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NASA pictures of Cyclone Amphan battering Odisha and West Bengal

<ul><li> Madurai couple -- Meenakshi Rakesh and Dhikshana booked a SpiceJet chartered flight from Madurai to Bengaluru and tied the knot.</li><li>They came up with this solution to avoid the COVID-19 restrictions imposed in Tamil Nadu.</li><li>Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed SpiceJet to lodge a complaint against those who did not abide by COVID-19 protocols.</li></ul>The COVID-19 pandemic has made weddings a lacklustre event due to several restrictions imposed by the state governments, but this couple from Madurai -- Meenakshi Rakesh and Dhikshana made sure that it doesn’t affect their special day. The couple decided to tie their knot on Sunday on a flight with the presence of their relatives on board. The couple booked a SpiceJet chartered flight from Madurai to Bengaluru and tied the knot exactly when the flight hovered over the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple in the presence of 161 guests on the same flight. <div type="twitter" handle="ANI" handlename="ANI" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1497864299/ani_mic_logo_normal.jpg" favoritecount="7411" retweetcount="1023" status="A couple tied the knot on-board a chartered flight from Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Their relatives &amp; guests were on the s… https://t.co/ydq0kYrrmU" createdat="1621839048000" id="1396720318715097088"></div> Rakesh and Dhikshana rented the plane for two hours to tie the knot in the sky. They came up with this solution to avoid the COVID-19 restrictions imposed in Tamil Nadu. A medi report said that all guests cleared the RT-PCR test before onboarding the flight. A video clip of the couple taking two rounds with Nadaswaram playing in the background is also getting viral. “I did not print cards as it would have been a waste of money, designed one and sent by [sic] Whatsapp to relatives and friends,” the father of the groom told <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/couple-tie-the-knot-on-board-flight-to-madurai/articleshow/82898959.cms">TOI</a>. As a total relaxation on lockdown was announced on Saturday for the weekend, phone calls were hurriedly made to all relatives and friends, urging all those who could make it to the wedding, added the groom's father. However, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed SpiceJet to lodge a complaint against those who did not abide by COVID-19 protocols. All the guests were standing close to each other, throwing aside all the COVID-19 norms, as clearly visible in the pictures circulated on social media. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/international/news/bernard-arnault-and-family-beat-jeff-bezoz-become-the-richest-in-the-world-as-per-forbes-real-time/articleshow/82904356.cms">Bernard Arnault, owner of Louis Vuitton, beats Jeff Bezos; become the richest man in the world</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/environment/news/super-cyclone-yaas-everything-you-need-to-know-about-this-cyclone/articleshow/82900888.cms">Cyclone Yaas may have a shorter lifespan than Amphan, but that doesn’t mean it will be any less destructive</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/oneplus-nord-2-release-date-specs-price-leaks/articleshow/82829154.cms">OnePlus Nord 2 release date, specifications and everything else we know so far</a>

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<ul><li>The <keyword id="10031551" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="indian-space-startup">Indian space startup</keyword>, <keyword id="7537495" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Skyroot-Aerospace">Skyroot Aerospace</keyword>, has successfully test-fired its first solid rocket propulsion stage demonstrator called Kalam-5.</li><li>Kalam-5 uses the same propellant, materials, and interface as the motors that will be installed on Vikram-1 — in line to become India’s first privately designed, developed and tested rocket in 2021.</li><li>Skyroot Aerospace is backed by Myntra founder <keyword id="705865" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mukesh-Bansal">Mukesh Bansal</keyword> and other angel investors with $4.3 million in the bag and plans to raise another $15 million next year.</li></ul>India’s first-ever privately designed and developed rocket, Vikram-1, is a step closer to becoming a reality. Founded by two former scientists of the <keyword id="116095" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-Space-Research-Organisation">Indian Space Research Organisation</keyword> (<keyword id="6358064" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="isro">ISRO</keyword>) — Pawan Kumar Chandana and Naga Bharath Daka — the company behind the rocket, Skyroot Aerospace, has successfully test-fired its first solid rocket propulsion stage demonstrator called Kalam-5. <div type="javascript" title="Custom" contenttype="Video"><cdata><![CDATA[]]></cdata></div> Kalam-5 uses the exact same propellant, materials, and interface as the three solid propulsion stages of the Vikram-1 launch vehicle, according to Chandana. It is the first of the five Kalam engines that Skyroot plans to test. "The 'Vikram-1' rocket has three solid fuel-powered stages each with a burn time ranging between 80 and 100 seconds. The full scale solid fuel stage will be tested at the ISRO facility soon. The burn time will be 100 seconds," he said. With this milestone out of the way, the company is on-track to launch its <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/space/news/skyroot-aerospace-successfully-tests-homegrown-rocket-engine-is-on-track-for-its-first-full-rocket-launch-by-2021/articleshow/77506716.cms">first full rocket next year.</a> "We will be signing the non-disclosure agreement with the Department of Space in order to get access to ISRO facilities. The full scale solid fuel stage will be tested at ISRO's rocket port in Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh," Chandana added. <div type="image" title="3_edited" msid="79989150" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Vikram-series of launch vehicles that Skyroot Aerospace plans to develop for India&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Why does the success of Kalam-5 matter? Propulsion systems are where the actual magic happens to get rockets off the planet and into space. If anything goes wrong, infamous results can range from pre-launch explosions to the rocket simply falling out of the sky. Making sure that the propulsion system not only works properly but also provides an adequate thrust to beat gravity is crucial to the success of any rocket. <div type="image" title="2_edited" msid="79989119" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Kalam-5 test fired at private facility on December 22 in Nagpur&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Kalam-5 is a solid motor. These are high thrust, low-cost rocket engines with propellant in solid form. In addition to being cost-effective, they are also highly reliable with fewer moving parts. Right now, Kalam-5 gives a peak sea-level thrust of 5.3kN, can handle the pressure of 66 atmospheres and temperatures of up to 30,000 degrees Celsius. It is only one-fourth the size of the solid motor in Vikram 1’s third stage. “Kalam-5 uses 15 different advanced materials, nine different manufacturing processes and has zero moving parts,” Chandana explained. Skyroot is backed by investors like Solar Industries, Vedanshu Investments, and Myntra founder Mukesh Bansal. It has raised $4.3 million till now and is in the process of raising another $15 million in 2021. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/corporates/news/jack-ma-ant-group-asked-to-overhaul-its-business-model-by-china-central-bank/articleshow/79987683.cms">China's central bank wants Jack Ma's Ant Group to overhaul its business model</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/environment/news/top-10-most-expensive-natural-disasters-of-2020-in-the-world/slidelist/79986294.cms">Cyclone Amphan was the most expensive cyclone of 2020 and the fourth most expensive natural disaster overall</a>

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Kolkata, Jul 6 () West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday granted permission for recommencement of reality TV shoots but disallowed the presence of audience on sets. The chief minister also said that outdoor shooting might be allowed at isolated places with not more than 40 crew members, after intimating local police officers. Banerjee further announced that all members of the West Bengal Motion Pictures Artists' Forum would be provided treatment free of cost if they contract the disease. Pointing out that Bengal is the "first and only" place in the country where shooting for TV serials has resumed in full swing since June 11, Banerjee said the state should be promoted as "one-stop destination" for filming soaps and movies, as it has necessary infrastructure in place. She urged directors and producers to generate awareness on COVID-19 through their films and serials. "You can start work for reality shows as many budding talents are benefited from these programmes. But there shouldn't be any audience. You can recreate the audience feel with camera trick and technology," she said, while interacting with representatives of the entertainment industry - artistes, technicians, producers, actors - at state secretariat Nabanna. As several actors, including Parambrata Chatterjee, insisted that outdoor shoots were vital for almost all film projects, Banerjee said, "If you become a little innovative, and shoot with restricted crew (40) at an isolated place where there is no crowd, it could be permitted." The chief minister, however, stated that senior police officers in that particular area will have to be informed about the shoot. "You can commence outdoor shoots near lakes and parks, when they open for a few hours in the morning. You can also shoot at the eco-tourism park (in the city) after talking to authorities there," she suggested. To another request, Banerjee gave her nod for increasing the number of actors who could shoot together on the floor of sets from six to 10. The chief minister said a grooming centre for serial and film actors will come up soon at a suitable place on the city outskirts, with support from her government. Asked about the likelihood of reopening single screen theatres, she said "that would take time". "As of now, reopening cinema halls or granting a waiver on their electricity bill is not possible. We can provide some assistance to cinema hall owners who have been affected by cyclone Amphan," Banerjee said. Talking about state-sponsored award ceremonies, she said a decision on hosting this year's Kolkata International Film Festival would be taken later in the year. Director Raj Chakraborty, actor and artists' forum working president Shankar Chakraborty, TV serial producer- director Leena Gangopadhay, ministers Arup Biswas and Indranil Sen were among others who were present at the meeting. SUS SCH RMS 07062004 ANB ANB

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<ul><li>A new kind of <keyword id="9267327" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="jupiter-trojan">Jupiter Trojan</keyword> asteroid has been spotted streaking through the skies by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s ATLAS system.</li><li>This asteroid has a comet-like tail that’s never been seen before.</li><li>It confirms what scientists have speculated for years — that Trojan asteroids have large amounts of ice beneath their surface.</li></ul>Astronomers have spotted the first known ‘Jupiter Trojan’ asteroid, which isn’t really the run-of-the-mill asteroid that us Earthlings are used to hearing about. Instead of being a composite ball of rock, the asteroid with the official designation of <keyword id="9267326" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="2019-ld2">2019 LD2</keyword> seems to have sprouted a comet-like tail. This is a first for the scientific community and for <a href="http://www.ifa.hawaii.edu/info/press-releases/2019LD2/">ATLAS</a> — a project funded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (<keyword id="6360409" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Nasa">NASA</keyword>) which uses wide-field telescopes scan the skies for asteroids that might pose a threat to Earth. It has detected over 40 asteroids so far, but none like the Jupiter Trojan. This finally confirms what astronomers have speculated for years — that Trojan asteroids have large amounts of ice beneath their surface. “ATLAS has shown that the predictions of their icy nature may well be correct" Alan Fitzsimmons, one of the astronomers who made the initial discovery, said. <div type="image" title="2019LD2_2" msid="75887172" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Stars seem to streak by in the left panel because the images have been shifted and added to follow 2019 LD2, but the comet itself (indicated by two red lines) is almost lost in the crowded field of stars. The same data are shown at right, but with the stars subtracted. ATLAS uses this star-subtraction process (called difference imaging) for all asteroid search images. &amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> What made this Jupiter Trojan suddenly act like a comet? Trojan asteroids are those, which follow the same orbit as a planet — either 60 degrees ahead of 60 degrees behind. Even Earth is known to have at least one Trojan asteroid. A Jupiter Trojan is one that follows Jupiter’s orbit, not uncommon for the gaseous giant considering its size and strong gravitational pull. There’s one swarm of Jupiter Trojans orbiting behind the planet, and another orbiting ahead of it, where 2019 LD2 was found. 2019 LD2 suddenly spewing ice, dust and gas from its surface could be for a number of reasons. Scientists speculate one reason may that it was only recently captured by a more distant orbit, increasing the likelihood of ice being able to survive on its surface. Another reason could be a recent landslide or impact that brought out ice, which would normally be below, to the surface. The discovery of 2019 LD2 and its comet-like tail 2019 LD2 was first detected on 10 June 2019. When ATLAS saw it again in July, it saw the peculiar trail of dust and gas running behind the asteroid. Before astronomers had a chance to study the asteroid further, it disappeared behind the Sun wasn’t seen again until April 2020. This time, ATLAS was able to confirm that the asteroid’s tail wasn’t just an anomaly, but a feature that had been with it for at least a year. Not just ATLAS, but multiple observatories — including Las Cumbres Observatory Global Telescope (LCOGT) Network — have been able to confirm its tail using precise measurements. Normally, astronomers distinguish between asteroids and comets by their characteristics and composition. But, increasingly, they have been detecting ‘crossovers’ where the distinction is no longer as obvious. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/space/news/nasa-finds-hyperactive-particles-in-antarctica-that-defy-physics/articleshow/75882395.cms">NASA finds hyperactive particles in Antarctica — they officially defy all known rules of physics</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/space/news/checkout-cyclone-amphan-images-of-nasa-from-west-bengal-and-odisha/slidelist/75868028.cms">NASA pictures of Cyclone Amphan battering Odisha and West Bengal</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/space/news/birth-of-new-planet-witnessed-by-astronomers-for-the-very-first-time/articleshow/75860057.cms">In a fiery swirl of orange gas, a new planet is born — witnessed by astronomers for the very first time</a>

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