The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) on Sunday said the GSLV Mark 3 (LVM 3) heavy-lift launch vehicle, which lifted off successfully with the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft, underwent a planned orbit reduction manoeuvre, bringing it closer to the moon. The space agency said it will carry out the next such operation on August 9.… Continue reading Isro performs orbit reduction manoeuvre, brings Chandrayaan closer to moon
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Data Bill brings industry reasons to cheer, privacy experts flag issues
The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023, introduced in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, has abolished data localisation mandates and criminal penalties for data breaches while incorporating voluntary undertakings, as requested by industry stakeholders. Nevertheless, experts have raised concerns over increased governmental control and exceptions. The government obtained 21,666 suggestions from industry stakeholders… Continue reading Data Bill brings industry reasons to cheer, privacy experts flag issues
Exit from Flipkart brings windfall for Tiger Global, Binny Bansal & Accel
Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has paid $1.4 billion to buy out US-based Tiger Global’s investment in e-commerce firm Flipkart, according to sources. The transaction puts Flipkart’s valuation at $35 billion, against nearly $38 billion in 2021 when it raised funds from Japan’s SoftBank, Walmart, and other investors. Tiger Global, Flipkart co-founder Binny… Continue reading Exit from Flipkart brings windfall for Tiger Global, Binny Bansal & Accel
Opinion: Lifting the stigma against gay men brings new blood donors to the Red Cross
The American Red Cross had a blood drive at Malibu City Hall the other day. In a first-floor community room, donors lay on gurneys, plastic tubes snaking from their arms, tended by nurses. Afterward, they snacked on mini-Oreos and sipped from tiny juice boxes. It all seemed very routine. But this was a totally new… Continue reading Opinion: Lifting the stigma against gay men brings new blood donors to the Red Cross