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SpaceX delays launch of first-ever private spacewalk mission

The signature moment of the mission was to be a spacewalk by billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis




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Boeing’s Starliner lands empty as astronauts stay behind on ISS

Despite the successful landing, two test pilots, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, will remain in space until next year due to NASA’s safety concerns.




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Elon Musk: SpaceX to launch first Starships to Mars in two years

After separating from the spacecraft, the Super Heavy booster for the first time executed a landing burn and had a soft splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico after eight eight minutes of the launch




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ICMR inks industry collaborations for first in-human trials

Collaborations on four molecules, a fillip for research in the country




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KaleidEO Space System launches its new payload system

This development comes in after it completed the aerial testing of the scaled-down prototype version of the optical EO payload which captured images at 16 centimetres spatial resolution




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Chandrayaan-3 landed on possibly oldest craters of Moon: Scientists

A crater is formed when an asteroid crashes into the surface of a larger body like a planet or a Moon.




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ShakthiSAT mission to train 12,000 girls from 108 nations; aims satellite launch under Chandrayaan-4

Aerospace startup Space Kidz India to select one student from each of the 108 participating countries who will travel to India for hands-on training in building payloads, spacecraft prototypes




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Europa Clipper: NASA’s billion-dollar mission to explore the potential for life on Jupiter’s Moon

Embarking on a 1.8 million-mile journey from Kennedy Space Centre, the spacecraft is set to reach Jupiter in 5 1/2 years, utilising gravity assists from Mars and Earth




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With 11% increase over 2 decades, carbon dioxide accumulates faster in atmosphere

WMO study says 2023 figure is 151 per cent % of pre-industrial period




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Weekly Rupee View: Rupee set to witness higher volatility

US election and the Fed policy announcement are the key events




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ACME Solar Holdings: Should you subscribe to the IPO?

Amongst the top 10 IPPs in the renewable segment, the company is in the process of diversifying from solar to wind, hybrid and FDRE projects




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Why you should home in on this premium realty player

Robust traction in the upmarket residential segment, healthy occupancies in its commercial rental business and healthy financials are positives for Oberoi Realty




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Currency Outlook: Trump’s victory fuels dollar rally

Rupee makes the much-awaited bearish breakout




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Crude Check: No clarity in trend

Traders can avoid new positions




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Coming soon, a new asset class to consider

India’s securities regulator is looking to open up a fresh vehicle for investments for people in the mass affluent segment that will be different from existing mutual fund alternatives




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New vs Old: I-T regime choice can alter your net salary

Each regime has its own tax rates, deductions and benefits that can significantly impact take-home pay. This overview help you determine which option might be the best fit for your financial situation.




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Copper: Can oscillate in a range

MCX Copper Futures contract can trade in a range of ₹820-₹865




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Ruhani Sharma: I play a close-to-reality cop in ‘HER’; there is no scope for ‘Singham’ style of histrionics

Ruhani Sharma talks about headlining the Telugu cop drama franchise ‘HER’, says she never imagined herself as a sharpshooter 




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Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media to launch ‘Hiranyakashyap’ movie, ‘Minnal Murali’ comic and more at San Diego Comic-Con 2023

Actor-producer Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media debuts at San Diego Comic-Con 2023 by announcing the mythological film ‘Hiranyakashyap’ and comic based on the superhero film ‘Minnal Murali’ 




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Ram Charan launches the massy trailer of Chiranjeevi’s ‘Bholaa Shankar’

Ram Charan unveils the trailer of his father and superstar Chiranjeevi’s ‘Bholaa Shankar’, directed by Meher Ramesh and also featuring Tamannaah Bhatia, Keerthy Suresh and Sushanth




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A newly-opened pizzeria brings Kundapuri ghee roast paneer and Kerala chicken roast flavours in pizzas

Dollops of sherry leek or fresh arugula? Choose your pick from artisanal pizzas and sauces made from scratch at the newly-opened pizzeria




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Pulling strings for Tila

Based on German and Indian folk tales, Tila, a puppet play will be staged at Ranga Shankara from August 8




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Vennela Kishore to headline ‘Chaari 111’, a spy action comedy

Telugu comedy actor Vennela Kishore to play the hero in director T.G. Keerthi Kumar’s spy action comedy ‘Chaari 111’




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‘Bedurulanka 2012’ movie review: A quirky social satire that’s partly amusing, partly patience testing

Written and directed by first-timer Clax, the Telugu dramedy ‘Bedurulanka 2012,’ starring Kartikeya Gummakonda and Neha Shetty, is an indie-spirited narrative that’s delightful in parts 




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Spellbound in class

With Miss Premila on leave, we got Miss Willa. But she was so peculiar she sent chills down our spines.




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Dev Anand @100: Watch ‘C.I.D’, ‘Guide’, ‘Jewel Thief’ and ‘Johny Mera Naam’ on the large screen

To commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of actor Dev Anand, the NFDC-NFAI and Film Heritage Foundation will facilitate the screening of restored 4k versions of ‘C.I.D’, ‘Guide’, ‘Jewel Thief’ and ‘Johny Mera Naam’ in theatres across 30 cities in India




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September rejig: It’s advantage small films after ‘Salaar’ postpones its release

With ‘Salaar’ deferring its September 28 release date and ‘Skanda’ vying for that long weekend, a bunch of smaller Telugu films are poised to release in the preceding weekends




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Zonal misclassification: Government waives ₹240 crore property tax penalty levied by BBMP

Penalty was levied for zonal misclassification while paying property tax online




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Tharun Bhascker’s crime comedy ‘Keedaa Cola’, presented by Rana Daggubati, announces its release date

Actor-director Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam’s Telugu crime comedy ‘Keeda Cola’, presented by Rana Daggubati, will arrive in theatres in November




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Sikkil Gurucharan’s heartfelt tribute to his guru and grandmother Sikkil Neela

A well-known Carnatic vocalist, Gurucharan shares memories of growing up with his legendary flautist-grandmother, who honed his musical skills




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Elaborate arrangements made for Ganesh idol immersion in Hyderabad: KCR




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Naga cuisine, an artsy deli, a chocolate nook: Mumbai’s three new cafés

A three-table Naga restaurant, an artsy deli in a 1940s Art Deco mansion and a new chocolate nook: here are three new cafés to check out in Mumbai




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First International Calligraphy Festival of Kerala under way in Kochi is a hit with enthusiasts and fine arts students

Exhibition serves as an introduction to the potential of the art form which is gaining popularity among young artists in State




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The locals of Parengtar, a village on India-Bhutan border, are reviving the ancient practice of Kholey Dai

The third edition of community-driven, zero-waste Kholey Dai Harvest and Music Festival in Kalimpong’s Parengtar village puts the spotlight on the region’s Rai people and their love for paddy fields, music and dance



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Gauri Khan shares designs secrets from her latest project, the Falguni Shane Peacock store in Kolkata 

This is the third store that Gauri Khan has designed for FSP, after Mumbai and Hyderabad




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Festival of lights, a display of antique oil lamps in Hyderabad

Antique collectors oil lamps on display at The Purple Turtles in Hyderabad




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American Airlines postpones launch of Seattle-Bengaluru flight

The airline says it is because this route requires flying through airspace currently involved in a military conflict




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Secret portals to local culture | Why LuxUnlock’s strategy with private villas is worth noting

A Chennai-based villa rental company’s strategy might well hold the key to growing regional tourism in 2024




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The AlUla trump card | How Saudi Arabia is reopening the Incense Road

Immersive museums, historic digs and a heterogeneous workforce are helping pave the way as Saudi Arabia pivots from a carbon-based economy to a culture-focused one




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For a short, dreamy break, Sri Lanka’s Bentota makes for a perfect getaway

Believed to have been named after a mythical demon, ‘Bem’ who ruled the river banks ‘tota’, a portion of this coastal town, once a fishing/farming village, and now popular with tourists, is sandwiched between the river and the sea




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What our cities need: a master plan

Data deficiency and lack of decentralisation make it a challenge to fix our cities and hill stations from the bottom up




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Chasing a sunrise | When you are on vacation without a moment to relax

In an age of social media, bombarded by the glossy feed of travel bloggers, the fear of missing out is far more acute




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South Asia’s highest ‘land art’ festival set in Ladakh reflects on climate change

Art at an altitude of 3,500 metres? South Asia’s highest contemporary land art festival is back with its second edition in Ladakh with site-specific installations and sustainable sculptures



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Inside Curdi, the submerged Goan village that emerges between April and June

PRINT: The writer takes a trip to the submerged Goan village that comes alive for its annual temple festival between April and June




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Flight cancellations affected 1.5 lakh people since December 2023: Data

After the COVID-19 lockdowns and jet fuel hikes, aviation firms are now grappling with crew troubles




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Scholars, historians on a mission to illuminate Srikakulam’s forgotten heritage

While Buddhist structures in Dantapuri near Amadalavalasa have suffered damage, the Salihundam structure near Gara remains largely in good shape, thanks to initiatives taken by the Archaeological Survey of India and Tourism department




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Dutch building in Srikakulam drawing tourists in droves

The elegant structure, which was constructed 300 years ago on the banks of Nagavali river, is said to have served as a shelter for traders and others who used to visit the district for business purposes; a major portion of the building has however collapsed




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A Chennai-based medical practitioner’s coffee table book captures the Himalayas across the seasons and terrains over two decades

How life changing is the Himalayan range? Dr Periyathiruvadi, a Chennai-based medical practitioner and founder of Lister Metropolis, has curated a coffee table book of photos from the mountains to answer this question




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Scoot begins air services from Singapore to Malaysia’s Sibu

The company is operating three weekly flights with a maximum seating capacity of 112 passengers from the Asian financial hub to the city on Borneo Island




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Why you should ditch touristy holiday destinations for Sibu — Malaysia’s quaint city on Borneo Island

Nearly 60 kilometres from the South China Sea, this city in Borneo offers a variety of traditional cuisines