Being moonstruck

As India launches Chandrayaan-3 mission to explore the moon's mysteries, here's a dive into the cultural history, folklore, and scientific curiosities surrounding our celestial neighbour

We are all moonstruck with the launch of Chandrayaan-3 —India’s latest attempt to demonstrate its capability of safely landing and operating a rover on the lunar surface, becoming only the fourth country to achieve this feat. Do not let the excitement fade as this 42-day journey is part of a voyage that may eventually lead to the setting up of bases on the moon for astronauts, propelling our efforts to explore places like Mars and beyond.

As lander Vikram and rover Pragyan embark on another mission to unravel the mysteries of the lunar surface, let’s scroll through cultures, history and