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In 2006, ISS astronauts threw an old Russian spacesuit stuffed with clothes into orbit; SuitSat circled Earth twice before its radio signal became unexpectedly weak- NASA sent a 77-year-old payload specialist back into space in 1998, 36 years after he became the first American to orbit Earth - not just to make history again, but to study how an older human body responds to microgravity, becoming the oldest person ever to fly in space
- In 1932, a Bell Labs engineer trying to solve mysterious static from transatlantic phone calls that repeated every 23 hours and 56 minutes accidentally discovered radio waves from the center of the Milky Way
- Bishnu S. Atal: The Indian-born scientist whose breakthrough helped make mobile phone calls possibleBishnu S. Atal, an accomplished engineer from India, made remarkable contributions to the fields of digital telephony and cellular technolo...30 Aug, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
- In 1898, a Stanford geology student married a young mining engineer and began a life of travel. 30 years later, she became America's First LadyLou Henry Hoover’s journey to the White House was far from ordinary. After becoming the first woman to graduate from Stanford University wi...24 Aug, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Frank Sinatra: “The best revenge is… – Inspiring lessons on resilience, determination, perseverance, confidence and why you should turn your setbacks into comebacks by the American singer known for his powerful performances and deep insights on human nature and life’s challengesQuote of the Day by Frank Sinatra: Frank Sinatra’s quote, “The best revenge is massive success,” explores the power of turning criticism, r...14 Aug, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
- Independence Day 2026: Radio jockey who rebelled, how a girl ran a secret radio stationIn the midst of the 1942 Quit India movement, Usha Mehta bravely created Congress Radio, a secret station that disseminated calls for resis...06 Aug, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
- Failure didn't stop them! 750 Indian schoolgirls faced failure on their first space mission; their second satellite is now orbiting close to ISSAzaadiSAT-2, carrying experiments by 750 Indian schoolgirls, successfully entered Earth's orbit. This achievement followed an initial launc...30 Jul, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Frank Sinatra: “The big lesson in life, baby, is… — The American singer's powerful advice to overcome life's challengesQuote of the Day by Frank Sinatra: “The big lesson in life, baby, is never be scared of anyone or anything.” This timeless quote encourages...26 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
- Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to interact with school students at NESAC on TuesdayThe interaction is planned via a telebridge set up NESAC in Shillong, said the Amateur Radio on International Space Station (ARISS), which ...05 Jul, 2025, 11.05 PM IST
- Shubhanshu Shukla to interact with school students, ISRO engineers on FridayAstronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will connect with Indian students and ISRO scientists from the International Space Station via ham radio. As pa...30 Jun, 2025, 09.55 PM IST
- Ham radio users detect suspicious signals in Urdu, Arabic along India-Bangladesh borderSuspicious late-night radio signals in coded Bengali, Urdu, and Arabic detected by amateur Ham radio operators along the Indo-Bangladesh bo...09 Feb, 2025, 12.45 PM IST
- Landslide-hit areas of Wayanad find voice through ham radioHam radio enthusiasts played a crucial role in rescue operations following landslides in Wayanad. Operating from the District Collector's o...03 Aug, 2024, 04.34 PM IST
- Dhruva Space looking to raise $20-25 million in 2 years for satellite infra facilitiesDhruva Space, which has sent two tiny satellites recently, is looking to raise USD 20-25 million in the next one to two years to create inf...28 Nov, 2022, 10.53 AM IST
- Ham radios to the rescue in rain-hit KeralaThe district administration here has sought the service of Ham radio operators to coordinate disaster relief operations in case the communi...20 Oct, 2021, 12.05 PM IST
- Bengaluru taps its HAM community to tackle Covid-19 spreadKnown informally as HAM radio operators, these hobbyists use wireless radio sets and antennas - both static as well as mobile -- to interac...13 Jul, 2020, 10.22 AM IST
- Suspicious signals coded in Bengali and Urdu languages at Indo-Bangladesh borderAlarmed over the incident, the operators informed the Centre following which they were called to an international monitoring centre and ask...13 Jul, 2018, 10.54 PM IST
- Ham radio is the answer for poor network during polls in WBHam radio is the only mode of communication for polling & security personnel during the ongoing assembly polls in some remote corners of WB.25 Apr, 2016, 04.35 PM IST
- UK's amateur radio enthusiast contacts International Space Station from garden shedAdrian Lane sent out a call signal to the ISS as it passed over his Gloucestershire house and was 'stunned' when he received a reply.16 Aug, 2015, 03.18 PM IST
- Latest in 2G scam, Dayanidhi Maran is also an amateur radio operatorDayanidhi Maran, apart from being the union textiles minister and one of the few to be caught in the cross-hairs of the 2G scam, is also an...08 Jul, 2011, 11.58 AM IST
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