It is indeed a very proud moment for India that its premier satellite launching agency has created a world record (Editorial — “ISRO sets the bar high”, Feb.16). It is wonderful that some of the most developed economies have entrusted us with launching their satellites. ISRO has contributed greatly to making India a shining star.
Anugita Chaudhary,
Dehradun
ISRO has boosted India’s reputation even higher. We can confidently say that we are now in the same league as the developed countries. This achievement is also a tribute to the efforts made by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
We must now take steps to ensure that young talent in our schools and colleges is encouraged to take up the pursuit of space science. Our scientists deserve high praise for their fantastic achievement.
Dhiraj Kapoor,
Rohtak, Haryana
It was quite startling to see the front page yesterday. Instead of having the ISRO launch as the lead story, why was so much space devoted to covering an unsavoury episode of politics? Why does
The Hindu have to give up
its integrity?
Ramesh,
Chennai
The event is all the more incredible as we know that ISRO has a very limited budget to work with. Now that we have arrived at the high table in the elite space club, we should raise the bar further. The government should increase budgetary allocation towards space research.
Bal Govind,
Noida
It is evident that ISRO has successfully established itself as a global player in the space transportation sector (“ISRO’s workhouse lives up to its billing”, Feb.16). It has also strictly followed the motto, “Space technology in the service of humankind”. The government’s budgetary allocation to this sector is rather disappointing, resulting in ISRO spending profits from its commercial arm Antrix on the building of equipment rather than on enhancing and enriching research and development.
Vamsi Masireddy,
Hyderabad
It’s a great occasion for all Indians to celebrate ISRO’s success. To have launched 104 satellites in one go is a stupendous feat.
However, it is a pity that The Hindu gave great publicity to someone who has been convicted. One hopes that the daily is able to strike a balance while reporting on the country’s progress.
G.S.R Prasad,
Hyderabad
