Isro chairman V Narayanan BENGALURU: Four-and-a-half years after an anomaly in the cryogenic upper stage (CUS) of the GSLV-F10 mission cost India the Geo Imaging Satellite (Gisat-1) or EOS-03, Isro is geared up to launch Gisat-1A or EOS-05, as its replacement. Gisat-1A, designed to provide near real-time images of large “areas of region of interest”…
Harvard FAS secures $50 million in donor funds Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences has announced a $100 million fundraising drive to endow new PhD fellowships, aiming to stabilise graduate funding after sharp reductions in doctoral admissions across divisions. According to the Harvard Crimson, the initiative has already secured $50 million in matching funds from…
It may soon be time to set sail again on an epic adventure with the upcoming ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ reboot. Months after the makers teased a new film to take the franchise forward, it appears that the movie in question will intent to reboot the franchise with plans pointing toward a generational shift. According…
The day asks you to be careful, not fearful. The Moon sits in a position that stirs expenses and emotional reactions, so you may feel pulled in many directions, family needs, social obligations, and your own comfort wants.Your expenditure may rise above income. That’s the headline. It can happen through small things, cab rides, online…
Omega Seiki Mobility has expanded its electric two wheeler portfolio with the launch of the OSM Vextra. This new electric scooter has been priced at Rs 99,900, ex-showroom. Also, this model marks the company’s entry into the personal mobility space. Here’s a quick look at some of the key details about this new electric scooter….
West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose, left, with chief minister Mamata Banerjee, at state Legislative Assembly, in Kolkata. (PTI Photo) KOLKATA: Bucking the trend set by governors of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka, West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose avoided a confrontation with the elected govt over his inaugural address of the budget session of…
MUMBAI: Life Insurance Corporation will soon take measures to increase the yield on its real estate assets, which have a book value of Rs 16,000 crore post-revaluation and a market value of over Rs 45,000 crore. Officials said that while real estate typically yields 3-4%, the capital gains are much higher. The corporation has also…
File photo of former BCCI chief and current BJP MP Anurag Thakur. (PTI) New Delhi: The Supreme Court, on Thursday, granted relief to former BCCI chief Anurag Thakur and paved way for a potential return to cricket administration. The court modified its January 2017 order which had directed Thakur to “cease and desist” from being…
India’s Sumit Nagal (PTI Photo) Bengaluru: Injuries are an inevitable part of an athlete’s journey, often testing not just the body but the mind as well. Even after the physical recovery is complete, questions about fitness and confidence can linger. Sumit Nagal is navigating a similar phase after sustaining a minor hip tear at the…
As talk of Mars colonisation and permanent lunar bases accelerates, scientists are issuing a stark warning: human reproduction in space is nowhere near safe enough to even be considered.Despite decades of spaceflight, reproduction beyond Earth has never been attempted, and experts say the biological risks involved could endanger not just astronauts, but future generations. A…
