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India’s space agency, ISRO, is set to launch its latest weather satellite, INSAT-3DS, utilizing the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday at 5:35 pm. The GSLV, colloquially known as the “naughty boy,” has faced criticism for a 40% failure rate in six out of its 15 flights. Despite this reputation, ISRO aims to bolster India’s weather and climate monitoring services with this mission. The new weather satellite is called INSAT-3DS. In contrast to the GSLV, its heavier counterpart, the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (Bahubali rocket), boasts a flawless success rate across seven flights. ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) also maintains an impressive 95% success rate with just three failures out of 60 launches. The GSLV, a 51.7-meter-long three-stage rocket equipped with an Indian-made cryogenic engine, has a liftoff mass of 420 tonnes. Despite its history, ISRO plans to retire the GSLV after a few more launches. INSAT-3DS, the satel...

Forbes India, a renowned business magazine, has unveiled its annual roster of ’30 Under 30,’ spotlighting 30 exceptional individuals under the age of 30 across diverse industries. This year’s list features 38 achievers across 19 categories, meticulously selected by expert juries for each field. From Climate Change and Clean Energy to various sectors, these young talents are poised to leave a significant mark on the vibrant Indian market, embodying resilience and innovation. This year, the magazine introduced a new category - B2B. “Forbes India 30 Under 30 has yet again identified a remarkable array of entrepreneurs, professionals, designers, influencers, and athletes who have defied odds to pursue their passions and embody success. These young achievers are true outliers in their respective domains and individuals to watch for the coming decade,” the magazine remarked. According to the list, this year’s youngest winners are Aadit Palicha, 21, and Kalvalya Vohra, 21, co-founders of Zept...