Sigourney Weaver was an unknown 28-year-old stage actress when she landed the role of Ripley in director Ridley Scott's now classic sci-fi horror movie 'Alien.' Ripley, the sole survivor of an attack by an alien who infiltrates a space ship, turned out to be one of the most powerful and well-loved female protagonists in science fiction, celebrated by fans as a tough, complex heroine.

Sigourney Weaver marks 'Alien' anniversary: I thought it was a small movie

No alien activity was suspected after PMO office ordered an immediate inquiry on the basis of a mail that alien-like elements were found near the house of the man who raised the issue.

Pune: PMO inquiry finds no alien-like activity

China constructs world's largest radio telescope to detect signals from the universe as part of its strategy to become a space power

ET phone home: China eyes hunt for alien life with giant telescope

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