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Amazon launches MGM+ on Prime Video, offering Indian users access to a variety of movies and series for an additional subscription fee. The service includes popular titles such as Legally Blonde and Stargate SG-1. from Times of India https://ift.tt/JAp6bzU

This Sita and Gita were not twins, but the past year of their life could have made for an interesting movie nonetheless. Missing and suspected to have been murdered, the sisters in their 20s from Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur have turned up not only alive but married with a child each. The two sisters, along with their brother and parents, used to live in Delhi, while their hometown was UP's Gorakhpur. In January 2023, their brother, Ajay Prajapati, filed a missing report for his sisters Sita (20) and Gita (21).  While looking for his sisters, Ajay contacted a man from their village, Jaynath Maurya, who allegedly had an affair with one of the sisters. During an argument, Jaynath and his family allegedly threatened Ajay and said, "You'll meet the same fate as your sisters."  Following this, Ajay, worried for his sisters, went to the police station to file a murder case against Jaynath Maurya and his family. However, the police refused to file a complaint over the la...

Opener Phil Salt's aggressive 68-run innings, coupled with Varun Chakravarthy's impressive bowling figures of 3-16, spearheaded KKR's dominant display. Chakravarthy, known for his mysterious spin, led KKR's disciplined bowling attack, restricting DC to a modest total of 153-9. Despite the oppressive heat and humidity, both players and fans endured the conditions to witness an enthralling contest. Salt, in exceptional form, guided KKR's chase alongside Sunil Narine, forging a crucial opening stand of 79 runs. The two-time champions comfortably reached their target with 3.3 overs to spare, further solidifying their position in the tournament. from Times of India https://ift.tt/OJpoFiN

The national selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar will meet BCCI secretary Jay Shah in Ahmedabad on Tuesday to finalise the 15-member squad for the ICC T20 World Cup in the Americas but the official announcement might happen a day later. The BCCI secretary is the convenor of the senior selection committee (men) and with Shah busy with his political commitments, it is understood that the meeting will be held in Ahmedabad. The second wicketkeeper's slot and all-rounder Hardik Pandya 's place in the side will be the two talking points of the selection meeting. It is understood that KL Rahul (IPL strike rate of 144 and 378 runs so far) and Sanju Samson (385 runs at a strike rate of 161) are still locked in a battle for the second wicketkeeper's slot. Rajasthan Royals captain Samson has for the first time in over a decade been a consistent performer for his IPL side but there is no way his No. 3 batting slot is going to get him a place in the India team. Another school...

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A primary school teacher in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr broke into her neighbour's house on Saturday and bashed in the windows of their car, a CCTV video shows.  In the clip that went viral on social media, Parul Sharma, a school teacher, is seen entering the parking area outside her neighbour Priya Goyal's house at 3 am with a brick in her hand. She flings the brick at the car's windscreen and pulls out a rock from a bag and throws it at the car. She then uses the rock to bash in all the windows of the parked vehicle. Videos recorded by the neighbour's family show Ms Sharma continue her belligerent attack on the car even as the family wake up and confront her.  In one of the clips, she is accompanied by her elderly mother who does nothing to stop her. The school teacher continues to hurl abuses at her neighbours and tries to force open the door separating them. In their complaint, the neighbours alleged that after she smashed all the car windows, Sharma broke a ...

Sanju Samson's unbeaten 71 off 33 balls, despite being five runs shy of his counterpart KL Rahul's 76, had a much greater impact due to his aggressive play. His innings propelled the Rajasthan Royals to a seven-wicket victory over the Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday, giving them a significant boost towards the IPL playoffs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/BjVpoKl

Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya said he wanted batters to take chances in the middle overs and claimed MI were backing themselves to chase down the score in the end against Delhi Capitals (DC) at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday. Fraser-McGurk equalled his own record for the fastest fifty in IPL 2024, smashing 87 off 27 balls to lay the groundwork for a massive total. DC scored 257 in 20 overs, with cameos from Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant, and Tristan Stubbs. MI seemed to be always behind the chase, and Tilak Varma's brave effort was insufficient as Delhi prevailed by 10 runs. MI suffered their sixth loss of the season, jeopardising their playoff ambitions significantly. Speaking after the match, Pandya stated that the game was becoming increasingly close. "This game is becoming more and more closer. It (the difference) used to be a couple of overs, now it's becoming a couple of balls. Because of the kind of games and how the bowlers are under pressure, we backed o...

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Ohio police released video of a Black man who died at a local hospital after repeatedly telling officers "I can't breathe" as they pinned him to the floor of a bar and handcuffed him, evoking memories of the killing of George Floyd in 2020. In body camera video released on Thursday by the Canton Police Department, officers are seen apprehending the man, identified as Frank Tyson, 53, who was suspected of leaving the scene of a single-car accident on April 18. The Canton Police Department was not immediately available for comment on the video, which was posted online by several local media outlets, or to confirm details about the incident. The 36-minute clip begins with a patrol officer coming upon a car that had struck an electrical pole and a bystander telling him that the driver of the vehicle had fled into a nearby tavern. Canton, Ohio Bodycam footage of Frank Tyson pic.twitter.com/RvpE4Meuib — The Daily Sneed™ (@Tr00peRR) April 26, 2024 Officers are then see...

The decision taken by Mumbai Indians to appoint Hardik Pandya as the captain in place of Rohit Sharma ahead of IPL 2024 was not accepted by a section of their fanbase. Hardik, who completed a sensational trade from Gujarat Titans, ended Rohit's ten-year tenure as skipper but the fans were not happy with the decision and he was booed at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Things did not improve as Mumbai Indians have won just three out of their eight matches and are fighting an uphill battle in the race for the IPL 2024 playoffs. During a discussion on Cricbuzz , former New Zealand international Simon Doull and legendary Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist were asked to rate Hardik's captaincy this season and both of them were not quite convinced with how he has led the side till now.  "It is a tough thing to come and take over a franchise that is so storied and successful. He obviously had good captaincy skills at Gujarat, you don't lose those. I think he is growing in...

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Indian-origin man Mehul Prajapati faced backlash for taking free food from Canadian food banks. His family clarified he was a student with an ended internship, denying reports of his firing. from Times of India https://ift.tt/375tPBr

Ranbir Kapoor's sister Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, who will soon be making her acting debut with web series Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives , in a recent interview with Galatta India talked about how her sister-in-law Alia Bhatt supported the Kapoor family during Rishi Kapoor's death and became a great source of comfort for Ranbir. “She was a great support. She has been there at a bad time and she has been a part of it." Talking about Alia, she went on to say, "She is a lovely girl. She is extremely loving and very kind and the best thing about her is that she is very giving. My brother has lucked out with her. Even she is very lucky.” Meanwhile, Animal star Ranbir Kapoor's sister Riddhima Kapoor Sahni is all set to feature in the third part of the series Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives , titled Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives . Days after announcing the big news of her debut, Riddhima treated her fans and followers to some behind the scenes pictures from the s...

Ayushmann Khurrana in a recent interview with Mashable India opened up about the time when he had broken up with his then girlfriend Tahira Kashyap after winner reality show Roadies. Ayushmann Khurrana said, "It is very difficult to deal with fame when you are 16-17. I remember I broke up with my girlfriend then. I was getting a lot of attention for the first time apart from my girlfriend. I lost my mind. I went through that journey when you are in your teens, and you have a gawky image, you are blooming and flowering and becoming a man." "I was the most popular guy in Chandigarh at that time. So, I broke up with Tahira saying, 'See I am getting a lot of attention, I have to live life now.' But I got back to her in six months and told her 'I can't do this, I can't be a 'f*****'," Ayushmann added. For the unversed, Ayushmann emerged as the winner of the second season of the adventure reality series Roadies. Ayushmann Khurrana is known f...

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Delhi Capitals (DC) Director of Cricket and former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly opened up on the need to adopt a fearless approach in T20I cricket by Team India and praised star batter Virat Kohli , saying that he has the ability to get a 40-ball century. Delhi Capitals is currently at eighth place in the points table with six points after three wins and five losses. They lost their last game to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Speaking during a media event in Delhi, Ganguly said, "The most important thing for India is to play without fear. There is no hard and fast rule about age and playing youngsters in T20Is, James Anderson still plays Tests and bowls 30 overs in Tests, MS Dhoni still hits sixes and both are in their 40s. Six-hitting is important. Virat has got the capability to hit a 40-ball century. It is about playing fearlessly and freely in T20Is." "India needs to go out and hit. Rohit, Virat, Suryakumar Yadav , Shivam Dube , Hardik Pandya etc. All of them are ...

RR vs MI Live Updates, IPL 2024: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson are out in the middle for RR in run chase against MI. Rajasthan Royals pacer Sandeep Sharma took a brilliant five-wicket haul to restrict Mumbai Indians to 179/9 in their IPL 2024 match in Jaipur. Tilak Varma scored a gritty half-century while Nehal Wadhera contributed for 49 but MI kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Meanwhile, Yuzvendra Chahal became the first bowler ever to take 200 IPL wickets. MI skipper Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to bat. ( Live Scorecard ) ( IPL 2024 Points Table ) LIVE Updates: RR vs MI Live Score | Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians Live Cricket Updates, straight from Jaipur - from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/mfTEIJF

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed confidence today that the BJp will win all 29 seats in Madhya Pradesh. The big promise is the victory in Chhindwara - which has been a Congress bastion for around 40 years. This, he said, will be possible because of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "track record". Chhindwara is the constituency of former Chief Minister Kamal Nath, from where the Congress has fielded his son Nakul Nath. Even in 2014, when the BJP came to power across the country, Chhindwara had voted for the Congress. Ditto in 2019, when the party increased its numbers to 303. This time would be different because of the "Modi-ki guarantee," Mr Yadav told NDTV in an exclusive interview with Editor-in-chief Sanjay Pugalia.  "People have seen PM Modi's 10 year track record. We have people's support. There is no anti-incumbency factor against Modi," he said, citing last year's assembly election, in which the BJP won a massive ...

A pre-wedding party turned violent when a businessman pushed a man who had an argument with his son off the terrace of a five-star hotel in Uttar Pradesh. The chilling incident that happened in the early hours of Sunday has been captured on a CCTV camera installed at the hotel in Bareilly. In one of the frames, the victim can be seen touching the feet of the accused, moments before he was thrown off the terrace. Victim Sarthak Agrawal - a businessman in the health sector - has been admitted to a medical college in critical condition. The victim had gone to the hotel with his friends, including Ridim Arora whose father threw Mr Agrawal from the terrace, to attend the party. Soon after an argument broke out between them that escalated into a physical fight around 2 AM. Ridim then called his father Sanjeev Arora, a textile businessman, to the scene. Footage shows a heated argument between the two groups before Sanjeev Arora enters the frame. Mr Agrawal was seen touching his feet after ...

Actors Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, who celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary on Saturday, shared an adorable post with daughter Aaradhya. The two on Saturday took to their Instagram accounts to share a cute family picture. View this post on Instagram A post shared by AishwaryaRaiBachchan (@aishwaryaraibachchan_arb) In the picture, Aishwarya can be seen wearing bright lipstick and smiling happily, while Abhishek poses sweetly in a beige shirt for the selfie. Aaradhya looks joyful, snuggling up to her mom and making the family photo complete. The actors posted the pictures with a red heart emoji. Abhishek and Aishwarya acted together in 'Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke' in 2000 and later in 'Umrao Jaan' in 2006, where they became good friends. However, Abhishek revealed on the Oprah Winfrey show that while filming in New York, he used to stand on his hotel balcony, wishing he could marry Aishwarya. Years later, during t...

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged Palestinians to unite amid Israel's war in Gaza following hours-long talks with Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Istanbul on Saturday, his office said.  Erdogan has failed to establish a foothold as a mediator in the Gaza conflict that has roiled the region, with the Hamas-run Palestinian territory bracing for a new Israeli offensive and a reported Israeli attack on Iran. Erdogan said Palestinian unity was "vital" following the talks at the Dolmabahce palace on the banks of the Bosphorus strait, which Turkish media reports said lasted more than two and a half hours.  "The strongest response to Israel and the path to victory lie in unity and integrity," Erdogan said according to a Turkish presidency statement.  Hamas -- designated a terrorist organisation by the United States, the European Union and Israel -- is a rival of the Fatah faction that rules the semi-autonomous Palestinian Authority in the occupied West Bank...

Russian missiles damaged Sea Port Pivdennyi facilities in Ukraine's Odesa region, causing fires. Zelenskiy confirmed the attack. Kyiv established a maritime corridor after Russian withdrawal from U.N.-brokered deal. Russia used harder-to-intercept ballistic missiles in the region."} from Times of India https://ift.tt/1LVCkmS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the BJP has received a "great response" in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections, which saw a national average voter turnout of 60 per cent. In a post on the microblogging website X, PM Modi said the people of India are voting for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in record numbers. "First phase, great response! Thank you to all those who have voted today. Getting EXCELLENT feedback from today's voting. It's clear that people across India are voting for NDA in record numbers," PM Modi said. First phase, great response! Thank you to all those who have voted today. Getting EXCELLENT feedback from today's voting. It's clear that people across India are voting for NDA in record numbers. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 19, 2024 Polling took place in 102 constituencies across 21 states and Union Territories in the first of the seven-phase elections. The Election Commission (EC) described the t...

Deepfakes surface online prior to India's 2024 Lok Sabha elections, with actors Aamir Khan and Ranveer Singh featured in manipulated videos. Khan takes legal action against a fake endorsement video circulating online. from Times of India https://ift.tt/c8LREs3

The daughter of a Congress corporator has died after being stabbed seven times with a knife by a former student of the college she was attending in Karnataka's Hubbali. Her attacker has been arrested and police said it appears that he carried out the killing because she had rejected his advances. Neha Hiremath, daughter of Congress corporator Niranjan Hiremath, was a first-year Master of Computer Applications student at the BV Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering and Technology in Hubballi. Officials said she had known her attacker, Fayaz - who also studied with her at the college, but later dropped out - for some time. Around 5 pm on Thursday, Neha was walking inside the campus when Fayaz confronted her. CCTV footage shows a couple of sentences being exchanged between them before Fayaz attacks her. Neha falls to the ground after being stabbed the first time and Fayaz goes on to knife her at least six more times. Fayaz then makes a run for it while some students chase after him. ...

India in 2023 showcased itself as a global leader as it demonstrated a greater willingness to counter China's activity throughout the Indo-Pacific region and took steps to modernise its military and reduce its dependency on Russian origin-equipment, the top US intelligence official has told Congress. The remarks by Lt Gen Jeffrey Kruse, Director of the Defence Intelligence Agency came during a Congressional hearing on defence intelligence countering China. "During the past year, India has showcased itself as a global leader by hosting the Group of 20 economic summit and demonstrated a greater willingness to counter PRC's (People's Republic of China) activity throughout the Indo-Pacific region," Kruse told members of the House Armed Services Committee - the subcommittee on intelligence and special operations. India, he said, has advanced partnerships in the Indo-Pacific with regional South China Sea claimants, such as the Philippines, through training and defence...

The T20 World Cup is around the corner and Rishabh Pant is striving to be the best version of himself, and the latest proof of that is his brilliant all-round display in Delhi Capitals' six-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans in the IPL on Wednesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/NwCSszB

A UN whistleblower, Emma Reilly, has submitted evidence claiming that China is working to reshape the rules-based international order to reflect its priorities. This includes influencing votes, editing reports to remove criticism, and even bribing UN officials. Reilly alleges that China pressures the UN to avoid discussing sensitive topics like human rights abuses in Xinjiang and suppresses dissent by targeting activists' families. from Times of India https://ift.tt/4HjKD0R

Indian Overseas Congress Chairman of  Sam Pitroda has expressed confidence that the Congress and INDIA bloc will do well in the Lok Sabha elections and said that Indian voters have a tendency to surprise. "Let's wait for two months and we will know (results of Lok Sabha polls). There is no need to predict right now what will happen. Indian voters have a tendency to surprise people. Look what happened to Mrs (Indira) Gandhi when she declared an Emergency. She was thrown out and then she was put back in. So don't underestimate the intelligence of Indian voters," Mr Pitroda told ANI. "If Indian voters feel they want to live in a democratic country, they want to live in a non-dictatorial environment, they want institutions to work, they want freedom, flexibility, they want to practice religion they like, they want to marry the one they want to, they want jobs to be created, they want inflation to be controlled, they will vote accordingly. So have some faith in Indi...

Travis Head's explosive century, complemented by skipper Pat Cummins' resilience, propelled Sunrisers Hyderabad to a meticulously crafted 25-run triumph over Royal Challengers Bangalore in a thrilling encounter on Monday. Head's remarkable maiden T20 century, comprising 102 runs off just 41 balls, embellished with 9 boundaries and 8 sixes, alongside Heinrich Klaasen's aggressive 67 off 31 deliveries, steered Sunrisers to a record-breaking total of 287 for three. This performance surpassed their previous best of 277/3 against Mumbai Indians earlier on March 27. from Times of India https://ift.tt/z3e0nWR

Iran on Sunday urged Israel not to retaliate militarily to an unprecedented attack overnight, which Tehran presented as a justified response to a deadly strike on its consulate building in Damascus. "The matter can be deemed concluded," Iran's mission to the United Nations said in a post on social media platform X just a few hours after the start of the operation late Saturday. "However, should the Israeli regime make another mistake, Iran's response will be considerably more severe," the Iranian mission warned. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday warned Israel and its allies against any "reckless" actions after Tehran's drone and missile attack, which marked the first time Iran has launched a direct military assault on Israeli territory.  "If the Zionist regime (Israel) or its supporters demonstrate reckless behaviour, they will receive a decisive and much stronger response," Raisi said in a statement. After numerous count...

Rohit Sharma hit an unbeaten 105 but his Mumbai Indians fell 20 runs short as they tried to chase down a big target set by holders Chennai Super Kings in a battle of IPL heavyweights on Sunday. Set 207 for victory, five-time winners Mumbai finished on 186-6 even though Rohit raised his ton in 61 balls at his home in Wankhede Stadium. Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad and the in-form Shivam Dube powered Chennai, who won their fifth title last year, to 206-4. from Times of India https://ift.tt/TXlqBGL

With three wins in four matches, KKR currently sit at the second spot on the points table behind Rajasthan Royals. On the eve of their clash against Lucknow Super Giants, Gautam Gambhir distributed sweets to the media persons. The Bengali New Year is on April 14th and coincidently KKR also play their home game on the same day. from Times of India https://ift.tt/CqR9DHw

Australia's Jake Fraser-McGurk made a memorable IPL debut with a fiery half-century, while spinner Kuldeep Yadav sparkled with the ball as Delhi Capitals clinched a confidence-boosting six-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants. Ayush Badoni's unbeaten 55 off 35 balls powered the Super Giants to a respectable total of 167/7 after Kuldeep's impressive three-wicket haul of 3/20. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vsZWOrX

Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan provided the fireworks with the bat after Jasprit Bumrah's magical five-wicket haul as Mumbai Indians pummelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru by seven wickets for their second win in the IPL on Thursday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/MwFRf4L

Congress spokesperson Rohan Gupta crossed over to the BJP today, accusing the Grand Old Party of flipping its ideology, giving out contradictory messages, arrogance and treading on people's "self-respect". Speaking to NDTV in an exclusive interview, Mr Gupta said the party has lost direction and credibility, thanks to leaders with "Leftist views" who are arrogant enough to ignore feedback from the grassroot level. While he did not name anyone, he made his target clear, "the person who is handling communications for the party". This leader, Mr Gupta said, not only failed to call up when his father was ailing and in hospital, he was also responsible for much of the garbled messages emanating from the party. "Ever since he has taken charge, there has been many issues, nationalism, Sanatan, alliances with Aam Aadmi Party... I along with many others were extremely upset. But we soldiered on," he said. The final straw was when he did not receive ...

A recent drone search for a missing husky in Kamchatka, Russia, took a surprising turn when the pet was found not alone, but playfully interacting with a group of wild brown bears. The undated footage, now going viral on social media, shows the husky trailing the bears and even circling them excitedly. While one bear attempts to nudge the dog away when it gets too close, the overall interaction appears non-threatening. Watch the viral video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jerri Scherff, CPDT-KA (@sailorjerrithedogtrainer) The video has amassed more than 20 million views on Instagram and a range of hilarious comments.  A user joked, "Mama Bear to Papa Bear: I know we said Junior needed a friend, but this kid needs to go home." Another user commented, "For me, it's the fact that a husky can even annoy bears. Humans don't stand a chance," another user wrote.  "That dog is going to have...

UN condemns civilian loss in Israel-Hamas conflict, crisis unacceptable. India's ambassador criticizes Hamas strikes. UNSC demanded Gaza ceasefire, hostages release. Russia, China veto US draft, triggering general assembly debate. from Times of India https://ift.tt/msYeKoQ

British physicist Peter Higgs, whose theory of a mass-giving particle -- the so-called Higgs boson -- jointly earned him the Nobel Prize for Physics, has died aged 94, the University of Edinburgh announced on Tuesday. "He passed away peacefully at home on Monday 8 April following a short illness," the Scottish university, where he had been a professor for nearly five decades, said in a statement. It called him "a great teacher and mentor, inspiring generations of young scientists". "His family has asked that the media and public respect their privacy at this time," the university added. Higgs used ground-breaking theoretical work to help explain how the Universe has mass, thus resolving one of the greatest puzzles in physics and earning him a place alongside Albert Einstein and Max Planck in textbooks. His 1964 theory of a mass-giving particle, which became known as the Higgs boson or the "God particle", won him and Belgian physicist Francoi...

The Congress has brushed off the latest tranche of advice and criticism from poll strategist Prashant Kishor, saying "consultants' remarks" do not require any comment. Mr Kishor, in an exhaustive interview with the Press Trust of India, had given a  checklist for the party and its senior leader Rahul Gandhi yesterday, which also included the advice that he step aside if the party does not perform well. Asked about Mr Kishor's remarks today, Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said, "I do not answer on remarks by consultants. Talk about political people, what is there to answer on consultants?" In an interaction with PTI, Mr Kishor had said Mr Gandhi, for all practical purposes, has been running the party for a decade and has been unable to deliver or step aside. "When you are doing the same work for the last 10 years without any success, there is no harm in taking a break,' Mr Kishor had said. "You should allow someone else to do it for f...

Eclipse mania was gripping North America on Monday as a breathtaking celestial event offered a rare convergence of commercial and scientific opportunities -- and an excuse to party. The maximum extent of the Moon's shadow will land on Mexico's Pacific coast at 11:07 am local time (1807 GMT), then speed northeast across a 15-state swath of the United States and on to Canada, exiting the continent over Newfoundland just under an hour-and-a-half later. Festivals, viewing parties, and even mass weddings are planned along the eclipse "path of totality," where the Moon will completely obscure the Sun's light for up to a few minutes -- weather permitting. Cloud cover was forecast over Texas and northeastern US states.  "A total solar eclipse is one of the most emotional events one can experience," Jane Rigby, the senior project scientist for the Webb space telescope, posted. "Feel your feels. You're a part of the universe." This year's pat...