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Robot Nila Adds Twist To Voting

Robot Nila Adds Twist To Voting

Rediff.com   3 hours ago

Glimpses of technology at the polling booth

The Six Men Who Decide Iran's Fate

The Six Men Who Decide Iran's Fate

Rediff.com   3 hours ago

As Iran heads into crucial peace talks with the United States of America, here are the six men who decide the Islamic Republic's course.

Political bigwigs, film celebs queue up to vote

Political bigwigs, film celebs queue up to vote

Rediff.com   8 hours ago

Here are glimpses of famous faces who got their fingers inked.

How Many Crorepatis Are Fighting Assam Elections?

How Many Crorepatis Are Fighting Assam Elections?

Rediff.com   12 hours ago

Total number of 722 candidates are in the fray for 126 seats.

150 Israeli Airstrikes Across Lebanon In 2 Hours Kill 254 People

150 Israeli Airstrikes Across Lebanon In 2 Hours Kill 254 People

Rediff.com   12 hours ago

A massive wave of Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon killed 254 people, overwhelming hospitals.

Hey Moon, We Humans Are Coming Soon!

Hey Moon, We Humans Are Coming Soon!

Rediff.com   1 days ago

From selfies to science, astronauts aboard Orion document life, work and discovery during their historic Moon flyby.

Protest Outside White House Over Trump's Iran War

Protest Outside White House Over Trump's Iran War

Rediff.com   1 days ago

On April 7, hundreds of activists gathered outside the White House in Washington, DC, to oppose American military involvement in Iran.

Solar Eclipse Captured From Deep Space

Solar Eclipse Captured From Deep Space

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Seen from Orion, a solar eclipse unfolds in silence -- the Moon crossing the Sun as Earth hangs in the distance.

How Many Crorepatis Are Fighting Kerala Polls?

How Many Crorepatis Are Fighting Kerala Polls?

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Crorepati Candidates: Congress (61). BJP (52). CPM (52).

5 Times When Trump Extended His 'Or Else...' Deadline for Iran

5 Times When Trump Extended His 'Or Else...' Deadline for Iran

Rediff.com   2 days ago

Each time a deadline almost runs out, President Trump hands out a new one.

Modi, Yogi, Akhilesh Attend Rajat Sharma's Daughter's Wedding

Modi, Yogi, Akhilesh Attend Rajat Sharma's Daughter's Wedding

Rediff.com   3 days ago

Journalist Rajat Sharma's daughter's wedding in New Delhi saw top netas and abhinetas in attendance. Have a look!

Artemis II Captures Stunning Moon Journey

Artemis II Captures Stunning Moon Journey

Rediff.com   3 days ago

NASA's Artemis II crew offers a rare look at Earth shrinking into space and the Moon coming into view during humanity's return to deep space.

Artemis II: Stunning Photos Of Earth

Artemis II: Stunning Photos Of Earth

Rediff.com   5 days ago

NASA's Artemis II mission, launched on April 1, 2026, marks humanity's return journey to the Moon with four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft. Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen are on an approximately 10-day mission around the Moon. Stunning images from Orion's windows capture breathtaking views of Earth after the historic translunar injection burn.

8 Straits That Rule The Shipping World

8 Straits That Rule The Shipping World

Rediff.com   6 days ago

Which are the world's most vital straits, important to shipping?

Artemis II Blasts Off To The Moon

Artemis II Blasts Off To The Moon

Rediff.com   7 days ago

The mission ferries four astronauts -- NASA's Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch and Victor Glover and Canada's Jeremy Hansen -- onboard the Orion spacecraft for a 10 day lunar flyby. Unlike the Apollo missions that aimed for landing, Artemis II is focused on testing. The crew will evaluate critical systems such as life support, navigation, and communication in deep space -- essential steps before humans can return to the lunar surface.

8 Pranks That Fooled The World

8 Pranks That Fooled The World

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2026

April Fools' jokes and clever tricks have entertained people and baffled the public at large for centuries.

NASA's Moon Rocket Ready For Launch: Artemis II Countdown Begins At Kennedy

NASA's Moon Rocket Ready For Launch: Artemis II Countdown Begins At Kennedy

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2026

The glimpses from NASA's Artemis II mission capture a historic moment -- preparations for humanity's return to the Moon for the first time since the Apollo 17 Moon landing in 1972.

8 Safest Countries To Flee To If WW3 Starts Tomorrow

8 Safest Countries To Flee To If WW3 Starts Tomorrow

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2026

Amid growing international instability, folks all over the world are wondering if there is any country that can be considered a secure refuge, should this conflict expand into a larger war, drawing in many more nations.

Ashok Kharat: Maharashtra 'Godman' In The Midst Of A Sex Scandal

Ashok Kharat: Maharashtra 'Godman' In The Midst Of A Sex Scandal

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2026

Self-styled 'godman' and numerologist Ashok Kharat has been arrested in Nashik on charges of sexual assault and black magic, setting off a political storm. How did he manage to operate undetected for so long?

Which States Have High LPG Consumption?

Which States Have High LPG Consumption?

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2026

India is home to more than 33 crore LPG users, yet consumption habits differ sharply from one region to the next. In metropolitan hubs such as Delhi, cooking gas is used far more frequently. In contrast, families in predominantly rural states like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh tend to make a cylinder last close to two months, as per PPAC estimates for 2025-26.