India Successfully Tests Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation Weapon

Vijay Raman

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted the maiden flight-trial of Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon off the coast of Odisha on May 07, 2026. TARA, the modular range extension kit, is India’s first indigenous glide weapon system to convert unguided warheads into precision guided weapons.   TARA has been designed and developed by Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad along with other DRDO laboratories to enhance the lethality and accuracy of a low-cost weapon to neutralise ground-based targets. It is the first…

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Indian Scientists studied a region named Rimmed Cloud 44 (BRC 44)

Vijay Raman

Astronomers have uncovered new evidence showing that massive stars play a decisive role in regulating the birth of new stars inside a nearby molecular cloud, shedding light on one of the most complex processes in the universe. The study reveals how powerful radiation, stellar winds and energetic outflows from massive stars interact with surrounding clouds of gas and dust, influencing when and where new stars can form.   Molecular clouds, often described as stellar nurseries, are vast regions composed mainly of hydrogen gas and cosmic dust where stars are born.…

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Fifth Fleet Support Ship for Navy Enters Construction Phase

Vijay Raman

Steel Cutting’ Ceremony of 5th and the last of the five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) was held at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam on 08 May 2026, in presence of VAdm Sanjay Sadhu, Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition as the Chief Guest. CMD, HSL and other senior officials from Indian Navy and HSL were present for the occasion.   The Indian Navy had signed a contract with HSL for acquisition of five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) in Aug 2023, with delivery commencing mid-2027.   On induction, the FSS will…

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​Samsung Launches Fifth Edition of ‘Samsung Solve for Tomorrow’, Doubles Grants to INR 2 Crore for Winning Teams

Vijay Raman

Programme invites Gen Z innovators to solve societal challenges across AI Living, Health & Education, Environmental Sustainability, and Sport & TechTop 4 teams to receive incubation at IIT Delhi, top 20 teams to receive INR 20 lakh, and top 40 teams to receive INR 8 lakhParticipants to receive hands-on prototyping support, mentorship, design thinking workshops in 100 cities, and over 240,000 hours of trainingApplications open from May 7 to July 3, 2026, for students aged 14–22 Samsung has announced the launch of the fifth edition of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow,…

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IndiaAI-ICMR Collaboration to Boost AI Research in Healthcare

Vijay Raman

IndiaAI and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the adoption of responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India’s healthcare ecosystem. The partnership aims to promote innovation, ethical AI deployment and research-driven healthcare solutions across the country.   Under the collaboration, both organisations will work together on the development and validation of AI-based healthcare technologies, creation of quality datasets, and promotion of AI research for disease diagnosis, treatment planning and public health management. The initiative also seeks to strengthen India’s digital health…

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Govt Supports Commercialisation of Lightweight Indigenous CNG Cylinders

Vijay Raman

The Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science & Technology (DST) has signed an agreement with Delhi-based NTF Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd. to support the commercialisation of indigenous Type-IV composite CNG cylinders, aimed at strengthening India’s clean mobility ecosystem and domestic manufacturing capabilities.   The project will establish an advanced manufacturing facility for lightweight composite CNG cylinders using technologies such as filament winding, blow moulding and high-pressure testing. The cylinders, designed for clean transportation and emerging energy applications, are up to 75 per cent lighter than conventional steel…

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​Fevicol Unveils ‘Kursi Pe Nazar’, Capturing a Timeless Indian Insight with Signature Wit

Vijay Raman

~ ‘Kursi Pe Nazar’, a masterstroke by Piyush Pandey that carries forward timeless legacy of iconic storytelling~ Pidilite Industries Limited today unveiled its latest Fevicol television commercial, ‘Kursi Pe Nazar’, a film anchored in a sharply observed, unmistakably Indian cultural insight. Rooted in everyday life, the film captures how the humble kursi transcends its role from just being a furniture to become a powerful symbol of aspiration, authority across homes, offices, and institutions. With characteristic Fevicol wit and warmth, ‘Kursi Pe Nazar’ reflects a truth deeply embedded in Indian society,…

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​Airtel Secure Workforce ̶ India’s first, fully-managed and unified Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) security solution for protecting enterprises with a hybrid workforce

Vijay Raman

In today’s AI-driven era, cyberattacks are growing in scale, speed and sophistication with a rapidity that defeats most defences and makes every organisation a potential target  ̶  as borne out by the over two million cybersecurity incidents reported in 2025 alone. In order to combat this barrage, Airtel Business, the B2B arm of Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, has built Airtel Secure Workforce  ̶  the country’s first-ever, fully-managed and unified Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) security platform with an end-to-end, compliance-ready security stack for enterprises. Powered…

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​CARE Hospitals Performs Rare Organ-Preserving Pancreatic Surgery in Young Patient

Vijay Raman

  ·         Complex tumour removed without major pancreatic loss, reducing risk of lifelong diabetes ·         33-year-old woman from Ibrahimpatnam recovers within five days after advanced laparoscopic surgery   What could have meant a lifetime of diabetes and digestive complications for a 33-year-old Sushmita from Ibrahimpatnam was avoided through a rare, high-precision pancreatic surgery at CARE Hospitals, Malakpet, turning a seemingly routine complaint of abdominal discomfort into a story of timely diagnosis and organ preservation.   Pancreatic tumours are often detected late, as symptoms remain vague in early stages. In many…

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​After Years of Prolonged suffering, 78-Year-Old Woman Finds Lasting Relief Post Advanced Shoulder Replacement at Fortis Hospital Nagarbhavi

Vijay Raman

  In a significant case underscoring the importance of specialized orthopaedic care, doctors at Fortis Hospital Nagarbhavi successfully treated a 78-year-old woman suffering from severe shoulder pain and limited mobility through an advanced reverse shoulder replacement surgery. The procedure was performed by Dr. Manjunath Kodihally, Senior Consultant – Orthopaedics, a specialist in joint replacement and complex shoulder procedures.    The patient had been suffering from persistent pain and stiffness in her left shoulder for over three years, significantly impacting her daily activities. Even after consulting multiple hospitals in the city, she was advised to manage conservatively with pain…

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