Space has traditionally been the domain of sovereign nations; now there would be a need to relook at the terms of engagement with the arrival of non-sovereign players in space exploration and tourism.
Tag: space
James Webb Telescope – A landmark
James Web too will answer many others, but on its journey, it will also throw up many surprises and questions for humanity to dwell on
Launch of ‘Arohan’
‘Arohan’ is science fiction published in Hindi by Rajkamal Publications. It is the translation of the English ‘Ascendance’ brought out by Rupa Publications in 2018
Headed for the moon …..
The next time you see the moon shining brightly in the night sky, imagine that soon it will be inhabited by humans living and working there. Humanity’s journey of moving towards other planets would then have actually begun.
Latest review of Ascendance
My book Ascendance was reviewed in the premier journal ‘Indian Literature” of the Indian Academy of Letters, Sahitya Academy.
Space exploration and our day to day lives……
These leaps of human enquiry into the realm of space represent an audacity of hope and endeavour. They impact our day to day lives in myriad ways.
What they see 4.0
All four of them gazed wistfully at the image of Earth that was flashing on the screen before them. It was a glorious sight – blue with its oceans and white and green patches. Humans would conquer the virus, but would they be able to conquer themselves?
Participation in Bangalore Literature Festival 2019
The year 2019 has been an inflection point, an exceptional year for Indian science fiction.
Moscow: Mighty, Majestic and Magnificent! by PujyaPriyadarshni
In an interconnected world, Moscow’s charm emanated from its very distinct identity and an almost alternate idea to what one had always conceived as developed and ideal.
Writing science fiction…
The challenge of sci-fi is that a new world with all its dimensions has to be imagined. It has to be populated by characters – living or machines – that are distinct, yet remain plausible. Keeping it believable – that is the key.
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