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Renaming a British-designed sham Mughal Gardens as Amrit Udyan is apt
Opinion

Renaming a British-designed sham Mughal Gardens as Amrit Udyan is apt

The reason our colonial rulers named a garden conceptualised by two Britons as Mughal rather than, say, Windsor, is far from altruistic

Explained: The significance of the Agni-V missile trial amid China clashes
India

Explained: The significance of the Agni-V missile trial amid China clashes

India successfully carried out trials of the nuclear-capable Agni-V missile on Thursday. This missile is of prime importance to the country, as it has a range of 5,000 km — putting almost all of China within its target range

World Students’ Day 2020: PM, Rajnath Singh remember APJ Abdul Kalam on 90th birth anniversary
India

World Students’ Day 2020: PM, Rajnath Singh remember APJ Abdul Kalam on 90th birth anniversary

In 2010, the United Nations declared World Students' Day to be celebrated on Kalam's birthday to honour and mark his efforts towards promoting education

India completely self-reliant in missile technology, says G Satheesh Reddy
India

India completely self-reliant in missile technology, says G Satheesh Reddy

The DRDO chief said academic institutions could help in India’s technological advancement in a "big way

APJ Abdul Kalam death anniversary: Politicians, sportspersons pay tributes to India's 'Missile Man'
India

APJ Abdul Kalam death anniversary: Politicians, sportspersons pay tributes to India's 'Missile Man'

Ahead of his death anniversary, a railway coaching depot in Karnataka installed a bust of the former president of the country

APJ Abdul Kalam death anniversary: Remembering the ‘Missile Man’ who developed low-cost coronary stent
India

APJ Abdul Kalam death anniversary: Remembering the ‘Missile Man’ who developed low-cost coronary stent

India became a nuclear power under APJ Kalam who was the chief scientific adviser to the prime minister between 1992 and 1999

On APJ Abdul Kalam’s 6th death anniversary, here are some of his inspiring quotes that will live forever
India

On APJ Abdul Kalam’s 6th death anniversary, here are some of his inspiring quotes that will live forever

Due to his humble nature and personality, APJ Abdul Kalam was liked by the Opposition and ruling parties alike, which is why he was fondly known as the 'people's president'

Honouring APJ Abdul Kalam, UN celebrates birthday of 'People's President' on 15 Oct as World Students Day
India

Honouring APJ Abdul Kalam, UN celebrates birthday of 'People's President' on 15 Oct as World Students Day

Kalam was later awarded the Bharat Ratna, the highest-civilian award, for his contributions to research, the field of science as well as his work with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

ISRO will send man to space by Dec 2021, says K Sivan at IIT Bhubaneshwar convocation, encourages students to take 'calculated risks'
India

ISRO will send man to space by Dec 2021, says K Sivan at IIT Bhubaneshwar convocation, encourages students to take 'calculated risks'

Stating Chandrayaan 2's orbiter will give data for seven and half years, he said all technologies of the moon mission have proved accurate except for the soft landing."Is not it a success ?" he asked.

Symposium by RSS and BJP on spiritual legacy of Mughal prince Dara Shikoh to be held in New Delhi today
India

Symposium by RSS and BJP on spiritual legacy of Mughal prince Dara Shikoh to be held in New Delhi today

A symposium on the spiritual legacy of Mughal Prince Dara Shikoh will see the participation of eminent leaders of RSS and BJP in the national capital.

Mission Mangal undermines hard work of ISRO's women scientists by oversimplifying science, focusing on personal lives
Entertainment

Mission Mangal undermines hard work of ISRO's women scientists by oversimplifying science, focusing on personal lives

Mission Mangal is like a well-made ad film which successfully uses every possible trope and well-tested stereotype in order to reach a larger audience. Its focus remains the domestic issues of its characters, who bond over solving complicated technical challenges using some sort of naive "scientific" jugaad

Mission Mangal audience review: A flawless space film that benefits from stellar cast, assured directorial debut
Entertainment

Mission Mangal audience review: A flawless space film that benefits from stellar cast, assured directorial debut

The best part of Mission Mangal is there are no stupid dialogues, scenes, songs, moments or characters in the movie.

APJ Abdul Kalam's fourth death anniversary: Netizens, political leaders pay homage to the 'Missile Man of India'
India

APJ Abdul Kalam's fourth death anniversary: Netizens, political leaders pay homage to the 'Missile Man of India'

On the fourth death anniversary of former President APJ Abdul Kalam, netizens and political leaders paid homage to the 'Missile Man of India' on Twitter.

DRDO chief Satheesh Reddy says APJ Abdul Kalam advised to work on reusable missiles system, month before demise
India

DRDO chief Satheesh Reddy says APJ Abdul Kalam advised to work on reusable missiles system, month before demise

A month before his demise, former President APJ Abdul Kalam had advised DRDO chief to work on reusable missiles system that can deliver a payload.

On APJ Abdul Kalam's 87th birth anniversary, IIM Shillong screens his biopic
science

On APJ Abdul Kalam's 87th birth anniversary, IIM Shillong screens his biopic

APJ Abdul Kalam passed away minutes after delivering a lecture at the institute in July 2015.

Students learning only about Stalin and Lenin, new NCERT syllabus to teach Gandhi and Bose, says Biplab Kumar Deb
India

Students learning only about Stalin and Lenin, new NCERT syllabus to teach Gandhi and Bose, says Biplab Kumar Deb

Tripura chief minister Biplab Kumar Deb said that the new syllabus would soon be introduced.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee dies at 93: A look at the former prime minister's iconic moments during his political career
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Atal Bihari Vajpayee dies at 93: A look at the former prime minister's iconic moments during his political career

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, former prime minister of India, passed away on Thursday at the age of 93. Here is a look at the most iconic moments in his political career.

Sushant Singh Rajput to play real life characters Chanakya, APJ Abdul Kalam, Rabindranath Tagore in 12-part biopic
Entertainment

Sushant Singh Rajput to play real life characters Chanakya, APJ Abdul Kalam, Rabindranath Tagore in 12-part biopic

Among the first five entertainment intellectual properties of Innsaei, the project starring Sushant Singh Rajput will span 2000 years-from 540 BC to 2015 AD

Name Haj Bhavan in Bengaluru after APJ Abdul Kalam and not Tipu Sultan, says BJP leader KG Bopaiah
India

Name Haj Bhavan in Bengaluru after APJ Abdul Kalam and not Tipu Sultan, says BJP leader KG Bopaiah

The row over plans to rename 'Haj Bhavan' in Bengaluru after Tipu Sultan, an 18th century ruler of Mysore kingdom continued,with BJP leader KG Bopaiah saying his party wanted it renamed after late president.

President Ram Nath Kovind will not host Iftar party at Rashtrapati Bhavan this year, says govt official
India

President Ram Nath Kovind will not host Iftar party at Rashtrapati Bhavan this year, says govt official

President Ram Nath Kovind will not host an Iftar party this year at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.