How Can We Matter

Despite a significant operational change, Indian TV viewers experienced a seamless transition on April 1, 2026, when all broadcasters were directed to move their services. The shift involved migrating away from China-linked satellites , specifically Chinasat and ApStar, to India’s own GSAT and the US-based Intelsat satellites. Image Credit: ISRO As a result, GSAT and Intelsat have now become the core infrastructure for Indian broadcasting. Viewers with cable or DTH connections likely did not notice the switch. While AsiaSat 7 has a very limited, temporary extension until June 30, 2026, for niche services, all major news and entertainment channels have already completed their migration off that platform. Security-Driven Migration The Indian government, acting through the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) , has opted not to renew the landing rights for satellites operated by AsiaSat (Hong Kong) and ApStar after March 31, 2026 . This decision is a d...

Fire, Water, and Destiny Tomorrow morning on April 11, 2026 , the heavens will tremble . Orion Integrity will streak across the sky, a blazing arrow returning from the void, destined to meet the Pacific waters near San Diego at 5:37 AM Indian Standard Time (IST). At that instant, humanity will witness a spectacle of courage and physics colliding at unimaginable speed . Image Credit: NASA/James M. Blair The astronauts christened their vessel Integrity - a name that embodies trust, humility, and the relentless devotion of thousands who dared to dream. Yet, as the capsule slams into the upper atmosphere at 38,000 kilometers per hour ( kmph) , trust alone will not shield them. To grasp the enormity of the speed of descent: A passenger jet cruises at 900 kmph. A sniper’s bullet tears through the air at 3,500 kmph. Orion will descend at Mach 32 , eleven times faster than a bullet-making this the fastest crewed reentry in history . Inside, four human beings will sit strapped in silence, he...

Our comprehensive 14-day stay at the Ayurvedic hospital, Arya Vaidya Sala - Kottakkal , concluded on Tuesday, March 24. This period was dedicated to my wife Vasantha 's intensive treatment for two persistent conditions: she suffers from leg pain and non-diabetic peripheral neuropathy, both stemming from her long-standing autoimmune condition, Sjögren’s syndrome . As her devoted caregiver and family companion, I remained by Vasantha’s side throughout the entire duration, providing support, monitoring her progress, and managing the logistics of her hospital stay. The two weeks were structured around a rigorous schedule of traditional Ayurvedic therapies, dietary regimens, and consultations, all aimed at addressing the root causes of her ailments and promoting long-term healing. The successful completion of this fortnight marks a significant milestone in her journey toward recovery and pain management. Bidding Farewell: An Epiphany at Arya Vaidya Sala The morning of March 25th began ...