http://hdl.handle.net/2248/5272 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:32:51 GMT 2026-04-22T12:32:51Z http://hdl.handle.net/2248/6425 Title: Mars is parched and hostile for life Authors: NDTV Abstract: Mars has exited generations of people and it was long theorized that life existed on the Red Planet. Comic books have always pictured Martians, but alas till date no life has been found on the planet. Planetary scientist professor Sujan Sengupta from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore, spoke exclusively to NDTV's Science Editor Pallava Bagla explaining how the conditions of the Red Planet are very hostile for the existence of life on Mars, but he seeks more data from below the surface of the Red Planet to come to conclude if Mars is really barren. Description: To view the video file associated with this item kindly follow the "Alternative Location" link below. Video: Duration: 5 min, 42 sec Sun, 20 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2248/6425 2013-10-20T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2248/5659 Title: Zodiacal light and the false dawn Authors: Vayada, Nilesh; Talwar, Ajay Abstract: Explanation: Is it dawn or false dawn? During certain times of the year, the horizon near the rising Sun will begin to glow unusually early. This early glow does not originate directly from the Sun, but rather from sunlight reflected by interplanetary dust. Called zodiacal light, the glowing triangle of light may be mistaken, for a while, for a sunrise, and so may be called a false dawn. Pictured above, two false dawns were recorded in time lapse movies each spanning about five hours from the perch of the highest observatory in the world: Mount Saraswati near Hanle, India. At its brightest, the rising zodiacal triangle on the left glows brighter than even the central disk of our Milky Way Galaxy -- visible as the diagonal band moving left to right across the frame. Description: Open Access Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2248/5659 2012-01-16T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2248/5508 Title: India installs fourth-largest telescope at the world's highest observatory Authors: NDTV Abstract: The astronomical observatory at Hanle, Ladakh, has always made Indian scientists proud. Hanle is considered the perfect observing site on earth, having 250 clear nights in a year- it's dry and the monsoon doesn't reach here. And it is now getting ready to install the fourth-largest telescope in the world, after the ones in Namibia, Spain and USA. Description: To view the video file associated with this item kindly follow the "Alternative Location" link below. Video: Duration: 3 min, 03 sec (Open Access) Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2248/5508 2011-06-20T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2248/5495 Title: After the moon, ISRO eyes the sun (IIA in NDTV News) Authors: NDTV Abstract: The Indian Space Research Organisation is now putting together its first dedicated mission to study the sun, aptly called Aditya-1. NDTV travelled to ISRO's labs to get you this exclusive. Description: To view the video file associated with this item kindly follow the "Alternative Location" link below. Video: Duration: 2 min, 12 sec Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2248/5495 2011-06-09T00:00:00Z