The weight of the space station is likely to be 20 tonnes.
Microsat-R, an imaging satellite, is meant for military purposes, but the ISRO did not give any details about it.
'As an actor he was surrounded in stardom, but as a politician he is humble'
Fires are raging at a record rate in Brazil's Amazon rainforest, and scientists warn that it could strike a devastating blow to the fight against climate change. Although more than 72,000 fires have raged since the year began, over 9,500 new infernos have ignited since last Thursday, according to Brazil's space research centre INPE. There has been an 83 per cent surge in forest fires since the same period last year and the highest number since records began.
Nope, thankfully. Turns out, this picture is just a specially created visual for the Scott Derickson-directed The Day the Earth Stood Still, a contemporary reinvention of the 1951 classic sci-fi flick. This new rendition stars Keanu Reeves of The Matrix fame alongside Jennifer Connelly, Kathy Bates and John Cleese.
Outlander is a sci-fi action flick with B grade CGIs, plenty of drama, romance, action and horror to make it look like a complete excuse for a Sunday family outing.
Chinese astronauts Jing Haipeng, 50, and Chen Dong, 37, were blasted off into space by Shenzhou-11 (heavenly vessel) spacecraft.
Former India opener Gautam Gambhir on Sunday hit back at his favourite target former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi for his latest jibe against India PM Narendra Modi and the Indian armed forces.
Tawang is very much a part of India, and if the present Dalai Lama decides one day to take rebirth in Tawang, the Indian government will openly welcome him and support him, notes Claude Arpi.
Former colleagues recall the veteran political leader as a visionary with strong ground connect.
Harbin, China is considered to be one of the coldest places on Earth. It's a superlative the city's million million residents don't take lightly. In fact, for the last 36 years, the community has embraced its frigid identity and invited people from around the globe to experience it for themselves with its famed International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival. Billed as the world's largest winter festival, the ice and snow sculpture festival is truly a sight to behold. Don't believe us, take a look!
Netherlands-based Space Expedition Corporation is in the final stages of producing a reusable spaceship that will allow four one-hour flights into space each day.
Jamaican sprint king Usain Bolt, who has already conquered the racing track with six Olympic gold medals, may switch to cricket or football after the 2016 Games in Rio de Janerio.
'We are patriots who love India and the secular ideals it has always upheld.'
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal hopes pollution will not affect the India-Bangladesh T20 International in the city on November 3, emphasising that his government has been taking steps such as the odd-even scheme to improve the air quality.
Entrepreneurship hasn't been a cakewalk for him, says Sinha.
'Like I said, he should never retire, he's always in great touch. I've been lucky that I've played with the likes of Chris Gayle, AB (de Villiers), (Adam) Gilchrist, Virat Kohli...'
Here's what you must know about the youngest scorer, youngest hat-trick scorer, youngest final player and youngest final scorer in football World Cup history.
Those demonstrating alleged inadequate services by the hospital and negligence by politicians.
The epicenter of the quake was Sonitpur and the quake occurred at 7.51 am at a depth of 17 kilometres, it said.
Ajit Balakrishnan on learning from past technology revolutions.
The Indian Space Research Organisation said that the countdown started at 6.51 am on Sunday.
'Defaulters like Mallya can't be offloaded, but activists like me are. And that too for raising questions.' 'Today, what is the meaning of development?' 'Take over land, water and forest from the Adivasis and hand it over to corporates.' 'I am surprised how a minister who is supposed to protect the forests and the environment is happy reaching out to investors for more and more clearances.'
Tsitsipas will play 22nd-seeded Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut for a place in the semi-finals.
China's manned missions and the space station also indirectly showcase the country's ability to use space for military purposes, says Dr Manpreet Sethi.
So what do you think the Z category security provided to Mukesh Ambani? Do you think he is a 'national asset' like the government says and should be protected at all costs, or should be look after his own security?
Sukanya Verma lists her favourite frames from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.
Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams has taken over the command of the International Space Station, becoming the second woman in history to do so, even as a three-member crew of the Expedition 32 returned safely to earth, wrapping up a mission lasting more than four months.
Olympic and World Champion Usain Bolt, who has set his sights on the 300m record, has said his best is yet to come.
In the US as in India, policy outcomes are linked to election funding
This is ISRO's new record of launching 20 satellites, including those from the US, Germany, Canada and Indonesia.
COVID-19 has propelled him into a place in the sun that he could only have hoped for.
A lowdown on what's happening in Hollywood.
Between phony philosophical musings and Abbas-Mustan level of believe-it-or-not twists, Sadak 2 dodders towards its dead end destination, notes Sukanya Verma.
Attlee said Great Britain had concluded that the Indian element of the army was no longer reliable and that Netaji's Indian National Army had demonstrated that. That had shaken the foundation on which Britain's Indian empire rested, argues Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd).
'These are people who are anxious to die.' 'We have not seen such type of committed people anywhere.'
PZ's played a newlywed many times on screen!
'Absolute non-violence is not only sinful, but immoral.' 'This doctrine of non-violence benumbed the revolutionary fervor, softened the limbs and hearts of the Hindus, and stiffened the bones of enemies.' A revealing excerpt from Vikram Sampath's Savarkar (Part 2): A Contested Legacy, 1924-1966.
'This is the only place on earth where Elephas maximus climbs to these heights.'
The right-hander's form is a far cry from the man who blasted the Black Caps to the final four years ago on his way to finishing the tournament as the top run scorer.
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