Luna-25: All You Need to Know About Russia's Moon Mission

Luna 25, also designated the Luna-Glob-Lander, is a Russian lunar lander mission currently scheduled for launch on August 11.

The Luna 25 mission aims to study the composition of the lunar polar regolith (surface material) and the plasma and dust components of the lunar polar exosphere.

Luna 25's lander features a four-legged base housing landing rockets and propellant tanks. An upper compartment contains solar panels, communication equipment, onboard computers, and scientific instruments.

Luna 25 carries eight science instruments, including gamma-ray and neutron spectrometers, infrared spectrometers, mass spectrometers, and imaging systems.

The primary landing site for Luna 25 is near the lunar south pole, with a reserve site located southwest of the Manzini crater.

Luna 25's lander is expected to operate on the lunar surface, studying regolith and exospheric dust and particles, for approximately one year.

Luna-25 will launch using a Soyuz-2 Fregat booster.

6 Mind-blowing Pictures of International Borders as Seen from Space

The Pakistan-India border can be easily seen from space, thanks to the 3,323-kilometre-long (2,065 miles) security lights all along the border.

North Korea appears almost fully blacked out in this night image of the Korean Peninsula taken by the Expedition 38 crew aboard the ISS in February 2014.

In this Nov. 2011 image taken from the ISS by the Expedition 29 crew, a visible line marks about 30 miles of the border between Egypt and Israel. A road separates the two countries.

In this 2002 satellite image, the Dominican Republic on the right appears far greener. This is the result of deforestation in Haiti.

The image captured by NASA shows northwestern China near the city of Qoqek and the far eastern part of Kazakhstan near Lake Balqash.

This October 2014 image taken from the ISS shows US and Mexico separated by both the Rio Grande and a wall.

6 Mindblowing Pictures of International Borders as Seen from Space

Aditya-L1: What You Should Know about India's Solar Mission

Aditya-L1 will be the first space-based observatory-class Indian solar mission to study the Sun.

The spacecraft will be placed in a halo orbit around the Lagrangian point 1 (L1) of the Sun-Earth system, which is about 1.5 million km from Earth. The mission got its name from this Lagrangian point 1.

The mission is scheduled to be launched on September 2 at 11:50 am aboard a PSLV-C57. 

The mission aims to unravel the dynamics and origins of coronal mass ejections, significantly contributing to our understanding of the Sun's behaviour and its influence on Earth's environment.

Aditya-L1 consists of a total of seven payloads on-board with four of them carrying out remote sensing of the Sun and three of them carrying in-situ observations.

Is Aditya-L1 a complete mission to study the Sun?

The answer is no. Due to the limited mass, power and volume of the spacecraft that carries the payloads, only a limited set of instruments can be sent on-board to study the Sun.

As per ISRO, by studying the Sun we can learn much more about the stars in our Milky Way as well as about stars in various other galaxies. 


Disgraced Colombian drug trafficker Dairo Antonio Usuga David, better known as Otoniel, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison in the United States. The sentence was announced by a federal judge on Tuesday after Otoniel admitted to running a vast network of criminal operations and cocaine smuggling.

The notorious drug lord and the boss of a paramilitary group has&nbsp;drenched much of northern Colombia in blood. He had previously pleaded guilty to charges of drug distribution and running a criminal enterprise in a court in Brooklyn, New York.

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His violent paramilitary group is known as the Clan del Golfo or the Gulf Clan cartel.&nbsp;

While accepting his crimes and involvement in the drug cartel, Otoniel said in the court on Tuesday, “I apologise to the governments of the United States and of Colombia and to the victims of the crimes that I have committed”.&nbsp;

<h2>Who is Otoniel? ‘Most violent’ Colombian drug lord&nbsp;</h2>

Dario Antonio Usuga David or Otoniel was born to a modest peasant family in northwestern Colombia. At the age of 18, in 1989, he joined the Popular Liberation Army (EPL), a guerrilla group with a strong presence in the region. The group sought to defend poor peasants against landowners and the government.&nbsp;

“He was not a revolutionary. But it was all there was and he went with them," his mother explained in a 2015 interview with a journalist. The EPL signed a peace agreement with the government two years later, in 1991, and its members returned to civilian life. He then joined the United Self-Defenses of Colombia (AUC), a Colombian far-right paramilitary and drug trafficking group.

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In 2005, Úsuga began working for Daniel Rendón Herrera, the then-leader of the Los Urabeños drug trafficking group. Otoniel and his brother Giovanni took control of the Los Urabeños in 2009. After Giovanni was shot and killed during a police raid, Otoniel took full leadership of the drug trafficking group.

New York federal prosecutors described Úsuga as “the most violent and significant” Colombian drug trafficker since Pablo Escobar and as the Gulf Clan's "supreme leader."

He is accused of sending dozens of shipments of cocaine to the United States, killing police officers, recruiting minors, and sexually abusing children, among other crimes.

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Disgraced Colombian drug trafficker Dairo Antonio Usuga David, better known as Otoniel, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison in the United States. The sentence was announced by a federal judge on Tuesday after Otoniel admitted to running a vast network of criminal operations and cocaine smuggling.

Disgraced Colombian drug trafficker Dairo Antonio Usuga David, better known as Otoniel, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison in the United States. The sentence was announced by a federal judge on Tuesday after Otoniel admitted to running a vast network of criminal operations and cocaine smuggling. The notorious drug lord and the boss of a paramilitary group has drenched much of northern Colombia in blood. He had previously pleaded guilty to charges of drug distribution and running a criminal enterprise in a court in Brooklyn, New York. Also Read | White House annual report shows 20pc gender pay gap His violent paramilitary group is known as the Clan del Golfo or the Gulf Clan cartel. While accepting his crimes and involvement in the drug cartel, Otoniel said in the court on Tuesday, “I apologise to the governments of the United States and of Colombia and to the victims of the crimes that I have committed”. Who is Otoniel? ‘Most violent’ Colombian drug lord Dario Antonio Usuga David or Otoniel was born to a modest peasant family in northwestern Colombia. At the age of 18, in 1989, he joined the Popular Liberation Army (EPL), a guerrilla group with a strong presence in the region. The group sought to defend poor peasants against landowners and the government. “He was not a revolutionary. But it was all there was and he went with them," his mother explained in a 2015 interview with a journalist. The EPL signed a peace agreement with the government two years later, in 1991, and its members returned to civilian life. He then joined the United Self-Defenses of Colombia (AUC), a Colombian far-right paramilitary and drug trafficking group. Also Read | Unnamed European country buys dozens of Leopard 1 tanks from Belgian trader for Ukraine: Report In 2005, Úsuga began working for Daniel Rendón Herrera, the then-leader of the Los Urabeños drug trafficking group. Otoniel and his brother Giovanni took control of the Los Urabeños in 2009. After Giovanni was shot and killed during a police raid, Otoniel took full leadership of the drug trafficking group. New York federal prosecutors described Úsuga as “the most violent and significant” Colombian drug trafficker since Pablo Escobar and as the Gulf Clan's "supreme leader." He is accused of sending dozens of shipments of cocaine to the United States, killing police officers, recruiting minors, and sexually abusing children, among other crimes. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2023: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed every year on August 9 to raise awareness and protect the rights of the Indigenous population around the world. This event also recognises and celebrates the achievements and contributions that Indigenous people make to improve world issues.&nbsp;

The day was marked in December 1994 by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The decision to observe a separate day for Indigenous&nbsp;communities worldwide was taken at the first meeting of the UN Working Group of Indigenous Populations of the Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights in 1982.&nbsp;

<h2>History of International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples&nbsp;</h2>

In December 1992, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted a resolution to make 1993 the International Year of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. It was in 1994 that the idea of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples was proposed by the UNGA.&nbsp;

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By resolution 49/214 of 23 December 1994, the United Nations General Assembly decided that the International Day of the World's Indigenous People shall be observed on August 9 every year during the International Decade of the World's Indigenous People.

<h2>Defining 'Indigenous' people</h2>

Considering the diversity of Indigenous peoples, an official definition of “Indigenous” has not been adopted by any UN system body. Instead, the system has developed a modern understanding of this term based on the following:

• Self- identification as Indigenous peoples at the individual level and accepted by the community as their member.

• Historical continuity with pre-colonial and/or pre-settler societies

• Strong link to territories and surrounding natural resources

• Distinct social, economic or political systems

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• Distinct language, culture and beliefs

• Form non-dominant groups of society

• Resolve to maintain and reproduce their ancestral environments and systems as distinctive people and communities.

<h2>International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2023: Theme</h2>

This year the day is observed under the theme of ‘Indigenous youth as agents of change for self-determination’. With this theme, the emphasis is on the role that Indigenous youth must occupy in decision-making while recognising their dedicated efforts in climate action, the search for justice for their people, and the creation of an intergenerational connection that keeps their culture, traditions, and contributions alive.

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International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2023: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed every year on August 9 to raise awareness and protect the rights of the Indigenous population around the world. This event also recognises and celebrates the achievements and contributions that Indigenous people make to improve world issues. The day was marked in December 1994 by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The decision to observe a separate day for Indigenous communities worldwide was taken at the first meeting of the UN Working Group of Indigenous Populations of the Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights in 1982. History of International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples In December 1992, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted a resolution to make 1993 the International Year of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. It was in 1994 that the idea of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples was proposed by the UNGA. Also Read | Shocking video | Tragedy follows as Brazilian father drinks beer while 11-year-old son flies plane By resolution 49/214 of 23 December 1994, the United Nations General Assembly decided that the International Day of the World's Indigenous People shall be observed on August 9 every year during the International Decade of the World's Indigenous People. Defining 'Indigenous' people Considering the diversity of Indigenous peoples, an official definition of “Indigenous” has not been adopted by any UN system body. Instead, the system has developed a modern understanding of this term based on the following: • Self- identification as Indigenous peoples at the individual level and accepted by the community as their member. • Historical continuity with pre-colonial and/or pre-settler societies • Strong link to territories and surrounding natural resources • Distinct social, economic or political systems Also Read | Mars' timepiece tinkered: NASA discovers faster spin, shorter days on red planet • Distinct language, culture and beliefs • Form non-dominant groups of society • Resolve to maintain and reproduce their ancestral environments and systems as distinctive people and communities. International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2023: Theme This year the day is observed under the theme of ‘Indigenous youth as agents of change for self-determination’. With this theme, the emphasis is on the role that Indigenous youth must occupy in decision-making while recognising their dedicated efforts in climate action, the search for justice for their people, and the creation of an intergenerational connection that keeps their culture, traditions, and contributions alive. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A mysterious tale of a family of five members in the small Australian town of Leongatha has shaken the island nation. The family met over lunch and within a week, three were dead, a fourth is fighting for life and the fifth is under investigation for poisoning the other four.&nbsp;

But the 48-year-old woman who cooked the lunch says she has no idea what happened, and that she loved her family dearly and would never do something like this. The case has also left the police flabbergasted. Homicide detectives are still trying to work out if a mushroom poisoning, which killed three people, is suspicious or not.

<h2>Mushroom poisoning deaths? Here’s what the case is all about</h2>

The tragic incident started when Gail and Don Patterson stopped for lunch with their grandkids at their daughter-in-law Erin Patterson’s house in Leongatha, a town southeast of Melbourne. They were then joined by Gail’s sister Heather Wilkinson and her husband Ian Wilkinson.&nbsp;

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All four sat over lunch, but it was no ordinary lunch. Hours after the meal, all four guests took themselves to the local hospital with what they first believed was severe gastro.

Within hours it became clear that it was something much worse, and they were transferred to a hospital in Melbourne.&nbsp;

Heather (66) and Gail (70) died on Friday. Don (70) died on Saturday and Ian (68) remains in a critical condition in hospital, awaiting a liver transplant.

At first, police believed the four ate death cap mushrooms, which are highly lethal if ingested. But strangely, both of Erin’s children are just fine.&nbsp;

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Police say both kids - who have since been taken into state care as a "precaution", ate altogether a different meal. Investigators are not even sure whether Erin consumed the same meal or not.&nbsp;

They also pointed out that she was separated from her husband - who is Patterson's son, but described it as an "amicable" separation.

"At this point in time, the deaths are unexplained," the homicide squad's Dean Thomas told reporters on Monday.

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"It could be very innocent, but we just don't know."

Erin Patterson is still in disbelief at what has happened. Crying as she spoke to reporters outside of her home, she declined to answer questions about what meals were served to which guests or where the mushrooms had come from.

"I didn't do anything; I loved them”, said Erin.&nbsp;

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A mysterious tale of a family of five members in the small Australian town of Leongatha has shaken the island nation. The family met over lunch and within a week, three were dead, a fourth is fighting for life and the fifth is under investigation for poisoning the other four.

A mysterious tale of a family of five members in the small Australian town of Leongatha has shaken the island nation. The family met over lunch and within a week, three were dead, a fourth is fighting for life and the fifth is under investigation for poisoning the other four. But the 48-year-old woman who cooked the lunch says she has no idea what happened, and that she loved her family dearly and would never do something like this. The case has also left the police flabbergasted. Homicide detectives are still trying to work out if a mushroom poisoning, which killed three people, is suspicious or not. Mushroom poisoning deaths? Here’s what the case is all about The tragic incident started when Gail and Don Patterson stopped for lunch with their grandkids at their daughter-in-law Erin Patterson’s house in Leongatha, a town southeast of Melbourne. They were then joined by Gail’s sister Heather Wilkinson and her husband Ian Wilkinson. Also Read | What is ALS, the disease that claimed life of Sandra Bullock's partner? All four sat over lunch, but it was no ordinary lunch. Hours after the meal, all four guests took themselves to the local hospital with what they first believed was severe gastro. Within hours it became clear that it was something much worse, and they were transferred to a hospital in Melbourne. Heather (66) and Gail (70) died on Friday. Don (70) died on Saturday and Ian (68) remains in a critical condition in hospital, awaiting a liver transplant. At first, police believed the four ate death cap mushrooms, which are highly lethal if ingested. But strangely, both of Erin’s children are just fine. Also Read | Watch: Mysterious light seen above Australia's Victoria linked to Russian rocket Police say both kids - who have since been taken into state care as a "precaution", ate altogether a different meal. Investigators are not even sure whether Erin consumed the same meal or not. They also pointed out that she was separated from her husband - who is Patterson's son, but described it as an "amicable" separation. "At this point in time, the deaths are unexplained," the homicide squad's Dean Thomas told reporters on Monday. Also Read | Notorious 'Hank the Tank' bear captured in California's Lake Tahoe region "It could be very innocent, but we just don't know." Erin Patterson is still in disbelief at what has happened. Crying as she spoke to reporters outside of her home, she declined to answer questions about what meals were served to which guests or where the mushrooms had come from. "I didn't do anything; I loved them”, said Erin. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Chandrayaan-3: The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft successfully entered the lunar orbit on Sunday, marking a significant milestone. Its safe landing near the Moon's south pole between August 23 and 24 is crucial, and all efforts will be made to ensure its success.&nbsp;

"The retrofitting of engines brought it closer to the Moon's surface, now to 170 km x 4,313 km. The next operation to further reduce the orbit is scheduled for August 9, between 13:00 and 14:00 hours IST," the ISRO posted on social media platform X on Sunday.

<h2>Chandrayaan-3: Mission timeline&nbsp;</h2>

July 6: ISRO announced the launch date for Mission Chandrayaan-3, set for July 14, from Sriharikota's second launch pad.

July 7: Successful completion of vehicle electrical tests.

July 11: A comprehensive 'Launch Rehearsal' spanning 24 hours concluded, simulating the entire launch process.

July 14: LVM3 M4 vehicle triumphantly launched Chandrayaan-3 into its designated orbit.

July 15: The first orbit-raising manoeuvre, Earth-bound firing-1, was executed successfully at ISTRAC/ISRO, Bengaluru. The spacecraft reached a 41762 km x 173 km orbit.

July 17: Accomplishment of the second orbit-raising manoeuvre resulted in the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft orbiting at 41603 km x 226 km.

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July 22: Successful completion of the fourth orbit-raising manoeuvre, Earth-bound perigee firing, establishing the spacecraft in a 71351 km x 233 km orbit.

July 25: Implementation of another successful orbit-raising manoeuvre.

August 1: Chandrayaan-3 achieved a significant milestone by being inserted into the trans-lunar orbit, reaching an orbit of 288 km x 369328 km.

August 5: Chandrayaan-3 accomplished a major triumph by achieving successful insertion into the lunar orbit, attaining the intended orbit of 164 km x 18074 km.

August 6: The spacecraft orbit is lowered to 170 km x 4,313 km around the moon

<h2>Chandrayaan-3: What’s ahead for the mission?</h2>

The crucial milestone of the lunar mission called the Lunar Orbit Insertion (LOI) was the third phase of Chandrayaan-3. The first phase of the mission included pre-launch and earth-bound manoeuvre, called Earth Centric Phase. The second phase called the Lunar Transfer Phase transferred the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft in the trajectory phase towards the moon.

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Upcoming phases of the mission:

Moon-bound manoeuvre phase (Phase-4)

PM and Lunar Module Separation (Phase-5)

De-boost phase (Phase-6)

Pre-landing phase (Phase-7)

Landing phase (Phase-8)

Normal phase for Lander and Rover (Phase-9)

Moon-centric normal orbit phase (100 km circular phase) for propulsion module (Phase-10)

In the next 10 days, a precise landing site near the moon's south pole will be determined. Subsequently, the propulsion module will detach from the Lander while in orbit. Following this, the Lander will descend from orbit and make a soft landing attempt.&nbsp;

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Chandrayaan-3: The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft successfully entered the lunar orbit on Sunday, marking a significant milestone. Its safe landing near the Moon's south pole between August 23 and 24 is crucial, and all efforts will be made to ensure its success.

Chandrayaan-3: The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft successfully entered the lunar orbit on Sunday, marking a significant milestone. Its safe landing near the Moon's south pole between August 23 and 24 is crucial, and all efforts will be made to ensure its success. "The retrofitting of engines brought it closer to the Moon's surface, now to 170 km x 4,313 km. The next operation to further reduce the orbit is scheduled for August 9, between 13:00 and 14:00 hours IST," the ISRO posted on social media platform X on Sunday. Chandrayaan-3: Mission timeline July 6: ISRO announced the launch date for Mission Chandrayaan-3, set for July 14, from Sriharikota's second launch pad. July 7: Successful completion of vehicle electrical tests. July 11: A comprehensive 'Launch Rehearsal' spanning 24 hours concluded, simulating the entire launch process. July 14: LVM3 M4 vehicle triumphantly launched Chandrayaan-3 into its designated orbit. July 15: The first orbit-raising manoeuvre, Earth-bound firing-1, was executed successfully at ISTRAC/ISRO, Bengaluru. The spacecraft reached a 41762 km x 173 km orbit. July 17: Accomplishment of the second orbit-raising manoeuvre resulted in the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft orbiting at 41603 km x 226 km. Also Read | India: A look at three governments that lost no-confidence motions in the past July 22: Successful completion of the fourth orbit-raising manoeuvre, Earth-bound perigee firing, establishing the spacecraft in a 71351 km x 233 km orbit. July 25: Implementation of another successful orbit-raising manoeuvre. August 1: Chandrayaan-3 achieved a significant milestone by being inserted into the trans-lunar orbit, reaching an orbit of 288 km x 369328 km. August 5: Chandrayaan-3 accomplished a major triumph by achieving successful insertion into the lunar orbit, attaining the intended orbit of 164 km x 18074 km. August 6: The spacecraft orbit is lowered to 170 km x 4,313 km around the moon Chandrayaan-3: What’s ahead for the mission? The crucial milestone of the lunar mission called the Lunar Orbit Insertion (LOI) was the third phase of Chandrayaan-3. The first phase of the mission included pre-launch and earth-bound manoeuvre, called Earth Centric Phase. The second phase called the Lunar Transfer Phase transferred the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft in the trajectory phase towards the moon. Also Read | South African Foreign Minister Pandor lauds India's important role in BRICS Upcoming phases of the mission: Moon-bound manoeuvre phase (Phase-4) PM and Lunar Module Separation (Phase-5) De-boost phase (Phase-6) Pre-landing phase (Phase-7) Landing phase (Phase-8) Normal phase for Lander and Rover (Phase-9) Moon-centric normal orbit phase (100 km circular phase) for propulsion module (Phase-10) In the next 10 days, a precise landing site near the moon's south pole will be determined. Subsequently, the propulsion module will detach from the Lander while in orbit. Following this, the Lander will descend from orbit and make a soft landing attempt. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Pepperfry co-founder and CEO Ambareesh Murty died due to cardiac arrest on Monday. He was 51 years old. Ambareesh Murty breathed his last in Leh on August 7. Pepperfry's co-founder and COO Ashish Shah informed about Murty's demise on X (formerly Twitter).&nbsp;

“Extremely devastated to inform that my friend, mentor, brother, soulmate @AmbareeshMurty is no more. Lost him yesterday night to a cardiac arrest at Leh. Please pray for him and for strength to his family and near ones," wrote Ashish Shah.

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Murty recently announced completing 12 years at Pepperfry on his LinkedIn post. He was an alumnus of IIM&nbsp;Calcutta, 1996 batch and completed his Bachelor in Engineering from the Delhi College of Engineering in 1994.

Ambareesh founded the home decor company in Mumbai in 2011.&nbsp;

<h2>Ambareesh Murty: An IIM-C alumnus&nbsp;</h2>

Ambareesh joined Cadbury as a management trainee after earning his degree from IIM- Calcutta, in 1996. He was thereafter assigned as an area sales manager to&nbsp;Kerala. Ambareesh worked in various fields after leaving Cadbury in 2001, reflecting his wide range of interests.

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He acquired product launch-related skills at ICICI Prudential AMC. He also worked for Levi Strauss India in Bengaluru for six months in 2003 before leaving to launch Origin Resource, a business that offers financial training.

Murty called himself a closet sociopath on his X (formerly Twitter) profile. He had 27 years of general management experience in FMCG, financial services, and internet industries.

<h2>Tributes pour in</h2>

Swati Bhargava, the cofounder of Cashkaro, tweeted, “So sad &amp; shocking to hear of @AmbareeshMurty's sudden demise due to cardiac arrest. May his soul rest in peace. An amazing entrepreneur &amp; inspiration to many... may his legacy with @Pepperfry live on 🙏 #RIP."

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<h2>Pepperfry: India’s online furniture store&nbsp;</h2>

Pepperfry was set up in Mumbai in 2011. The company now delivers to 500 cities and has three warehouses and over 60 experiential studios across 20 cities. According to Crunchbase, which provides information about companies, Pepperfry has raised $245.3 million (around ₹1,770 crores) since its inception.&nbsp;

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Pepperfry co-founder and CEO Ambareesh Murty died due to cardiac arrest on Monday. He was 51 years old. Ambareesh Murty breathed his last in Leh on August 7. Pepperfry's co-founder and COO Ashish Shah informed about Murty's demise on X (formerly Twitter).

Pepperfry co-founder and CEO Ambareesh Murty died due to cardiac arrest on Monday. He was 51 years old. Ambareesh Murty breathed his last in Leh on August 7. Pepperfry's co-founder and COO Ashish Shah informed about Murty's demise on X (formerly Twitter). “Extremely devastated to inform that my friend, mentor, brother, soulmate @AmbareeshMurty is no more. Lost him yesterday night to a cardiac arrest at Leh. Please pray for him and for strength to his family and near ones," wrote Ashish Shah. Also Read | Rare, unknown 167-million-old dinosaur fossils found in India's Jaisalmer Extremely devastated to inform that my friend, mentor, brother, soulmate @AmbareeshMurty is no more. Lost him yesterday night to a cardiac arrest at Leh. Please pray for him and for strength to his family and near ones. 🙏 — Ashish Shah (@TweetShah) August 8, 2023 × Murty recently announced completing 12 years at Pepperfry on his LinkedIn post. He was an alumnus of IIM Calcutta, 1996 batch and completed his Bachelor in Engineering from the Delhi College of Engineering in 1994. Ambareesh founded the home decor company in Mumbai in 2011. Ambareesh Murty: An IIM-C alumnus Ambareesh joined Cadbury as a management trainee after earning his degree from IIM- Calcutta, in 1996. He was thereafter assigned as an area sales manager to Kerala. Ambareesh worked in various fields after leaving Cadbury in 2001, reflecting his wide range of interests. Also Read | Chandrayaan-3 update: Lunar spacecraft inches closer to moon. What's ahead for the mission? He acquired product launch-related skills at ICICI Prudential AMC. He also worked for Levi Strauss India in Bengaluru for six months in 2003 before leaving to launch Origin Resource, a business that offers financial training. Murty called himself a closet sociopath on his X (formerly Twitter) profile. He had 27 years of general management experience in FMCG, financial services, and internet industries. Tributes pour in Swati Bhargava, the cofounder of Cashkaro, tweeted, “So sad & shocking to hear of @AmbareeshMurty's sudden demise due to cardiac arrest. May his soul rest in peace. An amazing entrepreneur & inspiration to many... may his legacy with @Pepperfry live on 🙏 #RIP." So sad & shocking to hear of @AmbareeshMurty's sudden demise due to cardiac arrest. May his soul rest in peace. An amazing entrepreneur & inspiration to many... may his legacy with @Pepperfry live on 🙏 #RIP — Swati Bhargava (@Swats26) August 8, 2023 × Co-founder of UrbanLadder, Rajiv Srivastava also expressed his condolences on X, "This is shocking. It's tough enough to be an entrepreneur. It's tougher to be one, in a category like furniture and building the brand @Pepperfry across a decade. Have heard great things about him." This is shocking. It's tough enough to be an entrepreneur. It's tougher to be one, in a category like furniture and building the brand @Pepperfry across a decade. Have heard great things about him. RIP @AmbareeshMurty Condolences to the team and family. Prayers for the… https://t.co/oOqsn2OaBC — Rajiv Srivatsa (@telljeeves) August 8, 2023 × Pepperfry: India’s online furniture store Pepperfry was set up in Mumbai in 2011. The company now delivers to 500 cities and has three warehouses and over 60 experiential studios across 20 cities. According to Crunchbase, which provides information about companies, Pepperfry has raised $245.3 million (around ₹1,770 crores) since its inception. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Hollywood actress Sandra Bullock lost her long-time partner Bryan Randall on August 5. Randall was suffering from a disease called Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The Oscar-winning actress met Randall, a model-turned-photographer at her son Louis’ birthday party, where he was hired to capture the event in 2015.&nbsp;

Together, Bullock and Randall were parents to three children - Bullock’s adopted kids Louis Bardo and Laila, and a daughter Randall had from a previous relationship.&nbsp;

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Randall was diagnosed with ALS disease in 2020, but his journey with the disease began several years ago. He remained steadfast in his decision to maintain a low profile about himself and his disease.&nbsp;

<h2>What is ALS?</h2>

According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NIH), Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, is a rare neurological disease that affects motor neurons—those nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement.&nbsp;

The disease is progressive, meaning the symptoms get worse over time. ALS has no cure and there is no effective treatment to reverse its progression.

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ALS is a type of motor neuron disease. As motor neurons degenerate and die, they stop sending messages to the muscles, which causes the muscles to weaken, start to twitch (fasciculation), and waste away (atrophy). Eventually, the brain loses its ability to initiate and control voluntary movements.&nbsp;

<h2>Early signs and symptoms of ALS</h2>

Early symptoms include:

Muscle twitches in the arm, leg, shoulder, or tongue

Muscle cramps

Tight and stiff muscles (spasticity)

Muscle weakness affecting an arm, a leg, the neck, or diaphragm

Slurred and nasal speech

Difficulty chewing or swallowing

As the disease progresses, muscle weakness and atrophy spread to other parts of your body.

<h2>ALS: Who all are at risk?</h2>

Per sources, although anyone can suffer from ALS, the risk is high for people who are 60 to 85 years old. According to NIH, males are slightly more likely to develop ALS.

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The race and ethnicity of the person also play a role. A report by MayoClinic states that Caucasians and non-Hispanics are most likely to develop the disease.

<h2>There’s no treatment to reverse ALS</h2>

Unfortunately, the treatments available for ALS can only make living with the disease easier and don't offer a cure.

The management of this neurological ailment includes lifestyle changes, rehabilitation, physical and occupational therapy, communication support, breathing support, and a few medicines that mitigate the symptoms.

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Hollywood actress Sandra Bullock lost her long-time partner Bryan Randall on August 5. Randall was suffering from a disease called Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

Hollywood actress Sandra Bullock lost her long-time partner Bryan Randall on August 5. Randall was suffering from a disease called Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The Oscar-winning actress met Randall, a model-turned-photographer at her son Louis’ birthday party, where he was hired to capture the event in 2015. Together, Bullock and Randall were parents to three children - Bullock’s adopted kids Louis Bardo and Laila, and a daughter Randall had from a previous relationship. Also Read | Rejoice Travis Scott fans! Singer's Utopia debuts with second biggest streaming for 2023 Randall was diagnosed with ALS disease in 2020, but his journey with the disease began several years ago. He remained steadfast in his decision to maintain a low profile about himself and his disease. What is ALS? According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NIH), Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, is a rare neurological disease that affects motor neurons—those nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement. The disease is progressive, meaning the symptoms get worse over time. ALS has no cure and there is no effective treatment to reverse its progression. Also Read | Hip Hop at 50: Unleashing a cultural revolution that transcends time and borders ALS is a type of motor neuron disease. As motor neurons degenerate and die, they stop sending messages to the muscles, which causes the muscles to weaken, start to twitch (fasciculation), and waste away (atrophy). Eventually, the brain loses its ability to initiate and control voluntary movements. Early signs and symptoms of ALS Early symptoms include: Muscle twitches in the arm, leg, shoulder, or tongue Muscle cramps Tight and stiff muscles (spasticity) Muscle weakness affecting an arm, a leg, the neck, or diaphragm Slurred and nasal speech Difficulty chewing or swallowing As the disease progresses, muscle weakness and atrophy spread to other parts of your body. ALS: Who all are at risk? Per sources, although anyone can suffer from ALS, the risk is high for people who are 60 to 85 years old. According to NIH, males are slightly more likely to develop ALS. Also Read | Who is Tory Lanez? Canadian rapper's sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion delayed The race and ethnicity of the person also play a role. A report by MayoClinic states that Caucasians and non-Hispanics are most likely to develop the disease. There’s no treatment to reverse ALS Unfortunately, the treatments available for ALS can only make living with the disease easier and don't offer a cure. The management of this neurological ailment includes lifestyle changes, rehabilitation, physical and occupational therapy, communication support, breathing support, and a few medicines that mitigate the symptoms. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi will start the no-confidence motion debate against the Narendra Modi government in the Lower House of the Parliament on Tuesday, sources said. Gandhi was reinstated as the Lok Sabha MP on Monday, three days after the Supreme Court suspended his criminal defamation conviction in the Modi surname case.&nbsp;

The discussion on the no-confidence motion will begin in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. According to sources, a time of 12 hours has been fixed for the discussion. Prime Minister and the leader of the BJP-led NDA government, Narendra Modi, will reply to the debate on the no-confidence motion on August 10.&nbsp;

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The no-confidence motion moved by the opposition parties of I.N.D.I.A bloc was accepted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla last week.

Here is a history of no-confidence motions in India, highlighting the times when ruling governments lost the motion, proving why no-confidence motion is called the ‘weapon of opposition’.

<h2>Three times when governments lost no-confidence motions in the past</h2>

The no-confidence motion is meant to test whether the government of the day enjoys the confidence of the majority of the house or not.

VP Singh (1990)

Janata Dal politician Vishvanath Pratap Singh, better known as VP Singh, held the prime minister’s post from 1989 to 1990. He headed a coalition government called the National Front, which was supported by the BJP. He managed to rule for just 11 months before the BJP withdrew support over the Ram temple issue, causing the government to lose a no-confidence motion on 10 November 1990.&nbsp;

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The former prime minister lost the confidence motion by a vote of 142 to 346 in the Lok Sabha, with eight abstentions. His government needed 261 votes to survive.

Deve Gowda (1997)

The Janata Dal leader became the PM in 1996, with a coalition as the United Front with the support of Congress. However, his fall came almost as abruptly 10 months later, when the Sitaram Kesri-led Congress withdrew its support.&nbsp;

In a no-confidence motion taken up on 11 April 1997, Gowda’s 13-party coalition succeeded in garnering only 158 votes of the 545 seats in the Lok Sabha.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee (1999)

The BJP veteran faced two no-confidence motions through his tenure as prime minister, the first of which his government lost by a single vote on 17 April 1999, after the Jayalalithaa-led AIADMK withdrew support. But Vajpayee wasn’t done yet and he manoeuvred the BJP back to power a few months later.&nbsp;

When the Opposition brought up another no-confidence motion against his government in 2003, it won by an overwhelming majority of 312 to 186 votes.

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Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi will start the no-confidence motion debate against the Narendra Modi government in the Lower House of the Parliament on Tuesday, sources said. Gandhi was reinstated as the Lok Sabha MP on Monday, three days after the Supreme Court suspended his criminal defamation conviction in the Modi surname case. The discussion on the no-confidence motion will begin in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. According to sources, a time of 12 hours has been fixed for the discussion. Prime Minister and the leader of the BJP-led NDA government, Narendra Modi, will reply to the debate on the no-confidence motion on August 10. Also Read | After India’s ban on rice exports, concerns over sugar emerge: Reports The no-confidence motion moved by the opposition parties of I.N.D.I.A bloc was accepted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla last week. Here is a history of no-confidence motions in India, highlighting the times when ruling governments lost the motion, proving why no-confidence motion is called the ‘weapon of opposition’. Three times when governments lost no-confidence motions in the past The no-confidence motion is meant to test whether the government of the day enjoys the confidence of the majority of the house or not. VP Singh (1990) Janata Dal politician Vishvanath Pratap Singh, better known as VP Singh, held the prime minister’s post from 1989 to 1990. He headed a coalition government called the National Front, which was supported by the BJP. He managed to rule for just 11 months before the BJP withdrew support over the Ram temple issue, causing the government to lose a no-confidence motion on 10 November 1990. Also Read | Indian government confident of keeping tomato prices in check: Report The former prime minister lost the confidence motion by a vote of 142 to 346 in the Lok Sabha, with eight abstentions. His government needed 261 votes to survive. Deve Gowda (1997) The Janata Dal leader became the PM in 1996, with a coalition as the United Front with the support of Congress. However, his fall came almost as abruptly 10 months later, when the Sitaram Kesri-led Congress withdrew its support. In a no-confidence motion taken up on 11 April 1997, Gowda’s 13-party coalition succeeded in garnering only 158 votes of the 545 seats in the Lok Sabha. Atal Bihari Vajpayee (1999) The BJP veteran faced two no-confidence motions through his tenure as prime minister, the first of which his government lost by a single vote on 17 April 1999, after the Jayalalithaa-led AIADMK withdrew support. But Vajpayee wasn’t done yet and he manoeuvred the BJP back to power a few months later. When the Opposition brought up another no-confidence motion against his government in 2003, it won by an overwhelming majority of 312 to 186 votes. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A female domestic cat can become pregnant at as early as five months of age. Another shocking fact is that one female alone can produce upwards of 100 offspring in her life.

A female dog can reproduce every twelve to eighteen months and it is not unusual for them to have ten to twelve puppies at one time.

One set of eggs laid by Canada geese can yield numerous goslings at a time. The goslings mature so quickly that it becomes difficult to distinguish between babies and parents.

The number of eggs a sea turtle lays varies from species to species. But a female sea turtle may have 2-8 clutches of eggs per season.

As per the Alaska Fish and Game, an Arctic fox can have as many as 15 pups at a time. The average for this animal, however, is closer to 7 or 8 pups.

It is very common for hamster offspring to be born within 16 days from conception. In addition, a young hamster is capable of reproducing on its own after just 3-4 weeks.

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