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Baby feet, nausea: Why Sunita Williams won't feel at home on Earth

Baby feet, nausea: Why Sunita Williams won't feel at home on Earth

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

"Once the astronaut returns to Earth, they are immediately forced to readjust again, back to Earth's gravity, and can experience issues standing, stabilising their gaze, walking and turning. For their safety, returning astronauts are often placed in a chair immediately upon return to Earth," the Houston-based Baylor College of Medicine said in a note on body changes in space.

India's Space Manufacturing Boom

India's Space Manufacturing Boom

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

The $1.2 billion in-space manufacturing market is expected to grow and be worth more than $20 billion by 2033.

'Trust Can't Be Repaired Suddenly'

'Trust Can't Be Repaired Suddenly'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

'But at least the stepping stone has started.'

Splashdown! Shubhanshu Shukla Is Back On Earth!

Splashdown! Shubhanshu Shukla Is Back On Earth!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 mission crew safely returned to Earth after an 18-day stay at the International Space Station, splashing down off the coast of San Diego.

Indus Waters Treaty: 'India didn't give away water'

Indus Waters Treaty: 'India didn't give away water'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Experts discuss the Indus Waters Treaty, highlighting its engineering aspects and addressing criticisms of unfairness to India.

Kolkata gangrape: Accused, aides boozed, dined after crime, say police

Kolkata gangrape: Accused, aides boozed, dined after crime, say police

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Police investigation reveals details about the actions of the accused in the South Calcutta Law College gangrape case after the crime was committed.

Fit-again SKY ready to roar in Asia Cup!

Fit-again SKY ready to roar in Asia Cup!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

India's T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav has opened up about his recent injury setback, which needed surgery and a six-week rehab.

'When I saw India for 1st time from space...': Modi interacts with Shuks

'When I saw India for 1st time from space...': Modi interacts with Shuks

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

Shukla created history on Wednesday by embarking on a journey to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of a commercial mission operated by Axiom Space, along with three other astronauts.

Constable tortured with rods, electric shock: CBI books 6 J-K cops

Constable tortured with rods, electric shock: CBI books 6 J-K cops

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

The CBI has filed a case against six Jammu and Kashmir police officials for allegedly torturing a fellow constable in custody. The case was registered following a Supreme Court order.

Modi announces Rs 1,600 cr relief package for flood-ravaged Punjab

Modi announces Rs 1,600 cr relief package for flood-ravaged Punjab

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a Rs 1,600-crore assistance package for flood-hit Punjab after reviewing the damage. He also announced ex gratia for the deceased and injured. The state is battling its worst deluge since 1988.

WI cricketer accused of sexual abuse; Sammy demands justice

WI cricketer accused of sexual abuse; Sammy demands justice

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

West Indies cricket has been rocked by allegations of sexual abuse against an unnamed current player and the team's head coach Darren Sammy has called for justice to be served.

Pant applauded for enthralling century at Leeds

Pant applauded for enthralling century at Leeds

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

True to form, Pant brought up his seventh Test hundred in the most Pant-esque way possible, with a soaring one-handed six off Shoaib Bashir. A

From Russia With Love

From Russia With Love

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Red Square and VDNKh easily rank among the most striking places I've visited -- both for their historical significance and architectural splendour.
My admiration for Russian culture, vision and ambition grew with every step as I clocked the miles, Nitin Sathe tells us after a visit to Moscow and St Petersburg.

Bengaluru Stampede: RCB Land In More Trouble

Bengaluru Stampede: RCB Land In More Trouble

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Bengaluru Stampede: BCCI Ombudsman instructs RCB, KSCA to file written submissions

Clubs Weigh Legal Options To Break ISL Deadlock!

Clubs Weigh Legal Options To Break ISL Deadlock!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

11 ISL clubs urge AIFF to urgently bring "current situation" of Indian football to SC's attention

Dixon Technologies' flight against valuation gravity: Can it defy the pull?

Dixon Technologies' flight against valuation gravity: Can it defy the pull?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Stocks of electronics manufacturing services companies have been major outperformers, with four of the top eight listed majors by market capitalisation doubling their value over the past 12 months. The biggest gainer in this space has been the market leader, Dixon Technologies (India), which is up nearly threefold.

Was This The Catch Of IPL 2025?

Was This The Catch Of IPL 2025?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

With eyes fixed on the swirling white speck, he sprinted back, never losing sight, before launching himself full stretch into a forward dive -- a breathtaking grab that left jaws on the floor.

The Man Who Said No To The Big Bang

The Man Who Said No To The Big Bang

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Jayant Narlikar wrote alternative what-if histories, explained difficult scientific theories with funny analogies, and leavened his lectures with jokes and humorous asides.

NIA to probe murder of Hindu activist by PFI men in Mangaluru

NIA to probe murder of Hindu activist by PFI men in Mangaluru

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

Citing a home ministry communique in this regard, the sources said the accused involved in the murder case are allegedly members of the Popular Front of India, a banned outfit.

SC issues 15 guidelines to curb surging student suicides; seeks govt report

SC issues 15 guidelines to curb surging student suicides; seeks govt report

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The bench said, given the pressing nature of the crisis, particularly in cities like Kota, Jaipur, Sikar, Vishakhapatnam, Hyderabad, and Delhi, where students migrate in large numbers, immediate interim safeguards are the call of the day.

'Jaldi hi dharti pe...': Shuks to begin return journey today

'Jaldi hi dharti pe...': Shuks to begin return journey today

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

The Axiom-4 mission marked the return to space for India, Poland and Hungary after over four decades.

'They didn't just die. Honour all 26 Pahalgam victims as martyrs'

'They didn't just die. Honour all 26 Pahalgam victims as martyrs'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Aishanya Dwivedi, wife of a victim of the Pahalgam terror attack, demands 'Martyr' status for all 26 victims and criticizes political leaders for undermining the gravity of the attack.

Shubhanshu to undergo 7-day rehab after splashdown on Earth

Shubhanshu to undergo 7-day rehab after splashdown on Earth

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will undergo a rehabilitation program after returning from an 18-day mission to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 mission. The mission involved various experiments and research activities.

Tanvi The Great Review: Overdose Of Sentimentality

Tanvi The Great Review: Overdose Of Sentimentality

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

The film lurches from one melodramatic situation to another, for nearly 160 minutes, before culminating in an ending that embodies Director Anupam Kher's personal philosophy: Kuch bhi ho sakta hain, notes Mayur Sanap.

It was an amazing ride and then suddenly...: Shuks from spacecraft

It was an amazing ride and then suddenly...: Shuks from spacecraft

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Shukla said the first few moments after they got shot into the vacuum did not feel that great, but soon it was "an amazing feeling".

SEE: Warm hugs as Shuks, 3 others enter space station

SEE: Warm hugs as Shuks, 3 others enter space station

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

India's Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and three other astronauts on Thursday reached the International Space Station as the Dragon spacecraft docked with the orbital laboratory.

Shuks begins return journey as Axiom-4 successfully undocks

Shuks begins return journey as Axiom-4 successfully undocks

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

The Axiom-4 has successfully undocked and is making its way back to Earth, as observed by Axiom Space and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on Monday.

'Daughter doesn't know how to survive in war-like situations'

'Daughter doesn't know how to survive in war-like situations'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

'It's been five days now since I made the last video call to her. It's a terrible state for a mother to be in'

Shuks' spacecraft to arrive with a sonic boom

Shuks' spacecraft to arrive with a sonic boom

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 mission crew successfully returned to Earth, splashing down off the coast of San Diego after an 18-day stay at the International Space Station.

Tears of joy as Shubhanshu's parents watch him create history

Tears of joy as Shubhanshu's parents watch him create history

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

The celebrations are set to continue through the day. CMS also arranged a live AXIOM mission broadcast, a replica of the ISS Cupola module, a "Defy Gravity" photo booth, telescope viewings, and a simulated Mission Control Centre.

Feasts, farewells aboard ISS as Shuks, crew end 18-Day mission

Feasts, farewells aboard ISS as Shuks, crew end 18-Day mission

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

After 18 days of experiments, Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 crew are set to return to Earth, marking the end of their mission at the International Space Station.

Why Shinde flew a stranger on his chartered flight

Why Shinde flew a stranger on his chartered flight

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde came to the rescue of a woman patient in need of a kidney transplant by taking her on board his chartered plane from Jalgaon to Mumbai after she missed her flight from the North Maharashtra city to the state capital.

Still looks saare jahan se accha: Shuks at ISS farewell

Still looks saare jahan se accha: Shuks at ISS farewell

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla concludes his 18-day stay at the International Space Station, praising India's ambition, confidence, and pride as seen from space. He echoes Rakesh Sharma's iconic words and expresses gratitude to all involved in the Axiom-4 mission.

Why Did Manoj Sinha Accept Blame For Pahalgam Massacre?

Why Did Manoj Sinha Accept Blame For Pahalgam Massacre?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

The delayed timing of J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha's admission has more to do with deflecting the thrust of the Opposition attack on the prime minister and Union home minister during the monsoon session of Parliament, points out Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.

Astronaut Shukla Taking Gajar Halwa To Space

Astronaut Shukla Taking Gajar Halwa To Space

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

'I carry the hopes and dreams of over a billion hearts.'

10 Tips To Get A Job Before You Graduate

10 Tips To Get A Job Before You Graduate

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

rediffGURU Pradeep Pramanik, career coach, placement consultant and director of Fast Track Career Consultants, shares useful tips to land your dream job while you're still in college.

Special prayers offered in Lucknow for Group Captain Shukla's success

Special prayers offered in Lucknow for Group Captain Shukla's success

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Special prayers were offered in Lucknow on Tuesday for the success of the thrice-postponed lift-off of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, on board SpaceX's Falcon-9 rocket, that would propel him into history as the first Indian to step onto the International Space Station.

Mandi cloudburst toll rises to 14, search on for 31 missing

Mandi cloudburst toll rises to 14, search on for 31 missing

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

The death toll from cloudburst and flash flood-related incidents in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh has risen to 14, with a search underway for 31 missing individuals. Extensive damage to homes, infrastructure, and livestock has been reported across the district.

The Sword Of Vigilance Hangs Over Bankers

The Sword Of Vigilance Hangs Over Bankers

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

'Vigilance' is a dreaded term for PSB employees and there are instances where this fear is misused by the higher authorities to tame their subordinate officials. This fear always deters PSB executives from making decisions -- the fewer the decisions, the less the chance of falling into trouble, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

No trade if you don't stop: Trump told India, Pakistan

No trade if you don't stop: Trump told India, Pakistan

Rediff.com12 May 2025

President Donald Trump on Monday claimed that his administration stopped a 'nuclear conflict' between India and Pakistan, adding that he told the two countries America will do a 'lot of trade' with them if they stop the conflict.