'There will always be some unknowns, but our scientists are well equipped to handle any challenges'

'ISRO takes a very cautious approach.''After reaching the moon, the orbit has to be brought down from a single elliptical orbit to a circular orbit while simultaneously ensuring the stability of......

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

PHOTOS: Mangalyaan and other successful Mars missions

India made history on Wednesday as its maiden Mars mission, Mangalyaan, entered the red planet's orbit India has become the first country to go to Mars in its maiden attempt. And it has beaten......

Full text: What Modi, Obama agreed on

This is the joint statement issued by the ministry of external affairs on the visit of US President Barack Obama to India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Barack Obama assessed the......