Kalamsat is a 10 cm cube, 1.2 kg communication satellite with a life span of two months. The satellite cost is about Rs 12 lakh. “We are hoping to receive the signals from Kalamsat tomorrow (Saturday). While officials of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have assured that it is normal[Read More…]
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Chidambaram’s custody necessary in INX case: CBI, ED tell HC (Lead)
Justice Sunil Gaur reserved the order on former Finance Minister’s anticipatory bail plea after Chidambaram and the probe agencies concluded the arguments. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the bench that custodial interrogation of Chidambaram was necessary as he was evasive and had given false information during questioning. The ED and[Read More…]
India’s pluralism is its greatest strength: Kovind
In his address to the nation on the eve of the 70th Republic Day, the President said that the conception of India’s development cannot be complete without a salute to the spirit of inclusiveness – of access and opportunity for all and of “an expansion and an embrace of those[Read More…]
Security in top gear in Delhi ahead of Republic Day
Special security arrangements have been made at Rajpath where President Ram Nath Kovind, the Commander-in-Chief of the three forces — Army, Air Force and Navy, will take the salute. “In view of the terror threat, over 25,000 policemen have been deployed in Delhi. Total 405 Door Frame Metal Detectors (DFMD)[Read More…]
In a first, translated novel bags $25,000 DSC Prize
“The DSC Prize has always encouraged writing in regional languages and translations, and this is the first time that a translated work has won the prize. This magnificent book gives us a protagonist that is vivid yet full of contradictions, spirited yet lonely, embattled yet big-hearted – the city of[Read More…]
President backs 10 per cent quota for upper castes, says it’s a step towards India of Gandhi’s dreams
Addressing the nation on the eve of 70th Republic Day, he called the coming Lok Sabha elections “not just a once-in-a-generation moment” but “once-in-a century moment” saying it will shape India of the remainder of 21st century. Kovind also said the country belongs to all sections — every group and[Read More…]
Two Sri Lankan peacekeepers killed in Mali
The Army said the armoured vehicle was targeted by a remote-controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED), reports Xinhua news agency. The statement said the attack killed an Army Captain and another soldiers. Besides, three more Sri Lankan military personnel were injured in the incident. Sri Lanka has deployed 200 soldiers for[Read More…]
IL and FS redux; Zee group MF debt exposure at Rs.7,000 crore
The MF debt exposure is reportedly entirely at Zee promoter level. Exposure to Birla MF was Rs. 2,900 crore while it was Rs. 1,000 crore in the case of HDFC. The exposure to ICICI Pru was Rs.750 crore. On the NBFC front, it is believed that HDFC Ltd and L[Read More…]
Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha make light of Kerala to reach final (Second Lead)
In the process, they reached the final for the second consecutive year. On the contrary, Kerala qualified for the semis for the first time. Umesh continued his superb form by adding five wickets to his first innings haul of 7/48 as Vidarbha skittled out Kerala for 91 in the second[Read More…]
Modi most trusted leader, Rahul distant second, finds survey
However, in South Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, Gandhi emerged a more popular leader, according to findings of the the “Firstpost-IPSOS National Trust Survey” in which 34,470 individuals from 291 urban wards and 690 villages participated. The survey would be published on Saturday. Bengal Chief Minister[Read More…]
PM writes letters to beneficiaries on Ayushman Bharat, opposition cries foul
Indu Bhushan, CEO of the Ayushman Bharat programme told IANS that about nine crore letters have been printed and are being dispatched to beneficiaries. “The two-page letter is addressed to the beneficiaries across all the states, written in eight languages. The letters have already been dispatched since Sunday,” he said.[Read More…]
Sensex ends lower on heavy selling in Maruti Suzuki, Zee (Roundup)
The realty sector closed losing over 4 per cent while auto stocks ended 3 per cent lower. However, the Asian markets closed on a positive note and European indices like FTSE 100, DAX and CAC 40 traded in the green. “It was certainly one of the worst days for our[Read More…]
I-League: Churchill Brothers resume title chase with match against Arrows (Preview)
Churchill notched up a solitary goal victory against their Republic Day visitors, in the first leg at the Kalinga Stadium in Cuttack courtesy a Willis Plaza strike. Since then, the Trinidadian striker has moved on to become the joint-highest scorer of the league with 13 goals. More importantly, Churchill, under[Read More…]
Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha make light of Kerala to reach final (Lead)
In the process, they reached the final for the second consecutive year. On the contrary, Kerala qualified for the semis for the first time. Umesh continued his superb form by adding five wickets to his first innings haul of 7/48 as Vidarbha skittled out Kerala for 91 in the second[Read More…]
Memory loss caused by Alzheimer’s can be restored: Study
The team, led by University at Buffalo scientists, found that by focusing on gene changes caused by influences other than DNA sequences — called epigenetics — it was possible to reverse memory decline in an animal model of Alzheimer’s. “We have not only identified the epigenetic factors that contribute to[Read More…]
Coca-Cola India launches grape based sparkling drink Colour in TN
People in Tamil Nadu towns and villages used to call soft drink ‘Colour’. Coca-Cola India has branded its new grape juice sparkler as ‘Colour’ to resonate with the local lingo. He also said the company would launch a new product in Andhra Pradesh that would be branded under a similar[Read More…]
Emami acquires German brand Creme 21
The brand, which offers skin care and body care products such as creams and lotions, shower gels, sun care range and men’s range, has been acquired at less than 1.5 times of its sales. With current sales at over eight million euros and a gross margin of over 50 per[Read More…]
Tech savvy Neanderthals were long distance killers: Study
The study, led by the UK’s University College London (UCL) researchers, showed that the wooden spears would have enabled Neanderthals to kill at a distance. “This study is important because it adds to a growing body of evidence that Neanderthals were technologically savvy and had the ability to hunt big[Read More…]
HC seeks JNU response to plea challenging clean chit to professor
Justice Suresh Kait issued notice to the university and professor Atul Johri and listed the matter for further hearing on May 3. The court was hearing a plea filed by the complainants through advocate Vrinda Grover who has sought suspension of the professor. The plea has also sought the quashing[Read More…]
UN rights expert leads probe into Saudi journalist’s killing
Agnes Callamard, a UN human rights expert and special rapporteur on extra-judicial executions, would be tasked with leading the international inquiry into the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, a statement released by the organization’s human rights office said, reports Efe news. “The UN expert will assess the steps taken by governments[Read More…]
Doyen of Hindi literature Krishna Sobti dies at 93
“She died at a hospital here today. Her health had deteriorated in the last few months and she had been in and out of the hospital,” actress Ekavali Khanna, her grandniece, told IANS. “She launched her new book in the hospital last month. Despite her ill health, she was always[Read More…]
Sri Lanka to fine errant whale watching boat operators
Minister of Tourism and Christian Affairs Ranjith Aluwihare said that an awareness programme would be conducted for boat operators engaged in whale watching for local and foreign tourists and anyone caught violating the rules would face a jail term and a fine of $2,700, reports Xinhua news agency. Aluwihare said[Read More…]
Era of high taxes, misuse of public money over: Piyush Goyal (Lead)
He also cautioned tax officers not to be over zealous in their functioning which could result in a lot of agony, particularly to the honest taxpayer. Goyal, who was given temporary charge of the Finance Ministry on Wednesday in the absence of Arun Jaitley who is in the US for[Read More…]
80% APAC service providers see better revenue opportunities from 5G: Amdocs
A survey conducted by market research firm International Data Corporation (IDC), on behalf of Amdocs suggests that about nine per cent of operators plan to offer 5G services commercially to the enterprise sector by the end of 2019 with 43 per cent expecting a 5-10 per cent growth in revenue.[Read More…]
French ambassador presents translation prize at JLF
French Ambassador Alexandre Ziegler announced the winner. “I warmly congratulate S.R. Kichenamourty and the publishing house Kalachuvadu on winning the Romain Rolland Book Prize this year. For the second edition of the Prize, we had many excellent translations,” Ziegler said. He added that this was a cause for celebration, as[Read More…]