World's largest plane takes flight, can air-launch rockets into space

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Spirit of Indian festival reaches abroad The Sikh Community of Southern California came together on April 14 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles for the annual Baisakhi celebration, attended by thousands of followers. World's largest plane takes flight, can air-launch rockets into space The world's largest aircraft took off over the Mojave Desert in California, the first flight for the carbon-composite plane built by Stratolaunch Systems Corp. The Hong Kong beekeeper harvesting hives barehanded High up in the hills above Hong Kong, Yip Ki-hok uses nothing but his bare hands to remove a honey-filled nest of swarming bees — a remarkable skill he learned after the hardship of China's famine years Death of rare turtle leaves only 3 remaining in the world The only known female member of one of the world's rarest turtle species has died at a zoo in southern China, officials said on Sunday. Seychelles president calls from the deep for ocean protection In a first-ever live speech from an underwater submersible, President Danny Faure called the oceans the 'beating blue heart of our planet'. He added, 'It keeps the planet alive, it keeps us alive, and it is clear to me that it is under threat like never before.' What to do if co-worker fails to return your money There's no easy way to demand your own money back. ET Wealth tells you how to tackle the tricky situation without disturbing the delicate relationship. Thai New Year splashes in with water fights, raves Water-spraying elephants, raves and boisterous, street-blocking water fights - Thailand's Buddhist new year arrived with a splash. A once calm festival now celebrated with a more raucous edge. In a first, Bedouin women lead tours in Egypt's Sinai Bedouin women for the first time leading tourist groups in Egypt's Sinai, breaking new ground in deeply conservative community. Nirav Modi's art fortune auctioned: Grey Nude & other paintings A glimpse of the dimensions of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi's wealth recently came to light with the auction of some of his artworks. Here are some works that were auctioned. Top bosses who promoted hostile work culture Being an industry leader is not child's play. Apart from taking one's business ahead and dealing with the complications that come along with it, inculcating a healthy work culture is also extremely important.

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