Why The Americans Were Opposed To Agni

'The heat shield technology for re-entry vehicles was first mastered in DRDO for the Agni missile.''This is why the Americans were so opposed to Agni in the 1980s, unlike other missiles -- it was a......

Cough syrup deaths: No state follows pharma safety norms

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) will conduct testing, inspection and auditing of cough syrup manufacturers. IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has been posted for......

'Trump Wants Big Pie Of India's Economy'

'India did not surrender. That was why he wanted to pressurise India by this 25% tariffs.' IMAGE: An electronic board being made at Fuji Electric India's newly inaugurated factory in Chennai.......

'Who Was Flying AI 171 When Mayday Was Called?'

'Who tried engine relight?''If the first officer was the one flying at takeoff, the captain may have taken control immediately post-thrust loss.''But the AAIB report doesn't clarify any of this.'......

Sebi sets Rs 25-cr minimum trade size for block deals

Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday overhauled the block deal framework for stock exchanges, by setting a minimum trade size limit of Rs 25 crore and introducing two trading windows with tighter......

'India Is Critical Hub For GlobalLogic's Operations'

'The scale and depth of talent here plays a central role in core software product engineering for some of the biggest brands in tech.' Photograph: Kind courtesy GlobalLogic GlobalLogic, a US-based......

Challenges Before The New Data Law

DPDP Act (2023) gives individuals the right to decide how their personal data is collected and used. For many businesses, this means reworking longstanding data practices, notes Ravi Duvvuru.......

'Sensex Is Barometer Of Economy And Capital Markets'

'BSE has facilitated nearly Rs 35 trillion in capital raising across multiple segments.' IMAGE: People watch the live telecast of Union Budget 2025 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman......

'I've Returned After Living In The US For 28 Years'

'My trajectory right now is five steps forward, two steps backwards.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Meenakshi Seshadri Meenakshi Seshadri has always had the guts to be unique among Bollywood's......

The Super Teachers of Bollywood

Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach. Aristotle's words acquire a larger-than-life embodiment in Bollywood's brand of educationists. On the occasion of Teacher's Day, Sukanya Verma......

The Super Teachers of Bollywood

Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach. Aristotle's words acquire a larger-than-life embodiment in Bollywood's brand of educationists. On the occasion of Teacher's Day, Sukanya Verma......

Ranneeti: Balakot And Beyond Review: India Shines Again

Ranneeti: Balakot And Beyond veers between intriguing and boring, observes Deepa Gahlot. Had Ranneeti: Balakot And Beyond been a film running in a theatre, some of the Pak-bashing dialogue would......

FIDE Women's WC: Humpy moves into semis after draw

IMAGE: With fourth place assured, Humpy will get two chances to reach the top three which will also guarantee her a place at next Women's Candidates' tournament -- the top three at the FIDE World......

'I Prefer Playing Against Human Beings'

World Chess Champion D Gukesh and World Junior Chess Champion Pranav Venkatesh are from the same school and were classmates till Class 10! IMAGE: Pranav Venkatesh, the World Junior Chess Champion......

'Embrace hard work', Mary Kom tells students

'If you are willing to shine like the sun, you must be willing to burn like it.' IMAGE: Para badminton player Suhas L Yathiraj and Olympic medal winning Boxer MC Mary Kom speak at the 'Pariksha Pe......

IPL 2025 from Mar 14: Mark your calendars!

IMAGE: IPL schedule for next three years out. Photograph: IPL/X Next year's Indian Premier League will be held from March 14 to May 25, the BCCI has told the IPL franchises while also setting......

Are Computers Destroying Chess?

Cheating poses an existential challenge to chess.It's hard to know how it will be mitigated, but it must be, if chess is to continue being a legitimate sport, asserts Devangshu Datta. IMAGE: World......