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Subhankar Paul

Subhankar Paul

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The recovered booster is expected to fly again before the end of the year, an important milestone if China hopes to establish a truly reusable launch system. 

SpaceX no longer a global leader: China's new success challenges Elon Musk's rocket empire

by Subhankar Paul |Jul 10, 2026

On the maiden flight of its reusable Long March 10B rocket, China not only reached orbit but also recovered its first-stage booster using a sea-based platform. The achievement marks China's first succ...

The UAV is designed for missions in heavily defended airspace, where speed, autonomy and electronic warfare resilience are critical.

A drone flying at 600 km/h? This Hyderabad startup wants to redefine aerial warfare

by Subhankar Paul |Jul 10, 2026

The company reached a significant milestone in early 2026 when it successfully test-launched its jet-powered UAV from a moving vehicle, demonstrating mobile launch capability that enhances battlefield...

India currently operates four S-400 squadrons deployed across its western and northern fronts to guard against threats from both Pakistan and China.

Can China really take down 'Sudarshan Chakra'? PLA's latest bold claim against India's S-400

by Subhankar Paul |Jul 9, 2026

At the heart of the simulation is the PLA's PCL-191, a long-range precision rocket artillery system capable of firing guided munitions to distances between 350 km and 500 km. Such ranges theoretically...

India's cooling journey began with imported window air conditioners in the 1950s, largely serving hotels, cinemas and government buildings.

India's cooling revolution: How rising incomes, better tech turned ACs from luxury to necessity

by Subhankar Paul |Jul 6, 2026

India's AC boom began when household incomes crossed a crucial affordability threshold. By 2040, nearly one in two Indian homes is projected to own an AC, making cooling one of the country's defining ...

China has not officially identified the missile. However, defence analysts believe it was most likely either the JL-2 or the newer JL-3 submarine-launched ballistic missile. 

First public SLBM test: Why China's Pacific missile launch is a strategic message for Indo-Pacific region

by Subhankar Paul |Jul 6, 2026

The latest launch follows another major milestone in September 2024, when China publicly announced the firing of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean — the country's fir...

For India, Bhutan's response is unlikely to affect the overall ethanol programme, which is driven primarily by domestic demand.

Bhutan turns down E20 petrol from Indian OMCs? Here's the science behind its decision 

by Subhankar Paul |Jul 3, 2026

Ethanol is hygroscopic, meaning it readily absorbs moisture from the atmosphere. This makes its storage more demanding than conventional petrol. If water enters storage tanks, ethanol-blended fuel can...

European consumers have praised Chinese-made air conditioners for combining affordability with ease of installation.

'1 AC every 6 seconds': How China's manufacturing power is cooling Europe's heatwave

by Subhankar Paul |Jul 4, 2026

China's air-conditioner exports to the European Union reached $3.76 billion in the first half of 2026, a 43.2% increase compared with the same period last year. Portable air conditioners recorded the ...

Munger's criticism was directed primarily at first-generation corn ethanol, which was rapidly expanding in the United States at the time through government mandates and subsidies.

From 'monstrously stupid' to mainstream fuel: Has ethanol proved legendary Charlie Munger wrong?

by Subhankar Paul |Jul 5, 2026

Nearly two decades later, his criticism continues to fuel debate — not just over the science of ethanol's energy balance, but also over its economic viability, food security implications and role in t...

With sustained winds of around 260 km/h (160 mph) and gusts reaching 315 km/h (196 mph), the storm has strengthened into a Category 5-equivalent system over exceptionally warm ocean waters.

Super Typhoon Bavi threatens US Pacific islands: What makes it a Category-5 beast?

by Subhankar Paul |Jul 5, 2026

Forecast models indicate that Bavi will track across the Mariana Islands. The greatest impacts are expected across Guam, Saipan, Tinian and Rota, while the northern islands of Alamagan, Pagan and Agri...

Although Category 5 storms are relatively rare, they account for some of history's most catastrophic weather disasters because of their extreme winds, torrential rainfall and coastal flooding. 

Category 5 cyclones like Typhoon Bavi can reshape coastlines. Why they're so dangerous?

by Subhankar Paul |Jul 5, 2026

When a tropical cyclone reaches Category 5, it has entered the highest classification on the Saffir–Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. These are the most powerful storms on Earth, capable of flattening hom...