India`s Mars mission `a symbolic coup` against China: US media

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 08:21

India`s successful launch of its Mars mission has been described by the mainstream American media as "technological leap" and "a symbolic coup" against China in this field.

Experts hail `Mangalyaan` launch, say it`s time to take "broader" view

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 22:20

Despite criticism about the mission, the successful launch of `Mangalyaan` Tuesday saw the scientific community in the country hailing the milestone achieved by ISRO.

Amidst euphoria, some voices question cost of Mars Mission

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 21:57

While the Mars mission got wide praise, there were voices which questioned the need for spending Rs 450-500 crore on it when the country is facing hunger and poverty.

ISRO justifies Rs 450 crore Mars mission

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 21:36

Asserting that its Rs 450- crore mission to Mars was not a wrong priority, Indian Space Research Organisation Tuesday said all the country`s space programmes are "people-centric" and every rupee has been accounted for.

Mars Mission hailed by leaders

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 21:17

India`s maiden tryst with the Mars Mission was widely hailed today with leaders like President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh describing it as a "historic achievement" and "significant milestone".

Narendra Modi pats ISRO on Mars mission

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 19:20

Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated ISRO scientists on the successful launch of `Mangalyaan`.

India`s Mars mission: China for enduring peace in outer space

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 18:29

As India Tuesday stole the march over China by launching a mission to Mars, Beijing called for "joint efforts" to ensure peace in outer space.

Launch is only part of Mars mission story; challenges ahead

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 18:23

The successful launch of the country`s Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) Tuesday, is only part of the country`s first inter-planetary venture story. The space odyssey is long and complex.

It`s a historic moment: Narayanasamy on Mars mission

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 18:16

Minister of State in PMO V Narayanasamy Tuesday hailed the successful launch of the Mars Orbiter Mission saying it was a historic moment for the country.

Mars Mission is historic achievement: PM Manmohan Singh

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 18:10

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday hailed the launch of Mars Mission as a "historic achievement" and congratulated ISRO scientists for the significant milestone.

Journalists create flutter at ISRO chief`s press meet

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 18:05

A section of journalists on Tuesday created a flutter here when they shouted slogans and displayed placards against creation of Telangana, at the press conference of ISRO chief K Radhakrishnan.

Mars mission: Prez congratulates ISRO for successful launch

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 16:46

President Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday congratulated ISRO for the successful launch of "Mangalyan", Mars Orbiter Spacecraft, and said it was a significant milestone that will inspire more scientists to make greater strides in achieving goals.