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3D Printed Single Element Thrust Chamber. Picture: isro.gov.in The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has conducted the testing of a sub-scale thrust chamber for LOX-Methane Engine which would be inducted in the next generation of launch vehicles.The test was conducted at the Thrust Chamber Test facility at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri on January 27, 2026.“The sub-scale thrust chamber and single element injector head were successfully tested to a chamber pressure of 56 bar. The sub-scale thrust chamber and single element injector head were realised through additive manufacturing. Ignition and flame sustenance inside the thrust chamber were achieved and performance…

NEW DELHI: The AI Impact Summit concluded here with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration marking the success of the push by India and other countries in the Global South to frame artificial intelligence as a shared global good rather than an exclusive technological advantage of the rich and developed.Endorsed by 86 countries and two organisations, the declaration sets out a shared global vision for what it calls “collaborative, trusted, resilient and efficient” artificial intelligence, whose potential can be realised “only when its benefits are shared by humanity” and cautioning that “the choices that we make today will shape…

Representative image (File photo) Pakistan said early Sunday it carried out strikes along the border with Afghanistan, targeting hideouts of Pakistani militants it blames for a recent surge in deadly attacks inside the country. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the military conducted “intelligence-based, selective operations” against seven camps belonging to the Pakistani Taliban, also known as Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, or TTP, and its affiliates. He added that an affiliate of the Islamic State group was also targeted in the border region. Islamabad did not specify the exact locations of the strikes. There was no immediate comment from Kabul. However, reports on…

The investigation into the causes behind the consecutive failures of the Indian Space Rearch Organisation’s (ISRO) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) is ongoing, and an external team is also involved in the probe. Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: PTI The investigation into the causes behind the consecutive failures of the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) is ongoing, and an external team is also involved in the probe. But none of the companies that had satellites onboard the doomed rockets have expressed reservations over their reliability. ISRO is considering a fresh launch…

Shikhar Dhawan ties knot with girlfriend Sophie Shine Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has tied the knot with his girlfriend Sophie Shine in a private wedding ceremony on February 21. The couple had been dating for more than a year and had made their relationship public in May 2025. They had earlier announced their engagement on Instagram on January 12, and many fans were expecting the wedding soon after that.Dhawan and Sophie were first seen together during the Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai. Later, they also appeared together at a media conclave, where Dhawan hinted that he had found love…

1,2,3,4,5,6,7…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..∞The dots lead us to infinity. Or so I can say and immediately end this article here. Try imagining the highest number imaginable (which is, in layman’s terms ‘infinity’). Can you? Let’s hold that thought as it will become a crucial point of departure for our deep understanding of the infinity.The brain-melting vagueness of the infinite can be quite annoying, especially in a world of rigorous mathematics. Yet, the story of the mathematical ‘infinity’ is where the infinite has found its shoes and socks.Two best friendsIn the beginning, the concept of the infinity introduced itself to the ancient philosophers and…

Polish speed skater Kamila Sellier shares hospital update after terrifying Olympic blade incident with Kristen Santos Griswold (Image via Getty) Kamila Sellier is smiling again, and the Polish speed skater shared a hospital photo on Saturday morning and told fans she is “doing quite okay” after a frightening crash at the Winter Olympics. Kamila Sellier, 25, needed surgery after a rival’s skate blade cut her face during the women’s 1500 meters quarterfinal on Friday. She was carried off the ice on a stretcher, her face covered in blood, in a moment that stunned the arena. Sellier posted her update on…

Scientists from the Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI), Faridabad, have developed an affordable way to check for antimicrobial resistance in sewage.In their study, detailed in a paper published in Nature Communications on December 29, the scientists analysed sewage samples from 381 sites in Assam, Haryana, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal, looking for antibiotic residues, microbial diversity, and resistance genes.Urban sewage in India is known to be a hotspot and reservoir for antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which the team was able to confirm. But equally importantly, the findings validated the scientific test, or assay, the team developed for…

LONDON: An Indian man who lured a woman to a London hotel on the pretence of offering her employment has been found guilty of rape, with police warning he may have been a serial offender.Gurwinder Singh (37), an Indian citizen residing in Northolt, was convicted at Southwark crown court last week of rape, attempted rape, assault by penetration, two counts of sexual assault and one count of common assault. He was remanded in custody and will be sentenced on April 15.The court heard that Singh posed on WhatsApp as a woman offering work. He told one woman that he could…

Paresthesia | Photo Credit: Gemini DALL E Paresthesia, or sleeping limbs, is characterised by a numb, tingling, or a slight burning sensation in your limbs that usually affects hands, arms, and feet. It can also affect joints, pressure points and areas close to a nerve. Science it outSo, how does this happen? Well, when you put pressure on a limb for too long — like sitting cross-legged for too long, sleeping on one arm, leaning on one elbow, or holding a phone or book in one position — this leads to temporary nerve compression or slowed down blood flow. When…