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50-hour countdown for launch of PSLV-C18 begins

The 50-hour countdown for the launch of Indo-French climate monitoring satellite Megha-Tropiques and three other nano satellites on board PSLV-C18 on October 12 from the spaceport of Sriharikota is......

INSAT 4B all set for take off

India's fourth generation communication satellite INSAT 4B has been installed atop the Ariane five launcher at the European Spaceport of Korou in French Guyana for an early morning take off on......

Chikungunya cases surface on US shores

Chikungunya, a mosquito-borne disease that has affected islands in the Indian Ocean and India, has surfaced on US shores. Colorado, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota and at least half a dozen US......

INSAT-4C to be launched within a year

After the recent failure of the launch vehicle GSLV-F02 carrying INSAT-4C, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that the next launch of the satellite would take place within one year.......

All systems go on INSAT-4A

INSAT-4A, India's most advanced and powerful communication satellite, has been successfully placed in near geo-synchronous orbit and its solar panels and two antennae have been deployed.In the......

Insat-4B power problem hits telecom, TV services

The Insat-4B communication satellite has been hit by a 'power supply anomaly' in one of its two solar panels, partially affecting some television and telecom services in the country. The snag in......

Why India lost Rs 256 crores in one minute

When India's most ambitious Geo-synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle GSLV-F02, which was carrying the state-of-the-art communication satellite INSAT-4C, crashed into the Bay of Bengal on Monday,......

Modi arrives in US; packed schedule ahead of him

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived here on Thursday on his second visit to the US, has a packed schedule ahead of him, during which he will address world leaders at a landmark UN sustainable......

Who is the father of Indian space programme?

An eye in the sky Who is considered the father of the Indian space programme?Take the Rediff Biz Quiz and find out how much you know about India and its space satellites.1. Who is considered the......

Mauritius can teach India hard lessons

India's High Commissioner to Mauritius was replaced on April 28 on grounds of improper conduct. It's not the first time a diplomat would have been admonished, and unfortunately, it won't be the......

Doordarshan to telecast T20 World Cup

Photograph: BCCI/X Prasar Bharati on Monday announced that it will telecast the ongoing T20 World Cup, the Paris Olympics and Wimbledon on its DD Sports channel. The announcement was made by......

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 7

Check out India's schedule on Day 7 of the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, on Wednesday. Time (IST)EventAthlete 04:30 Lawn Bowls Men's Singles Section A - Round 5 (Krishna Xalxo vs Shannon......

Sports Shorts: Anand goes joint fifth at Norway chess

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday IMAGE: Anand proved why he is hailed as the speed king when he easily managed a draw in the Armageddon game as black and won 1.5-0.5......

Football Extras: Rooney scores stunning goal for DC United

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: DC United forward Wayne Rooney (9) in action against Orlando City SC in the first half at Audi Field in Washinhton DC on......

Extras: Enrique quits as Spain coach for personal reasons

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Spain coach Luis Enrique gestures during the UEFA Nations League match against England at the Estadio Benito Villamarin, in......

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