Category: Amazing Feats

** Anti-drone technology developed, transferred to industries: DRDO chief

DRDO has developed counter-drone technology and transferred it to industries, which have taken orders from the armed forces and security forces of the country, a senior official of the organisation said on Thursday.

“DRDO has developed anti-drone technology. It has all the necessary elements required to counter drones, whether it is detection, tracking or surveillance and even a process called software and hardware,” Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chief G Satheesh Reddy said.

** Vir Das on his International Emmy nomination for For India

Vir has reason to rejoice. His Netflix Special Vir Das: For India has just landed a biggie — an International Emmy nomination in the Best Comedy segment.

Aired on the streaming platform early last year, For India had Vir going back to his roots, evoking nostalgia with the likes of Chyawanprash, Parle-G, Old Monk and Tinkle comics. But in what is his most political piece yet, he also navigated the tricky terrain of Indian politics, touching upon everything from right-wing nationalism to Section 377 to Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi. Between bites and laughs, t2 chatted with Vir.

** Zee5 docuseries ‘Break Point’ chronicles India’s golden era in tennis

Through seven detailed episodes, this docu-series breaks down Paes and Bhupathi’s journey from being an unbeatable team to having irreparable spats that eventually led to a break-up.

** Chhetri equals Pele as India beat Nepal 1-0

Sunil Chhetri scored 77th international goal, equalling legendary Brazilial Pele

Talismanic captain Sunil Chhetri equalled the legendary Pele with his 77th international goal as his 83rd minute strike helped India beat Nepal 1-0 and saved his side from the verge of elimination in the SAFF Championships here on Sunday.

The 37-year-old Chhetri, playing in his 123rd match for India, struck a late goal to place himself on even keel with the Brazillian great (77 goals from 92 matches).

He is now on joint third with UAE’s Ali Mabkhout (77) in the list of highest scorers among active footballers, behind Cristiano Ronaldo (112) and Lionel Messi (79).

** After 68 years, Tatas win back Air India with ₹18,000-crore bid

It will take ‘considerable effort’ to rebuild the debt-laden airline, says Ratan Tata.

After 68 years, Air India is all set to return to the Tata fold. Tata Sons subsidiary Talace Pvt Ltd emerged as the winning bidder for the debt-laden national carrier after quoting an enterprise value of ₹18,000 crore. The government will take a hit of ₹28,844 crore.

The Tatas will own 100% stake in Air India, as also 100% in its international low-cost arm Air India Express and 50% in the ground handling joint venture, Air India SATS. Apart from 141 planes and access to a network of 173 destinations including 55 international ones, Tatas will also have the ownership of iconic brands like Air India, Indian Airlines and the Maharajah.

** Motorcycle nationals: Hyderabad’s Shetty trumps quality field in premier class

 Hyderabad’s Rahil Shetty (Gusto Racing) and local ace KY Ahamed (TVS Racing) scored resounding victories in the two premier Pro stock category races on an action-packed day in the third round of the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship 2021, at the MMRT, here on Saturday.

The 23-year old Shetty marked his comeback after a season’s absence with a superb win in the Prostock 301-400cc category ahead of veteran Rajini Krishnan (RACR Castrol Power Racing), the championship leader in this category, and TVS Racing’s Deepak Ravikumar.

Ahamed registered his first win of the season in this category as he finished in front of team-mates Deepak Ravikumar and defending champion Jagan Kumar for a podium sweep for TVS Racing, according to a release issued by the organisers on Saturday.

** ITBP team scales twin peaks in Ladakh, names one of them ‘Nurbu Wangdus’

The mountaineering team of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has successfully scaled two unnamed mountains in Eastern Ladakh and named one of them ‘Nurbu Wangdus Peak’, in memory of ITBP mountaineer late Nurbu Wangdus, who died during an avalanche in October 2019, an ITBP official said here on Saturday.

“The 20-member expedition team, including four women, was led by ITBP IG of the North-West sector, Lhari Dorjee Lhatoo, which also comprised members of the Ladakh Police. The team successfully summited the twin peaks at a height of 6,250 metres and 6,099 metres on Eastern Ladakh borders on September 28 and October 6, respectively,” the force said in a statement.

** Bengaluru-based lawyer is chairman of NYC Bar’s rights panel

Bengaluru-based lawyer Ramya Jawahar Kudekallu has been appointed as the chairperson of the New York City Bar’s International Human Rights Committee.

Ramya’s granduncle was Attorney General of India, while her father Jawahar Kudekallu and her uncle are also advocates