India's first man in space won't be lonely anymore

Thirty-four years after he traveled to space, Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih that he looks forward to Gaganyan, India's first manned space mission in 2022. IMAGE:......

Why Xi's congress needs to be watched closely

China's leader will display his grip on the Communist party and chart his plans for his country's future, observes Claude Smadja. IMAGE: Xi Jinping -- general secretary of the Chinese Communist......