China blocks tributary of Brahmaputra to build dam
China has blocked a tributary of the Brahmaputra as part of a major hydro-electric project, whose construction began in 2014. …
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Mega launchers for ISRO soon
An advanced Indian mega space launcher that can deliver ten-tonne and heavier communication satellites to space and using a semi-cryogenic …
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India now ranks 39 among most competitive economies
India has risen rapidly among all countries in the global competitive stakes by climbing 16 notches to the 39th position …
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Former Australian cricketer Max Walker passes away
Former Australian cricketer Max Walker, whose awkward and unorthodox bowling action earned him the nickname ‘Tangles’, passed away on 29 …
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Ten things to know about the PSLV’s longest-ever flight
The ISRO workhorse injects eight satellites in two different orbits. On 26 September 2016, India’s workhorse PSLV, for the first …
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NASA spacecraft on way to asteroid to bring back samples
The first NASA explorer of its kind has taken off on a seven-year quest, chasing after a big, black, unexplored …
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