Gaganyaan: ISRO to hold 3 more test vehicle missions

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will conduct three more test vehicle missions under the ambitious Gaganyaan programme after the maiden TV-D1 test flight, which is scheduled on October 21,......

What You Must Know About Vizhinjam Port

The shipping business is like the heaving sea -- it's up and down, observes Shyam G Menon. IMAGE: Police officers stand guard near the barricades during a protest by supporters of the proposed......

Chennai likely to get heavy showers for next 3 days: IMD

A cyclonic circulation lies over north coastal Tamil Nadu, southeast of Bay of Bengal and a low pressure area is likely to form by November 9, the Meteorological department said on Sunday and has......

698 Indians stranded in Maldives sail back home

A total of 698 Indian nationals stranded in the Maldives due to the COVID-19 linked international travel restrictions were evacuated on Friday from the scenic island nation on an Indian Navy......

Did NDA govt help Vedanta's Tuticorin factory?

The environment ministry till May 2014 (still under UPA) ordered that cases like Vedanta’s expansion plans need to consult people.  But in December 2014, the NDA government reversed this......

Do we really need a port at Colachel?

India’s strategy to beat Colombo port is flawed as there are likely to be too many domestic ports competing among themselves instead of targeting the competition, says Michael Pinto. The......

A ferry to the Maldives in 30 hours

Travelling to the Maldives might just get a little more exciting with the government now considering starting a sea route facility to the smallest Asian country. The shipping ministry in order to......

Gati may sell shipping arm to repay debt

Gati Ltd, a leading domestic logistics and supply chain solutions firm, is likely to sell its shipping arm Gati Coast to Coast to a global shipping player. Talks are in the final stage.According to......