VENKATACHARI JAGANNATHAN

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Countdown Begins For ISRO's 100th Launch

Countdown Begins For ISRO's 100th Launch

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2025

At 6.23 am on 29.1.2025, the 50.9 metre tall and weighing 420.7 ton Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-F15 (GSLV-F15) is slated to blast off from the second launch pad carrying the 2,250 kg NVS-02 navigation satellite.

100th space launch from Sriharikota on Jan 29

100th space launch from Sriharikota on Jan 29

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation will open 2025 scoring a century orbiting the country's navigation satellite 2,250 kg NVS-02 with its rocket Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV)-F15.

ISRO scripts history with successful docking of satellites in space

ISRO scripts history with successful docking of satellites in space

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully performed the docking of satellites as part of the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX). The docking was achieved after a series of maneuvers, including a trial attempt on January 12. The SpaDeX mission, launched on December 30, 2024, aims to demonstrate in-space docking technology using two small spacecraft. This technology is crucial for achieving complex mission objectives that require multiple rocket launches.

Should Women's Chess Be Abolished?

Should Women's Chess Be Abolished?

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2025

'Scrapping titles like WIM, WGM and a separate women's category will kill women's interest in chess.'

Russia's Rosatom Ships N-Reactor For Kudankulam

Russia's Rosatom Ships N-Reactor For Kudankulam

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2025

Kudankulam will house the largest nuclear power plants in India and the flagship project of Russian-Indian technological and energy cooperation.

'Dr Chidambaram Felt India Should Do Better And Better'

'Dr Chidambaram Felt India Should Do Better And Better'

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2025

'The very fact that his autobiography is called India Rising is a correct example of his wish for India to be a developed country and do as best as possible by science reaching to the common people.'

'Dr Chidambaram Was An Extraordinary Mentor'

'Dr Chidambaram Was An Extraordinary Mentor'

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2025

'He was deeply committed to nurturing young talent and encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration.'

The Nuclear Physicist Whose Smile Worked Wonders

The Nuclear Physicist Whose Smile Worked Wonders

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2025

'Rajagopala Chidambaram's smile, simplicity and ability to put younger colleagues at ease always encouraged me to approach him for advice or guidance.'

'Maintaining My Rating Is Challenging'

'Maintaining My Rating Is Challenging'

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2025

'There are several talented players like R Vaishali, Divya Deshmukh, Vantika Agrawal, so the future is certainly bright.'

Golden Year For Indian Chess! What Next?

Golden Year For Indian Chess! What Next?

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2024

'It will bring the next wave of awareness and pursuit of excellence from people who want to take chess as a game or a competitive sport or even as a career.'

PSLV Rocket: 1 To 60 In Three Decades

PSLV Rocket: 1 To 60 In Three Decades

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2024

In terms of success rate, the PSLV rocket has an enviable record of 57 successful missions out of 58 commercial ones.

ISRO To Sign Off 2024 With SpaDex

ISRO To Sign Off 2024 With SpaDex

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2024

India is marching towards becoming the fourth country in the world to have space docking technology.

'Born Defective GMs Are Grumbling'

'Born Defective GMs Are Grumbling'

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2024

'The championship was well fought this year.' 'Ding played better than expected. Gukesh was below his level, but good enough to beat Ding.'

Tatas Explore Deploying Nuclear Microreactors In US

Tatas Explore Deploying Nuclear Microreactors In US

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2024

Tata Chemicals North America sees nuclear power as an important energy source in its pursuit of a more secure and sustainable supply chain and in providing a low carbon footprint product.

Tsunami Survivors Celebrate 20th Birthday

Tsunami Survivors Celebrate 20th Birthday

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2024

'December 26, 2004 was the day when we were all reborn'

Ding Lost Deliberately: Russia

Ding Lost Deliberately: Russia

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2024

'The match,' asserted FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich, 'has been played at the highest standards of fair play, no investigation is required.'

'Gukesh Has Nerves Of Steel'

'Gukesh Has Nerves Of Steel'

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2024

'Gukesh displayed incredible fighting spirit, outstanding mental toughness, insane self-confidence, all qualities of a champion, and he just turned 18 at the end of May.'

'Gukesh Always Surprises Me'

'Gukesh Always Surprises Me'

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2024

'He was always up to the challenge.'

'God Save Insurance Industry'

'God Save Insurance Industry'

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2024

'Some of the astounding proposals, if translated into statutory provisions, would be suicidal.' 'This would not be a wonder cure for increasing insurance penetration and only result in mushrooming growth of players like paan kiosks with deleterious consequences.'

'RBI Not Overly Concerned About GDP'

'RBI Not Overly Concerned About GDP'

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2024

'The central bank has highlighted that the slowdown in growth has been limited to a few sectors and overall growth is expected to pick up in the second half of the year.'