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Chettinad Cuisine: Bold Flavours, Rich History, And The Spice Rack That Built A Legacy
To understand Chettinad cuisine, you need to start with the Chettiars. This was not just a wealthy community - it travelled, traded and brought back flavours from across Asia.
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Starlink Reportedly Nears India Launch With DoT Approval for GMPCS License Expected Soon
Starlink is said to have moved a step closer towards its launch in India. According to a report, the Elon Musk-owned company is soon expected to receive the Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) license from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). This license grants permission to satellite-based network service providers fo...
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Faces You Hear? Dolphin 'Signature Whistles' Might Be What Facial Expressions Are To Us
Bottlenose dolphins live in complex societies where each animal has a small number of closely connected individuals and a larger number of looser associates (not dissimilar to our own social networks).
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Qualcomm Releases Study Showing That Its Modems Beat Apple’s C1
Qualcomm's modem chips worked better than a rival component developed by Apple, a study commissioned by the former said. The iPhone 16e, the first smartphone to use Apple’s in-house C1 modem, was slower to download and upload information on T-Mobile’s 5G network in New York City than Qualcomm-powered Android devices, according to a report by Ce...
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Alcatel to Launch Premium Smartphone Range in India; Will Focus on Local Manufacturing
Alcatel is all set to make a comeback in the Indian market. The French brand, operated independently by TCL Communication under trademark licensing from Nokia, has been inactive in the Indian smartphone arena for the last couple of years. It is confirmed to release a range of new premium smartphones in the country. These devices will be manufactur...
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TRN Odyssey Programme Goes Live, Opens Funding Opportunities for Web3 Game Developers
The TRN Odyssey initiative will fund promising Web3 gaming projects that are built on the TRN Layer-1 blockchain. Developers can fetch investments between $10,000 (roughly Rs. 8.5 lakh) and $1 million (roughly Rs. 8 crore) through this initiative. Â
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NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer Moon Probe Struggles with Power and Signal Loss
NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer, launched on 26 February, has lost communication and is running low on power. The spacecraft, meant to detect water ice on the moon, has been unable to perform key trajectory corrections. Ground controllers are using the Deep Space Network and observatories to assess its position, but recovery remains uncertain. The missi...
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NDTV Reports 34% Revenue Growth In Q3 Over Last Year, Expands Global Footprint With New Platforms
NDTV, one of India's most prominent media networks, today announced its results for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024-2025.
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'Sanchar Saathi' App Launched to Fortify Telecom Security for Citizens
Union Minister of Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday launched a suite of citizen-focused initiatives. Key highlights of the event included the launch of the Sanchar Saathi Mobile App, that is committed to maintaining the security, safety, and trustworthiness of telecom networks for everyone.
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ISRO To Launch Communication Satellite Of US-Based Firm AST SpaceMobile
The Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) LVM3 rocket will launch in March a communication satellite of a US-based firm AST SpaceMobile that plans to provide space-based cellular broadband network services on smartphones.
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IIM Mumbai Launches Two-Year Executive MBA Programme, Fee Rs 15 Lakh
IIM Mumbai Executive MBA Programme: Graduates will gain access to the IIM Mumbai alumni network, a robust professional community offering big opportunities.
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MyJio App Now Allows Users to Customise DND Preferences on Their Reliance Jio Number
MyJio app allows users to activate do not disturb (DND) on their respective numbers. Now the app allows people to set some granular preferences. Certain options will help stop the users from getting any spam or promotional calls or messages. Some preferences will allow users to selectively block commercial communication.
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4,000-Year-Old Maya Fish-Trapping Network Found in Belize Supported Early Communities
In Belize, researchers have uncovered a 4,000-year-old Maya fish-trapping network, comprising channels and ponds designed to capture aquatic food sources. This system, covering 42 square kilometers, provided sustenance for early Maya communities and supported population growth around ceremonial centres.
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Centre Can Now Access Telecom Traffic Data, But Not Messages, For Cybersecurity
The government has notified the telecom cyber security rules, that aim to safeguard India's communication networks and services, through a host of measures including specified timelines for telcos to report security incidents and make disclosures.
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Elon Musk's SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches THE ISRO GSAT-20 Satellite
On November 19, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 successfully launched Isro’s GSAT-20 satellite from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Weighing 4,700 kilograms, the satellite is designed to enhance India’s communication infrastructure. With 48 Gbps throughput and advanced Ka-band transponders, it will provide critical internet services across remote regions of India...
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Chettinad Cuisine: Bold Flavours, Rich History, And The Spice Rack That Built A Legacy
To understand Chettinad cuisine, you need to start with the Chettiars. This was not just a wealthy community - it travelled, traded and brought back flavours from across Asia.
-
Starlink Reportedly Nears India Launch With DoT Approval for GMPCS License Expected Soon
Starlink is said to have moved a step closer towards its launch in India. According to a report, the Elon Musk-owned company is soon expected to receive the Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) license from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). This license grants permission to satellite-based network service providers fo...
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Faces You Hear? Dolphin 'Signature Whistles' Might Be What Facial Expressions Are To Us
Bottlenose dolphins live in complex societies where each animal has a small number of closely connected individuals and a larger number of looser associates (not dissimilar to our own social networks).
-
Qualcomm Releases Study Showing That Its Modems Beat Apple’s C1
Qualcomm's modem chips worked better than a rival component developed by Apple, a study commissioned by the former said. The iPhone 16e, the first smartphone to use Apple’s in-house C1 modem, was slower to download and upload information on T-Mobile’s 5G network in New York City than Qualcomm-powered Android devices, according to a report by Ce...
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Alcatel to Launch Premium Smartphone Range in India; Will Focus on Local Manufacturing
Alcatel is all set to make a comeback in the Indian market. The French brand, operated independently by TCL Communication under trademark licensing from Nokia, has been inactive in the Indian smartphone arena for the last couple of years. It is confirmed to release a range of new premium smartphones in the country. These devices will be manufactur...
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TRN Odyssey Programme Goes Live, Opens Funding Opportunities for Web3 Game Developers
The TRN Odyssey initiative will fund promising Web3 gaming projects that are built on the TRN Layer-1 blockchain. Developers can fetch investments between $10,000 (roughly Rs. 8.5 lakh) and $1 million (roughly Rs. 8 crore) through this initiative. Â
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NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer Moon Probe Struggles with Power and Signal Loss
NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer, launched on 26 February, has lost communication and is running low on power. The spacecraft, meant to detect water ice on the moon, has been unable to perform key trajectory corrections. Ground controllers are using the Deep Space Network and observatories to assess its position, but recovery remains uncertain. The missi...
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NDTV Reports 34% Revenue Growth In Q3 Over Last Year, Expands Global Footprint With New Platforms
NDTV, one of India's most prominent media networks, today announced its results for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024-2025.
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'Sanchar Saathi' App Launched to Fortify Telecom Security for Citizens
Union Minister of Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday launched a suite of citizen-focused initiatives. Key highlights of the event included the launch of the Sanchar Saathi Mobile App, that is committed to maintaining the security, safety, and trustworthiness of telecom networks for everyone.
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ISRO To Launch Communication Satellite Of US-Based Firm AST SpaceMobile
The Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) LVM3 rocket will launch in March a communication satellite of a US-based firm AST SpaceMobile that plans to provide space-based cellular broadband network services on smartphones.
-
IIM Mumbai Launches Two-Year Executive MBA Programme, Fee Rs 15 Lakh
IIM Mumbai Executive MBA Programme: Graduates will gain access to the IIM Mumbai alumni network, a robust professional community offering big opportunities.
-
MyJio App Now Allows Users to Customise DND Preferences on Their Reliance Jio Number
MyJio app allows users to activate do not disturb (DND) on their respective numbers. Now the app allows people to set some granular preferences. Certain options will help stop the users from getting any spam or promotional calls or messages. Some preferences will allow users to selectively block commercial communication.
-
4,000-Year-Old Maya Fish-Trapping Network Found in Belize Supported Early Communities
In Belize, researchers have uncovered a 4,000-year-old Maya fish-trapping network, comprising channels and ponds designed to capture aquatic food sources. This system, covering 42 square kilometers, provided sustenance for early Maya communities and supported population growth around ceremonial centres.
-
Centre Can Now Access Telecom Traffic Data, But Not Messages, For Cybersecurity
The government has notified the telecom cyber security rules, that aim to safeguard India's communication networks and services, through a host of measures including specified timelines for telcos to report security incidents and make disclosures.
-
Elon Musk's SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches THE ISRO GSAT-20 Satellite
On November 19, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 successfully launched Isro’s GSAT-20 satellite from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Weighing 4,700 kilograms, the satellite is designed to enhance India’s communication infrastructure. With 48 Gbps throughput and advanced Ka-band transponders, it will provide critical internet services across remote regions of India...
