New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) India’s first privately developed orbital rocket Vikram‑1 reaching orbit marks a structural shift in India’s space sector from a state monopoly to a “multi-actor space ecosystem”, a new report has said. On July 18, 2026, Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, and placed its…
DIY water drip system for your mini garden: Turn plastic bottles and thread into a simple self-watering setup Anyone who’s come back from a weekend away to find their balcony plants wilted knows the problem this solves. A self-watering bottle system, built entirely from things most households already have lying around, has been quietly used…
Gukesh Dommaraju and Javokhir Sindarov (PTI/IANS Photos) NEW DELHI: The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has announced Geneva, Switzerland, as the host city for the 2026 FIDE World Championship Match, where reigning champion Gukesh Dommaraju will defend his crown against Uzbek challenger Javokhir Sindarov in what promises to be a historic showdown.The World Championship match will…
CJP gives it’s statement to the government NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has threatened to restart its nationwide agitation if the government fails to withdraw FIRs against student protesters, saying a Supreme Court interim order on the batch of PILs related to the protest “rings alarm bells across the country.“In an urgent statement…
Redditor says a decent job in Canada is not enough. An Indian Redditor who claimed to have been working in one of the Big 4 companies in Canada after graduating from a university there said the possibility of permanent residency in Canada looks grim. A decent job is not enough to live comfortably as the…
Lofty expectations have placed particular pressure on semiconductor companies and other firms that have been among the biggest beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence boom. US stock market today: Most Wall Street indices traded higher on Tuesday, although semiconductor stocks continued to face heavy selling across global markets. Oil prices also extended their decline after retreating…
‘Raaka’ director Atlee has reportedly expanded his real estate portfolio with a luxurious Rs 38 crore sea-facing apartment in Mumbai’s upscale Bandra neighbourhood. Although the filmmaker has not officially confirmed the purchase, reports suggest the premium residence boasts stunning Arabian Sea views and world-class amenities. The reported investment comes as Atlee continues to strengthen his…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has invited online applications for 244 vacancies under its ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB). The recruitment drive is being conducted for the posts of Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Upper Division Clerk (UDC) and Stenographer at various ISRO centres, Department of Space (DOS) units and autonomous bodies.The online application…
Japan’s Human-Sized Fridge Climate change is real and this story is one of the examples. The summer temperatures have reached dangerous extremes in most parts of the world. Travellers are increasingly changing not just where they go, but how they travel. Recently we read stories on how scorching summers forced several famous attractions to alter…