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He served as project manager, antenna systems, for Chandrayaan-1, GSAT-12 and ASTROSAT. (Photo: File)

Meet Chandrakanta, from Bengal farmer's son to key member of Chandrayaan-2

Chandrakanta has designed the antenna systems for the Indian satellites and ground stations.

Shah Rukh Khan chills with family on yacht in Maldives. (Photo: Instagram)

Video: Shah Rukh Khan chills with family on yacht in Maldives; watch

Shah Rukh managed to take out some time to enjoy with his family and share the moment with his fans.

This project is very special for the Indian Space Research Organisation as for the first time a woman is heading any project at the ISRO. (Photo: File)

Chandrayaan 2: 'Rocket Women' lead India's second lunar mission

Chandrayaan-2 project is led by Muthyya Vanitha as project director and Ritu Karidhal as mission director.

Mishaps on rail tracks take place primarily due to trespassing, boarding or alighting from running trains and falling off overcrowded trains, among others. (Photo: DEBASISH DEY)

16 killed in separate mishaps on Mumbai local rail, highest in single day ever

The suburban railway network, which ferries 80 lakh commuters every day, reports 8 to 9 passenger deaths daily in various mishaps.

World

The pair face a maximum 12 years in prison and an 800 million rupiah (USD 57,000) fine if found guilty. (Representational Image)

2 Australian clubbers arrested for cocaine possession, paraded in front of media

William Cabantog, 36, and David Van Iersel, 38, were nabbed Friday night at a nightclub in Canggu.

Experts believe that the country sought to build a nuclear-armed submarine, especially after Pyongyang test-fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) around three years ago. (Photo: AP)

N Korean state media releases pictures of Kim inspecting apparent submarine

Quoting Korean Central News Agency, CNN reported that he was briefed about vessel's combat weapon systems, operational, tactical data.

The protestors heralded banners, posters and raised the slogan "No to Boris, yes to Europe." (Photo: ANI)

Ministers to resign if Boris becomes PM: UK Justice Minister

Thousands of anti-Brexit demonstrators have hit the streets in a protest against hardliner Boris, reported Al Jazeera.

Business

Reliance Infratel, is a subsidiary of RCom, and is presently under corporate insolvency resolution process. (Photo: File | PTI)

NCLAT dismisses contempt petition against Anil Ambani over RCom payment default

A bench headed by NCLAT Chairman Justice S J Mukhopadhaya, dismissed any contempt plea against Ambani and his officials.

The bank said it will put up the proposal before the shareholders in its ensuing annual general meeting to be held on August 16, 2019.

IndusInd Bank plans to raise up to Rs 20,000 cr by issuing bonds

Stock of IndusInd Bank was trading 0.40 per cent up at Rs 1,422.90 on the BSE.

Globally, West Texas Intermediate crude prices rose 1.06 per cent to USD 56.22, while international benchmark Brent went up 0.36 per cent to USD 63.49.

Crude oil up 0.28 per cent on upbeat global cues

Analysts said the rise in crude oil futures was largely in tandem with a firming trend in global trade.

Sports

The BCCI's social media handles posted a video of Chahal TV containing all the fun moments from behind the scenes. (Photo: PTI)

Happy Birthday Yuzvendra Chahal: Wishes pour in as leg-spinner turns 29

Chahal scalped 12 wickets from 8 ODIs at an average of 36.83 in the recently concluded ICC World Cup 2019.

ICC in a tweet called Boult as one of New Zealand's finest bowlers. The global governing body of cricket added that the Kiwi fast bowler has taken 447 international wickets in all formats. (Photo: AP)

Cricket Fraternity wishes Trent Boult on his birthday

From the International Cricket Council (ICC) to the Home of Cricket, the Lord's all conveyed birthday wishes to Boult on his special day.

The right-arm-off-spinner made his last appearance for Team India during the India vs Australia Test series in December 2018. (Photo: Screengrab/TNPL Twitter)

Watch: Ravichandran Ashwin stuns fans with unique bowling action in TNPL

Ashwin, while bowling 20th over of the innings was seen hiding the ball behind his back during his run-up.

Science

The crew of the Apollo 11, Neil Armstrong (L), commander; Michael Collins (C), module pilot; Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin (R), lunar module pilot. (Photo: AP | NASA)

Astronauts hailed as heroes 50 years after historic moon landing

“If Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Mike Collins are not heroes, then there are no heroes,” Pence told a crowd of dozens.

Fend off ‘Big Penis’ supplement, warns FDA

The FDA lab has analysed and confirmed that Big Penis contains sildenafil.

Red wine compound may help astronauts stay strong: Study

A study published in the journal 'Frontiers in Physiology' shows that resveratrol substantially preserves muscle mass and strength.

Life

Balance your body’s chakras for a happy life

These seven chakras are present in our body and take care of our physical, mental and spiritual health.

With more than five months to go until Christmas, a Danish Santa enjoyed his yearly holiday. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

150 Santas gather in Copenhagen for four-day event

Summertime, and the living is easy for Santas in Copenhagen.

Using immune checkpoint inhibitors to treat people with metastatic melanoma has helped transform the way people with the most deadly skin cancer are treated. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Advanced cancer can be treated with personalised cell therapies

Cell therapies create personalised treatment for people with advanced cancer.

Relationship

During this study, the researchers discovered that men who are uncomfortable hugging other men tend to hug each other from the left because of the strong negative emotions. (Photo: ANI)

Why do people have tendency to carry babies on their left arm?

Here's why people carry babies on left arm.

people for whom parasympathetic synchrony and parasympathetic reactivity was high generally reported more friendship interest when the social context permitted conversation than when it did not. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Understanding how sexual behaviour brings people together

Here's how arousal impacts physiological synchrony in relationships.

A book may boast of a million positions, but technically not all of them maybe practical. One has to exercise wisdom to gauge that. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Life is a not a rule book

Inspired by the book 365 positions for 365 days, Aamir decided to take advantage of the sumptuous springs in his bed.

Metros

The alleged drunk driving incident took place in sector six in Kamothe, Navi Mumbai on Sunday at around 8 pm.

Speeding car kills 2 in Navi Mumbai; driver arrested

A case of rash driving, culpable homicide not amounting to murder and drunk driving has been registered.

Court gives relief to Tata, others in defamation case

The high court quashed criminal proceeding initiated by a local magistrate court.

Binoy moves HC against rape FIR

The petition will come up for hearing this week.

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