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Mars, Moon, Sun, Sea: India's Space Achievements As Vikram-1 Lifts Off
India

Mars, Moon, Sun, Sea: India's Space Achievements As Vikram-1 Lifts Off

Skyroot Aerospace's plans to launch the country's first privately developed orbital-class rocket before August 4 mark the next major step for the growing Indian space industry.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 18 Jul
Launch of Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket, rescheduled
Technology

Launch of Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket, rescheduled

Five minutes before lift-off, the launch was put on hold, and a new schedule was announced

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 18 Jul
Meta could lease computing power to Anthropic as part of potential $10 billion deal
Technology

Meta could lease computing power to Anthropic as part of potential $10 billion deal

The discussions are in their initial stages and a deal has not yet been confirmed by either Anthropic or SpaceX

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 18 Jul
Security tightened at Jantar Mantar, Safdarjung Hospital after Wangchuk shifted amid protest row
India

Security tightened at Jantar Mantar, Safdarjung Hospital after Wangchuk shifted amid protest row

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) posted on X that Mr. Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali Angmo, was not allowed to carry a phone to meet him in the emergency ward

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 18 Jul
Ram temple donation theft: Police take custody of Tinnu, nephew Manish Yadav
India

Ram temple donation theft: Police take custody of Tinnu, nephew Manish Yadav

On Friday a special anti-corruption court granted a 39-hour police remand of the two key accused, though the police had sought seven days said officials

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 18 Jul
Nothing should be administered to Sonam Wangchuk without my consent, says wife Gitanjali Angmo
India

Nothing should be administered to Sonam Wangchuk without my consent, says wife Gitanjali Angmo

The Delhi Police has shifted activist Sonam Wangchuk to the Safdarjung Hospital, his wife Gitanjali J Angmo said on Saturday, July 18

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 18 Jul
Every Sunday, Chennai's Parks Turn Into Open-Air Chess Clubs

Every Sunday, Chennai's Parks Turn Into Open-Air Chess Clubs

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 18 Jul
FIFA weekend puts Hyderabad’s nightlife to test as hospitality industry eyes bigger goal
India

FIFA weekend puts Hyderabad’s nightlife to test as hospitality industry eyes bigger goal

NRAI issues an advisory to restaurants, bars, clubs and microbreweries to ensure the two nights pass without incident

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 18 Jul
Why you’re probably not watching The Odyssey in ‘real’ IMAX | Explained

Why you’re probably not watching The Odyssey in ‘real’ IMAX | Explained

Christopher Nolan shot his epic entirely on 65mm film but what most audiences will actually see is something different

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 18 Jul
'Good Decision': Trump On FIFA Chief Reversing US Player's Suspension
World

'Good Decision': Trump On FIFA Chief Reversing US Player's Suspension

Folarin Balogun's case became a flashpoint in the tournament, generating widespread criticism of FIFA's leadership and the US president.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 18 Jul
Skyroot Vikram-1 Launch Live Updates: Vikram-1's Launch Put On "Planned Hold" Minutes Before Takeoff
India

Skyroot Vikram-1 Launch Live Updates: Vikram-1's Launch Put On "Planned Hold" Minutes Before Takeoff

Skyroot Vikram-1 Launch, Mission Aagaman Live News Updates: The launch is seen as a major milestone for India's rapidly expanding private space sector.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 18 Jul
Vikram-1 Launch On "Planned Hold" Minutes Before Historic Takeoff
India

Vikram-1 Launch On "Planned Hold" Minutes Before Historic Takeoff

Skyroot Aerospace launches Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital rocket.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 18 Jul
M.A. Baby condemns removal of activist Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar protest site
India

M.A. Baby condemns removal of activist Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar protest site

Criticising ‘the authoritarian attitude’ of the Modi government, CPI(M) general secretary M.A. Baby said that ‘silencing dissent cannot be a substitute for accountability’

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 18 Jul
"Dear Bengaluru, We Need To Talk": Man's Sarcastic Remark On City's Weather Goes Viral

"Dear Bengaluru, We Need To Talk": Man's Sarcastic Remark On City's Weather Goes Viral

Pujari said all he wanted to do was lie in bed, wrap himself in a blanket, keep the fan running at speed three, and scroll through his phone all day.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 18 Jul
India

Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Police hospitalise Wangchuk; CJP's Dipke begins indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar

Nothing should be administered to Sonam Wangchuk without my consent, says wife Gitanjali Angmo, as activist removed from Jantar Mantar protest site

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 18 Jul
Sharad Pawar slams Centre over ‘irresponsible’ handling of Wangchuk's hunger strike
India

Sharad Pawar slams Centre over ‘irresponsible’ handling of Wangchuk's hunger strike

Mr. Pawar asserted that while the government moved to hospitalise Mr. Wangchuk as the situation became "uncontrollable", the protest would continue regardless of the action against the activist

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 18 Jul
Kejriwal slams Centre over Sonam Wangchuk’s hospitalisation, calls it ‘arrogance’
India

Kejriwal slams Centre over Sonam Wangchuk’s hospitalisation, calls it ‘arrogance’

Instead of forcibly lifting him (Mr. Wangchuk) up, the Modi government should have talked to Sonam Wangchuk, says AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 18 Jul
Rathna Kumar laments the growing pay-to-perform culture in classical dance

Rathna Kumar laments the growing pay-to-perform culture in classical dance

The Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi exponent, who completes 75 years in dance, advocates stronger institutional funding, government grants and opportunities for emerging artistes.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 18 Jul
How Bengaluru’s next growth story is taking shape
Lifestyle

How Bengaluru’s next growth story is taking shape

The Bengaluru–Chennai Industrial Corridor is driving integrated neighbourhoods where jobs, homes and infrastructure grow together

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 18 Jul
Groping breasts not part of routine gynaecological examination, says Gauhati High Court
India

Groping breasts not part of routine gynaecological examination, says Gauhati High Court

Considering the convicted doctor’s age, the court reduces his sentence in the 17-year-old case to ₹5,000 in default of imprisonment for two months

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 18 Jul
"Won't Tolerate This Man": Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Threatens Aamir Khan
India

"Won't Tolerate This Man": Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Threatens Aamir Khan

The threats were allegedly issued by Lawrence Bishnoi's brother, Arzu Bishnoi, and another person identified as Tyson Bishnoi.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 18 Jul
India

At least five injured in blast at sponge iron factory in West Bengal

Another police officer said the temperature around the furnace shot up to several degrees Celsius after the blast, making rescue operations extremely difficult

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 18 Jul
What prolonged fasting can do to the human body | Explained
Technology

What prolonged fasting can do to the human body | Explained

New findings from controlled studies across the world reveal that the body undergoes significant, systematic changes across multiple organs during prolonged periods of fasting

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 18 Jul
Explained: The Cutting-Edge Technology Inside Skyroot's Vikram-1 Rocket

Explained: The Cutting-Edge Technology Inside Skyroot's Vikram-1 Rocket

Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 is packed with advanced technologies including 3D-printed engines, carbon composite structures and indigenous propulsion systems.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 18 Jul