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ISRO to put first astronaut on Moon by 2040

After the historic success of its Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is going full throttle with its plans to send Indian astronauts for the first time to the......

Abe shooter initially wanted to attack religious group leader

The man who fatally shot former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has told police that he initially planned to attack a leader of a religious group, the Japanese media reported on Saturday,......

Speedy distribution of vaccine major global challenge: WHO experts

As India launches the world's most ambitious and biggest vaccination drive against COVID-19, the country will encounter the formidable challenge of rapidly scaling up distribution of the vaccines......

China, Pakistan have more nukes than India: Report

According to the report, Russia tops the table with 6,375 warheads, followed by the United States with 5,800, and the United Kingdom with 215 warheads. India enriched its nuclear arsenal by adding......

Obama's basketball jersey nets $120,000 at auction

What would you give for a basketball jersey worn by a president? For one Dallas-based person, Barack Obama’s high school basketball jersey was worth six digits -- $120,000 (Rs 85 lakh).......

Equities outpace bonds in ultra-long marathon

Equities are the go-to asset class as far as ultra-long-term returns are concerned. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Over the past 123 years, global equities have provided an annualised......

Equities outperform bonds in the ultra-long run, says study

Equities remain the best long-run financial investment, ahead of bonds and bills, says a Credit Suisse study. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Ultra-long term equity investments have been a......

When will Modi's priorities shift to the economy?

'It is almost certainly wrong in assuming that the Modi government will use its strong mandate to undertake some serious reform measures.''For it is fairly clear that the government's priorities......

India must ban asbestos urgently

Among the most deprived communities in India live and work under asbestos roofs.The National Institute for Health and Family Welfare estimates exposure to asbestos has resulted in higher incidence......

8 goals India must achieve to fulfil its commitment to the UN

India must take steps to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger, says Subir Gokarn. Image: India must ensure education and good health for all, say experts: Photograph: Reuters In 2000, the......

Why Indian cricket must thank Vasant Raiji

'With his passing comes the end of Indian cricket history.' IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar and Steve Waugh with Mr Vasant Raiji on his 100th birthday, January 26, 2020. Photograph: Kind courtesy Marcus......

Zaheer in Wisden's top five

Left-arm pace bowler Zaheer Khan, currently out of the Indian team due to an injury, has been chosen as one of the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 'Five Cricketers of the Year' in their 2008 edition,......

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