India's date with Moon: Are we going to colonise the Moon?

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India's date with Moon: Are we going to colonise the Moon? After centuries of romanticising the Moon, mankind has been dreaming of colonising it. As our search for habitable planets still revolves around Mars, however, more space scientists are looking at Earth's natural satellite as a layover point or a launchpad to farther expeditions. Budget 2019: Will big bold reforms fire up the economy? Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the first budget of the new government on Friday amid mounting challenges posed by slowing growth, fewer jobs, declining savings and falling consumption. A poor start to the monsoon, a global slowdown and trade wars are not helping. Will she be able to get India's growth engine roaring again? Let's take a look at the big possibilities. The 2018-19 Economic Survey in a nutshell Here are the highlights of the Economic Survey 2018-19 tabled in Parliament on July 4. California bans discrimination against afros, dreadlocks California on Wednesday became the first US state to ban racial discrimination based on hairstyle, passing a law to ensure afros and dreadlocks can be worn at all schools and offices. Meet the man challenging Elon Musk, with help from Jeff Bezos Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, sought out RJ Scaringe, a 36-year-old entrepreneur, and spent the better part of a day in Plymouth, Michigan, at the company he founded, Rivian. Bezos got a preview of Rivian's electric pickup truck and sport utility vehicle and liked what he saw. South Americans marvel at total solar eclipse A rare total solar eclipse plunged a vast swath of Latin America's southern cone into darkness Tuesday, briefly turning day into night and enthralling huge crowds in much of Chile and Argentina. Budget 2019: Meet Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's team Expectations run high that Sitharaman's budget will fire up the slowing economy by unveiling bold reforms. How to change your body clock & become an early riser If you go to bed at 2.30 AM and wake up around 10.15 AM, your internal body-clock suggests that you are a night owl. However, it can lead to several mental and physical conditions like depression, anxiety, mood swings, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes, among others. What mutual fund managers expect from Budget 2019 From Debt Linked Saving Scheme to Parity with ULIPs, here's what top mutual fund managers want from this year's Budget. Your diamond ring now comes with a resume and passport Ever wondered where that sparkly stone on your finger was dug up? Who polished it and where? The world's top diamond producer wants to answer all your questions.

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