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Countdown starts: ISRO's heaviest satellite ready for launch

Indian Space Research Organisation's over 4,000 kg communication satellite CMS-03 is all set to be launched from Sriharikota's space port on Sunday and the countdown is progressing. IMAGE: ISRO's......

ISRO's 'Bahubali' rocket injects heaviest satellite in orbit

The heaviest communication satellite to be launched from the Indian soil onboard a new generation, homegrown 'Bahubali' rocket was successfully placed into the intended orbit on Sunday, the Indian......

Countdown begins for launch of ISRO's heaviest satellite

The 24-hour countdown for the launch of over 4,000 kg communication satellite CMS-03 commenced at this spaceport on Saturday, ISRO said. IMAGE: The LVM3-M5 rocket will carry over 4,000 kg......

Cloud seeding: What it means and how the process works

Here is an explainer on the technique that artificially modifies a cloud so that it produces more rainfall as Delhi saw its first cloud-seeding trial on Tuesday, in an attempt to address air......

Faulty PSLV fails to launch earth observation satellite

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday failed to put its earth observation satellite in orbit after its trusted Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket developed a fault minutes......

Mahindra & Mahindra Q2 profit rises 28% on strong farm sector growth

Mahindra & Mahindra on Tuesday posted a 28 per cent year-on-year increase in its consolidated profit after tax to Rs 3,673 crore for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025, driven by robust......

VinFast disrupts EV market with most affordable midsize SUV

VinFast's VF6 storms into India as the most affordable electric SUV above 4 metres, packing premium features, 468km range, and free charging till 2028 to disrupt the EV market, observes Somnath......

The Vibrant Gujarat Quiz!

How much do you know about the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024? You have to answer each question to move on to the next. Q1 Which of these statements did Mukesh Ambani make at at the......

Make or buy: Electric vehicle makers' supply chain dilemma in India

With a million-odd electric vehicles (EVs) — two-wheelers, e-rickshaws, buses and passenger cars — expected to hit the road this calendar year, the shift from gasoline-powered vehicles......

Isro launches 36 OneWeb satellites in first commercial launch for LMV-3

On Sunday, at 12.07 am in Sriharikota, off the coast of the Bay of Bengal, it was almost like an early Diwali, with the sky lit up by the launch of 36 OneWeb satellites. Photograph: Regis......

'Aamir Chased Me With A Snake And Made Me Cry'

'We've had our fights, and our laughs too.' IMAGE: Juhi Chawla and Aamir Khan on the sets of Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak. Photograph: Kind courtesy Juhi Chawla/Instagram It's been over three decades......

Step Inside Kartik Aaryan's Home

Kartik Aaryan, who is basking in the success of his latest release Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, has been living in Versova, north west Mumbai, for a long time now. While he recently bought a plush property......

The Top 10 Leading Ladies Club

Gone are the days when Bollywood's ruthless numero uno obsession used to be the media's biggest preoccupation. But with streaming determined to coexist as intently as the silver screen, there's......

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Review: Fun, But Forgettable

While it's fun for a bit to see enormous robots smashing into one another, it quickly evokes the 'been-there-seen-that' feeling, observes Mayur Sanap. Fingers crossed, it looks like we may be......

Neha Makes Memories In The Maldives

Huma does good in LA... Walusha meets her sis in Amsterdam... Amyra likes it in Phuket... Photograph: Kind courtesy Neha Dhupia/Instagram Neha Dhupia takes a spring break to the Maldives with......

EPL PIX: City score late win; Villa crush Newcastle

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday. Vibrant Villa crush Newcastle to close in on top 5 IMAGE: Aston Villa's Amadou Onana celebrates with teammates following an goal......

Euro: England aim for breakthrough against determined Denmark

IMAGE: Unbeaten England though start as clear favourites with a stronger squad and home advantage and the fear that has gripped them in previous campaigns refreshingly absent so far. Photograph:......

Aus Open PIX: Nadal survives scare, meets Berrettini in semis

Images from Day 9 of the 2022 Australian Open, at Melbourne Park, on Tuesday. IMAGE: Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates winning his quarter-final match against Canada's Denis Shapovalov during Day 9......

Football: City's injured Jesus ruled out of Brazil qualifiers

IMAGE: Gabriel Jesus is out for three weeks. Photograph: John Sibley/Reuters Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus will be sidelined for next month's World Cup qualifiers after being injured in Manchester......