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Sunita Williams Stranded In Space; Brings Back Memory Of Kalpana Chawla Whose Space Odyssey Ended Tragically

Sunita Williams, an Indian-origin astronaut, is stuck in space due to a faulty Boeing Starliner. As NASA postpones bringing Williams and another astronaut back...

25 Years Of Kargil War: How India Used ‘World’s Fastest’ Jet, MiG-25 Foxbat, To Gain Edge Over Pakistan

Twenty-five years after the Kargil War, Israel’s former ambassador to India made interesting remarks, linking India’s latest arms support to Israel to India's expression...

F-15EX For Indian Air Force: Why World’s Most Powerful Air Superiority Fighters Make No Sense For IAF?

India’s 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA), the likely mother-of-all-deals, continues to blow-hot-blow-cold. The Indian Air Force (IAF) is down to 31 fighter squadrons vis-à-vis...

After South China Sea, US, China Set To Wrestle At ‘Roof Of The World’; Washington Begins Himalayan Push

A geopolitical drama is unfolding in the shadow of the world's highest mountains. The United States, long on the back foot in the Indo-Pacific,...

TAPAS Drone: Indian Navy Displays Exemplary Foresight By Boosting DRDO UAV To Operational Heights

The Indian Navy's decision to acquire four Tapas drones despite performance shortcomings displays admirable foresight and a sense of responsibility.  The ANI reported on June...