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A memorable black-and-white photograph from the early days of the Indian space programme shows the nose cone of a small rocket being taken to the launchpad on the carrier rack of a bicycle. It’s an incongruous sight. All around the bicycle is the dusty, palm-bedecked rural India of the 1960s. Cut to 2023, and the…
S Somanath said India is capable of launching more interplanetary missions. (File) Thiruvananthapuram: Chairman S Somanath on Saturday said India is capable of launching more interplanetary missions and the objective of the space agency is the overall progress of the country through the expansion of the space sector. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has long-term vision…
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Police said there is no permission for any yatra. (File) Chandigarh: With the VHP asserting that Hindu groups would go ahead with its procession in Haryana’s Nuh on Monday, authorities have ordered the closure of educational institutions and banks on the day, suspended mobile Internet and bulk SMS services, and imposed prohibitory orders in the…
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ISRO shared the Pragyan rover video on social media platform X. New Delhi: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Saturday released a video showing the Pragyan rover roaming around Shiv Shakti point, the touchdown site of lander Vikram, on the lunar surface. Taking to social media platform X, formerly called Twitter, ISRO said, “Pragyan…
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“You make us feel like it’s one family,” said Ambassador of Argentina to India. Varanasi: Ambassador of Argentina to India, Dr. Hugo Javier Gobbi after attending the G20 Culture Working Group meeting in Varanasi on Saturday, said that India makes them feel like home and one family. He said, “India is an incredible host. And…
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The broadcasting of the programme will start at 11 am. (File) New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 104th episode of his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat, on Sunday. The broadcasting of the programme will start at 11 am. Taking to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, the Prime Minister…
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M Kharge released a poster of the Congress’s ‘SC, ST Declaration’. Hyderabad: As many as 26 opposition parties came together to fight against the Modi government but Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao who calls himself a secular has not attended even a single meeting, AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge alleged on Saturday. Addressing a public…
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Chakradhara Aerospace and Cargo Private Limited (CACPL) in Coimbatore had been a part of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. With its aerospace division, started in 2004, the firm works with ISRO and DRDO, and has been part of several critical projects. Director Jaidev Jayavarthanavelu highlights the opportunities that have opened up following the success of Chandrayaan-3. Edited…
Naked mole rats have long lifespans and exceptional resistance to age-related diseases. By introducing a specific gene responsible for enhanced cellular repair and protection, therefore longevity, from naked mole rats to mice, researchers at the University of Rochester have been able to improve the health and extend the lifespan of mice, as per a release….
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A small percentage of leaves on trees in tropical forests may be approaching the maximum temperature threshold for photosynthesis to work, suggests a study published in Nature. An estimated 0.01% of all leaves currently surpass this critical temperature but there are uncertainties in the range of potentially critical temperatures in tropical trees. Modelling suggests that…
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