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Shubhanshu to undergo 7-day rehab after splashdown on Earth

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will undergo a seven-day rehabilitation programme after his splashdown off the California coast on July 15 as he returns to the Earth from an 18-day sojourn at the......

NISAR, Most Expensive Earth Satellite

The imaging technology in Nisar can provide very high-resolution data on changes as small as one centimetre in size on the earth's surface. IMAGE: NASA-ISRO's joint satellite NISAR on the eve of......

'Ministry Slept, DGCA Slept, IndiGo...'

'IndiGo will receive a sharp rap on the knuckles -- a punishment, a huge penalty.''I look towards them creating a compensation fund.''I would like to think they would do that for all the passengers......

Where the Mountains Teach Patience

I learn that success isn't measured in metres gained but in how we handle the moment when plans dissolve.The mountain doesn't grade on completion -- only on presence and effort, discovers Manoj......

'Thar Desert Will Reach Delhi Soon'

'The natural barrier that is Aravalli, you are demolishing it, then who will stop the desert?''In future, I predict that people will roam around with oxygen cylinders in Delhi because they won't be......

Govt nods Rs 7,280 cr scheme to push rare earth magnet manufacturing

The government on Wednesday approved a Rs 7,280 crore scheme to promote manufacturing of rare earth permanent magnets, a move which would help reduce India's dependence on China. IMAGE: A sample......

Rare-earth squeeze puts electric two-wheeler firms, suppliers at odds

Electric two-wheeler (e2W) companies are upset with some of their suppliers of heavy rare-earth magnet–powered electric motors, who have objected to their proposal — under consideration by the......

Rare Earth Magnet Shortage: Will China Play Ball?

The 17 rare earth elements that are at the centre of the current crisis are critical components of everyday products -- from cars to jet engines to electronics like smartphones and flat-screen TVs.......

Rare Earth Magnet Importers Consider 'Force Majeure'

Since April 4, around 35 importers in India have either not received any shipment of the magnets or have not been granted the import licences by China. IMAGE: Workers transport soil containing......

MEA Pushes For Quick Resolution To China's Rare Earth Curbs

'We remain in touch with the Chinese side, in Beijing as well as in Delhi, to bring predictability in the supply chain.' IMAGE: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets Chinese Vice Minister Sun......

Bollywood celebrates Earth Day!

Bollywood stars posted pictures with lovely messages on Earth Day. Photograph: Kind courtesy Tamannaah Bhatia/Instagram Tamannaah Bhatia: 'The Earth Does Not Belong to Us: We Belong to the Earth'......

'Thank You, Earth, For Every Sunrise, Every Breeze...'

Bollywood stars are celebrating #EarthDay by posting pictures and important messages. Photograph: Kind courtesy Shilpa Shetty/Instagram Shilpa Shetty is 'Earthing - try doing it every day.' ......

'We Thought Dharmendra Would Recover'

'Just the other day, he was smiling when my wife and I visited him at his residence.' IMAGE: Dharmendra, Shatrughan Sinha and Kapil Sharma. Photograph: Kind courtesy Shatrughan Sinha/Instagram......

PIX: Priyanka, Tiger celebrate Earth Day!

Bollywood stars continue to post pictures and lovely messages on the 50th Earth Day. Photograph: Kind courtesy Priyanka Chopra/Instagram Priyanka Chopra: We may be apart right now, but Earth keeps......

'Papa Ho Aap Mere. Lekin Dharam Ho Aap Sab Ke'

'Your warm protective hugs that felt like the cosiest blanket, holding your soft yet strong hands which had unspoken messages & your voice calling out my name that followed with endless......

EPL chaos: United escape, Chelsea cruise, Spurs crash

Stoppage-time Fernandes penalty earns Man United dramatic win over Burnley IMAGE: Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring their third goal in front of fan. Photograph: Jason......