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The Indian mission to the Moon would see a landing by the space shuttle in the southern pole since it is the part of the lunar surface that has not been explored by any other country as yet. The landing zone will also give ISRO an opportunity to name the area or site, putting India into the history of space exploration.

India's lofty space ambitions

As a pioneer of low-cost space technology, even India's $2.6 trillion economy can afford the joy of space rides.

15 Jun 2019 2:09 AM IST

PM Modi had detailed discussions with President Xi on bilateral and global issues on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

India's positive approach to China at SCO summit

Where this leads remains to be seen, although the record is not encouraging on this count

15 Jun 2019 2:09 AM IST

The mountainous and forested Mechuka region, where the An-32 aircraft had crashed, is believed to be one of the worlds most inhospitable for air travel. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

AN-32: Playing with lives

It's hard not to conclude that we are failing to do enough to ensure the safety of our armed forces personnel.

14 Jun 2019 12:50 AM IST

GDP numbers scheduled to be released on May 31.

Exploding myths on jobs & growth

One hopes with the elections now behind us, the government's new team will get down to reviving the economy.

14 Jun 2019 12:49 AM IST

A landmark skyscraper owned by Hong Kongs richest man Li Ka-shing has sold for a record of more than $5 billion, a report said Monday. (Photo: AFP/ Representational)

Don't bully Hong Kong

Hong Kong may well escape such state nastiness, given its iconic status. But it is evident strongarm tactics are in use.

13 Jun 2019 2:58 AM IST

The Supreme Court of India. (Photo: PTI)

Supreme Court stresses personal liberty is sacrosanct

It's a wonder why governments pick specific social media posts or TV remarks from the millions of bytes aired online or...

13 Jun 2019 2:52 AM IST

Spains Rafael Nadal returns a ball in his Mexican Tennis Open round one match against Germanys Mischa Zverev in Acapulco, Mexico on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

Nadal's feat of clay

The temperament of talented players in the distaff side seems so fragile that two Slams in a row.

12 Jun 2019 1:02 AM IST

The rape cases in Kathua, Unnao and Surat sparked nationwide outrage following which pressure mounted on the Centre to amend laws. (Photo: PTI)

Justice for Kathua, but some fears still remain

Interested individuals and groups with strong political backing tend to whip up communal frenzy.

12 Jun 2019 1:02 AM IST

Girish Karnad was among the most vocal critics of hardline Hindutva whose security was beefed up following the killing of Gauri Lankesh in September 2017. (Photo: File)

Farewell to a colossus

Girish Karnad was a man who stood up for what he believed in.

11 Jun 2019 1:33 AM IST

West Bengal CM and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee reacts as she leaves after casting vote at a polling booth in Kolkata on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Is West Bengal heading for President's Rule?

The BJP has got wind in its sails after winning 18 of the state's 42 parliamentary seats, demoralising the state's...

11 Jun 2019 1:33 AM IST

The wait for the arrival of southwest monsoon will finally be over as this spell of rain will bring the Southwest Monsoon over Delhi region and adjoining areas towards the end of this month, said Skymet Weather, a private weather forecasting agency.(Representational image)

Will we be as right as rain?

Rainfall close to the southwest monsoon average of 89 cm would promise a bounteous harvest.

10 Jun 2019 12:37 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

It's time to reclaim the Ocean from terrorists

The Modi government's first stint was marked by naivete over handling its immediate neighbourhood, particularly...

10 Jun 2019 12:33 AM IST