Heaviest rocket of ISRO, LVM3 successfully places 36 satellites in orbit

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) on Saturday launched a constellation of 36 broadband satellites developed by OneWeb to Low Earth Orbit on Sunday. The ISRO confirmed that LVM3-M2/OneWeb India-1 Mission successfully placed 36 satellites into intended orbits. The satellites were launched onboard the Launch Vehicle Mark-III, which is a redesignated version of the Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle (GSLV Mk-III), from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre … Continue reading Heaviest rocket of ISRO, LVM3 successfully places 36 satellites in orbit

‘Virat Kohli, what are you?’

In the end, did a tear slip out of Virat Kohli’s eyes after his most wondrous chase under pressure, on and off the field? He was down on his knee, punching the ground twice, as all the bottled-up emotions poured out of him. In an already astonishing career, this chase against Pakistan in World T20 might just take the cake. It’s a format that doesn’t come … Continue reading ‘Virat Kohli, what are you?’

Inspiring Uganda’s future female pilots

Monica Nabakooza has just gained her wings in aviation, and she is spreading them wide to girls dreaming of becoming pilots. Confident with more speed and space, Monica is learning to fly a multi-engine aircraft, while inspiring young women who would like to take up a career in the male-dominated industry. Uganda has one of the lowest rates of women aviators but these trailblazing enthusiasts … Continue reading Inspiring Uganda’s future female pilots

Liz Truss resigns after six weeks as UK prime minister

Liz Truss said on Thursday she would resign as British prime minister, brought down just six weeks into the job by an economic programme that roiled financial markets, pushed up living costs for voters and enraged much of her own party. The Conservative Party, which holds a big majority in parliament and need not call a nationwide election for another two years, will elect a new leader … Continue reading Liz Truss resigns after six weeks as UK prime minister

Introducing the world’s first floating city

Construction is underway in the Maldives for a floating city to house 20,000 people – a trailblazing solution to rising sea levels and an overcrowded capital city  a turquoise lagoon in the Maldives, a foating city is beginning to take shape. Consisting of houses, restaurants, shops, a school and a hospital, the futuristic feat of architecture opened its first units over the summer and will … Continue reading Introducing the world’s first floating city

Karim Benzema: Real Madrid striker wins men’s Ballon d’Or for first time

Benzema scored 44 goals in 46 matches last season for Real Madrid, who won LaLiga and the Champions League; Sadio Mane finished in second place while Kevin De Bruyne was third; Barcelona midfielder Gavi was given the Kopa Trophy as the best young player of the year Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has won the men’s Ballon d’Or for 2022. The 34-year-old managed 44 goals … Continue reading Karim Benzema: Real Madrid striker wins men’s Ballon d’Or for first time

The World Bank offers to spread digitalization from India to the rest of the world: Nirmala Sitharaman

According to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, World Bank President David Malpass has offered to collaborate with India to help other nations adopt its successful digitalization initiatives so they too can gain from them. Sitharaman said there was a request made to India to demonstrate how Indians have embraced the expanding digital applications on Saturday during a press conference held toward the end of her trip … Continue reading The World Bank offers to spread digitalization from India to the rest of the world: Nirmala Sitharaman