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Orion spacecraft’s toilet (Courtesy: X) The crew of Nasa’s historic Artemis II mission, with support from mission control, successfully restored the Orion spacecraft’s toilet system after it experienced a recurring issue following Wednesday’s launch (US local time) from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.“Ahead of the apogee raise burn on April 1, the Artemis II…
TOI Correspondent from Washington: In a city where monuments are usually carved in stone or cast in bronze, a new installation has boldly gone where no presidential tribute has gone before: into the toilet. Yes, a 10-foot golden toilet commode —titled with regal restraint “A Throne Fit for a King”—has appeared on the National Mall,…
There’s nothing more disgusting than a bad-smelling toilet. Imagine your guests complaining of foul smells from your freshly clean bathroom, sounds unhygienic and embarrassing, right. The main cause behind the bad odor is usually poor ventilation, bacteria buildup or trapped waste in pipes, among others. It is not always dirt that can be seen with…
Are you frustrated with spending hard-earned money on harsh chemical cleaners for toilets? It’s possible to achieve a sparkling clean bathroom using just two items you probably have in your cabinets. The toothpaste and baking soda toilet cleaning method has gone viral on social media, but it’s not just a passing trend; it’s an easy-to-use…
PRAYAGRAJ: Ahutosh Brahmachari, who lodged a case of sexual harassment against Swami Avimukteshwaranand at Jhunsi police station last month, was allegedly attacked and assaulted by an unknown person in Reewa Express near Sirathu railway station early Sunday. Following the incident, senior GRP (Government railway police) authorities have launched a detailed probe into the case and…
The incident took place when the minor reached a private school designated as an exam centre. (AI-generated image) INDORE: A Class 10 student delivered a baby inside the washroom of an examination centre while appearing for her Mathematics board paper in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district on Tuesday, triggering panic among staff and students.The incident took…
As the United States keeps a powerful naval presence near the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran, its most advanced aircraft carrier is facing an unexpected and persistent challenge — repeated failures in its onboard sewage system.The USS Gerald R Ford, commissioned in 2017 as the lead ship of a new class of supercarriers,…
Activist investor Palliser Capital is championing Toto, the Japanese toilet maker, as a hidden AI gem. Palliser highlights Toto’s advanced ceramics, crucial for memory chip manufacturing, contributing significantly to profits. The fund urges better disclosure and capital allocation to unlock the company’s undervalued potential in the booming AI sector. UK-based activist investor Palliser Capital has…
Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif has delivered a scathing assessment of his country’s past alliances with Washington, telling the National Assembly that Islamabad had been “used like toilet paper and then discarded” after serving American interests in Afghanistan. Speaking during a debate on terrorism following a deadly suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Islamabad,…
Scientists find a 2,400-year-old flush toilet in China showing how advanced ancient life was (Image Source – CHINADAILY) Archaeologists in northwest China have uncovered what is believed to be the country’s only known ancient flush toilet, a discovery that is reshaping assumptions about early sanitation and daily life. The find comes from the Yueyang archaeological…
