<p>European Space Agency's Gaia telescope has unveiled a fascinating revelation about our cosmic home, the Milky Way, identifying two ancient threads of stars named 'Shiva' and 'Shakti'.</p>

<p>These threads began weaving billions of years ago. They eventually merged to form the galaxy.&nbsp;Two 'streams', dubbed Shakti and Shiva, were discovered, and researchers think that these two strands of the Milky Way converged during the galaxy's formation process.</p>

<p>The Milky Way is a spiral galaxy that contains our Solar System, along with billions of other stars, planets, asteroids, and other celestial objects. It is one of billions of galaxies in the observable universe.</p>

<p>The Milky Way is named for its appearance as a faint band of light stretching across the night sky, which is caused by the combined light of billions of stars, gas, and dust in the galactic plane. It is estimated to be about 100,000 light-years in diametre and contains hundreds of billions of stars.</p>

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<p>Our Solar System is located in one of the spiral arms of the Milky Way, known as the Orion Arm or Local Spur. Gaia's ability to peek into the past has allowed researchers to uncover more secrets about the Milky Way.</p>

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<p>The Gaia spacecraft, operated by the European Space Agency (ESA), is a cornerstone mission for astrometry, the branch of astronomy that deals with the precise measurement of the positions and motions of stars.</p>

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<p>Launched in December 2013, Gaia's primary goal is to create a highly accurate 3D map of the Milky Way galaxy by precisely measuring the positions, distances, motions, and other properties of about one billion stars in our galaxy.</p>

<p>In addition to mapping the Milky Way, Gaia's data has also been used to study a wide range of astronomical phenomena, including the discovery of new exoplanets, the distribution of dark matter in the galaxy, and the dynamics of star clusters and galaxies beyond the Milky Way.</p>

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European Space Agency's Gaia telescope has unveiled a fascinating revelation about our cosmic home, the Milky Way, identifying two ancient threads of stars named 'Shiva' and 'Shakti'.

European Space Agency's Gaia telescope has unveiled a fascinating revelation about our cosmic home, the Milky Way, identifying two ancient threads of stars named 'Shiva' and 'Shakti'. These threads began weaving billions of years ago. They eventually merged to form the galaxy. Two 'streams', dubbed Shakti and Shiva, were discovered, and researchers think that these two strands of the Milky Way converged during the galaxy's formation process. The Milky Way is a spiral galaxy that contains our Solar System, along with billions of other stars, planets, asteroids, and other celestial objects. It is one of billions of galaxies in the observable universe. The Milky Way is named for its appearance as a faint band of light stretching across the night sky, which is caused by the combined light of billions of stars, gas, and dust in the galactic plane. It is estimated to be about 100,000 light-years in diametre and contains hundreds of billions of stars. Also Read | Mistaken for bird poop, newly discovered Australian beetle has a 'Mohawk' hairdo Our Solar System is located in one of the spiral arms of the Milky Way, known as the Orion Arm or Local Spur. Gaia's ability to peek into the past has allowed researchers to uncover more secrets about the Milky Way. Also Read | Can genetically modified cows solve insulin shortages for diabetes patients? Research reveals The Gaia spacecraft, operated by the European Space Agency (ESA), is a cornerstone mission for astrometry, the branch of astronomy that deals with the precise measurement of the positions and motions of stars. Watch | A UK study finds vaping a health risk × Launched in December 2013, Gaia's primary goal is to create a highly accurate 3D map of the Milky Way galaxy by precisely measuring the positions, distances, motions, and other properties of about one billion stars in our galaxy. In addition to mapping the Milky Way, Gaia's data has also been used to study a wide range of astronomical phenomena, including the discovery of new exoplanets, the distribution of dark matter in the galaxy, and the dynamics of star clusters and galaxies beyond the Milky Way. (With inputs from agencies)

Telescope discovers ancient star threads 'Shiva' and 'Shakti' weaving Milky way

A row has broken out over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks. Rahul Gandhi claimed that the Opposition is fighting against a 'Shakti' after saying that there is a word 'Shakti' in Hinduism. What does the Congress leader mean? Does Rahul Gandhi understand what he says? Molly Gambhir gets you the complete story.

Gravitas: War of words over Rahul Gandhi's 'Shakti' remarks

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lashed out at the Opposition I.N.D.I.A. bloc, saying that the fight in 2024 is between those who want to destroy 'Shakti' and those who worship them. The comments of PM Modi came hours after Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's "we are fighting against a Shakti" remark at a political rally in Mumbai. Watch in for more details!

The 'Shakti' storm: PM Narendra Modi takes on Rahul Gandhi over 'Shakti' comment

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly reacted to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Shakti’ remark on Monday (Mar 18), saying every mother and daughter is a form of ‘shakti’ in India. The PM said this while addressing a political rally in the southern state of Telangana.</p>

<p>“The INDI (INDIA) alliance in their manifesto said that their fight is against 'Shakti'. For me, every mother, daughter and sister is a form of 'Shakti'. I worship them in the form of 'Shakti'. I am the worshiper of Bharat Mata...," the prime minister said.</p>

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<p>“Main jaan ki baazi laga dunga (I will put my own life at stake),” the PM declared, saying, “Their manifesto is to finish 'Shakti', and I accept the challenge.”</p>

<h2><strong>What did Rahul Gandhi say?</strong></h2>

<p>Rahul Gandhi was addressing the concluding ceremony of his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra (United India Justice March) on Sunday (Mar 17) in Mumbai’s Shivaji Park when he passed the ‘Shakti’ remark.</p>

<p>“There is a word 'Shakti' in Hinduism. We are fighting against a Shakti. The question is, what is that Shakti? The soul of the king is in the EVM. This is true. The soul of the king is in the EVM and every institution of the country, in ED, CBI and Income Tax department," the ex-Congress chief said.</p>

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<p>"A senior leader from Maharashtra left Congress and cried in front of my mother and said 'Sonia ji, I am ashamed that I don't have the power to fight this Shakti. I do not want to go to jail.' Thousands of people have been threatened like this..." he added.</p>

<h2><strong>BJP labels Gandhi’s statement&nbsp;misogynistic</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier, a spokesperson for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said Rahul’s remarks laid bare his misogynistic views.</p>

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<p>“A series of INDI alliance members have said that Hindu Dharma is fraud. Ramcharitmanas is potassium cyanide. Congress Party has a long history of Hindu hatred, from denying the existence of Lord Ram to making the statement about Shakti," BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said.</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly reacted to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Shakti’ remark on Monday (Mar 18), saying every mother and daughter is a form of ‘shakti’ in India.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly reacted to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Shakti’ remark on Monday (Mar 18), saying every mother and daughter is a form of ‘shakti’ in India. The PM said this while addressing a political rally in the southern state of Telangana. “The INDI (INDIA) alliance in their manifesto said that their fight is against 'Shakti'. For me, every mother, daughter and sister is a form of 'Shakti'. I worship them in the form of 'Shakti'. I am the worshiper of Bharat Mata...," the prime minister said. #WATCH | Telangana: During his public address in Jagtial, PM Modi says, "The INDI alliance in their manifesto said that their fight is against 'Shakti'. For me, every mother, daughter & sister is a form of 'Shakti'. I worship them in the form of 'Shakti'. I am the worshiper of… pic.twitter.com/ccVUoEVVNb — ANI (@ANI) March 18, 2024 × “Main jaan ki baazi laga dunga (I will put my own life at stake),” the PM declared, saying, “Their manifesto is to finish 'Shakti', and I accept the challenge.” What did Rahul Gandhi say? Rahul Gandhi was addressing the concluding ceremony of his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra (United India Justice March) on Sunday (Mar 17) in Mumbai’s Shivaji Park when he passed the ‘Shakti’ remark. “There is a word 'Shakti' in Hinduism. We are fighting against a Shakti. The question is, what is that Shakti? The soul of the king is in the EVM. This is true. The soul of the king is in the EVM and every institution of the country, in ED, CBI and Income Tax department," the ex-Congress chief said. Also read: Lok Sabha elections 2024: India to allow its 8.2mn senior citizens to vote from home "A senior leader from Maharashtra left Congress and cried in front of my mother and said 'Sonia ji, I am ashamed that I don't have the power to fight this Shakti. I do not want to go to jail.' Thousands of people have been threatened like this..." he added. BJP labels Gandhi’s statement misogynistic Earlier, a spokesperson for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said Rahul’s remarks laid bare his misogynistic views. Watch: Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Party leaders emphasize on fair & violence free elections × “A series of INDI alliance members have said that Hindu Dharma is fraud. Ramcharitmanas is potassium cyanide. Congress Party has a long history of Hindu hatred, from denying the existence of Lord Ram to making the statement about Shakti," BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said. (With inputs from agencies)

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