Sidharth Malhotra, Tamannaah Bhatia’s ‘THE VVAAN’ promises a visually enticing folklore
Mumbai, Aug 25 (IANS) The makers of Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia starrer ‘THE VVAAN’ treated the movie buffs with a gripping teaser of the fantasy drama on Tuesday. The movie chronicles the journey of an urban man who ends up awakening the divine goddess in his ancestral village’s forbidden forest, forced to confront powers […]
Abhay Verma shares his experience of sitting inside cockpit of MIG-21: What a machine, it is meant to kill or diminish
Mumbai, Aug 25 (IANS) Actor Abhay Verma, who has essayed the role of Wing Commander Rajpal Singh Dhaliwal in the streaming series ‘Operation Safed Sagar’, has shared his experience of sitting in the cockpit of MIG-21. The actor spoke with IANS following the release of the show, and shared how he became well-versed with the […]
FedEx to build integrated air cargo hub at Delhi airport with $150 million investment
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Global logistics company FedEx on Tuesday announced an investment of approximately $150 million to develop an integrated air cargo hub at GMR Cargo City at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. The proposed facility — spread across around 230,000 square feet — will bring international gateway and pickup-and-delivery operations under one […]
C-DOT must take ‘Made in India’ telecom technologies to world: Scindia
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M Scindia on Tuesday urged the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) to take India’s indigenous telecom technologies to global markets and accelerate the transition from research and development to commercially viable products. Speaking at C-DOT’s 43rd Foundation Day, […]
India already building robust defence supply chain through MSMEs: ASSOCHAM
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) India’s growth in global defence market will depend largely on the country’s determination to capitalise on emerging opportunities, Rajiv Gupta, chairman of ASSOCHAM National Council on Defence and Aerospace, said on Tuesday. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the ASSOCHAM National Conference on Aerospace & Defence Manufacturing, Gupta said […]
CSIR-NAL unveils 3 indigenous gas turbine engines for UAVs, drone interceptors and missile systems
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) The CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) unveiled three indigenous micro and small gas turbine engines developed for applications in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), drone interceptors and compact missile systems, according to an official statement on Tuesday. The three engines — NJ-05, NJ-50 and NJ-100 — have thrust capacities of 5 kg, […]
India’s private space sector reaches orbit as European industry still struggles: Report
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) India’s private space sector marked a milestone in July, which Europe is yet to achieve, when Skyroot Aerospace became the first Indian private company to reach orbit with a domestically developed launcher, according to a new report. “The achievement is significant despite the vehicle’s relatively modest size compared with launch […]
Traditional knowledge must integrate with modern science, medicine: Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Union MoS Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Dr Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday that traditional knowledge should be integrated more closely with modern science, medicine and emerging technologies to broaden its reach and societal impact. The minister made the remarks on a visit to the CSIR‑Traditional Knowledge Digital Library […]
Aston Villa make offer for Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta: Report
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Aston Villa have made a shock offer for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta amid the ongoing dispute with his club. The proposal fell significantly short of Palace’s valuation. Villa have been looking to bolster their attacking options as striker Ollie Watkins’ future with the club is uncertain. They have also […]
Mizoram NCC U-17 girls enter Subroto Cup final
Kolkata, Aug 25 (IANS) The NCC School Under‑17 Girls Football Team from Aizawl, Mizoram, representing the Shillong‑based NCC Directorate of North Eastern Region, has stormed into the finals of the 65th Subroto Cup (Junior Girls category). The team defeated Chhattisgarh 2‑1 in the semi‑final and will face Jharkhand in the final on Thursday, August 27, […]
