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Veteran Filmmaker Phillip Noyce Honored with Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award

Veteran Filmmaker Phillip Noyce Honored with Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award

Veteran Australian filmmaker Phillip Noyce, renowned for his acclaimed works such as Clear and Present Danger, Salt, and Rabbit-Proof Fence, will be honored with the prestigious Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The festival, which will be held in Goa from November 20-28, 2024, has Australia as

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Finance Minister Launches Union Bank’s Nari Shakti Branches to Empower Women Entrepreneurs

Finance Minister Launches Union Bank’s Nari Shakti Branches to Empower Women Entrepreneurs

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated five specialized “Nari Shakti” branches of Union Bank of India in Bengaluru, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, and Jaipur. These branches aim to boost financial inclusion and support for women entrepreneurs, especially in the manufacturing and service sectors. By launching these branches, the government and Union Bank emphasize empowering women through accessible

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Cabinet Approves PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme for Higher Education

Cabinet Approves PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme for Higher Education

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme on November 6, 2024, aimed at providing financial support to meritorious students seeking higher education. The scheme ensures collateral-free, guarantor-free loans for students enrolling in top 860 Quality Higher Education Institutions (QHEIs) across India, covering tuition fees and other educational expenses. With

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World’s First Wooden Satellite, LignoSat

World’s First Wooden Satellite, LignoSat

Japanese scientists launched the world’s first wooden satellite, named LignoSat, marking a pioneering experiment in sustainable space technology. Developed by Kyoto University in collaboration with Sumitomo Forestry, this satellite aims to explore the potential of timber as a material for future space habitation and structures. The innovative project, which uses honoki wood, is designed to

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ISRO to Launch EU’s Proba-3 Satellite in December, Aims for Bold Space Milestones

ISRO to Launch EU’s Proba-3 Satellite in December, Aims for Bold Space Milestones

In a significant advancement for India’s space sector, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch the European Union’s Proba-3 Solar Observation Mission in December from Sriharikota. The satellite, arriving at Sriharikota, is designed to study the Sun’s faint corona, a crucial aspect of solar science. This marks India’s third collaboration with the

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