In a small heritage town of Karnataka, housed within a Royal art gallery, lies a breathtakingly beautiful painting that leaves both art connoisseurs and laymen spellbound.

The poignant image of a Prime Minister consoling a scientist remains etched in the memory of people who watched the launch of Chandrayaan 2 in 2019. The lander of Chandrayaan 2 was unable to make a soft landing. It was a huge disappointment for all.  However, ISRO declared that the mission was a partial success. Is failure not a part of success? Yes, it definitely is.

Sriharikota, the very mention of this place brings images of rockets and satellites to our minds. But is that all? Little is known about the other facets of this fascinating island. Who are the original inhabitants and how did they live? Why is it called a barrier island? Why did Dr. Sarabhai choose this island? There are so many unheard stories…

With Samudrayaan, the Deep Ocean Mission, India is diving into the dark waters of the abyssal zone of the Central Indian Ocean Basin. This mission aims to collect polymetallic nodules, study deep-sea marine life, and research climate change to bolster India's blue economy. Now India has joined the select group of countries- the USA, France, Russia, Japan, and China who have the technology to conduct deep-sea studies.