Month: July 2024

IIT Madras provides base for space tech startups

Vijay Raman

Agnibaan, an innovative two-stage orbital launch vehicle powered by India's first patented single-piece 3D-printed semi-cryogenic engine developed and incubated at IIT Madras, was launched on 30 May 2024. This is a significant milestone for the country's space eco-system. The state-of-the-art launch vehicle paves the way for continued missions for India and also makes the country a commercial hub in the space sector. The launch vehicle has been developed by Agnikul, a startup in space-technology. Agnikul is incubated at the Incubation Cell of IIT Madras (a TBI supported by the Department…

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Exclusive: Mohit Sharma backs Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill as future India captains

Vijay Raman

India medium-pacer Sharma, who played two World Cups and 96 IPL matches, feels Pandya and Gill can bring the best out of players as he has played under both.   Hardik Pandya could be India’s T20I captain, again. After swimming through rough waters in the Indian Premier League with only four wins in 14 matches as Mumbai Indians skipper which raised doubts about his leadership skills, he reversed his fortunes with a stellar run in the T20 World Cup as Rohit Sharma’s deputy.   Hardik Pandya Poised for T20I Captaincy Return   Pandya was instrumental in India's second T20 World…

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realme introduces realme C63 with the only Vegan Leather Design in the Segment priced at INR 8,999

Vijay Raman

realme announced the launch of the realme C63, the latest addition to their Champion Series. The realme C63 is a budget-friendly smartphone, which comes with the only Vegan Leather Design in the segment that offers both style and durability. The realme C63 comes equipped with a 45W fast charging feature, ensuring quick power-ups and less downtime. It also boasts a robust 5000mAh battery, providing long-lasting power for all-day use, even for heavy users. The realme C63 also offers flagship-level AI experience with innovative features such as Air Gestures, Rainwater Smart Touch and the highly acclaimed Mini Capsule 2.0. …

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NCR & MMR Housing Prices Surge 49% in 5 Years, Unsold Inventory Plunges

Vijay Raman

  NCR recorded 49% jump in avg. residential prices b/w H1 2019 & H1 2024 MMR saw avg. residential prices appreciate 48% in the period Massive sales saw NCR witness over 52% 5-year decline in unsold stock Unsold stock in MMR saw 13% decline in last five years MMR witnessed massive new supply post-pandemic; NCR saw restricted supply in the period NCR saw approx. 2.72 lakh units sold; MMR saw sales of 5.50 lakh units   To say that India's two leading realty hotspots NCR and MMR (Mumbai Metropolitan Region)…

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India’s defence production reaches record high in FY 2023-24

Vijay Raman

India's annual defence production is set to reach a record high of about ₹1.27 lakh crore in 2023-24 as the Make in India programme crosses new milestones, according to the Defence Ministry. The Defence Ministry has achieved the highest ever growth in indigenous defence production in terms of value during FY 2023-24. It said the value of defence production in FY 2022-23 was ₹1,08,684 crore. This achievement has been achieved due to various policy reforms/initiatives undertaken by the Government during the last 10 years with a focus on achieving self-reliance…

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World Chocolate Day: July 7

Vijay Raman

All you didn't know about Swiss Chocolate!   We are all aware of Switzerland being the world’s finest timekeepers, of the country’s abundance of natural beauty, and even of its mastery in chocolate making. What we might not know, however, is that beyond the attractively-packaged facade that promises delectable creamy textures and rich flavours, Swiss chocolates also harbour a treasure trove of lesser-known secrets.   Here are some fascinating facts about Swiss chokercolates, known for the perfect balance it creates between sweetness and bitterness, that might surprise even the most…

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Airtel Hits Back: Denies Data Breach Allegations, Calls Accusations a Desperate Attempt to Tarnish Reputation

Vijay Raman

– The alleged data breach includes 375 million customer details updated until June 2024, which Airtel India strongly denied. Airtel India has strongly denied claims of a data breach, which alleged that the data of 375 million Airtel India users was put up for sale on the dark web. According to Dark Web Informer on X (formerly Twitter), an unauthentic data hacker named xenZen is allegedly selling data belonging to Airtel India customers.Alleged Data BreachThe alleged data breach includes 375 million customer details updated until June 2024. The breach, claimed to…

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Coal sector registered a remarkable growth of 10.2 per cent during May, 2024

Vijay Raman

According to the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) (Base Year 2011-12) released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, among the eight core industries, after the power industry, coal sector has shown the highest growth of 10.2 percent (provisional) in the month of May, 2024. The index of coal industry has reached 184.7 points during May, 2024 as against 167.6 points during the same period last year and its cumulative index has increased by 8.9 percent during April to May, 2024-25 as compared to the same period last year.…

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Indian scientists study biodiversity hotspots of low rainfall and high CO2 India

Vijay Raman

Researchers have thoroughly analyzed the mechanisms underlying the flexibility of metal-organic frameworks (MOF) crystals and attributed this flexibility to extensive structural rearrangements associated with soft and hard vibrations within the crystal that strongly couple strain fields, opening the door to novel materials with diverse applications in various analytical industries. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are a large class of crystalline materials that have remarkable abilities to absorb and store gases such as carbon dioxide as well as act as filters for the purification of crude oil. MOFs derive this ability from the…

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Indian researchers provide a deeper understanding of the mechanisms underlying the flexibility of crystals

Vijay Raman

Researchers have thoroughly analyzed the mechanisms underlying the flexibility of metal-organic frameworks (MOF) crystals and attributed this flexibility to extensive structural rearrangements associated with soft and hard vibrations within the crystal that strongly couple strain fields, opening the door to novel materials with diverse applications in various analytical industries. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are a large class of crystalline materials that have remarkable abilities to absorb and store gases such as carbon dioxide as well as act as filters for the purification of crude oil. MOFs derive this ability from the…

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