He scored just 51 in Maths and failed in school - Years later, this 'bad student' helped send India's private rocket to orbit, all thanks to his father: Guess who he is?
Pawan Kumar Chandana, who once struggled in school, helped launch India's first private rocket. His father's unwavering belief fueled his journey to this historic achievement. Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 successfully reached orbit, marking a significant milestone. This success highlights the potential of India's burgeoning private space sector. The event underscores how dedication can overcome early academic challenges.
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'La La Land': New poster finally adjusts Ryan Gosling's hand ahead of 10th-anniversary release
The La La Land poster has been updated after Ryan Gosling's decade-long regret. His hand position, which he felt was incorrect, has now been fixed. This change accompanies the film's upcoming 10th-anniversary theatrical re-release. The award-winning movie will return to cinemas starting August 16, 2026. The updated poster now mirrors Emma Stone's pose, correcting the original posture.
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Rupee falls 11 paise to 96.36 against US dollar amid US-Iran tensions, rising crude prices
The Indian rupee opened lower on Wednesday, facing pressure from rising crude oil prices. Geopolitical tensions and demand for safe-haven assets also weighed on the domestic currency. The Reserve Bank of India's measures are helping to cushion the rupee's decline. Meanwhile, Indian stock markets experienced a downturn in early trade. Foreign institutional investors remained net buyers of equities on Tuesday.
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Not a smart card, still valid driving licence: Delhi High Court rebukes insurer for ‘technical’ claim rejection, upholds Rs 13.7 lakh award
The dispute arose from a road accident on 11.07.2014 involving a Tata LPT truck owned by M/s Kapoor Diesels Garage Pvt. Ltd. The vehicle, insured for the period September 2013 to September 2014, was completely damaged in the accident, and the driver, Salmu, died.
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India's first AI-Powered bird sanctuary is coming to Maharashtra; here's what travellers can expect
Maharashtra is establishing India's first AI-powered birding destination at Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary. This new eco-nature park will feature advanced bird detection and monitoring technology. The project aims to enhance bird conservation and promote sustainable eco-tourism opportunities. Visitors will experience nature trails and educational exhibits within the protected wetland. This initiative will boost Mumbai's nature tourism and biodiversity awareness.
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TS EAMCET counselling 2026 round 2 seat allotment result to be released today at tgeapcetd.nic.in; check reporting and fee payment schedule here
The Telangana Council of Higher Education will release the TS EAMCET 2026 Round 2 seat allotment result today. Candidates can check their allotment by logging into the official counselling portal. Online self-reporting and fee payment must be completed between July 22 and July 24, followed by physical reporting at allotted colleges from July 25 to July 28. This year's examination recorded 3,01,743 registrations and an overall qualifying percentage of 77.25.
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Joju George claims leading actor and wife ran PR against him; alleges several Mollywood personalities use paid PR
Actor Joju George claims a star couple is running a PR campaign against him. He alleges paid publicity is common in the Malayalam film industry. George also stated that his film 'Varavu' faced a coordinated negative campaign. The movie, directed by Shaji Kailas, received mixed to negative reviews. 'Varavu' registered a modest opening at the domestic box office.
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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’: Why is Sadie Sink’s character under wraps? Director says, ‘Some people wanna know everything’
Director Destin Daniel Cretton defends keeping Sadie Sink's character a mystery in the upcoming film. He believes this secrecy enhances the viewing experience for the audience. Cretton stated that fans will understand the reasoning after watching the movie. The film, 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day', will be released on July 30, 2026. This installment follows Peter Parker after his existence is forgotten by everyone.
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'Main bhi cockroach': Student protests against NEET reach New York, London - watch
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दिल्ली-NCR में राहत की बारिश, IMD ने जारी किया येलो अलर्ट
दिल्ली में आज सुबह-सुबह ही हुई बारिश से मौसम सुहावना हो गया है. सुबह से ही बादल छाए हुए हैं और धीरे-धीरे बारिश हो रही है. मौसम विभाग ने दिल्ली के लिए आज "येलो अलर्ट" जारी किया था और भारी बारिश की संभावना जताई थी. बारिश के कारण तापमान में गिरावट दर्ज की गई और गर्मी से लोगों को राहत मिली. मौसम विभाग के मुताबिक, अगले 24 घंटे तक हल्की से मध्यम बारिश का दौर जारी रह सकता है. किसानों और आम लोगों ने इस बारिश का स्वागत किया है.
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NEET Protest Explodes As Rahul Gandhi Challenges The Centre
The political battle over the NEET paper leak has intensified after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi was detained during a protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence. Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and several opposition leaders, including Akhilesh Yadav, were later released but vowed to continue the agitation, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. While the Opposition accused the Centre of failing students, the BJP hit back, alleging the Congress was politicising the issue and changing its demands despite a parliamentary discussion being offered.
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Abhishek Banerjee Sends ₹10 Crore Legal Notice To Madan Mitra
The political rift within the Trinamool Congress has intensified after Abhishek Banerjee sent a ₹10 crore legal notice to rebel MLA Madan Mitra over allegedly defamatory remarks. The notice accuses Mitra of making false and reckless statements during a Facebook Live session, including calling Abhishek Banerjee a criminal and accusing him of orchestrating murders through contract killers.
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PM आवास घेराव पर Dharmendra Pradhan का पलटवार! "सरकार चर्चा को तैयार, विपक्ष को चाहिए सिर्फ हंगामा!"
नीट (NEET) परीक्षा विवाद और छात्रों पर हुए लाठीचार्ज को लेकर प्रधानमंत्री आवास के बाहर राहुल गांधी और कांग्रेस नेताओं द्वारा दिए गए धरने पर केंद्रीय शिक्षा मंत्री धर्मेंद्र प्रधान ने पहली बार चुप्पी तोड़ते हुए तीखा हमला बोला है। सोशल मीडिया प्लेटफॉर्म 'X' पर पोस्ट करते हुए धर्मेंद्र प्रधान ने आरोप लगाया कि नेता प्रतिपक्ष राहुल गांधी और कांग्रेस संसद के मॉनसून सत्र में हंगामा खड़ा करने के लिए छात्रों का राजनीतिक इस्तेमाल कर रहे हैं।
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सिक्किम टनल हादसा: 20 लोगों की मौत, 5 अब भी फंसे, रेस्क्यू में आ रही दिक्कत
सिक्किम के नामची जिले में तीस्ता स्टेज-VI हाइड्रोइलेक्ट्रिक प्रोजेक्ट (Teesta Stage-VI Hydroelectric Project) के तहत बन रही समरडूंग टनल में भीषण हादसा हुआ है। चट्टानों के बीच फंसी मीथेन गैस के अचानक रिसाव और जोरदार धमाके के कारण टनल के अंदर जहरीली गैस भर गई और बड़ा हादसा हो गया। इस हादसे में मरने वालों का आंकड़ा बढ़कर 20 पहुंच गया है, जबकि 5 लोग अभी भी टनल के भीतर फंसे हुए हैं।
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Ayodhya Ram Mandir चढ़ावा चोरी मामले में ट्रस्ट की बैठक; Allahabad HC की सख्त टिप्पणी
अयोध्या के भव्य राम मंदिर में चढ़ावा चोरी विवाद और SIT की रिपोर्ट आने के बाद आज राम जन्मभूमि तीर्थ क्षेत्र ट्रस्ट की एक बेहद अहम बैठक शाम 4 बजे होने जा रही है। इस बैठक में ट्रस्ट के खाली पड़े पदों को भरने, पहले मुख्य कार्यकारी अधिकारी (CEO) के चयन और मंदिर की सुरक्षा व नोटों की गिनती की नई व्यवस्था पर बड़ा फैसला संभव है।
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