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1975 SPACE HISTORY
From Thumba to tomorrow: Indian space programme is preparing for its biggest leap yet- In 1975, Soviet Union sent a cannon to space and tested it from Salyut 3 station, just six months before US and Soviet astronauts met in orbit for the Apollo-Soyuz mission during the Cold War
- In 1971, Apollo 14 carried roughly 500 tree seeds around the Moon. 55 years later, a NASA scientist has tracked down dozens of the surviving “Moon trees” still growing across America
- India's 80th Independence Day: A look at protests in its 79-year journey till 'cockroaches' hit the streetsIndia's post-independence history showcases persistent dissent and public mobilisation. Students, farmers, and citizens have repeatedly cha...16 Aug, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
- Quote of the day by John Lennon: "Life is what happens when you're..." — Life lessons from an inspiring quote on mindfulness, purpose, resilience, happiness, embracing change, and why living in the present may be the key to a more meaningful life by the legendary English singer-songwriter and Beatles iconToday's Quote of the Day by John Lennon: John Lennon's famous quote hits right where it matters: "Life is what happens when you're busy mak...07 Aug, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
- In the 1970s, Roxanne Quimby raised twins in a Maine cabin without electricity or running water; after building Burt’s Bees, her family donated 87,500 acres and $20 millionAn artist named Roxanne Quimby moved to Maine and lived simply in the woods. She co-founded Burt's Bees, which became a successful natural ...29 Jul, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
- Chandrayaan-3 receives 2026 AIAA Goddard Astronautics AwardIndia's Chandrayaan-3 mission has earned the prestigious 2026 Goddard Astronautics Award from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Ast...22 May, 2026, 06.35 AM IST
- April 12 in world history: From the introduction of Union Jack to opening of DisneylandApril 12th marks pivotal moments, including the 1204 sacking of Constantinople, the 1606 decree of the Union Flag, and the 1861 start of th...12 Apr, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
- Inspired by the Sputnik, India's strides in space since SarabhaiIndia has made significant progress in the space domain since launching its first satellite, Aryabhata, in 1975. The purview of the Indian ...23 Jul, 2023, 11.52 AM IST
- National Technology Day: Why is it celebrated, history behind itThe day is celebrated not only to honor India's accomplishments in nuclear technology but also recognises the nation's advancements in nume...12 May, 2023, 09.22 AM IST
- 'Shooting star' asteroid enters Earth's atmosphere, ESA confirms. Watch videoEuropean Space Agency (ESA) announced a one-meter-asteroid via Twitter on Monday morning.13 Feb, 2023, 09.58 PM IST
- BITS Pilani announces the largest alumni donation in its historyThe 40,000 sq.ft. facility will include innovation labs in technology & hardware and co-working spaces. The innovation centre will also be ...07 Jan, 2023, 04.43 PM IST
- Oscar-winning actor, Louise Fletcher passes away at 88: A look at her iconic rolesThe 88-year-old actor Louise Fletcher portrayed the character of Nurse Ratched in the 1962 film "One flew over the Cuckoo's nest", which al...24 Sep, 2022, 04.47 PM IST
- We should never forget dreadful period of emergency, says PM in Mann Ki BaatIn the 89th episode, the PM expressed pride that the number of Unicorns in the country has reached the hundred mark. PM Modi had said the t...26 Jun, 2022, 11.56 PM IST
- Provident Housing forays into Mumbai market with affordable housing projectThe latest project of PHL is located in Kalyan, an emerging residential hotspot in Mumbai. Over the last few years, Mumbai has harboured a ...13 Oct, 2021, 01.04 PM IST
- Russian space body launches manufacturing Indian cosmonauts flight equipment for Gaganyaan missionRussia’s Research, Development & Production Enterprise Zvezda under the contract of Glavkosmos with the Human Spaceflight Centre of the Ind...07 Sep, 2020, 10.32 PM IST
- Made in space: In a historic experiment, astronauts to bake chocolate-chip cookies at the ISSThe cookies will be baked in a prototype oven as part of a micro-gravity experiment.07 Nov, 2019, 01.39 PM IST
- Russia may bring forward manned launch after rocket failureIt was the first such incident in Russia's post-Soviet history -- an unprecedented setback for the country's space industry.12 Oct, 2018, 06.24 PM IST
- Space race 2.0: A low-down on the great flightEven as the Trump Administration plans a contentious Space Force and Nasa looks to intensify its efforts to explore deep space, PM Modi has...25 Aug, 2018, 11.00 PM IST
- 'Chandrayaan marks new beginning in Indo-US relation'The US-India Business Council has hailed American cooperation in India's first unmanned lunar mission, Chandrayaan-I, saying it marks the b...02 Feb, 2008, 11.04 AM IST
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