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13 Jan

Senior Kerala rocket scientist S Somanath appointed as new ISRO chief

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Another Malayali has returned to the helm of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Eminent rocket scientist S Somanath has been appointed as the chairman of the ISRO as well as the Space Secretary, a Personnel Ministry order issued on Wednesday said. Somanath, who has been the Director, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, will replace K Sivan as the head of India's space agency. Sivan was given a year's extension and his term is set to end on January 14. Dr S Somanath was appointed by the Centre on Wednesday as the Secretary of the Department of Space and the Chairman…

12 Jan

Spotify shuts down its podcast studio

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Swedish music streaming studio Spotify has shut down its podcast studio and laid off some members of the team. Spotify Studios, had 10 to 15 employees and produced shows like 'Dissect' and 'Chapo: Kingpin on Trial'. According to a report, Spotify called affected employees and said their last day would be January 21. "They'll receive two months' worth of severance. Some employees were reassigned while others were laid off and pointed to the Spotify job board. The studio's head, Gina Delvac, was also let go," the report said on Tuesday. Spotify declined to comment on the report. In an internal…

11 Dec

India Successfully Tests Extended Range Pinaka Rocket System At Pokhran Range

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The Extended Range Pinaka (Pinaka-ER) Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher System was successfully tested at Pokhran Range on Friday. The system has been designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Armament Research and Development Establishment laboratory and Pune-based High Energy Materials Research Laboratory. The system has been designed in the light of emerging requirements with advanced technologies enhancing the range. In June, the DRDO had successfully test-fired enhanced range versions of indigenously developed Pinaka rockets and 122mm Caliber rockets from a Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) in Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. The development of the enhanced Pinaka system…

20 Sep

India’s Medtronic showcases its new robotic-assisted surgery platform, Hugo™ RAS System

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India Medtronic Private Limited-the world's largest medical technology, services, and solutions company showcased its new robotic-assisted surgery platform, Hugo™ RAS system, at its state-of-the-art Surgical Robotics Experience Center (SREC), which was inaugurated in Gurugram. The center was inaugurated by Padma Bhushan Dr. BK Rao, Chairman NABH, Chairman ASSOCHAM National Health Committee and Former Chairman- Board of Management at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi in the presence of Chief Guest Shri Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog. The SREC is the company's first in Asia Pacific and one of ten world-class facilities around the globe today where clinicians can experience and train…

06 Sep

Chandrayaan-2 completes 9,000 orbits around Moon: Science results ‘encouraging’ says Isro chief

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ISRO Chairman K Sivan said the eight payloads aboard the Chandrayaan-2 are conducting remote sensing and in-situ observations of the Moon at around 100 km altitude from the lunar surface. Chandrayaan-2 has completed more than 9,000 orbits around the Moon, and the imaging and scientific instruments on board have been relaying excellent data, officials of Indian space agency said on Monday. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) opened a two-day Lunar Science Workshop 2021 on Monday to commemorate the completion of two years of operation of Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft around the lunar orbit. In his inaugural address, ISRO Chairman, K Sivan…

25 Aug

BetterPlace launches a Mobile App

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One of India’s largest tech giants, BetterPlace, launched an exclusive Mobile Application that will allow blue collar job-seekers, across the country to find jobs and also help in their skilling requirements. The application will feature over 10-Lakh verified job opportunities across the country available from 1200+ companies. The app is designed with a multilingual user interface available in 6 languages – English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Hinglish (mix of Hindi and English). Interested candidates can create their CV for free on the app and share it with friends or colleagues for references. Jobs are available across 1000+ variety of roles like Delivery Partner, Rider…

23 Aug

Loom Solar revolutionising super high efficiency products under Loom Solar’s ‘Shark’ series

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Loom Solar, an emerging SolarTech start-up and the leader in the mono panel category, has launched India’s most efficient solar panels. The introduction of revolutionising super high-efficiency products under Loom Solar’s ‘Shark’ series with a single panel capacity up to 440Watt & 530 Watt sets a new benchmark for the Indian solar industry. Shark series by loom Solar, comes with Pure Mono PERC solar technology - with 144 Solar cells, 9 bus bars, which makes them one of the world's most advanced technological products. In comparison to existing technologies, the efficiency of the Shark series is 20-30% higher and the…

19 Aug

HCIL launches New Honda Amaze

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Honda Cars India Limited (HCIL) launched the New Amaze with enhanced looks, premium exteriors styling and plush interiors. Honda Amaze is powered by Honda’s well acclaimed 1.2L i-VTEC petrol engine and 1.5L i-DTEC diesel engine in both Manual and CVT variants. The comfort of CVT availability in both Petrol and Diesel engines delivers great driving pleasure and superior fuel efficiency. Price of Petrol variant of Honda Amaze is between Rs 632,000 and Rs 905,000, while the price of Diesel variant is between Rs 866,500 and 1,115,000. The Honda Amaze is available in 3 grades in petrol and diesel variants –…

05 Aug

Pegasus row: SC pulls up lawyer, says no notice for Modi, Shah

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The Supreme Court on Thursday pulled up advocate M.L. Sharma for making Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah as respondents in his petition seeking a court-monitored SIT probe into the Pegasus snooping issue. A bench comprising Chief Justice N.V. Ramana and Justice Surya Kant said: “You have included certain individuals (Prime Minister and Home Minister as respondents in the petition). We can’t issue notice like this. Don’t try to take advantage of things, you have a defective memo of parties”. Sharma had argued that the government is fabricating material in the computer through this software.

05 Aug

India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant sets sail for maiden sea trials

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India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC) Vikrant, the largest warship to be built in the country with specialised cabins for women officers, set sail on Wednesday for crucial sea trials ahead of its planned induction into the Indian Navy in less than a year, the navy announced on Wednesday. A tweet from the Navy Spokesperson's handle hailed this "proud and historical moment for India", particularly since it represents another step in the government's quest for an 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and the 'Make in India' initiative, and promised "many more will follow…" "India joins a select group of nations having niche capability…