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India flight tests missile-assisted torpedo release system

The system was launched around 8.30 am from the ground mobile launcher.




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Only Indian entities can disseminate satellite data, say new IN-SPACe rules 

These are among the rules brought out today by India’s space activities regulator, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorizsation Center (IN-SPACe). These rules are to govern private sector activities in ‘space’



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Sky is the limit for India’s space technology story

In 2023, Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya L-1 missions highlighted India’s global space prominence




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ICMR releases revised 'Dietary Guidelines for Indians', urges avoiding protein supplements

Low intake of essential nutrients can disrupt metabolism and increase the risk of insulin resistance




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IIT Madras partners with SilTerra Malaysia for silicon photonic processor chips

These chips will be utilised for quantum computing and high-speed secured communication systems




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Krishna Ella awarded Dean’s Medal by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Under Ella’s guidance, Bharat Biotech created several groundbreaking vaccines, including Covaxin, India’s first indigenous Covid-19 vaccine




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“Take us to space and back”: Sunita Williams makes history with NASA’s Boeing Starliner

The historic test flight, with fellow astronaut Barry Wilmore, aims to certify Starliner for routine space travel.




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What makes veteran astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore ideal for Boeing’s Starliner test flight?

Veteran NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, with 500 combined days in space, piloted Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner from Florida, leveraging their extensive experience in spacewalks and ISS command.




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Timeline: Boeing’s Starliner launches first crewed flight after multiple delays

This historic mission aims to certify Starliner for routine travel to the International Space Station.




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Chief Hydrographer Pathania urges investment in satellites for geospatial awareness

The 14th edition of the Indo-Pacific Geo Intelligence Forum highlighted the critical role of geospatial technology in addressing security challenges in the region.




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IIT Madras Alumnus Prem Watsa donates $5 million for brain research

The Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre powers an ambitious Global Project to image the human brain at the cellular level by generating unprecedented human brain data, scientific output and technology tools




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AWS announces first space tech accelerator program in India with 24 shortlisted startups

The program is a result of the MoU agreement AWS signed with the Indian Space Research Organization and the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre in 2023




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Boeing’s Starliner glitches prompt NASA to delay astronauts’ return from space station

Problems with the capsule’s propulsion system and other related concerns have led to the delay in the astronauts’ return.




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Join the space journey: SERA and Blue Origin offer space flight for Indian citizens

SERA’s mission is to democratise space access and empower global participation in space exploration




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Kulasekarapattinam spaceport: TN to promote Madurai, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Virudhunagar as ‘Space Bay’

TIDCO plans to introduce additional incentives to attract companies and accelerate development in the region. 




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Ant surgeons: Florida carpenter ants perform life-saving amputations

The study, led by entomologist Erik Frank from the University of Würzburg, highlights the ants’ sophisticated medical behaviour, with amputations proving highly effective in ensuring survival 




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Non-toxic ionic liquids for silk processing 

A team at IASST Guwahati has identified 4 different Ionic Liquids that can be effective in extracting silk proteins from raw fibres 




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IPCC members agree on outlines of upcoming two reports 

“The Panel’s decision today paves the way for the critically important next stages in our work — the nomination and selection of authors who will actually write these two reports”




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First test flight of Gaganyaan is expected in December 2024: ISRO Chairman

‘All the systems for the Gaganyaan rocket - codenamed G1 - will reach SDSC in November this year and the target for the rocket flight is December’




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New hope for millions of diabetes patients 

Potential of zinc oxide nanoparticles to combat diabetic nephropathy uncovered




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Debunking myths: How blue light really affects your sleep

A comprehensive analysis of 73 studies involving over 113,000 participants found that using bright screens before bed delays sleep onset by less than three minutes on average. 




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Climate change can hamper wind resources in India, impact renewable energy 

‘Visual data suggests wind speeds in key regions of India are gradually declining, which could have significant implications for the wind energy sector’




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Helium’s role in space missions: Challenges and alternatives

This story discusses the reasons why helium is used in spacecraft and rockets, how it is prone to leaks, and the potential alternatives being explored




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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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Stuck-in-space astronauts reflect on being left behind and adjusting to life in orbit

The astronauts stuck in space say it was hard to see their Boeing capsule leave without them




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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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What are solid-fuel missiles, and why is North Korea developing them?

Solid-fuel missiles, easier to store and faster to launch than liquid-fuel counterparts, represent a strategic leap for Pyongyang’s defence capabilities 




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Zinc futures retain the bullish bias

Traders can consider long positions




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Diwali Muhurat Trading 2024: Samvat 2081 stock pick: Sun TV Network - BUY

Sun TV Network share price has potential to target ₹1,200 and ₹1,500 from a long-term perspective




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Mid-life check on health insurance

How to revitalise existing health insurance policies




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Index Outlook: Sensex, Nifty 50 consolidate as the fall pauses

One more leg of downmove is still a possibility before the broader uptrend resumes 




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Tax Query: Tax relief for arrear pension

Under Section 89(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, you may claim tax relief on arrear pension received from previous years




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Copper futures likely to rally, go long

The November contract can touch ₹875




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F&O Query: Should you hold call options on Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank?




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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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Bullion Cues: Rally likely post dip

Traders can buy at lower levels




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Tech Query: What is the outlook for TVS Holdings, Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals (GSFC), Ideaforge Technology and Niyogin Fintech?

We zoom in on the prospects of TVS Holdings, as also the prospects of three other stocks — Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals (GSFC), Ideaforge Technology and Niyogin Fintech




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IISc study reveals that picolinic acid can block viruses causing SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A

The study describes the compound’s remarkable ability to disrupt the entry of enveloped viruses into the host’s cell and prevent infection




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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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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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Ram Mohan Library: A 120-year-old treasure trove of books in Vijayawada

At a time when libraries are losing their sheen owing to a lack of patronage, the century-old Ram Mohan Library in Vijaywada continues to attract book lovers to its vast collection of books and its illustrious history




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Library rooted in Gandhian principles turns a boon to book lovers in Andhra Pradesh

Home to over 35,000 books on various subjects, the Sarada Grandhalaya at Anakapalle has been serving society for over eight decades




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A silver lining for the jewellery makers

Delhi school girl Rhea Bakshi’s documentary on the plight of silver jewellery artisans in India bags honours at the New York International Film Awards NYIFA finalist Rhea Bakshi talks about her documentary and the struggle for an inclusive economy.      




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Payasam lovers in Thiruvananthapuram are spoilt for choice with shops selling the dessert throughout the year

Outlets selling different kinds of payasam have mushroomed in the city




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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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‘Gandeevadhari Arjuna’ movie review: Slick and well intended, albeit tepidly

Along with noble intentions, director Praveen Sattaru and actor Varun Tej’s slick Telugu thriller drama ‘Gandeevadhari Arjuna’ needed a smarter script




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Allu Arjun offers a glimpse Of ‘Pushpa 2’ on Instagram’s official account 

Actor Allu Arjun invited Instagram to the sets of his forthcoming Telugu film ‘Pushpa: The Rule’, directed by Sukumar




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Pawan Kalyan’s ‘They call him OG’ promises to be a stylish action extravaganza

The teaser of director Sujeeth and Pawan Kalyan’s ‘They call him OG’ reveals an action entertainer set in Mumbai