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India set to manufacture first commercial-scale semiconductor chip; IIT students design 20 chipsets – Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw – Times of India

This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. India is inching closer to a major milestone in its semiconductor journey, with the country expected to produce its first commercial-scale, made-in-India semiconductor chip this year. Union electronics and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw made the announcement on Saturday while addressing the 14th convocation ceremony of…

IIT Delhi launches new-age courses in design, semiconductors and more: Who can apply, how much do they cost? – Times of India

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IIT Delhi has introduced a string of off-beat courses in a strategic shift aimed at aligning with emerging global skill demands—just as the institute jumped from 150th to 123rd in the QS World University Rankings 2026. The new offerings include a BTech in Design, a BS in Chemistry, a certificate programme in Semiconductor Technology and…

Isro-HAL deal: HAL bags Small satellite launch vehicle tech transfer bid from Isro, beating Adani-backed Alpha Design Technologies, BDL-led consortia – Times of India

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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has won the bid for the transfer of technology (ToT) of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV), a key Isro project designed to rapidly launch payloads of up to 500 kg into low Earth orbit.Announcing the decision at a virtual press conference on Thursday, Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre…

No hostile design can weaken resolve of our armed forces: Pak Army chief

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Pakistan’s armed forces were determined and “no hostile design” can weaken their resolve, Army chief General Asim Munir said on Monday. According to a statement by the Pakistan Army, General Munir made the remarks during a visit to the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Rawalpindi to inquire about the well-being of soldiers and civilians wounded…

Designers Do a Double Take at the Lettering on Pope Francis’ Tombstone

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The arrangements for the funeral of Pope Francis were meticulous, and the ceremony drew a global audience. But it is the arrangement of the letters on his tombstone that are now attracting outsize attention. The simple slab has only 10 letters, but the spacing between them can make it read like “F R A NCISC…

Nasa launches global challenge to design Artemis II Moon mascot – The Times of India

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Nasa has kicked off a new international design competition, giving artists, engineers, students, and dreamers from around the world a chance to contribute to its upcoming Artemis II mission. The space agency is asking the public to create a “Zero Gravity Indicator” (ZGI)—a small mascot that will float inside the Orion spacecraft to signal the…

How Lauren Sanchez Helped Design Blue Origin’s Flight Suits

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What do you wear for your first trip to space? If you are like most people, probably whatever spacesuit or astronaut outfit the company (or government agency) you are flying with provides. However, if you are Lauren Sánchez — journalist, pilot, children’s book author, philanthropist and fiancée of Jess Bezos — the second-richest man on…

Gai Gherardi, Who Made Eyeglass Frames Fashion Statements, Dies at 78

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Gai Gherardi, a Los Angeles optician who with a partner attracted a celebrity clientele by pioneering the notion that eyeglass frames did not have to be dull but rather could be fashion statements of individuality, died on March 16 at her home in Hollywood. She was 78. Her sister, Heather Gherardi, said the cause was…

Demna leaves Balenciaga to take over Gucci’s design legacy

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Gucci announced Thursday that the Balenciaga artistic director Demna will take over the creative direction of the Italian luxury fashion house, starting in July. Gucci and its French parent Kering said in a statement that Demna “has redefined modern luxury, earning global recognition and cementing his authority on the industry.’’ Demna, who goes by one…

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WTA rebrand: New logo and design and the place of tennis in women’s sports

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The WTA announced a rebrand Thursday, and the initial discussion will likely center on the merits of the new logo, color scheme and mission statement to “rally the world.” Away from the new design and the soundbites, the governing body of women’s tennis is aiming to put itself at the forefront of women’s sports and…