On October 4, 2024, Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, formally inaugurated the Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory in Hanle, Ladakh. MACE, the largest imaging Cherenkov telescope in Asia and the highest globally, located at an altitude of about 4,300 meters, is a significant feat for Indian science. Developed indigenously by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), with support from the Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL) and other industry partners, its inauguration marked a major milestone as part of the DAE’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Dr.…
Author: Manju Kalidindi
Vivek Ramaswamy, an Indian-American entrepreneur vying for the Republican Party’s presidential nomination, has adjusted his campaign strategy ahead of the Iowa caucuses. The decision to halt cable TV ad spending was confirmed by a campaign official on Tuesday, emphasizing a shift towards alternative means of voter outreach. Tricia McLaughlin, a campaign spokesperson, clarified that the overall advertising budget remains unchanged. Rather than traditional TV ads, the campaign aims to leverage approaches like addressable advertising, mail, text, live calls, and door-to-door communication, emphasizing a data-driven strategy. This strategic shift comes amid a substantial investment in TV ads, with approximately $1 million…
