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ISRO to study how crops grow in space on PSLV-C60 mission

DEMONSTRATION OF SEED germination in outer space, a robotic arm to catch a tethered debris there, and testing of green propulsion systems are some of the experiments planned on the POEM-4, the fourth stage of ISRO's PSLV rocket that remains in orbit after launching a satellite.

Scott Boland & the 'stolen generation'

ONLY IN HIS mid-20s, did the 35-year-old Scott Boland, Australia's fast bowler set to play in the fourth Test against India, realise his aboriginal origins.

If it is business as usual, Viksit Bharat by 2047 will not happen

Raghuram Rajan, former RBI governor, in an interview with Udit Misra, speaks on a wide variety of topics, ranging from inflation to GDP growth to the impact of possible global trade war under President Trump's second term. Excerpts:

26 members enter startup billionaire club in 2024

Fifty-year-old Supam Maheshwari, an IIM Ahmedabad alumnus, founded the online platform for babycare products FirstCry after selling an e-learning company that he had set up.

Smartphone exports set to top ₹1.70 L cr

India's smartphone industry added exports worth ₹2.87 lakh crore, with domestic value addition reaching nearly 20%, according to ICEA. The sector's success is attributed to a strong government-industry partnership. In FY24, smartphone exports totaled ₹1.29 lakh crore, and electronics exports reached ₹2.41 lakh crore, with iPhones making up a significant portion. The government is focusing on export-led growth in this sector.

Broker strength falls 40% on compliance burdens

Brokerage firms are facing increasing compliance burdens, leading to a 40% decline in strength.

Eliminates odour, cleans indoor air in a jiffy

Ideal for bedrooms, offices, or small living areas

'Consumers prioritise value, want devices tailored to their needs'

JEFFREY LIANG, PRESIDENT, BENQ ASIA PACIFIC

GOVO GOBUDS SPORTComfortable fit for long sessions

These earbuds have low latency and a strong battery

Tech redefines how we shop in-store

AI provides cues according to individual tastes

Sensible. Sustainable. Sensual

All the luxury you need, at half the price of a luxury car & two times fuel efficiency

Has the 'Indian' car brand come of age?

Consumers are no longer hung up on global badges

Winner, but for how long?

India Inc's fortunes will soon change, unless higher household income supports demand

Budgeting for peasants, planet

UNLESS POLICIES TRY TO GET THE AGRI-MARKETS RIGHT, OUR FARMERS WILL KEEP AGITATING FOR HIGHER PRICES

Made to handle market turbulence

These provide a balanced approach to wealth creation

How skilling will change in five years

Academicians and CHROs on the skills and roles you must focus on for career advancement and leadership positions

Empowering educators by harnessing GenAI tools

The demand for specialised skills in fintech, AI, project management to rise in 2025: Mayank Kumar of upGrad

Get more interest money on EPF claim

Claims will now be accepted throughout the month

Front-running case: Sebi bans nine entities

Impounds illegal gains of ₹21.16 crore

Top-10 most valued firms' m-cap slumps ₹4.95 lakh cr

THE COMBINED MARKET valuation of all the top-10 most valued firms plunged ₹4.95 lakh crore last week, in line with a bearish trend in equities, where Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Reliance Industries (RIL) faced the sharpest erosion.

Overlapping lending: Banks urge RBI to extend deadline

BANKS HAVE REQUESTED the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to extend the timeline for adhering to new guidelines that prohibit overlapping lending activities between banks and their group entities.

Growing demand drives growth in power T&D sector

THE POWER TRANSMISSION and distribution (T&D) sector is set for a significant growth, driven by increasing electricity demand and focused renewable energy goals. India aims to achieve 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030, almost 3x from 180 GW currently installed, marking the largest push for capital investment in power infrastructure.

Musk's Trump trade makes Tesla a winner with $570-billion rally

LESS THAN TWO months ago, shares of Tesla were on their way to just the third losing year in the electric-vehicle maker's decade-and-a-half as a public company.

Will take back control of Panama canal, says Trump

PRESIDENT-ELECT DONALD Trump said Saturday that the Panama Canal is charging \"exorbitant prices and rates of passage\" on US naval and merchant ships, and he demanded that fees be lowered or else Panama should return the canal to the US.

Suspect in German Christmas market attack detained

A GERMAN JUDGE ordered pre-trial detention for the man suspected of driving a car into a German Christmas market in the eastern city of Magdeburg two days ago, killing five people and injuring dozens.

Israeli strikes kill 17 Palestinians in Gaza

ISRAELI MILITARY STRIKES across the Gaza Strip killed at least 17 Palestinians, eight of them at a school sheltering displaced families in Gaza City, medics said, as the Israeli military ordered the evacuation of a hospital in the north.

Media's moment of reckoning: Convergence model set to be tested

The year 2024 was marked by significant consolidation in the Indian media and entertainment industry.

WEF summit: Over 100 Indian CEOs, ministers to visit Davos

Over 100 chief executive officers (CEOs) and at least three state chief ministers and other leaders from India will be in Davos next month to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting 2025.

India to see a surge in AI applications: Nasscom

INDIA WILL SEE a surge in artificial intelligence (AI) applications and cost reductions in 2025, with increasing adoption across sectors like healthcare, finance, energy, and governance, Sanjeev Malhotra, CEO of the Centre of Excellence for IoT and AI at Nasscom, told FE.

VC boom: New firms reshape startup funding

THE VENTURE CAPITAL (VC) landscape witnessed a surge in activity in 2024, with over 30 new VC firms entering the market.