On November 29, An Asteroid As Big As The Burj Khalifa Will Hurtle Past Earth

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November 29, 2020

And we're another month down in 2020... As November draws to a close, NASA has confirmed that an asteroid named 153201 2000 WO107, one as big as Dubai's' Burj Khalifa, will hurtle past earth.

Right now, it's moving full throttle at a speed of about 56,000mph or 90,124 kmph, approximately, as it gets ready to collide with earth's orbit.

According to reports, the massive rock is set to barrel past at a distance of about 4,302,775 km from earth. And the event will apparently take place at 1:08am on November 29. Feel better about the year ending? For perspective, the asteroid's size is roughly between 12,00ft to 2,5700ft across with a diameter of about 2,690 feet.

Interestingly, the object, classified as Near Earth Asteroid (NEA) was discovered by scientists in New Mexico on November 29, 2000. Talk about life coming full circle, head-on. Spacereference.org says it has been termed 'potentially hazardous.'

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Stranded, hungry, and helpless: Last-minute cancellation of Dammam flight sparks chaos at Mangaluru Airport

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November 24,2025

Mangaluru, Nov 24: The original departure time of 11.10 pm was a distant memory for scores of Dammam-bound passengers at Mangaluru International Airport last Friday night, as their Air India Express flight was abruptly cancelled at the eleventh hour, sparking hours of frustration and chaos.

The flight, IX 885, initially scheduled to depart at 11.10 pm on November 22, was subject to two back-to-back reschedules—first pushed to 11.45 pm and then significantly postponed to 1.40 am—before the final, crushing announcement of cancellation was made. For the travellers, many of whom are likely expatriate workers with tight schedules, the last-minute change marked the beginning of a distressing ordeal.

"There was no drinking water, no food, and absolutely no proper guidance. We were left stranded like refugees," complained a stranded passenger.

According to multiple passenger accounts, the airline's ground staff failed to provide adequate support or essential amenities following the cancellation. Complaints poured in about the total absence of drinking water, food provisions, and any reliable guidance from the carrier's representatives. Travellers alleged they were left stranded for a considerable period, with no immediate arrangements or clear communication offered regarding accommodation or alternative travel to send them back home.

The incident has highlighted serious concerns over the carrier's contingency planning and customer service protocols during flight disruptions at one of India's key international gateways. The airline is yet to issue a comprehensive statement addressing the alleged lapse in passenger care.

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