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startups are set to launch their payloads to demonstrate microsatellite subsystems, thrusters or small engines that keep satellites in desired orbits, and radiation shield coating for satellites on board ISRO's PSLV-C58 mission on Monday. Hyderabad-based Dhruva Space will validate the functionality and robustness of the P-30 nanosatellite platform and its various subsystems in-orbit as part of 'Launching Expeditions for Aspiring Payloads — Technology Demonstrator' (LEAP-TD) payload on the PSLV-C58 mission that will launch the XPoSat satellite.

Akshay Kumar—who is considered one of the fittest actors in the Indian film industry—Sunday stressed on long-lasting fitness and said one must focus on leading a fitter life and not a life with "filters" inspired by film stars. The Bollywood actor, who has been quietly working on his fitness for years, was one of the many personalities from different walks of life who shared their tips on fitness in the 108th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, the last for the year 2023. Thanking the prime minister for giving him a platform to share his thoughts with the people of the country, Akshay said, "You all know I'm passionate about fitness, but I'm even more passionate about staying fit the natural way.

commonlyknown as Big B bid adieu to the 15th season on an emotional note recently. Amitabh Bachchan said, "Devi aur sajjano, ab hum jaa rahe aur kal se yeh manch ab nahi sajega. Apno se yeh keh pana ki kal se hum yahan nahi aa payenge, na kehne ki himmat hoti aur na kehne ka mann hota hai (Ladies and gentlemen, now it's time to go as the stage won't be the same.

ISRO is set to welcome the new year with the launch of its first X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite that would offer insights into celestial objects like black holes, onboard a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle rocket on Monday. The launch comes after the success of its Gaganyaan Test Vehicle D1 mission in October. The PSLV-C58 rocket, in its 60th mission, would carry primary payload XPoSat and 10 other satellites to be deployed in low earth orbits.

India firmed up defence procurement worth over Rs 3.50 lakh crore in 2023 as the lingering border standoff with China in eastern Ladakh as well as the crises and conflicts around the world kept the military focused on ways to enhance the country's overall combat prowess to firmly deal with any security challenges. India also went on an overdrive in expanding its military engagement with like-minded countries in its neighbourhood and beyond in the face of China's relentless attempts to become a regional hegemon and establish its primacy in South Asia.

Happy New Year 2024: In the age of swift communication, spreading New Year cheer and good wishes extends beyond conventional greetings. Here is how you can download and share stickers, labels, and wishes on popular platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram.

Garena Free Fire is an immensely popular battle royale game that has captured the attention of the global gaming community with its addictive gameplay and vibrant graphics. Set in a virtual arena, players have the chance to prove their survival skills in fast-paced 10-minute matches. Regular in-game redemption codes issued by the developers add to the game's wide appeal.

Ritesh Agarwal in post on social media platform X. Also Read | Holiday travel around Christmas, NYE weekend to top 2019 levels “OYO > Coffee. So many people woke up and chose to book an OYO today.

₹49,437 crore as compared to 40 IPOs launched in 2022 raising ₹59,939 crore. Remarkably, the proportion of newly raised capital in IPOs for this year has surged to an eight-year high. These offerings experienced substantial gains upon listing, capitalizing on strong involvement from retail investors.

When Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the US national anthem at NFL games to protest against racial injustice in 2016, little did he know the butterfly effect his deed would have as it sparked debates and polarised a country. But his gesture has since been embraced by top leagues around the world, none more so than England’s Premier League. A spillover from the Black Lives Matter movement that began over three years ago, the league’s players continue to fight discrimination by taking a knee before some games this season. “We are unified in our belief that any form of discrimination has no place within football or wider society,” the 20 Premier League captains said earlier this year. The continued protests are, to a large extent, to do with rampant online abuse which rears its ugly head every week, with social media platforms seemingly unable to stem the flow of unbridled rage and racial abuse that lands in players’ inboxes.

Sister Wives patriarch Kody Brown, Christine Brown is ready to embark on a new chapter with her beau, David Woolley. The wedding festivities of Christine and David will be broadcast as a two-part special on TLC, providing viewers with an intimate look at their journey of love.

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organisations have so far confirmed to be partners for the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) 2024, the state government said on Saturday. The 10th edition of VGGS, based on the 'Gateway to the Future' theme, will be organised in Gandhinagar from January 10 to 12.

Vande Bharat Express trains between Mangaluru and Madgaon and Coimbatore Junction-Bengaluru Cantonment in the south were among those that were flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. The prime minister inaugurated the Maharshi Valmiki airport and the redeveloped Ayodhya railway station from where he flagged off two Amrit Bharat and six Vande Bharat trains, some virtually. The occasion also marked the launch of the fourth and fifth platforms at the central railway station in Mangaluru.

Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). The ISRO will launch PSLV-C58/EXPOSAT Mission at 09:10 hrs IST on Monday, January 1, 2024. The launch is planned from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.

labour reforms as part of efforts to further improve the ease of doing business and provide social security for the unorganised labour, particularly gig and platform workers, in 2024. Union Labour and Employment Minister Bhupender Yadav told PTI that his ministry will soon launch the «advanced version, namely NCS 2.0, to facilitate better job matching and search facility for jobseekers along with a recommendation engine for skilling by the use of latest technologies and leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning».

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accessibility of railway stations, facilities there and in trains for people with disabilities, highlighting the need for integrating technology-enabled features such as text-to-speech and user-friendly pictograms. The Department of the People with Disabilities (PwDs) has asked stakeholders and the public to give their comments, objections and suggestions by January 29 on the proposed guidelines to create a more user-friendly environment. The proposed guidelines also highlight the need for dedicated website features catering to "divyangjans", ensuring a flexible and accessible interface design.

BSE Midcap index soared by 46 per cent, while the Smallcap index surged by 48 per cent, showcasing remarkable market resilience and investor confidence. The remarkable performance of the domestic market this year can be attributed to several factors, including a strong macroeconomic environment, anticipated rate cuts, and increased foreign capital inflows. However, a standout factor has been the significant surge in the number of retail investors, which has played a pivotal role in driving the market's stellar performance thus far.

China faces a problem familiar to dictatorships throughout history: how to strike a balance between growth-boosting innovation, which thrives in a free society, and the paranoia of an authoritarian state. Its leader, Xi Jinping, wants the country to become a hyper-advanced economy. His government is aggressively promoting the commercialisation of high technologies it likes, from electric vehicles to quantum computing.

Bollywood has made a financial comeback this year worthy of one of its traditional singing-on-top-of-the-hills moments. India's Hindi language movie industry made an impressive recovery after a pandemic-driven slowdown, audience fatigue with big studio productions and Bollywood megastars, and streaming platforms taking away a large chunk of viewership. According to consultancy firm Ormax Media, the cumulative box office in 2023 pulled in $1.3 billion, making it one of the best-grossing years of all time. Indian moviegoers — both the masses and niche film lovers — are back in theaters and the massive commercial success of big-ticket Bollywood films has set at ease fears that Mumbai's glitzy dream factory was losing its shine. As one of the largest film producers in the world, India rolls out more than 1,500 movies yearly, its diverse storytelling traditions reflected in its prolific cinematic entertainers. The films that made the cut this year were a mixed bag of visual delights.