<p>Current developments in Isro point out to actions that have been a little out of the ordinary. Sources in India’s premier space research organisation told Deccan Herald on condition of anonymity that a few transfers effected over the last 15 days at the headquarters had raised a lot of questions. <br /><br />“A person from the marketing wing of Antrix Corporation was shunted out suddenly with no explanation. He in question was responsible for co-ordinating with foreign clients for the supply of data, and his sudden departure has left a lot of officials, who had the data ready for supply to a potential client, at a loss. An Assistant Director has been transferred to Isro Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC). These are not normal transfers and we do not know what is going on, but it is highly suspicious,” the source remarked.<br /><br />According to insiders, former Isro Director Madhavan Nair reportedly elevated Radhakrishnan to a certain post, so that he could match the credentials necessary for a Chairman, as Radhakrishan did not have the seniority to be eligible for the post. <br /><br />The move upset several people at the top who were also contending for the post based on seniority. As reactions pour in from various quarters, about the government’s action against former Isro Chairman Madhavan Nair, employees at Isro feel that Nair’s ire towards present Isro Chairman K Radhakrishnan might be well founded.<br /><br />Radhakrishan has been faced with two major setbacks after he took over as Chairman of Isro, with the failure of the indigenous cryogenic engine in April 2010 and the GSLV-F06 in December 2010. The Chairman has also drawn unkind attention for frequently attending music festivals and at offering ‘thulabharam’ at various temples.<br /><br />It was towards Wednesday evening that news started trickling in at Isro offices about the government action against four former Isro officials including Nair and his statements criticising the government for its decision. Sympathy is pouring in for Nair at his old office, for the action taken against him is being seen as unfair. <br /><br />A scientist commented that it was unfair on the part of the government to bring out such an order without the completion of the investigation. “It is not correct to take such an action merely on a suspicion,” the scientist said.</p>
<p>Current developments in Isro point out to actions that have been a little out of the ordinary. Sources in India’s premier space research organisation told Deccan Herald on condition of anonymity that a few transfers effected over the last 15 days at the headquarters had raised a lot of questions. <br /><br />“A person from the marketing wing of Antrix Corporation was shunted out suddenly with no explanation. He in question was responsible for co-ordinating with foreign clients for the supply of data, and his sudden departure has left a lot of officials, who had the data ready for supply to a potential client, at a loss. An Assistant Director has been transferred to Isro Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC). These are not normal transfers and we do not know what is going on, but it is highly suspicious,” the source remarked.<br /><br />According to insiders, former Isro Director Madhavan Nair reportedly elevated Radhakrishnan to a certain post, so that he could match the credentials necessary for a Chairman, as Radhakrishan did not have the seniority to be eligible for the post. <br /><br />The move upset several people at the top who were also contending for the post based on seniority. As reactions pour in from various quarters, about the government’s action against former Isro Chairman Madhavan Nair, employees at Isro feel that Nair’s ire towards present Isro Chairman K Radhakrishnan might be well founded.<br /><br />Radhakrishan has been faced with two major setbacks after he took over as Chairman of Isro, with the failure of the indigenous cryogenic engine in April 2010 and the GSLV-F06 in December 2010. The Chairman has also drawn unkind attention for frequently attending music festivals and at offering ‘thulabharam’ at various temples.<br /><br />It was towards Wednesday evening that news started trickling in at Isro offices about the government action against four former Isro officials including Nair and his statements criticising the government for its decision. Sympathy is pouring in for Nair at his old office, for the action taken against him is being seen as unfair. <br /><br />A scientist commented that it was unfair on the part of the government to bring out such an order without the completion of the investigation. “It is not correct to take such an action merely on a suspicion,” the scientist said.</p>
