paying companies often exhibit stability and consistency in their earnings. By distributing a portion of their profits to shareholders, these companies demonstrate financial health and a commitment to shareholder interests. This steady stream of income provides a cushion during volatile market conditions, offering investors a sense of security. Offer: Unlock the power of Investing...