How You Can Witness the Amazing Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower

As Earth passes through the debris of Halley’s Comet, the sky lights up with shooting stars for more than a month. The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is an extended cosmic spectacle, and it’s calling on you to bear witness to nature's celestial fireworks. …

Former works minister, Jerome Eta, dies

His family confirmed the development yesterday, but did not immediately provide details leading to his demise.  The Guardian Post, however gathered that the elite of Manyu Division, died after suffering from an undisclosed illness.  A source close to the …

Cincinnati-based Sports ETA adds to C-suite ahead of slew of major U.S. events

Request for immediate action on CNMI-G ETA processing delays affecting Chinese tourism

DEAR U.S. Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds: I write to you not only as a fellow public servant but as a representative of Rota and the broader CNMI community, where tourism is the heartbeat of our local economy. As Chairwoman of the House Committee on …

Travel body accuses government of ‘sabotaging’ UK tourism industry

The government has been accused of “sabotaging” the UK’s tourism industry, after figures showed international visitors spent more than £2bn less last year than they did before the pandemic. The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) – which found in a new …

How the sun’s motion affects meteor showers

Here’s a little spoiler for next month’s Cosmic Calendar: early May will see the return of the Eta Aquarid meteor shower. The shower will be visible for two weeks or so, peaking on the evening of May 5. In fairness, this doesn’t really constitute a spoiler …

Lyrid meteor shower peaks tonight with dozens of shooting stars

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Venus, Saturn and Moon To Form ‘Smiley Face’ in Sky on April 25: How To Watch the Rare ‘Cosmic Emoji’ Planetary ...

A rare and enchanting celestial event will unfold in the early morning sky on April 25, a planetary alignment that resembles a ‘smiley face,’ featuring Venus, Saturn and a crescent Moon. This delightful formation is set to appear just before sunrise, …

Lyrid meteor shower 2025: When and where is it visible at its peak hours?

Skygazers can rejoice because it’s time for yet another celestial show! After months without a meteor shower, the Lyrids are here to kick off the season. The Lyrids have graced the sky since April 17. According to the American Meteor Society, they will …

IntrCity SmartBus expands with 500 new buses, eyes 1 million travellers monthly

Image credit : Intrcity IntrCity SmartBus, India’s leading tech-enabled inter-city bus network, has announced remarkable growth in FY25, achieving a 70% year-on-year revenue increase and a tenfold jump in adjusted EBITDA profit. The company’s continued …