Kikina, a 37-year-old engineer, will be only the fifth professional woman cosmonaut from Russia or the Soviet Union to fly to space.
Last year, the Russian space agency Roscosmos said “our beauty” Kikina would fly aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon as part of a cross-flights deal between Roscosmos and NASA.
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SC, ST, OBC Quotas Secure Under BJP: Shah
Senior BJP leader exuded confidence the saffron party will emerge victorious in 10 out of the 17 LS seats in T’gana
Rahul Dares Modi To Remove 50% Ceiling On Quotas
CONTINUING the attack on the BJP over its stance on affirmative action policies, former AICC president Rahul Gandhi challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to remove the 50% ceiling on reservations.
Modi Back In Ayodhya With Bhakti, Roadshow
A HUGE crowd emerged to witness the 2-km roadshow held by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the temple town of Ayodhya on Sunday evening.
Democracy And Constitution Under Severe Strain, Says Lalu
RJD chief Lalu Prasad on Sunday launched an attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying people are apprehensive that Modi would abolish the Constitution and reservation if he returns to power for the third term after the Lok Sabha polls.
Voices for NOTA rise in Indore as Cong candidate withdraws
FORMER Lok Sabha speaker and senior BJP leader Sumitra Mahajan has expressed surprise over the withdrawal of nomination by Congress candidate Akshay Kanti Bam from Indore Lok Sabha seat, embarrassing the ruling party.
Soren to attend uncle's last rites under police custody after HC nod
FORMER chief minister Hemant Soren, currently under judicial custody after being arrested by ED in a money laundering case linked to a land scam, will attend the last rites of his uncle under police custody on Monday.
Himanta hones campaign style with music, dance
ASSAM Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is not just an orator but can dance his way into people's hearts as well. He hummed and shook a leg every time 'Akou Abar Modi Sarkar' (Modi government again), the BJP's popular poll song, was played out at his rallies.
MUSINGS OF AN INDIAN SUMMER
MY friend in Europe writes to me that their winters are too long. 1 wiggle my bare feet on the dew drop cooled grass. And breathe in my summer.
LEFT, THE RIGHT WAY FOR SUPER KINGS
Left-arm spinners Jadeja and Santner come together to deliver a crucial victory for Chennai against Punjab Kings
Narine, the opener, lights up show yet again as Knight Riders go top of table
SUNIL NARINE has been a revelation with the blade this IPL season. After being re-installed as opener, he has taken apart bowlers at will to be among top scorers.