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- Destination Moon (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Nov 04, 2006)
The first tentative steps towards India eventually putting a man on the moon are getting firmer with ISRO’s presentation to the Prime Minister recently, during a routine review of India’s space and nuclear programmes.
- Isro Planning To Send Indian To Moon In 2020 (Hindustan Times, BR Srikanth, Nov 02, 2006)
An Indian will walk on the moon in 2020. Or so the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) maintains.
- Cryogenic Stage Tested Successfully (Hindu, T.S. Subramanian, Oct 29, 2006)
A major milestone in our rocket system development, testing, says Madhavan Nair
- High Infant Mortality In Bihar: Unicef Survey (WhatIsIndia Publications, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2006)
A survey conducted by UNICEF estimates that about 400 infants below the age of 1 with 2/3rds of those children within a month die every day in Bihar due to causes that could be easily prevented through simple intervention programs.
- Isro Floats Manned Space Mission Proposal (WhatIsIndia Publications, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2006)
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman G. Madhavan Nair apparently made a “registration of intent” to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh about sending an Indian astronaut into space on a home-made capsule using an Indian launch vehicle.
- Isro Moots Manned Mission To Space (Hindu, T.S. Subramanian, Oct 26, 2006)
Madhavan Nair makes slide presentation to Prime Minister
- Two `T' Intersections Causing Traffic Chaos Near Temple (Hindu, Anil Kumar Sastry, Oct 16, 2006)
Vehicle-parking zone in front of Banashankari temple to be shifted
- "Isro Aiding Public, Private Sectors With Transfer Of Technology" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 14, 2006)
Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation G. Madhavan Nair on Friday said ISRO had transferred technologies to the public and private sector for commercial exploitation under its technology transfer programme.
- Right To Education To Be A Reality By 2007: Kalam (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 22, 2006)
President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has said right to education would be a reality by 2007. He had given assent to the Bill seeking to make education free and compulsory to children up to the age of 14.
- Isro To Create Disaster Database (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is creating a national database for disaster management. The digital database will keep all emergency management-related information, from the availability of JCBs to rescue shelters, across the country.
- State Will Strengthen Cooperation With Isro, Says Chief Minister (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
Chief Minister V. S. Achuthanandan has said that the State Government will further strengthen its association with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to use various applications of space technology for the development of the State.
- ‘India Ready To Call Off N-Deal If Us Deviates’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
“We are waiting for the amendment. We will call off the deal if there are any changes in the agreement, and go ahead with our research and development,” Anil Kakodkar said.
- Political Parties Told To Focus On Development, Poverty Alleviation (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 13, 2006)
Minister stresses need for restoration of traditional values to end social conflicts
- Isro Blames Gslv Crash On 'Manufacturing Error' (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 07, 2006)
An ‘inadvertent error in manufacturing’ of a propellant regulator which ‘escaped sufficient inspection and acceptance test procedures’ caused the failure of Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)'s Rs 256 crore Geosynchronous Satellite . . .
- Malfunctioning Of Regulator Led To Gslv Failure: Isro Chief (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 07, 2006)
Sudden loss of thrust in fourth liquid propellant strap-on stages was the cause
Failure Analysis Committee submits report
Recommends strict control on fabrication
For strengthening process of launch clearance.
- ‘Gslv Failure Due To Fabrication Error’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 07, 2006)
All it took to halt the magnificent climb of the 49-metre-tall 414-tonne-heavy GSLV F02 into the skies was an “inadvertent error in the fabrication of a component”, said Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman G Madhavan Nair.
- Cheque Mate (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Sep 01, 2006)
There's another mess in disinvestment. And it could be the biggest yet. The UPA’s decision to revalue Balco’s 49 per cent equity that Sterlite bought in 2004 — the first, controlling stake of 51 per cent was bought in 2001 . . .
- No Hidden Devil In The Deal (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 01, 2006)
There's no question of binding ourselves to any agreement with the US that involves 'shifting of goalposts'; there's no need to be exercised beyond a point
- State, Isro Renew Cooperation (Hindu, Special Correspondent, Hindu, Aug 26, 2006)
Satellite-based communication network in distance education, farm extension, SHGs
- Indian Airspace Still Not Impregnable (Times of India, RAJAT PANDIT, Aug 21, 2006)
The surveillance of Indian airspace is still far from becoming airtight, with tardy progress in induction of more high, medium and low-level radars as well as in implementation of projects like the satellite-based surveillance (SBS) programme.
- Climate Study (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 18, 2006)
The Department of Ecology of the French Institute of Pondicherry is collaborating with the National Remote-Sensing Agency (NRSA), Hyderabad, and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in reconstructing the vegetational history of the . . .
- Oil Giant In Old River Hunt (Telegraph, GAJINDER SINGH, Aug 14, 2006)
Who do you call to dig for a river that has dried up 4,000 years ago?
Haryana is banking on ONGC which comes with an impeccable track record: it had struck water instead of oil at 2,500 metres in Libya last year.
- India’S Moon Mission (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Aug 13, 2006)
Ours in 2007 will be mankind’s 85th mission to the Moon.
- 'Isro Will Be Ready With Another Gslv By 2007' (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 02, 2006)
The Indian Space Research Organisation would be ready with another Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) by next year to carry the country's satellites into space, ISRO Chairman G Madhavan Nair said on Tuesday.
- Isro Chief Says An Aeronautics Commission Is Needed (Hindu, K. Manikandan, Jul 30, 2006)
There is an acute shortage of specialists'
- Panel Report On Gslv Launch Failure Within A Month: Nair (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 29, 2006)
The Failure Analysis Committee (FAC) constituted to look into the failure of the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-F02 will submit a report in a month's time, said G. Madhavan Nair, Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
- Harrapa, Peruvian Civilisations Linked? (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 24, 2006)
Did the Harappan civilisation have a Peruvian link? Researchers working in Kutch are excited over a ‘mystery sign’ found on a hill in Khavda region which, they feel, may usher in a new dimension in the study of Harappan history.
- A Voyage To Sri Harikota (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jul 22, 2006)
The road to Sriharikota (SHAR), across Pulicat lake takes us to the launch pad of Indian Space technology. It transports us from a familiar world to a world familiar with rockets and satellites.
- The Saga Of Gslv (Deccan Herald, U R RAO, Jul 17, 2006)
The failure of the Vikas engine despite its reliable track record resulted in the INSAT-4C satellite fiasco.
- India Exposed By Missile Failure (Asia Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 14, 2006)
The failure in rapid succession this week of a satellite launcher and a new ballistic missile have shown up the technological and budgetary difficulties faced by India's space establishment - civilian and military.
- Isro To Set Up Panel To Probe Gslv Failure (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 13, 2006)
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will set up a high-level committee to probe the failure of the GSLV satellite launch rocket, officials said here on Tuesday.
- Gslv Failure (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jul 12, 2006)
While the failure need not dampen the morale of the space community, the immediate task would be to pinpoint the deficiency and overcome it.
- Space Stumbles (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jul 12, 2006)
Isro must build on its failures
- Course Correction (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jul 12, 2006)
It may not be easy for India's defence and space engineers to get over the disappointment of the back-to-back failures of the intermediate range ballistic missile Agni-III and the Geostationary Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) over the weekend.
- Satellite Model Presented To Dharmasthala Temple (Hindu, Raviprasad Kamila, Jul 12, 2006)
This time too, a few scientists offered prayers before the launch
- Facing Up To The Gslv Failure (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 12, 2006)
In an unfortunate succession of failures, the day after India's latest and most powerful missile, Agni-III, failed in its maiden flight, the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV), lifting off with the Insat-4C communications satellite . . .
- ‘95 Per Cent Of Our Launch Vehicles Are Indigenous, We Are . . . (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 12, 2006)
G Madhavan Nair, Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation and Secretary, Department of Space, Government of India, tells Indian Express Editor in Chief Shekhar Gupta about the new sense of confidence with which the Indian space research is . . .
- Twin Failures (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 12, 2006)
The failure of the GSLV launch vehicle and the loss of the INSAT-4C satellite, coming as it did soon after the failure of the first test launch of Agni-III has hit our sense of achievement and control over these important programmes.
- Invest More Funds (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 12, 2006)
GSLV, Agni are bound to take off ---- Failure in a national endeavour can no doubt have a depressing impact on both Government and the people.
- Gslv-F02 Launch Delayed For Hour (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
The launch of GSLV-F02, which carries INSAT-4C, the second satellite in the INSAT-4 series, will take place at 1738 hrs, exactly one hour behind schedule.
- Gslv Crashes Into Bay (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
Minor setback, won't affect space programme: ISRO chief
- Scientific Jinx (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 11, 2006)
Scientists should not lose heart over the two failures
- High-Profile Indian Satellite Launch Ends In Disaster (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
India's attempts to launch its heaviest satellite failed on Monday when the rocket carrying it went into a tail-spin about a minute after blast off and disintegrated, a space official said.
- Insat 4c Launch Unsuccessful, Gslv Strays Off Course (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
In a major jolt to India's ambitious space programme, a rocket carrying the heaviest communication satellite INSAT-4C today burst into flames shortly after lift-off from here, a day after the nuclear-capable Agni-III missile failed to hit the target.
- After Agni, Insat 4c Falls Into Sea (Deccan Herald, K Jayalakshmi, Jul 11, 2006)
After a fiery, thunderous liftoff which was “normal”, the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F02) carrying the Insat 4C broke up before crashing into the Bay of Bengal, some 60 seconds after its launch at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre . . .
- What Goes Down (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 11, 2006)
Two launches failed. While ISRO remains a viable player, DRDO needs some stiff questions
- Now Gslv Fails After Agni Agony (Pioneer, K Venkataramanan, Jul 11, 2006)
First stage failure destroys INSAT-4C mission ---- Two failures in two successive days have caused a major setback to India's space research and missile programme.
- Insat-4c Launch Fails (Tribune, Arup Chanda, Jul 11, 2006)
India’s space technology programme suffered a huge setback as ISRO’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-FO2) carrying the INSAT-4C communication satellite, which was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, 80 km from Chennai, today . . .
- Shows Why Isro, With Solid Track Record, Needs More Launches (Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, Jul 11, 2006)
In the risky business of rocket science, failure to launch is common. The successive failures in two days of the GSLV F-02 and the Agni-III missile need not be a setback to India’s space ambitions — if ISRO and DRDO take away the right lessons.
- Insat-4c Goes Down In Smoke In What Isro Calls ‘Rare Event’ (New Indian Express, JAYA MENON, Jul 11, 2006)
A day after the Agni-III ballistic missile failed to meet test expectations, India’s space programme took a knocking when the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV FO2), carrying the INSAT-4C communication satellite, veered off course and . . .
- Trusted Rocket Blows Up On Pride (Telegraph, M.R. Venkatesh, Jul 11, 2006)
For the first time in its four-decade space saga, India today lost a tried and tested launch vehicle when the fourth flight of the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle ended in the Bay of Bengal.
- Gslv Crashes Into Bay Of Bengal (Hindu, T.S. Subramanian, Jul 11, 2006)
Vehicle destroyed about 60 seconds after take-off as trajectory goes awry
One of the rarest phenomena: ISRO Chairman
Failure of mission not related to weight of satellite
ISRO to study data, take corrective action
- Insat-4c Follows Agni Iii Into Sea (Hindustan Times, GC Shekhar, Jul 11, 2006)
A day after the Agni-III missile failed, the Bay of Bengal became the grave for another ambitious Indian mission: the launch of INSAT-4C.
- India's Satellite Dream Comes Crashing Down (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
India’s attempt to place its latest communication satellite in space failed after the rocket carrying it veered off its trajectory and disintegrated due to a motor failure.
- Agni-Iii Failure: Probe Begins (Tribune, Girja Shankar Kaura, Jul 11, 2006)
The failure of India’s nuclear capable intermediate range ballistic missile Agni-III yesterday at Wheeler Island, off the coast of Orissa, has come as a major shock for the country’s top defence scientists.
- After Agni, Insat-4c Launch Ends In Watery Grave (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
The launch of India’s heaviest communication satellite INSAT-4C ended in a fiery disaster on Monday evening, singing India’s reputation as a space power.
- Insat-4c Fails Too (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
In a major setback to India’s space programme, the 49-metre GSLV-F02 rocket veered off course and was destroyed less than 90 seconds after liftoff on Monday. The debris fell safely into the Bay of Bengal.
- Countdown Begins For Gslv-F02 Launch (Hindu, T.S. Subramanian, Jul 10, 2006)
It will put in orbit INSAT-4C, a communication satellite
Lift-off is scheduled for 4.30 p.m. on Monday from Sriharikota
INSAT-4C will help boost the communication network in the country
It weighs 2,170 kg, is 49 metres tall, as high as a 17- . . .
- Isro Begins Work On Navigational Satellite System (Hindu, Chitra V. Ramani, Jul 06, 2006)
To be operational by 2011-12, it will be optimised for the specific needs of users in the country
- Satellite-Based Navigation Aids For Civil Aviation By 2010, Says Nair (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Airports Authority of India (AAI) will implement a satellite-based navigation system over Indian air-space for civil aviation in the coming years, said ISRO Chairman G Madhavan Nair on Tuesday.
- Outer Limits (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jul 04, 2006)
In consonance with its other global ambitions India is making space too its next area of opportunity and expansion. This month, in particular, could see many missions which seem well on their way to realisation.
- In Private Space (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jul 03, 2006)
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro)’s indigenisation programme that began over a decade ago looks set to pick up some steam, going by the space agency’s decision to outsource the manufacture of satellite launch vehicles.
- Next To French Guiana, Shar May Emerge As The Most . . . (Hindu, Chitra V. Ramani, Jul 02, 2006)
11 missions consecutive successes; spaceport has capacity to launch commercially
- Rbi Central Board Reconstituted (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 30, 2006)
The Union Government has reconstituted the Central Board of Directors of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) with 13 members, including Azim Premji and Kumar Mangalam Birla. Those who retired include Ratan Tata and N. R. Narayana Murthy.
- Isro Prepares For Insat 4c Launch In July (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 30, 2006)
The Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota is all set to launch INSAT 4 C in mid-July, the first INSAT launch for commercial purposes using the indigenous Geo-Synchronous Launch Vehicle.It will also be the heaviest at 2.2 tonnes.
- India Set To Launch Gslv In July Second Week (Hindu, Chitra V. Ramani, Jun 30, 2006)
The third stage of the rocket to use the cryogenic engine supplied by Russia.
- Mapping India From The Sky (Daily Excelsior, G V Joshi, Jun 29, 2006)
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), launched Cartosat-1 weighing 1,560 kg to its polar orbit in space 600 km above the earth from the newly built second launch pad at Sriharikota using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) in 2005.
- That Will Resolve Contentious Issues (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jun 28, 2006)
The interim solution to 3G spectrum management lies in entrusting the entire 3G spectrum to a special purpose vehicle to which all players can connect.
- Freezing The Female Psyche (Hindu, Prema Nandakumar , Jun 27, 2006)
Reading a novel nearly a quarter century after it was published can be a sobering experience.
- Map Of Human Intelligence (Pioneer, Claude Arpi, Jun 26, 2006)
Technology is as good as the minds using it; if terrorists try to deploy it to their advantage, it can also be used to beat . . .
- Israel To Launch Tauvexii Aboard India's Gsat-4 By 2007 (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 19, 2006)
Israel is likely to launch its 18.2 million USD-worth TauvexII scientific telescope for astronomical research of the galaxies aboard India's GSAT-4 satellite by mid next year.
- Two Launch Campaigns Gathering Speed At Sriharikota (Hindu, T.S. Subramanian, Jun 04, 2006)
GSLV to put in orbit INSAT-4C in July and PSLV will deploy three satellites in August
- It’S The Hindus’Turn To Be Extremists (Deccan Herald, Nick Cohen, May 31, 2006)
Husain is the grand old man of Indian art. He began as a boy painting cinema hoardings for six annas per square foot before getting his first break at the Bombay Art Society in 1947.
- Moon’S Secrets Could Be Unravelled (Deccan Herald, U R RAO, May 31, 2006)
The synergy between the two space powers should benefit the scientific community
- Yet Again We Cave In To Religious Bigots (Hindu, Nick Cohen, May 30, 2006)
Rival groups are egging each other on in a politics of grievance. Now, militant Hindus in Britain turn on M.F. Husain.
- Deal With Nasa (Frontline, T.S. Subramanian, May 27, 2006)
Nasa chief's visit opens a new chapter in India-U.S. space cooperation.
- The Cosmic Balance (Deccan Herald, RAMNATH NARAYANSWAMY, May 25, 2006)
Sri Mukunduru Swami was once asked to explain the essence of the Mahabharata.
- In National Disinterest (Pioneer, Balbir K Punj, May 19, 2006)
How responsive is the UPA Government towards the external security imperatives of India?
- Outsourcing Satellites (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, May 15, 2006)
The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) reported intention to start “outsourcing” the manufacture of its communication satellites is in keeping with the national goal of a bigger role for private industry in the high technology and strategic . . .
- "We Are Looking Forward To Increased Cooperation With India In Space" (Hindu, T.S. Subramanian, May 13, 2006)
Nasa chiefMichael Griffinspeaks on India-U.S. collaboration, the quality of ISRO's work, and training astronauts.
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