ISRO launches Mars orbiter into space

PSLV places satellite in Earth's orbit; subsequent tests conducted on orbiter satisfactory, say scientists

Mars orbiter's first course correction manoeuvre successful

Three more corrections are planned during the satellite's journey to the orbit of Mars to prevent it from straying from trajectory

Mars orbiter's first course correction manoeuvre successful

Three more corrections are planned during the satellite's journey to the orbit of Mars to prevent it from straying from trajectory

Mars orbiter begins final journey to Red Planet

Mangalyaan leaves Earth’s orbit; the spacecraft will now travel through the heliosphere—sphere of sun's influence—for next 10 months

ISRO data shows Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag and Tehri Gharwal most prone to landslides in India

Mizoram saw 12,385 landslides from 1988-2022, the highest; followed by 11,219 in Uttarakhand and 8,070 in Tripura

Test drive to Mars

India’s first inter-planetary flight is now well on its way. Once the satellite orbits the Red Planet, the country will become the fourth …

All about mobile spectrum

India’s demand for mobile phones is almost insatiable. Telecom companies are falling over themselves to cash in on it, even if it means …

Mars mission: our personal Star Trek episode

Why we need to spend more on science than on going to movies or cricket

Did life exist on Mars? NASA's 2020 mission to seek answers

US space agency aims to launch new rover to explore whether the Red Planet has an environment that suggests capability of supporting life, or …

Science for people

From launch of India's Mars mission to the humble papaya filter, 2013 witnessed big and small breakthroughs in the field of science

CAG tears apart Antrix-Devas deal

Former ISRO chairperson Madhavan Nair took advantage of the many positions of power he held to push deal through, says Comptroller and Auditor …

Mars Mission: ISRO eyes November 2013 launch

Cabinet yet to approve the mission

Nano technology enables scientists to study migrations of Pied Cuckoo

The project is the first to study the species, which is closely linked to the arrival of the south west monsoon in India

Salvage science

Scientific Advisory Council to Prime Minister seeks more funds and education reforms in science sector

One small step for India may become a big step for humanity

India's Mars mission could play an important role in space exploration of the future

Mars Orbiter Mission completes 100 days in space

The spacecraft, which at present is 16 million km from Earth, has been continuously sending data, indicating all systems are functioning as expected

Uttarakhand rain data to be used for improved cloudburst forecast

Model developed by scientists at ISRO's Space Applications Centre got some predictions about cloudbursts on June 16 right

Nirma whitewash

Detergent company Nirma gave false information to obtain clearance for its cement plant in coastal Saurashtra. Environment ministry to inspect …

What really happened in Uttarakhand

Latest theory suggests combination of rain and landslides caused the disaster

India launches weather satellite

Will help understand country’s monsoon cycle better

Letters

Green tribunal stays development activities in Karnataka grasslands

Construction undertaken by science and defence research institutes allotted land in Amrit Mahal Kaval has affected biodiversity, water …

Common pastureland in Karnataka diverted for development: report

Environment group alleges state government approved move