British Writer Samantha Harvey Wins Booker Prize for Fiction with “Orbital”: British author Samantha Harvey has won the prestigious Booker Prize for Fiction for her novel “Orbital,” a thought-provoking and imaginative exploration set in the unique setting of the International Space Station (ISS). The novel, which Harvey refers to as a “space pastoral,” delves into […]
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PM Hails Pankaj Advani’s Success as World Billiards Champion 2024
PM Hails Pankaj Advani’s Success as World Billiards Champion 2024: Pankaj Advani, the veteran Indian cueist, has once again showcased his mastery in the sport by securing his 28th world title. At the IBSF World Billiards Championship in Doha on November 9, 2024, he triumphed over England’s Robert Hall 4-2, marking his seventh consecutive World […]
Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project : Set To Commence
Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project : Set To Commence Power generation is set to commence at the highly controversial Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project from next year. Subansiri Lower Hydro Electric Project (SLHEP) is an under-construction gravity dam on the Subansiri River in North Eastern India on the borders of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. It is a […]
Aligarh Muslim University : In News
Aligarh Muslim University : In News The Supreme Court recently overruled its 1967 judgement about the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) that became the basis for denying the minority status to the institute. It is a government-run education institution situated in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. It was originally established by social reformer Sir Syed Ahmad Khan as […]
Sirpur Lake : In News
Sirpur Lake : In News Following the order of the National Green Tribunal, a team of Indore Municipal Corporation along with police removed encroachments and 30 stalls from the catchment area in Sirpur Lake recently. Sirpur Lake is a human-made wetlandlocated in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It is a 670-acre lake, which is more […]
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis : Recent Study
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis : Recent Study Researchers from Australia and Germany have for the first time cured patients suffering from Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN), a deadly skin disease. TEN, also known as Lyell’s syndrome, is a rare, life-threatening skin condition. TEN is the most severe form of Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS). Both conditions are caused by […]
Asia-Pacific Tele community : In News
Asia-Pacific Tele community : In News The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has hosted the South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC), organised by the Asia Pacific Tele community (APT), in Delhi recently. APT is an intergovernmental organization established in February 1979 to promote Information and Communication Technology (ICT) development in the Asia-Pacific region. APT was […]
Exercise Antariksha Abhyas
Exercise Antariksha Abhyas: The first ever-space exercise ‘Antariksha Abhyas – 2024’ hosted by the Defence Space Agency begins in New Delhi. It is an exercise to war-game the growing threats from and to Space-Based Assets and Services It is being conducted by the Defence Space Agency of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff. It is a first […]
Biggest Drone Strike On The Russian Capital : Ukraine
Biggest Drone Strike On The Russian Capital : Ukraine Ukraine attacked Moscow on Sunday with at least 34 drones, the biggest drone strike on the Russian capital since the start of the war in 2022, forcing flights to be diverted from three of the city’s major airports and injuring at least five people. The […]
Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher
Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher: France is considering India’s Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launch (MBRL) system for its requirements and is soon going to carry out a detailed evaluation of the system. Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher is designed by the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), a laboratory of the DRDO. It was first used during the […]
