After successful launch of Cartosat 2 satellite, ISRO looks to the future

The Indian space agency has already begun work on the third generation of the earth observation satellite -- the first of which will be ready by 2018 and boost the capability to generate digital......

BJP bets on BSY for re-entry in south India

While some would give the BJP full marks for starting early in the only state in the south where it stands a chance, the 'party with a difference' has fallen back on a tainted leader.Raghu Krishnan......

Desi space observatory, the fourth of its kind, set for launch

India's observatory will be the fourth in space, after the Hubble, Russia's Spektr R and Suzaku of Japan. Raghu Krishnan reports Astrosat, India’s first space observatory, is set to be......

The challenges that await ISRO's new boss

Dr K Sivan has to hasten the effort to bring in private players into satellite and rocket building and replicate India's software success in aerospace, report T E Narasimhan and Raghu Krishnan.......

Google Music vs Apple Music: What will you tune into?

The search giant's music streaming service in India is priced a third lower than the iPhone maker's subscription fee. Raghu Krishnan reports. IMAGE: Priyanka Chopra grooves to her version of I......

Why Theresa May won't go to Bengaluru IT firms

Theresa May's visit to a Bengaluru aerospace systems supplier is seen as the UK's strategy to pursue new defence deals.Raghu Krishnan/Business Standard reports.   In a rare departure from......

Wrong number: No sign of Foxconn's $5-bn investment in Maharashtra

Foxconn is yet to submit its land requirements to the Maharashtra government to set up its factories, say Sanjay Jog, T E Narasimhan and Raghu Krishnan.  Maharashtra is waiting for its......

As CEO I have been managing top 25 clients: Vishal Sikka

In our case, the reason for this downward revision of guidance is because there are clients where we have had one time hits because of ramp-downs and things like this, says the Infosys CEO. Even......

Review: Breaking News has no soul

Kannada film Breaking News is an average entertainer, writes Srikanth Srinivasa.Radhika Pandit and Ajay Rao, who worked wonders together in Shashank's Krishnan Love Story, are back with director......

Radhika Pandit teams up with Ajay Rao for Breaking News

Ajay Rao and Radhika Pandit are 'breaking news' now. Don't let your imagination go wild -- all we are talking about is their next film together called Breaking News. The actors, who had starred in......

Jarasandha, Shashank's latest experiment

After striking gold with Krishnan Love Story and Mogina Monasu, director Shashank is all set for another Kannada experiment, anaction flick titled Jarasandha starring Vijay and Pranita. While he is......

Long live the Little Master

Name:vivek BhatMessage:Many many returns of the day. I wish to listen UR great cricket voice for many more years to come. Wish U never run out but have a clean Bowled out after a wealthy & lengthy......