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'Designing Chandrayaan was like writing lyrics to a set tune'

While building India's first moon craft, Chandrayaan project director Mylswamy Annadurai was reminded of his engineering college days when he wrote lyrics to the tunes of his classmates.2:33 PM on October 19

Space network, a 'hotline' from Bangalore to moon

When India's first lunar spacecraft Chandrayaan-1 lifts off from Sriharikota Wednesday, the telemetry, tracking and command network (Istrac) of the space agency in Bangalore will guide the mission on its 18-day voyage to the moon's polar orbit.11:31 AM on October 19

First rehearsal of moon mission Chandrayaan goes off fine

India's first lunar spacecraft Chandrayaan-1 was fitted to the launch pad for rehearsals late Saturday night and they 'went off well', a top space agency official said Sunday three days ahead of the final launch.11:30 AM on October 19

Chandrayaan moved to launch platform for rehearsal

India's first lunar spacecraft Chandrayaan-1 has been moved to the launch platform for rehearsals ahead of its Oct 22 launch, a top Indian space agency official said Saturday.6:34 PM on October 18

Use open standard technology to counter cyber crime: Minister

To combat increasing cyber crime, a West Bengal minister has asked organisations and individuals to use open standard technology here Saturday.4:00 PM on October 18

Mission moon: the young are gung ho

The student community in India's tech capital is quite busy these days, not just with preparations for the mid-term exams but with newfound interest to know more about the moon.10:01 AM on October 18

Astrologers to astronomers: Oct 22 good day for moon mission launch

There are astrologers among the astronomers in the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) too. They have declared that the day set for the country's first moon mission, Oct 22, will be aupicious.10:00 AM on October 18

Over 2,000 students participate in Technozion

Over 2,000 young engineering students from 200 colleges across the country are participating in Technozion, a three-day engineering and science festival that began Friday at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Warangal district of Andhra Pradesh.12:30 AM on October 18

India joins lunar race at time of renewed interest in moon

With the maiden launch of unmanned moon mission Chandrayaan-1 Oct 22 from spaceport Sriharikota, about 80 km from Chennai, India joins the lunar race in quest of space supremacy and its place in the elite club of space-faring nations, at a time when there's renewed global scientific interest in the moon.3:03 PM on October 17

Moon mission won't lead to big satellite launch orders

The launch of India's lunar spacecraft Chandrayaan Oct 22 will not immediately result in big satellite launch orders for Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), but will improve its expertise in the area where India specialises - Polar Satellite Launch Vehicles (PSLV).2:02 PM on October 17

Chandrayaan mated with launch vehicle at Sriharikota

India's first unmanned lunar spacecraft Chandrayaan-1 was mated with the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C11) after completing all mandatory tests in the assembly building at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, about 80 km from Chennai, a top space official said here Friday.2:00 PM on October 17

Now, get electoral details via SMS!

Very soon, voters in the national capital would be able to access their electoral details by just sending an SMS, an aide to the state's chief electoral officer said here Thursday.9:30 PM on October 16

Spice to expand Hotspot outlets to 700

Spice Televentures, part of the $1.5-billion Spice group, Thursday said it will expand its 'Hotspot' mobile retail outlets from the current 400 to 700 by the end of this year.9:02 PM on October 16

Biocon net profit down 54 percent in second quarter

India's leading biotechnology firm Biocon Ltd has posted consolidated net profit of Rs.250 million for the second quarter this fiscal, as against Rs.540 million in the same quarter last year, reflecting a negative growth of 54 percent.8:33 PM on October 16

Government okays Idea's stake sale to Mauritius firm

The government Thursday approved the purchase of 20 percent stake in Aditya Birla Telecom (ABTL), a unit of Idea Cellular, by Mauritius-based private equity Providence Equity Partners for $640 million (Rs.2,704 crore or Rs.27 billion).8:31 PM on October 16