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A few years ago, Rohan SJ Ingrole, a chemical engineer at Texas Tech University and his research partner, Harvinder Gill, an engineer at North Carolina State University, decided to test out an idea: can a vaccine be delivered through the gums between teeth? To find the answer, they set out on a radical experiment —…
Out on a remote tract of land in Hingoli district of Maharashtra, well away from busy towns and cities, work is on to set up one of the most sensitive detectors on the planet.India’s Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) is expected to be unveiled by 2030 — the third after the two in the US….
SpaceX successfully launched Northrop Grumman’s upgraded Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral on Sunday, sending more than 5 tons of critical supplies to the International Space Station (ISS). The delivery includes spare parts, nitrogen, oxygen, research material, and a variety of holiday treats for the crew such as clams,…
At just 17 years old, Mehar Singh has soared into the spotlight by shattering the Guinness World Record for the fastest 100-meter ascent by a quadcopter. Mehar’s custom-engineered drone reached this remarkable milestone in an astonishing 0.91 seconds, a feat that not only demonstrates his technical prowess but also sets a new benchmark in the…
Maruti Suzuki has confirmed that it will pass on the entire benefit of the recent GST revision to customers. Speaking at the SIAM Annual Conclave in a media roundtable, Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales of Maruti Suzuki, said the company’s decision covers not just new car sales under the GST 2.0 but…
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India has announced a price reduction across its scooter and commuter motorcycle range, passing on the full benefit of the government’s latest GST cut to customers. The revision follows the GST Council’s decision to lower the tax on two-wheelers (up to 350cc) from 28% to 18%, making popular models more affordable…
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) clarified that post-sale discounts offered by manufacturers to dealers, aimed purely at competitive pricing and driving sales, will not attract Goods and Services Tax (GST).In a circular, the board further explained that GST would, however, apply if such discounts are linked to specific promotional services carried…
Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe, in action between Real Sociedad’s Jon Gorrotxategi and Igor Zubeldia (AP Photo/Miguel Oses) Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory against Real Sociedad in Saturday’s Spanish league match, led by Kylian Mbappé who scored one goal and assisted another, despite playing with 10 men for nearly an hour. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid earned…
US President Donald Trump came to the defence of FBI director Kash Patel on Saturday, praising his handling of the investigation into the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Trump’s statement came amid Patel facing mounting criticism from within the bureau and from political allies.“I am very proud of the FBI,” Trump said in a…
