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ISRO's 'Bahubali' rocket injects heaviest satellite in orbit

The heaviest communication satellite to be launched from the Indian soil onboard a new generation, homegrown 'Bahubali' rocket was successfully placed into the intended orbit on Sunday, the Indian......

SpaDeX mission: Spacecraft placed in right orbit, ISRO eyes another feat

Two spacecraft that would aid the Indian Space Research Orgaisation in demonstrating space docking, a critical technology for future space missions got separated successfully and were placed into......

'This planet belongs to everyone, it isn't a sole preserve'

'As humans, we haven't changed much' IMAGE: India's first man in space, Rakesh Sharma, reflects on his journey and India's future in space travel. Photograph: Courtesy Ministry of Defence......

Mission to bring back Sunita Williams, Wilmore delayed

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and SpaceX on Wednesday scrubbed the launch attempt of the agency's Crew-10 mission to the International Space Station due to a 'hydraulic......

ISRO Will Spend 550 Cr On Shukla's ISS Trip

If Rakesh Sharma represented the dreams of a nascent India looking outward, Shubhanshu Shukla embodies a confident India reaching for the controls. IMAGE: The Ax-4 crew and SpaceX teams completed......

NASA teams up with Nissan to develop self-driving cars

US space agency aims to start testing the first such vehicle by the end of 2015 US space agency NASA has joined hands with Japanese automaker Nissan to develop self-driving cars and aims to start......

India reaches Red Planet, but at home red tape binds space firms

Image: School children celebrate after the success of India's Mars mission. Photograph: Reuters Indian firms are frustrated at the slow execution of projects and lack of government support, which......

'We will price Covid vaccine below Rs 1,000'

'Once the trials are successful in India and the UK, we are certain that COVISHIELD will be one of the first vaccines to be introduced.' IMAGE: The Reference Center for Special Immunobiologicals......

As OPD footfalls drop, private hospitals battle for survival

Private hospitals, especially smaller standalone ones, are staring at a crisis that they were not prepared for. Analysts say larger corporate chains have to brace up for at least six months for......

Smart cities: How Surat will get a grand makeover

Here's a five-part series on smart cities. We begin with Surat as the city prepares for a new future. IMAGE: There will be a world of difference from how things are now in......

Sky Force Review: Failed Noble Attempt

'I eagerly await the day when we can experience a truly great Bollywood movie rooted in pure historical facts, one that authentically showcases the essence of our armed forces for Indian......

Sports Shorts: NBA star Curry to meet with NASA over Moon landing doubts

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday IMAGE: Three-time NBA champion Stephen Curry. Photograph: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports/via Reuters Three-time NBA champion Stephen......

Kenya says undecided over Olympics threat posed by Zika virus

- Sports authorities across the world are scrambling to find out more about the mosquito-borne virus as they make plans for the games in August. IMAGE: Rio Olympics 2016's organizing committee......

What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Anti-NKorea protesters burn flags before opening ceremony IMAGE: Police try to extinguish burnt portraits of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during an anti-North Korea protest before the opening......

Should athletes consider not attending Olympics if fear Zika?

‘No one should go to Brazil if they don't feel comfortable going’ IMAGE: A woman looks on next to a banner as soldiers and municipal health workers take part in cleaning of the......