President Donald Trump’s move to penalize India for buying oil and arms from Russia will increase economic risks for the ...

US President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on Indian exports from Aug. 1 is expected to hurt a spate of sectors — from makers of ...

Splashdowns during the re-entry of astronauts from space may seem like the obvious choice for a gentle return to Earth. But the decision between water and landings goes far deeper than just comfort.

Shubhanshu Shukla has made history today on June 25 by becoming the second Indian astronaut to go into space, 41 years after Rakesh Sharma first crossed that milestone in 1984. Shubhanshu Shukla is a ...

Rakesh Sharma, India's first astronaut, celebrates his 76th birthday today, honoring his historic space mission in 1984 that inspired generations and showcased India's space capabilities.

Rakesh Sharma, the Punjab-born cosmonaut, and pilot created history as he took India to become the 14th nation to travel outer space. As the Indian space hero turns 72 years old today, let's have ...

Rakesh Sharma was a part of the Soviet Union's Soyuz T-11 mission, which was launched on April 2, 1984. Union Ministers Harsh Vardhan and Ram Vilas Paswan took to Twitter to convey their wishes to ...

Rakesh Sharma retired as a wing commander and later joined Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in 1987, where he served as the chief test pilot until 1992 before moving to Bangalore to continue ...

Rakesh is an inspiring Indian hero and I was honoured to be part of this event.” Sharma flew on board a Soyuz spacecraft in 1984 as part of an Soviet Interkosmos mission.

Rakesh Sharma was known for giving numerous blockbuster hits such as Mr. Natwarlal, Do Aur Do Paanch, Yaarana, Khoon Pasina, Hera Pheri and others. The filmmaker is survived by his wife, son and ...

Amitabh Bachchan spoke about late director Rakesh Sharma, known for directing films such as Mr Natwarlal and Yaarana. The actor said that he 'shall hesitate to go to his funeral'.

The first Indian to fly into space, Rakesh Sharma at his home in Coonoor. Photo: K.Ananthan Wing Commander (Retd) Rakesh Sharma, recipient of the Ashoka Chakra, fobs off any attempt to glorify him.