Posted inPop Culture
From Space Odyssey to Satellite TV
Today, modern space missions are no longer about human beings exploring the final frontier but about increasing the number of channels on our TV screens and updating Google Maps.
Posted inPOV
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.
Posted inPOV
India, There’s A Lot to Give Thanks For
If Thanksgiving is a day to give thanks for all that we have received, India would be at loss for where to begin. This year, we’ve made significant leaps in the conversation around sexual assault and we didn’t have to suffer another round of demonetisation.
Posted inTechnology
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.
Posted inPeople
All That We Can Be Thankful for in 2017
This year, India made significant jumps on its social development indices and we also leapt to the top 100 in the “ease of doing business” rankings.
