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NEW DELHI: Kirloskar Oil Engines, one of the flagship companies of India’s Kirloskar group, has said that the company is “on track” to deliver India’s first locally-made marine engine for the Indian Navy.A four-stroke, 6 MW V12 engine will be “delivered to the Navy by April 2028”as per contractually-mandated deadline, Kirloskar Oil Engines’ CEO Rahul…
Union defence minister Rajnath Singh (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday urged Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) scientists to complete the indigenous aero-engine project within five years, instead of taking decades as is conventionally expected.Stressing India’s strategic autonomy and the significance of mastering critical technologies at speed, the Union minister…
The ascent of Arnold Schwarzenegger, from his humble beginnings in Austria to becoming a symbol of Hollywood success, embodies his motto: ‘Struggles forge our strengths.’ His remarkable story, featuring monumental wins in bodybuilding and unforgettable roles in classics such as ‘The Terminator,’ highlights a narrative of perseverance and aspiration. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s life philosophy is one…
Nirmala Sitharaman (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: The government’s flagship Khelo India programme, aimed at identifying grassroots sporting talent, is set for a major push after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced plans to launch a Khelo India mission that will also prioritise the long-term development of training centres and coaches over the next decade.While presenting…
Cancer cells are basically the ultimate rule-breakers of the body. Under normal conditions, our cells follow a pretty strict set of instructions: grow when needed, stop when the job is done, and die when they’re old or damaged. Cancer cells, however, don’t get that memo or choose to ignore it completely. They keep dividing nonstop,…
Cancer is a disease that starts with uncontrolled cell division and eventually causes tissue and organ damage. The disease may arise in any part of the body, but some organs have been found to be more frequently affected than others. Which organs become malignant depends on cell turnover, exposure to environmental agents, inherited traits, and…
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. (PTI Photo) Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently took to blogging to share his views on artificial intelligence (AI) and more in 2026. In his first blog entry in “sn scratchpad”, CEO Nadella talks about Microsoft and other AI companies still needing to get a bunch of stuff right with AI. Nadella…
The first few months of life are a very important period in terms of human development, and at this point, many of the most severe diseases occurring in infancy are still poorly understood,” says Dr. Billag, a researcher in the field. Neonatal diabetes is one of the diseases affecting infants in the first six months…
CHENNAI: A tiny needle system that sends cancer drugs directly into breast cancer cells, while protecting healthy ones, has been developed by researchers from IIT Madras and two Australian universities – Monash University and Deakin University. The nanotechnology injection delivery system packs the anticancer drug, doxorubicin, into special protective bubbles, then pushes it inside cells…
KARWAR: More than 30 houses developed cracks, windows and doors rattled in a cluster of villages following an explosion near Indian Navy’s ammunition storage facility in Uttara Kannada district around Thursday noon.The blast sent out thick plumes of smoke and caused alarm in Alageri, Mavina Keri, and surrounding villages of Ankola in the district. Residents…
