chandrayaan 2 Archives

In a Nation Divided Over Politics, How ISRO’s Chandrayaan Brought Us Together

At a time when we are divided over politics in Kashmir and Assam, ravaged by floods, and crushed by the economy on a freefall, Chandrayaan 2 has ushered in a dash of positivity we so badly need.

Chandrima Pal June 19, 2016

POV

In An Age of Prime-Time Propaganda, Why Ravish Kumar’s Magsaysay Award Speech is a Must-Listen

In his acceptance speech ahead of receiving the Ramon Magsaysay Award, Ravish Kumar’s appeals to the citizenry’s sense of pride in their rights, despair at being conned, and frustration at being lied to repeatedly. It’s time to pay attention.

Manik Sharma May 23, 2016

Technology

Why It’s Wrong to Call the Chandrayaan-2 Mission a Failure

Despite some alarmist headlines, ISRO’s ambitious mission to the moon is no failure. “Only 5 per cent of the mission has been lost… the remaining 95 per cent is orbiting successfully,” an ISRO scientist said.

Arré Bench April 8, 2016