ISRO to test space farming in next mission

Demonstration of seed germination in outer space, a robotic arm to catch a tethered debris there, and testing of green propulsion systems are some of the experiments planned on the POEM-4 -- the......

V Narayanan takes charge as ISRO chairman

V Narayanan has assumed charge as the chairman of ISRO, replacing S Somanath, the space agency said. Photograph: V Narayanan (left) succeeds S Somanath as ISRO chairman. Photograph: Courtesy,......

Jimmy Carter's India Connection

Lillian Carter, a trained nurse and a Peace Corps worker, spent two years of her life, when she was in her late 60s, serving the poor in India, in the 1960s. She was posted as a volunteer to......

India supports dialogue, not war: Modi at BRICS Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday renewed his call for dialogue and diplomacy as being the only way forward to resolve conflicts, in an unambiguous message to press for the resolution of......

India's energy needs to double by end of decade: Mukesh Ambani

India, the world's third-largest energy consumer, will see its energy needs doubling by the end of this decade as it witnesses an unprecedented explosion of economic growth, the nation's richest......

India to soon become $5 trillion economy: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India will soon become a $5 trillion economy and is poised to become the growth engine of the world in the coming years. Photograph: ANI/Twitter......

H-1B visa renewal programme to start in Dec, Indians to benefit most

In a move that will benefit a significantly large number of Indian technology professionals, the US is set to begin a pilot programme for domestic renewal of certain categories of H-1B visas in......

Govt to consider PLI scheme for chemical and petrochemical industry: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said the government will consider the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for Chemicals and Petrochemicals sector to make India a manufacturing......

Have You Watched These OTT Films Yet?

There may not have been anything as remarkable as 2022's Darlings or Qala on OTT in 2023, but the advantage of the medium is the variety of genres that can be found, and there are always surprises.......

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

'If it weren't for Om Puri, a whole range of our big city experiences wouldn't have found their honest representations on the screen,' notes Sreehari Nair on the legendary actor's birthday. IMAGE:......

This Is Why Priyanka Is So Lucky!

'I've got good luck from millions from my country and will carry it wherever I go, like I always do.' IMAGE: Priyanka Chopra. Photograph: ANI Photo Citadel had a star-studded premiere in Mumbai......

Can India Conjure Gabba Magic Again?

IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah celebrates Sam Konstas' wicket on Day 4 of the fourth Test in Melbourne on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Photograph: BCCI/X The more relevant statistic is that in 2020-2021,......

Can new Coach, captain lead women's hockey to glory?

Forget past and think about future: coach Harendra Singh's advice to women's hockey team Photograph: Kind Courtesy Hockey India/X "Forget the past and think about the future," this was Indian......

WTC Final: India need 280 to win on Day 5

IMAGE: Virat Kohli kept India's hopes alive with a solid knock of 44 during Day 4 of the World Test Championship final against Australia on Saturday. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters Australia were......

'One of the best pace-bowling allrounders, but gave up too quickly'

IMAGE: Lance Klusener believes Hardik Pandya gave up on Test cricket too easily. Photograph: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images Rating Hardik Pandya as one of the best fast-bowling allrounders, former......

India's Winter Olympic contingent COVID-free

IMAGE: Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics mascot Bing Dwen Dwen and Winter Paralympics Shuey Rhon Rhon shows up on the central axis of Beijing. Wani was found COVID-19 positive upon his arrival at the......