The ‘human computer’ dazzled everyone with her ability to calculate faster than machines. But Shakuntala Devi wasn't all about mathematical wizardry or stage tricks.
Shaji has been the Aditya mission’s director since 2016, bringing together instruments like coronographs, spectrometers, and magnetometers from various academic institutes and other ISRO centres.
Liaquat Ali Khan, Pakistan’s first PM, was assassinated on 16 October 1951. Fifty-six years later, Benazir Bhutto was killed under similar circumstances on the same grounds.
Saha opened the scientific community’s eyes to the world of plasma, was the chief architect of river planning in India, and even inspired Harvard to shed conventional wisdom.
Mandal thought Dalits & Muslims would behave like brothers in the newly-created Pakistan. As communal tension rose, Hindus left East Pakistan for India in large numbers. Mandal followed.
When the full impact of his achievement was understood, Mihir Sen was widely feted. His crossing of the Channel, became a symbol of what the newly independent nation could achieve.
When he was asked why he was so loud in his criticisms of Indian industry when his purpose could be better served by a shrewder approach, he said, “Because I am a Punjabi, not a Marwari”.
New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.
The new engine, set to be developed over the next 10 years, will power the second tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. First set will be equipped with GE 414 engines.
Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?
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