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'It Helped To Have Shah Rukh Around'

'It Helped To Have Shah Rukh Around'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

'He is one of the most down-to-earth and hardworking guys I know, and that's true of all superstars, including Bachchan sahab.'

Step Inside Kartik Aaryan's Home

Step Inside Kartik Aaryan's Home

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Kartik Aaryan, who is basking in the success of his latest release Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, has been living in Versova, northwest Mumbai, for a long time now.

PSLV Rocket: 1 To 60 In Three Decades

PSLV Rocket: 1 To 60 In Three Decades

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

In terms of success rate, the PSLV rocket has an enviable record of 57 successful missions out of 58 commercial ones.

PIX: Glitzy opening for inaugural Kho Kho World Cup

PIX: Glitzy opening for inaugural Kho Kho World Cup

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

After a stunning dance performance celebrating India, and highlighting the vibrant and colourful culture of the country, the athletes of the participating nations paraded around the stadium.

How IMD became global weather leader in 150 years

How IMD became global weather leader in 150 years

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

From a few rain gauges in 1875 to rivalling the world's best weather agencies, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has weathered its way to becoming a global leader in forecasting.

Preity Zinta's Top 10 Films

Preity Zinta's Top 10 Films

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

As much Preity would like to be relieved of everyone's ebullient expectations of her, truth is few have fizzed up the silver screen like she has.

DICOVERED: A 'Godzilla of Earths'

DICOVERED: A 'Godzilla of Earths'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Astronomers have discovered the "Godzilla" of all Earths -- a new type of rocky planet that weighs 17 times as much as our planet and is more than twice as large in size, a surprising find that could change scientists' understanding of the origins of the universe.

Gorgeous! The New Era Of Samantha

Gorgeous! The New Era Of Samantha

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

With her new auburn hairdo and svelte physique, Samantha Ruth Prabhu is in top form.

PIX: Fashion's ode to Planet Earth

PIX: Fashion's ode to Planet Earth

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

When a bunch of youngsters come together and decide sustainable fashion is possible, a brand like 11.11/eleven eleven is born.

'US deserves a badass commander-in-chief right now'

'US deserves a badass commander-in-chief right now'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Of the view that the comeback of president-elect Donald Trump is the American comeback, entrepreneur-turned-politician Vivek Ramaswamy on Wednesday said that the country deserves a "badass commander-in-chief" right now and that's exactly what it got.

Maha Kumbh: Record turnout expected for first 'amrit snan' on Tuesday

Maha Kumbh: Record turnout expected for first 'amrit snan' on Tuesday

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

A record number of devotees are expected to take part in the first 'Amrit Snan' of the Maha Kumbh Mela on Tuesday, coinciding with Makar Sankranti. The event is significant as it marks the participation of the 'Akharas' and is also the first 'snan' after the grand Pran Pratishtha of Lord Ram Lalla in Ayodhya. The Uttar Pradesh government anticipates a total of 35 crore devotees visiting Prayagraj during the Kumbh Mela.

ICC action on home soil has Pakistan fans buzzing

ICC action on home soil has Pakistan fans buzzing

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

The national team, captained for the bulk of those years by Misbah Ul Haq, hosted its 'home' games in the United Arab Emirates and remained relatively successful until fixtures trickled back onto Pakistani soil in 2018.

In G7 address, PM calls for 'one earth one health' approach

In G7 address, PM calls for 'one earth one health' approach

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for following a 'one earth, one health' approach to effectively deal with the coronavirus pandemic globally, and sought the support of the G7 grouping to lift patent protections for COVID-19 vaccines, during a virtual address at an outreach session of a summit of the bloc.

Hunter's Moon Captivates The World

Hunter's Moon Captivates The World

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

The Hunter's Moon, a supermoon occurring in October, is one of several supermoons that will take place in 2024 and 2025.

The American Awarded A Padma Shri

The American Awarded A Padma Shri

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Sally Holkar left America and made India her home nearly 60 years ago. She went on a mission to revive a dying craft and changed the lives of rural weavers.

Mission Mausam: Know everything about Rs 2000 crore project

Mission Mausam: Know everything about Rs 2000 crore project

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

As weather patterns grow more unpredictable due to climate crisis, India is taking a giant leap with "Mission Mausam" to improve weather understanding and forecasting through expanded observation networks, better modeling and advanced tools like AI and machine learning.

Australia privileged to have a bowler like Starc, says Cummins

Australia privileged to have a bowler like Starc, says Cummins

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Australia captain Pat Cummins said it is a "privilege" to have a bowler of Mitchell Starc's calibre at his disposal.

Shubhanshu Shukla Is All Set For Space

Shubhanshu Shukla Is All Set For Space

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Shukla says Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma -- the first Indian to travel to space --has been advising him about the space flight.

Chandrayaan 2 leaves earth's orbit, moving towards moon

Chandrayaan 2 leaves earth's orbit, moving towards moon

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

The Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft is expected to reach the moon's orbit on August 20 and land on lunar surface on September 7.

We have found Earth 2.0

We have found Earth 2.0

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

NASA's Kepler mission has confirmed the first near-Earth-size planet in the 'habitable zone' around a sun-like star.

Govt announces Critical Mineral Mission to boost domestic output

Govt announces Critical Mineral Mission to boost domestic output

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The government on Tuesday proposed to launch a mission to give fillip to the domestic output of critical minerals like copper and lithium, their recycling as well as acquisition of such assets abroad. Presenting Union Budget for 2024-25, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also said the government will launch the auction of the first round of offshore mining blocks.

The World Nature Photographs Of The Year

The World Nature Photographs Of The Year

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

From stunning animal portraits to captivating glimpses of behaviour in their natural habitat, the World Nature Photography Awards contest showcases the intricate relationship between animals, plants, fungi, and humans.

'Dr Singh wanted to be treated in India, not abroad'

'Dr Singh wanted to be treated in India, not abroad'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

"Dr Manmohan Singh, soon after becoming the prime minister, had himself carried a small table for us to have tea comfortably at his Safdarjung Lane residence instead of asking his house help," Dr Srinath Reddy, who was the chairperson of the PM's medical panel, recalled.

Pictures From Sobhita-Chay's Engagement

Pictures From Sobhita-Chay's Engagement

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Sobhita Dhulipala shared pictures of her engagement with Naga Chaitanya on social media, and the couple sure looked magical and totally in love.

Isro postpones Proba-3 launch after finding anomaly

Isro postpones Proba-3 launch after finding anomaly

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has rescheduled the launch of PSLV-C59 to Thursday due to an "anomaly" detected in the PROBA-3 spacecraft. The launch was originally scheduled for Wednesday at 4.08 pm from the spaceport in Sriharikota. The anomaly was identified by scientists at the European Space Agency (ESA), who requested the rescheduling of the launch. The PROBA-3 mission, a joint project between ESA and ISRO, aims to study the Sun's corona using two spacecraft that will fly in formation. The launch will provide valuable insights for ISRO's future solar missions, including the Aditya-L1 mission which was launched in September 2023.

Indo-US ties: Force for good: Modi; Among closest on Earth: Biden

Indo-US ties: Force for good: Modi; Among closest on Earth: Biden

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Biden praised India's Covid vaccination efforts.

'BJP Will Use MNS To Pressurise Shinde'

'BJP Will Use MNS To Pressurise Shinde'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

'The message is loud and clear: "If you're not falling in line, we will open a line of understanding with the MNS, and then the Shiv Sena will be in trouble".'

The Bollywood Singer Who Lost His Voice

The Bollywood Singer Who Lost His Voice

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

'I remember tears rolling down uncontrollably as I told her that I wanted to be able to sing again. I begged her to please do something.'

Norris on pole for Qatar sprint, McLaren ahead of Ferrari

Norris on pole for Qatar sprint, McLaren ahead of Ferrari

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

McLaren's Lando Norris took pole position for the Qatar Grand Prix sprint on Friday with Mercedes' George Russell denying the Formula One leaders a front row.

Trump sworn in as 47th US President, says 'golden age' begins now

Trump sworn in as 47th US President, says 'golden age' begins now

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

In a remarkable comeback to power, Donald J Trump Monday took oath as the 47th president of the United States and immediately promised a blitz of executive orders as he announced the beginning of a 'golden age' of America.

'Everything Cannot Just Be Box Office'

'Everything Cannot Just Be Box Office'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

'Failure teach you far more than your successes do you.' 'Like they say, success has many fathers and failure is a bastard.'

Earth like you have never seen before

Earth like you have never seen before

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

It is composed of a series of shots taken October 12 by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, as it passed about 83 miles above the lunar crater Compton on the far side of the moon, NASA said.

ISRO releases first set of earth pictures captured by Chandrayaan 2

ISRO releases first set of earth pictures captured by Chandrayaan 2

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

The pictures were captured by L 14 camera on board Chandrayaan II. The pictures show the earth in different hues.

ISRO successfully launches earth observation satellite

ISRO successfully launches earth observation satellite

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

This is the first mission by the Indian Speace Research Organisation this year.

16 Timeless Lessons From The Ramayana

16 Timeless Lessons From The Ramayana

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

'Our greatest enemies lie within us Kama -- selfish desires; krodha -- anger; moha -- attachment; lobha -- greed; madha -- pride and matsarya -- envy. Life is a constant battle against these dark forces. An enlightening excerpt from Priya Arora's book, Rama: A Man of Dharma.

Modi keeps promises: PM assures Kashmiris on statehood

Modi keeps promises: PM assures Kashmiris on statehood

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that he would keep promises he had made to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, a statement seen as an oblique reference to the demand for restoration of statehood voiced strongly by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.

Bigg Boss 18: Just Who Is Chum Darang?

Bigg Boss 18: Just Who Is Chum Darang?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Namrata Thakker takes a closer look at her through her Instagram feed.

Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power 2: Visually Stunning

Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power 2: Visually Stunning

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

All in all, season 2 seems a tad better than season 1 in most departments, observes Namrata Thakker.

Urvashi celebrates 'the most amazing person on earth'

Urvashi celebrates 'the most amazing person on earth'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Urvashi Rautela turns 26 on February 25, and she decided to celebrate herself!

Is Sunita Williams In Danger?

Is Sunita Williams In Danger?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Astronauts aboard the space station have found themselves facing a foe far tinier than any rogue asteroid: A joint study by IIT-Madras and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory -- under Principal Investigator Kasthuri Venkateswaran -- has revealed that strains of the bacterial species Enterobacter bugandensis, a multi-drug resistant superbug, have been hitting the gym in the microgravity crucible. Though the situation at the ISS is slightly unsettling, holding funeral dirges would be an overkill, says Kumar Abishek.