Indian-American astronaut Chari nominated for US Air Force Brigadier General

Jan 27, 2023

"Air Force Col. Raja J. Chari for appointment to the grade of brigadier general. Chari is currently serving as the Crew-3 commander and astronaut,...

SpaceX mission led by Indian-origin astronaut docks with International Space Station

Nov 12, 2021

Washington [US], November 12 : A new SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying four astronauts including Indian origin Raja Chari to the International Space Station...

Space-X spacecraft with Indian-origin astronaut aboard makes safe return to Earth

May 06, 2022

Washington [US], May 6 : Indian-American astronaut Raja Chari was among the four astronauts aboard a Space X spacecraft which on Friday safely splashed...

Bhutan's Chari Monastery undergoing major restoration: Report

Dec 07, 2023

The 400-year-old Chari Monastery in Bhutan's Thimphu is undergoing a major restoration. Considering Loo-nag or inauspicious years in 2024 and 2025, the Laytshog Lopen...

"Will always be indebted to government": Velu Ananda Chari on being awarded Padma Shri in arts

Jan 26, 2024

Ananda Chari is a sculptor, trained in the art of temple architecture. He is also a former advisor of the endowment department.

J-K: Meet Raja Aadam-'First ever illusionist from Kashmir'

Jul 26, 2023

Hailing from the Tral area of south Kashmir's Pulwama district, Aadam has become the first from the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir to...