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Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), July 18: India’s space sector has officially entered a new epoch. Today, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace successfully executed “Mission Aagaman,” marking the maiden flight of Vikram-1–the nation’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket.This isn’t just another launch; it represents a tectonic shift in India’s space narrative. Historically the domain of government-led programs, orbital access is now open for private enterprise.The 24-metre, carbon-composite rocket stands as a testament to indigenous engineering, powered by a sophisticated configuration of three solid-fuel stages and a liquid orbital adjustment module.The mission, designed to deploy payloads up to 350…

If rent is the monthly squeeze, the security deposit is often the biggest financial hurdle tenants face, even before moving in. Bengaluru’s rental market has become almost synonymous with disputes over delayed or withheld security deposit refunds, with social media platforms such as Reddit, X and LinkedIn filled with renters recounting similar experiences. Bengaluru real estate: Tenants collectively have an estimated ₹31,628 crore tied up in security deposits at any given time, second only to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), a NoBroker report has said. (Photo for representational purposes only) (Unsplash)Common complaints include landlords deducting money for repainting the home…

A post on X about leaving a high paying job in Mumbai for a quieter life in one’s hometown has started a discussion about career choices, financial independence and what success really means. The user claimed that his friend walked away from a monthly salary of ₹1.5 lakh, only to build a life that now earns him significantly more while allowing him to spend more time with family.The man chose his hometown over a high-paying job in Mumbai. (Representative Image)Friend leaves Mumbai job to start businessThe post was shared by X user Ankit Pandey. In the caption, he wrote, “My…

The SHCC’s regulatory inspection found that used needles were not being disposed of in sharps bins, hospital staff could not explain disposal of needles (Photo credit: ANI) At least 78 children have contracted HIV in an outbreak in Pakistan’s Karachi linked to serious infection-control and medical waste management failures at a state-run hospital.Findings at the Sindh Employees Social Security Institution (SESSI)-run Valika Hospital in Karachi’s SITE area revealed needles manually removed from syringes, inadequate sterilisation safeguards and untrained staff handling contaminated waste.The Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC), which conducted a regulatory inspection of the state-run hospital, found that used needles were…

Messi and Mbappé’s Golden Boot battle could be decided by FIFA’s tiebreaker rules after dramatic finale. The race for the Golden Boot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is heading towards a finish remarkably similar to one of the closest battles in tournament history.Lionel Messi currently tops the standings with eight goals and four assists, narrowly ahead of France captain Kylian Mbappé, who has eight goals and three assists. Although both players are level on goals, Messi leads because FIFA’s first tiebreaker is assists.With France still scheduled to face England in the third-place playoff before Argentina meet Spain in the…

New Delhi: White sheets, plainclothes police personnel and a plan to deploy network jammers marked Delhi Police’s operation to shift activist Sonam Wangchuk to a government hospital on Saturday after his health deteriorated during a 20-day hunger strike, police sources said.The pre-drawn operation was planned overnight following directions from the Delhi High Court and medical advice recommending Wangchuk’s hospitalisation, they said.Also Read: CJP chief Abhijeet Dipke begins indefinite hunger strike after Wangchuk taken to hospitalAccording to the sources, senior officers received instructions from Police Headquarters around 1.30 am to ensure that Wangchuk underwent a medical examination and was admitted to…

Do biotin and collagen actually help hair growth? (Adobe Stock)Tavishi Dogra is a Deputy Chief Content Producer, Health & Wellness, at Hindustan Times. She has over 9 years of experience writing about fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being, translating medical research and expert insights into practical advice readers can trust.Career journey and experienceTavishi began her health journalism journey in 2017, and has since reported for RSTV, Financial Express, Jagran, HT Media Labs and Zee. She joined Hindustan Times to simplify wellness subjects by cutting through jargon.From decoding health trends and interviewing doctors to testing fitness routines herself, Tavishi always approaches content…

college studentsChennai: The higher education department has appointed district-level facilitation officers to help students access education loans from banks. These officers will guide the students and help them get collateral-free education loans to enrol in engineering, polytechnic and arts and science colleges, higher education minister P Viswanathan said on Friday.College faculty members were appointed as facilitation officers. It is their duty to gather the details of underprivileged students. “Facilitation officers will work with a small team, coordinating with nodal banks in every district. This will ensure that no student drops out from any course because they are unable to to…

Ranveer Singh’s mega-budget zombie thriller ‘Pralay’ has signed Narcos cinematographer Juan Carlos Gil, who also shot Vikrant Massey’s political drama ‘White’. Both films aim for a global, high-scale visual treatment. ‘Pralay’ follows Ranveer’s Dhurandhar success, while ‘White’, based on Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s life, releases in 100+ countries. Interestingly, these two major upcoming films will be helmed by the same international cinematographer. Reports suggest that Juan Carlos Gil, celebrated for his work as DOP on Netflix’s global hit ‘Narcos’ and Vikrant Massey’s large-scale political drama ‘White’, has now joined Ranveer Singh’s mega-budget project ‘Pralay’.Team Pralay eyes Hollywood-style visual treatmentAccording…

The Oppo Enco Air5 packs great battery life and features into a compact design. (Amit Rahi – HT)For the past seven years, I have tracked consumer tech through constant shifts in hardware, platforms, and the way people actually use devices. Covering everything from budget gear to flagship hardware, I focus on what readers need to know, not on buzzwords or launch cycle hype. My expertise spans gaming laptops and chairs, high-performance PCs, gaming monitors, printers, smartwatches, earphones, headphones, Bluetooth speakers, tablets, and more, with a particular emphasis on how these products hold up in daily use. Reviews, explainers, buying guides,…