Consecutive ISRO Mission Failure Raises National Security Concerns

'There's too much coincidence in back-to-back failures of missions critical to national security.' IMAGE: ISRO launches PSLV-C61 at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on Sunday, May 18,......

India's NavIC satnav system faces crucial test during war

The need for NavIC was cemented after India was denied access to crucial navigation data from global providers during the 1999 Kargil War. IMAGE: The GSLV-F15 NVS-02 before......

Former ISRO Chairman To Probe Failure

'The work is already on with various data being studied.' IMAGE: ISRO scientists monitor the launch of its 100th mission the NVS-02 navigation satellite aboard the launch vehicle GSLV-F15 from the......

What Went Wrong With ISRO's Latest Mission?

ISRO's vendor policy and quality control processes are under scanner. IMAGE: ISRO launches its 100th mission from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, January 29, 2025. All photographs:......

Sivakasi cracker industry looks for a sparkle

The fireworks industry of Sivakasi has been hit by restrictive explosives laws and growing Chinese domination of the sector. But by adopting new strategies, the cracker companies look set to......

Green diesel through green technology

A new process that converts algae and other biomass into liquid fuels with the help of a catalyst can brighten the prospect of substitute fuel production in the country. "The technology is a......

Christchurch Test: McCullum smashes fastest century to revive New Zealand

IMAGE: Brendon McCullum of New Zealand leaves the ground after being dismissed James Pattinson of Australia for 145 runs. Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images Brendon McCullum blasted the......