IIT-Kanpur graduate Kanak Agrawal shared how he and three others left high-paying jobs to build lives on their own terms. After spending four weeks working together in Sri Lanka, he reflected on choosing uncertainty over predictable careers. Agrawal said pursuing a freedom-first life can feel lonely, but having people who understand and support unconventional choices can make the journey feel less difficult.
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Kanak Agrawal, an IIT-Kanpur graduate, recalls being thrilled by the prospect of work trips after joining a comapny. She imagined free flights, luxurious hotels and travelling the world. However, her older colleagues were less enthusiastic, warning that demanding schedules often leave little time to experience destinations. Her experience eventually inspired her to embrace a different approach to working while travelling and make destinations part of everyday life.
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Adani Defence, Indo-Russian Rifles Sign Ammunition Supply Pact For AK-203
Adani Defence has established small-calibre ammunition manufacturing capabilities in India, including a production facility in Kanpur.
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Adani Defence, Indo-Russian Rifles sign 5-year ammunition supply pact for AK-203 assault rifle
New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) Adani Defence & Aerospace has signed a five-year agreement with Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL), the India-Russia joint venture manufacturing AK-203 assault rifles in India, to supply indigenous 7.62x39 mm small-calibre ammunition for the programme, it was announced on Saturday. Under the agreement, Adani Defence will supply 7.62x39 mm ammunition for the AK-203 for five years. The arrangement provides an Indian source for the ammunition required for the programme and supports continuity of supply during the contract period. The agreement brings together AK-203 rifle production by IRRPL and ammunition production by Adani Defence, creating an integrated supply chain in India. It further strengthens domestic capabilities across the small-arms supply chain and supports the Aatmanirbhar Bharat objective in defence manufacturing. IRRPL was incorporated in 2019 under an India-Russia intergovernmental agreement to manufacture AK-203 assault rifles for the Indian Armed Forces. Its manufacturing facility is located at Korwa in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. The joint venture has Indian shareholders Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited and Munitions India Limited, along with Russian shareholders Concern Kalashnikov and Rosoboronexport. The Ministry of Defence has identified IRRPL as the joint venture established for indigenous production of the AK-203. A contract for 6,01,427 AK-203 rifles was signed with IRRPL in December 2021, with the rifles to be produced at Korwa. Adani Defence & Aerospace has established manufacturing capabilities for small-calibre ammunition in India, including a facility in Kanpur with production capacity for small-calibre ammunition. In July, Adani Defence and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) signed a landmark agreement for AEW&C-MKII, India's next-generation Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) programme. The programme makes Adani Defence the first private Indian company to be entrusted with the development, integration and lifecycle support of an airborne mission platform of this scale and complexity. Adani Defence and DRDO will jointly develop, manufacture and integrate the airborne mission systems on six modified Airbus A321 aircraft for the IAF. The programme also includes integrated logistics, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), and technical support for up to 30 years.
2 men on bike run over by speeding LPG truck while overtaking in Kanpur
men on bike run over by speeding LPG truck while overtaking in Kanpur
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Not just factories, but a strong network of skills, research and MSMEs will also be created
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IIT-Kanpur graduate Kanak Agrawal opened up about the emotional disorientation she experienced after returning from Sri Lanka. She said travellers often celebrate leaving but rarely discuss the strange feelings that follow coming home. Despite struggling with the transition, Agrawal believes the discomfort is temporary, while the memories and experiences gained from travel last much longer, making it worthwhile.
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Why do mosquitoes bite some people more? IIT Kanpur studies their brain
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Kanpur woman found murdered in chair, robbery suspected
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Kanpur Woman, 60, Found Dead Inside Home, Cops Suspect Robbery
A 60-year-old woman was found dead in Knapur with strangulation marks, police investigating.
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Special campaign for elimination of measles and rubella in city to begin from Sept 1
Civil structures of Metro stations in two stretches are in progress
Fuel station temporarily closed after complaints of irregularities
CSA University to host Northern Regional Farmers Fair from Oct 15
