Getting to the moon is expensive. Every kilogram of fuel that a spacecraft carries has to be lifted off Earth, which itself burns more fuel. This is why aerospace engineers and orbital mechanics researchers spend enormous amounts of time hunting for even the smallest efficiencies in how a spacecraft travels. A few meters per second…
MDU student Vanshika Gahlawat selected for $22,000 solar research project in Australia ROHTAK: In a proud moment for Maharshi Dayanand University, Vanshika Gahlawat, a Physics student from a modest background of Kheri Sadh village here, has been selected for a prestigious solar energy research project at the University of Adelaide.A student of the 2023–25 batch…
Lucknow: One of the three accused in the gang rape of a 20-year-old NEET aspirant in Chitrakoot was injured in a police encounter on Saturday, while a constable sustained a gunshot wound during the exchange of fire.Police have also announced a reward of ₹50,000 each for information leading to the arrest of the two remaining…
Lucknow: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday approved the promotion of 28 Provincial Police Service (PPS) officers of Uttar Pradesh to the Indian Police Service (IPS), issuing the long-awaited notification late in the evening.The promoted officers belong to the 1997 to 2000 PPS batches and are currently serving in various units of…
Kolkata: A retail company in Kolkata lost Rs 1.5 crore in a digital impersonation scam.An accounts employee received a WhatsApp message from an unknown number that used the photo of the company’s managing director. The sender pretended to be the managing director and asked for an urgent fund transfer.Believing the message was real, the employee…
Once a showpiece of Chandigarh’s road network, Madhya Marg is now dotted with potholes and damaged stretches Chandigarh: Once the pride of Chandigarh’s planned road network, Madhya Marg is increasingly becoming a symbol of civic neglect. Deep potholes, damaged road surfaces, malfunctioning streetlights and clogged storm water drains have turned daily commuting on stretches of…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Friday announced that elections for 24 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states will be held on June 18. According to the poll body, the vacancies are arising due to the retirement of sitting members between June 21 and July 19.The elections will cover four seats each in Andhra Pradesh,…
Assam’s chief minister estimates over Rs 1,000 crore for flood damage and rehabilitation efforts GUWAHATI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said more than Rs 1,000 crore may be required to repair damaged properties and rehabilitate people affected by the latest wave of floods in the state.Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, Sarma…
Mitchell Starc (Getty Images) Australia hit back strongly after their shock defeat in the first Test against Bangladesh, winning the second match by an innings and 51 runs in Mackay on Sunday. Mitchell Starc starred with 10 wickets as Australia completed the Test inside two days. Only 28 Tests have finished in two days Australia’s…
Former AIADMK MLA V N P Venkatraman joined DMK in the presence of former CM M K Stalin at DMK headquarters in Chennai on Thursday. Venkatraman was the MLA of Alandur constituency in 2014. Several AIADMK functionaries accompanied Venkatraman to join DMK. Speaking to reporters after joining DMK, Venkatraman said he was happy he will…
