India's Forever Debt To Bhabha, Sarabhai

Dr Bhabha and Dr Sarabhai didn't feel guilty for their ambitions; it was for those 'mad scientists' that India is a powerhouse -- both at the atomic level and in the vastness of space, observes......

Nehru's vision, Bhabha's mission

Atomic energy developed and prospered because of Nehru's vision fulfilled by Bhabha's mission, recalls K S Parthasarathy, former secretary, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, on the occasion of......

Why The Americans Were Opposed To Agni

'The heat shield technology for re-entry vehicles was first mastered in DRDO for the Agni missile.''This is why the Americans were so opposed to Agni in the 1980s, unlike other missiles -- it was a......

A Nuclear Scientist Who Advocated Disarmament

M R Srinivasan focused on the peaceful use of nuclear power at a time when the popular view among the 'hawks' was that India should build a nuclear arsenal as a deterrent. IMAGE: Dr Malur Ramasamy......

Who is the father of Indian space programme?

An eye in the sky Who is considered the father of the Indian space programme?Take the Rediff Biz Quiz and find out how much you know about India and its space satellites.1. Who is considered the......

President to deliver 1st Ambani memorial lecture

President A P J Abdul Kalam will deliver the first Dhirubhai Ambani Memorial Lecture, instituted in the memory of the late chairman of Reliance Group of Industries, in Mumbai on July 6.Elaborate......

'Vested interests want private players in space'

'ISRO facilities are very expensive and any damage caused by these start-ups can create havoc to our space programme.'   In a major policy decision, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday allowed the......

Rajan takes on critics in a hard-hitting speech

'The poor will not suffer disproportionately due to bouts of sharp inflation, and the middle class will not see its savings eroded. All this awaits us as we stay the course,' Raghuram Rajan said.......

'They didn't consider me for Freddy Mercury, at least they thought I could play Homi Bhabha'

'What I love about Parsis is that we never take anything seriously.''Everyone's making fun of everyone.''So, they were like, 'Don't f*** it up, ch****!'.' IMAGE: Jim Sarbh as Dr Homi Bhabha in......

'OMGGGGG I still can't believe it'

It's time to cheer Shefali Shah, Jim Sarbh and Vir Das! The actors and stand up comic have bagged nominations at the International Emmy Awards 2023, and we will know if they won when the Emmys take......

Rakul, Aditi, Sobhita At Awards Night

Film stars from Hindi cinema as well as the south came together on a common platform, where they were honoured for their work. A look at the winners of the NEXA Streaming Academy Awards in Mumbai.......

Rocket Boys 2 Review: Fascinating Watch

The intelligently conceptualised show does more for nationalistic pride than a dozen jingoistic series, applauds Deepa Gahlot. Amidst the line-up of crime shows, family dramas and campus capers,......

The Teenage Skater Who Won Gold For India

'Winning gold for India was a dream I lived on that rink.' IMAGE: Naisha Mehta's interest in roller skating took root when she was four-and-a-half years old. Photograph: Kind courtesy Naisha Mehta......