In 1981, when ISRO carried its APPLE on bullock cart for just Rs 150, the world laughed; Today, the same story is hailed as a masterstroke of innovation
India's space journey began with innovation. In 1981, the APPLE satellite mission highlighted ISRO's resourcefulness. Engineers used a bullock cart for testing, demonstrating creative problem-solving.
Read moreHow a fruit born out of 1992 experiment is helping farmers earn Rs 10–12 lakh per acre
Mahabaleshwar strawberries have become a symbol of Maharashtra's agricultural innovation, growing from a seasonal fruit into a thriving industry. Supported by the region's unique climate, skilled farm
Read moreLAST BRUSHSTROKE TODAY: VIDARBHARANG 2026 SET TO CLOSE
Vidarbharang 2026 ends today at Rangayan Gallery, Chitnavis Centre, Nagpur; 15 local artists exhibit watercolour landscapes and photos, plus live ‘Rangsamvad’ at 7:30am.
Read moreISRO Chairman Narayanan asks IISc graduates to give back to society, build developed India
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan urged IISc graduates to contribute to India's developed nation status. He emphasized lifelong learning and the opportunities available to today's graduates. India has made si
Read moreIndia reached Mars on its first attempt with a mission that cost less than many Hollywood films, becoming the first Asian nation to enter Martian orbit and the first country anywhere to succeed on its maiden try
At 7:17 a.m. Indian Standard Time on 24 September 2014, the Mars Orbiter Mission fired its main engine and allowed Mars to capture it. With that burn, India became the first Asian nation to place a sp
Read moreAfter SpaceX and China, Agnikul to attempt rocket stage recovery
Agnikul is an end-to-end space transportation company incubated at IIT Madras. It develops the Agnibaan family of configurable small-lift launch vehicles powered by the world's first single-piece 3D-p
Read moreFormer ISRO chief Somanath S joins space start-up Agnikul Cosmos
Somanath oversaw several landmark missions for ISRO, including the successful Chandrayaan-3 lunar landing near the Moon’s south pole and the launch of Aditya-L1, India’s first solar observatory
Read moreISRO resignations: Govt tightens exit rules for Gaganyaan and other critical projects after 100+ reported departures
The Department of Space has tightened rules for scientists leaving ISRO. This action follows a significant number of scientists resigning from key projects. Previously, centre directors could approv
Read more10 Coming Biopics That Have Our Attention
From Dr A P J Abdul Kalam to Sourav Ganguly, these coming biopics are bringing some of India's most fascinating lives to the big screen.
Read moreMint Quick Edit | Space crew: Isro’s losses of talent could turn out to be the private sector’s gains
While a spate of resignations at Isro may furrow eyebrows in New Delhi, if it means scientists are being lured by private players, it’s good news. India’s industry must catch up with the world’s most
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