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‘India don dey Moon now’: How world media reported Chandrayaan-3, from Pidgin to Queen’s English

From highlighting the confidence of ISRO scientists behind Chandrayaan-3 to talking about India's deep tradition of science, global media is abuzz with the success of the lunar mission.

Chandrayaan-3 landing done. It’s now over to Pragyan Rover for next phase of Moon mission

Hours after ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 made a soft-landing on the Moon’s south pole, its rover Pragyan rolled out to do its job — study Moon's surface composition, measure seismic activity.

From Luna 9 to Chandrayaan-3 — tracing humankind’s tryst with lunar missions

Apollo 11 marked 1st crewed moon landing, while Luna 16 brought back lunar soil to Earth before Chandrayaan-3 became first to safely land near lunar South Pole.

‘Work of a generation of scientists,’ says ISRO chairman on successful Chandrayaan-3 landing

President Droupadi Murmu & PM Narendra Modi both congratulate the ISRO team. India becomes 4th country to soft land on Moon surface & 1st to land on its south pole.

Study gives more insight into evidence that Parkinson’s starts in gut

New York , August 23 (ANI): A neurological ailment, Parkinson's disease. Uncontrollable tremors, sluggish movements, and the sensation that one's feet are stuck to...

A historic touchdown: Chandrayaan-3 successfully lands on moon’s south pole

Chandrayaan-3 is expected to remain functional for two weeks, running a series of experiments including a spectrometer analysis of the mineral composition of the lunar surface.

Why India is facing ‘driest’ August & Himalayan deluge at the same time

The global weather phenomenon El Niño is wreaking havoc on the Indian monsoon system, causing heavy rains in some parts and a dry spell in others.

As Chandrayaan-3 touches down on Moon’s surface, meet the key scientists behind mission

Key figures include Chandrayaan-3 project director as well as ISRO chairman & directors of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, U R Rao Satellite Centre & Satish Dhawan Space Centre.

Study finds how cells with an ear for music release insulin

Zurich , August 23 (ANI): In diabetes, the body either generates no or very little insulin. Thus, the external injection or pump delivery of this...

Chandrayaan 1, 2 & 3 — how ISRO used each Moon mission as test for next, more complex expedition

Chandrayaan-3 on a mission to explore & study Moon’s south pole, which is rich in water resources. First journey to lunar region that astronomers have wanted to explore for decades.

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China activates ‘freedom in Tibet’ propaganda triggered by US-Dalai Lama meet in Dharamshala

India has avoided using the so-called Tibet card in the past but even this issue isn't off the table now as New Delhi works with the US to address the China factor.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

Amid tensions with China, Philippines says BrahMos a ‘credible defence’

At interaction in Delhi Monday, Ambassador of Philippines also highlighted talks over possibility of high-level delegation visit later this year to mark 75 yrs of diplomatic ties.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.