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Nagpur: As Vikram-1, the country’s first privately developed orbital rocket built by Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace, soars into space, the success story has a strong Nagpur connect. The rocket propellants were manufactured by Solar Industries India Ltd (SIIL), a private sector company that makes military and commercial grade explosives and diversified into the space sector. Solar is also among the early investors in Skyroot Aerospace and worked closely with Skyroot for development of Vikram-1, with a series of static trials conducted at the company’s facility near Nagpur.Solar Group supplies advanced stage solid fuel to Skyroot and heat-mounted safety actuator (HMSA), which…
Varanasi: Banaras Hindu University organised a science show at Swatantra Bhawan on Saturday, featuring live scientific experiments for students from various schools in the city. The programme aimed to promote scientific temper and spark curiosity among students through interactive demonstrations.Addressing the gathering, Vice-Chancellor Prof Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi said science should not remain limited to textbooks but should be understood through its applications in everyday life.Head of the physics department, Prof Rajendra Kumar, said young minds are naturally curious and creative and can excel when provided with proper guidance and a supportive environment. He stressed importance of experiential learning and encouraged…
Kolkata: A 19-year-old resident of Merlin Ultadanga survived a fall from a 12th-floor corridor window of the 13-storey Block III early on Saturday as he landed on the terrace balcony of a ninth-floor flat instead of plunging to the ground.Police said Saptarshi Bhattacharya, a hotel management student, was found lying injured and bleeding on the balcony, three floors below the spot from where he fell, miraculously escaping certain death. He has been admitted to a private hospital with multiple injuries and remained in critical condition.Officers from Maniktala PS said they were trying to determine whether Bhattacharya accidentally slipped from the…
The airport – with a renovation under way – gets a steady stream of private traffic ferrying the rich to their homes at places like the exclusive Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, about an hour south, where stars like Justin Timberlake and Tom Brady own multi-million-dollar piles.”Any given day out at our airport, there will be 80 to 100 private jets on the tarmac, primarily Yellowstone Club guests,” says Corner.During Covid, local buyers were systematically outbid by cash offers from out of state. So many people bought homes sight-unseen that the state realtor association added a new disclosure form to…
The drive to be more representative applies to a geographical spread, as the BBC’s research last year showed at New Year 2025 the north of England only accounted for 6% of higher award winners, despite having 23% of the UK’s population.The most recent evidence, based on the 2026 Birthday honours, shows the figure for higher awards in the north of England has more than doubled to 13%.But it’s still significantly below the share of population – and Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and most English regions are under-represented.That’s because of the domination of London and the south east of England, which…
England’s Ollie Watkins and Harry Kane look at their bronze medals during the ceremony after the match. | Photo Credit: Reuters England beat France 6-4 in a chaotic World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday (July 18, 2026) as Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history.Also read: FIFA World Cup third-place playoff HighlightsBoth teams had higher aspirations at the 2026 tournament but suffered painful semi-final exits — France were outplayed by Spain while England suffered a late collapse against Argentina.Both coaches made multiple changes for the match in the oppressive heat of Miami, with a host of…
Brain fog can make even simple work feel heavy. You may read the same line again and again. You may forget small tasks. You may feel tired, distracted, or mentally slow. If you are facing this today, a short Saraswati ritual tonight can help you reset your focus with calm energy. Goddess Saraswati is linked with knowledge, speech, memory, learning, music, creativity, and clear thinking. In spiritual practice, her blessings are often taken before study, writing, exams, teaching, interviews, or any work that needs a sharp mind. This simple 1-minute ritual is not a replacement for rest, food, or medical…
Looking for a unique appetiser? Try these Thai-inspired green curry dumplings in your own kitchen. In an Instagram post dated July 14, 2026, social media influencer Marion shared this Thai green curry recipe that you can easily prepare at home. Here’s the step-by-step process.Thai Green Curry Dumplings recipe (Unsplash)Also read | This chocolate lava cake with 13g protein and just 166 calories, ‘supports your goals, not ruins them’: Full recipeThai green curryMarion highlighted that this dish is a fun Thai-inspired take on a dumpling classic, with silky pork dumplings infused with Marion’s Kitchen Thai Green Curry, then served in a…
Srinagar, Jul 18: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday extended his heartiest congratulations to Team Skyroot Aerospace following the successful maiden orbital launch of Vikram-1.In his congratulatory message, the Lieutenant Governor said: “Heartiest congratulations to Team Skyroot Aerospace on the successful maiden orbital launch of Vikram-1.This historic achievement is a proud moment for the nation and reflects Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s vision of strengthening India’s space sector through innovation and private enterprise. I applaud Team Skyroot for their pioneering spirit and dedication. May this remarkable success inspire our youth to embrace science and innovation and contribute to…
Filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s Greek epic, The Odyssey, was released in theatres this Friday to rave reviews from the audience and critics alike. While the film might be based on Homer’s work, for Indian fans, it means much more. They couldn’t help but notice the parallels with Valmiki’s Ramayana, especially in this key scene. (*Spoilers ahead*)Anne Hathaway and Ranbir Kapoor in stills from The Odyssey and Ramayana.The Odyssey scene everyone’s talking aboutDuring the climax of The Odyssey, Penelope (Anne Hathaway) is willing to finally select a suitor, but only if they pass the test she has set for them. The suitors…