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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

Pop Culture

Ocean’s 8: A Better Female Bonding Film Than Veere Di Wedding

This month, I learnt two very different female bonding lessons from Ocean’s 8 and Veere Di Wedding. If Veere... taught me that all women want are one-night-stands with lovable creeps, then Ocean’s 8 educated me that women can have dreams and fun without men.

#VALUE! June 4, 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