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NASA astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams prepare for their flight at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. (Photo credit: NASA) © Provided by Asian News International (ANI) The upcoming flight will be Williams’ third space mission. According to NASA, the flight to the International Space Station (ISS) is scheduled to take off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 10 pm Indian Standard Time today. As part of the Commercial Crew Program, ‘Suni’ Williams and fellow astronaut Barry ‘Butch’ Wilmore will be the first humans to board the Starliner spacecraft. United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) Atlas 5 rocket will launch the Starliner spacecraft into space. It will arrive at the ISS on Sunday, and the astronauts will conduct a series of tests for about a week. On June 10, the Starliner will undock from the ISS, re-enter Earth’s atmosphere, and make a parachute and airbag-assisted landing in the southwestern United States, as per NASA. If this mission is a success, NASA will ...

Teqball: The Exciting Hybrid Sport Teqball is an innovative and exciting hybrid sport that seamlessly combines elements of football, table tennis, and sepak takraw. This unique sport is played on a curved table, adding a challenging twist to traditional ball games. With its origins in Hungary, Teqball has now made its way to the beautiful coastal province of Binh Dinh, Vietnam, where it is captivating locals and visitors alike. From June 6 to 9, Binh Dinh will host its first international Teqball tournament, welcoming 131 athletes from 53 countries and territories. In the lead-up to the event, authorities have installed Teqball tables on the local beach, inviting everyone to discover the thrill of this new sport. The curved table adds a fascinating dimension to the game, as players hit a football back and forth using any part of the body except the arms and hands. Local residents are intrigued by the unique setup of Teqball. The rules are similar to table tennis, but the football an...

Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport has been recognized as the world’s best airport by business travelers, achieving an impressive average rating of 6.8 out of 10. Closely following this is Singapore’s renowned Changi Airport, with a rating of 6.63, as compiled by the British finance research website BusinessFinancing.co.uk. This ranking is based on reviews from business travelers worldwide, sharing their experiences on airlinequality.com. The reviews take into account various factors, including facilities, cleanliness, staff friendliness, and food options. Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport receives high praise from business travelers worldwide. Source: VNA One verified traveler commented on the exceptional range of facilities at Noi Bai Airport, particularly the sky view building, which offers a unique observation deck and specialized amenities for aviation enthusiasts. The cleanliness of the terminals and the friendliness of the staff also impressed travelers, ...

The number of Muslims who have cleared the UPSC exams varies from year to year. In 2022, a total of 29 Muslim candidates cleared the exam, representing about 3% of the total number of successful candidates. This is a slight increase from the previous year, when 25 Muslim candidates cleared the exam. Muslim candidates have been performing exceptionally well in prestigious examinations since 2016. Before that, they made up only 2.5% of all successful candidates. Sources in the Minority Affairs Ministry have reported a “steady improvement” in the performance of Muslim candidates over the past four years. This is a clear indication that initiatives taken by the government to support the education of minority communities are having a positive impact. A member of the minority affairs described it as “a remarkable accomplishment” because the proportion of minorities had been hovering around 2.5% until recently. Notably, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government incre...

Some people said the name “Va cake” comes from the way the dough is poured into something that looks like a ladle (Va). Others said it is because the main ingredient to make this cake is bean sprouts (Gia), that’s why it’s also called “Gia cake”. Photo: MIA.vn It can be said that this simple cake will make everyone fall in love at the first bite because of its unique flavors, and they all want more than one piece. The cake is as small as a cupcake and has a shape like a ladle. At first glance, Va cake looks quite similar to West Lake shrimp cake, but when you try it, you will easily recognize the difference between the two dishes. Photo: Bach hoa XANH Va cake is made from a combination of different ingredients, including rice flour, tapioca starch, soybean flour, egg, wild shrimp, pork, pork liver, bean sprouts, wood ears, straw mushrooms, napa cabbage, mung beans, pig brains, and oil (or pork fat). The crush is made by mixing rice flour, tapioca starch, soybe...