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Richard Branson completes spaceflight in his own ship

Virgin Galactic spaceship Unity carrying a crew of four, including British billionaire Richard Branson, dabbled into space and returned to Earth safely, a live stream of the event showed on Sunday.......

Richard Branson to make spaceflight on July 11, ahead of Bezos

United Kingdom billionaire and founder of the Virgin Galactic company Richard Branson says he will make a spaceflight on July 11, earlier than Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. IMAGE: Founder of the......

Gone with the wind: 'Chill' Obama kite-surfs with Richard Branson

He’s been known to be a ‘chill dude’ and Barack Obama, the former United States president, once again proved that. Obama and his wife Michelle are enjoying their new-found......

'Thought I was going to die': Richard Branson on horrific bike crash

Sir Richard Branson, Virgin founder and Britain’s best known businessman on Friday said that he thought he was “going to die” after an horrific bike crash on the Caribbean island......

Dev Joshi Is Ready To Go To Space

'We hear about Chanda Mama from our childhood.''I am excited by the idea of seeing it with my eyes.' IMAGE: Dev Joshi, a crew member of the first all-civilian lunar orbital mission, dearMoon, a......

Hyperloop project: 'Will study and decide', Uddhav tells Branson

Branson had said the entire cost of the project will be borne by the private sector and it will not depend on any funding from the state. Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday......

Branson to meet Thackeray over Mumbai-Pune Hyperloop project

British billionaire Richard Branson on Wednesday said he will meet Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to clear "misunderstandings" and gauge the new administrations interest in the $10......

Govt may stump Branson

Richard Branson's plan to invest in an Indian carrier in his personal capacity is likely to be blocked by the government.According to a senior government functionary, since Branson controls a few......

Branson plans commercial space flights

British airline magnate Richard Branson on Monday announced plans to launch commercial space flights. Speaking to reporters in central London, Branson said, Virgin Galactic would be ready to launch......

Richard Branson to work as a stewardess!

On the coming Labour Day, Virgin Atlantic boss and billionaire Sir Richard Branson will try his hand at a new job - as a stewardess on budget airlines AirAsia's long haul flight. AirAsia CEO Tony......

Kate Winslet rescues Richard Branson's mother

British actress Kate Winslet and her young kids were among the 20 guests living at business magnate Richard Branson's luxurious Caribbean home when a lightning struck the building following......

Downton Abbey, Back Once More

As Downton Abbey: A New Era readies for its worldwide release -- the film premiered at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York on May 15 -- the cast were there to celebrate. Please click on the......

Kate Winslet marries boyfriend Ned Rocknroll

Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet has married boyfriend Ned Rocknroll in a secret ceremony in New York.Winslet, 37, who has been dating billionaire businessman Richard Branson's nephew for just......

Royalty, Tennis Champs, Superman At SW19

Stardust and tinsel sparkled in the stands at the Wimbledon men's singles final on Sunday, July 13, 2025. With British and Spanish royalty watching, World No. 1 Jannik Sinner came back from a set......

Lotus F1 boss rises to Branson challenge

Lotus F1 principal Tony Fernandes has risen to Richard Branson's challenge for the loser of the two Formula One team owners next season to serve as a stewardess on the winner's airline. Fernandes,......

Richard Branson to take off in drag to fulfil F1 bet

Richard Branson will take to the skies as an airline stewardess on a charity flight next month to finally fulfil a bet with aviation rival Tony Fernandes over the fortunes of their teams in the......

Branson sees Brawn as clean fuel leaders

Brawn GP can lead a 'clean fuel' revolution in Formula One, British entrepreneur Richard Branson said on Saturday after his Virgin Group agreed a sponsorship deal with the sport's newest team. The......

F1 chief backs Branson Honda bid

British entrepreneur Richard Branson wants to take over Honda's Formula One team, the sport's commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Thursday. "I've spoken to Richard's people about it. He......