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How India can get ahead in the space race

How India can get ahead in the space race

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Chandrayaan-3's success is a must for India's space ambitions; we can't afford to lose out. And for realising our space dreams, the Indian private sector must be encouraged because if we lose this race, the moon, Mars, and mineral-rich asteroids will already be crowded before we reach there.

Obama seeks re-election to 'finish what we started'

Obama seeks re-election to 'finish what we started'

Rediff.com6 May 2012

Addressing impressive rallies in both Columbus in Ohio and Richmond in Virginia, US President Barack Obama said "his agenda of change -- though has accomplished a lot -- is yet to reach its destination and thus he needs another chance."

Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III qualifies for US Open

Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III qualifies for US Open

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

US Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III will tee off at his 23rd US Open at Olympic Club this month after making the grade at a qualifier in Columbus on Monday.

Indian-American couple killed in US plane crash

Indian-American couple killed in US plane crash

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

A top Indian-origin neurologist and his doctor wife were killed when their single-engine aircraft, which he was flying, crashed into a corn field in Ohio shortly after takeoff, US authorities said on Monday.

Boxer Leon Spinks, who shocked Muhammad Ali, dies at 67

Boxer Leon Spinks, who shocked Muhammad Ali, dies at 67

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Spinks' aggressive style and superior stamina allowed him to outduel Ali in a 15-round split decision, becoming the first boxer to take the title from Ali in the ring.

First look: Kajol, Kareena in Stepmom remake

First look: Kajol, Kareena in Stepmom remake

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

The poster of the movie titled We Are Family features a close up of the two leading ladies, Kajol and Kareena Kapoor with a tagline that reads "Can two mothers make a home?"

Barton misses Newcastle tour after US deny visa

Barton misses Newcastle tour after US deny visa

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton will miss his team's pre-season tour of the United States after being denied a visa, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

Revealed after 125 years! Coca-Cola's secret recipe

Revealed after 125 years! Coca-Cola's secret recipe

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

The prototype Coca-Cola recipe was formulated at the Eagle Drug and Chemical Company, a drugstore in Columbus, Georgia by John Pemberton.

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021.

We Are Family could be a fun film

We Are Family could be a fun film

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

Promo review of We Are family remake of Stepmom.

Protests flare up in US against COVID-19 lockdown

Protests flare up in US against COVID-19 lockdown

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

In these times, the sight of a public gathering of hundreds of people mostly without face masks is alarming. But that is exactly what is happening across the United States, as groups of Americans are taking to the streets in protest of lockdown orders aimed at limiting the spread of Covid-19. Those taking to the streets say that the stringent measures restricting movement and businesses are unnecessarily hurting citizens.

Reliance Big's 20 film projects approved

Reliance Big's 20 film projects approved

Rediff.com15 May 2009

Seven deals with Nicholas Cage's Saturn Films, Jim Carrey's JC 23 Entertainment, George Clooney's Smokehouse Productions, Chris Columbus' 1492 Pictures, Tom Hanks' Playtone Productions, Brad Pitt's Plan B Entertainment and Jay Roach's Everyman Pictures were announced last year itself. These were followed by deals with Julia Roberts' Red Om Films and Brett Ratner's Rat Entertainment.

Top Delhi school expels 7 kids

Top Delhi school expels 7 kids

Rediff.com22 Dec 2004

Beckham back in action after six-month absence

Beckham back in action after six-month absence

Rediff.com12 Sep 2010

David Beckham returned to competitive action for the first time in almost six months with a second half substitute appearance for the L.A Galaxy in their 3-1 win over Major League Soccer rivals Columbus Crew on Saturday.

Beckham hopes to return to MLS action next week

Beckham hopes to return to MLS action next week

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

David Beckham hopes to make his return to action in LA Galaxy's match against Columbus Crew on September 11, the midfielder said on Thursday.

5 players to watch in MLS this season

5 players to watch in MLS this season

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

Five players to watch during the 2016 Major League Soccer season, which opens on Sunday.

After vandalism of temple, offensive graffiti stuns Hindus in New York

After vandalism of temple, offensive graffiti stuns Hindus in New York

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

"Hindu Gang" has been spray painted on a building often used to host community meetings. George Joseph/Rediff.com reports from New York.

13,000 people attend FIA-Central Ohio's India fest

13,000 people attend FIA-Central Ohio's India fest

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

The Federation of Indian Associations in Central Ohio marked its silver jubilee at its 10th annual India Festival, organized September 20 at the Veteran's Memorial facility in downtown Columbus, and attended by more than 13,000 people.

Soccer PIX: Real win Madrid derby to prove point to leaders Atletico

Soccer PIX: Real win Madrid derby to prove point to leaders Atletico

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

The result also means second-placed Real Sociedad can reclaim top spot if they beat Eibar on Sunday.

'Humans have never learned from history'

'Humans have never learned from history'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'We need to retell this history from many different perspectives.'

When Obama played host

When Obama played host

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

US President Barack Obama hosted the MLS Columbus Crew team in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on Monday.

Soccer Extras: Ibrahimovic banned for violent conduct

Soccer Extras: Ibrahimovic banned for violent conduct

Rediff.com18 May 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Welcome to the new corporate jet

Welcome to the new corporate jet

Rediff.com11 Apr 2009

You say the era of private business travel is over? Here's one alternative.

The swing factor in commodity markets

The swing factor in commodity markets

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

Every one knows that International politics plays a key role in deciding the 'power centers' among nations and a few know that there exists a relationship between international politics and commodity markets that had existed from time immemorial.

Iraq war will be won by 2013: McCain

Iraq war will be won by 2013: McCain

Rediff.com17 May 2008

Delivering a speech at Greater Columbus Convention Center in Ohio on Thursday, McCain said: 'By January 2013, America has welcomed home most of the servicemen and women who have sacrificed terribly so that America might be secure in her freedom. The Iraq War has been won. Iraq is a functioning democracy, although still suffering from the lingering effects of decades of tyranny and centuries of sectarian tension.'

Delhi HC wants AIDS kit plea as PIL

Delhi HC wants AIDS kit plea as PIL

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

Jutice G S Sistani of the Delhi high court, who heard civil petition 5973/2008 of Dr Kunal Saha vs M Sujata Rao and others, asked the petitioner to convert the case of fake AIDS kits into a public interest litigation so that a larger bench could hear the matter and take a decision.

Don't contact aliens, warns Stephen Hawking

Don't contact aliens, warns Stephen Hawking

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

Our first contact from an advanced civilization could be equivalent to when Native Americans first encountered Christopher Columbus and things "didn't turn out so well", Hawking said in a new online film.

Trump would send US economy back into recession: Clinton

Trump would send US economy back into recession: Clinton

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Republican presidential presumptive nominee Donald Trump would throw the United States economy back into recession, his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton said.

'When I batted with Shivnaraine Chanderpaul'

'When I batted with Shivnaraine Chanderpaul'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2007

Reader Jitesh Soares sent us these pictures.

Spotted: Shivnarine Chanderpaul

Spotted: Shivnarine Chanderpaul

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

Reader Suhas Londhe sent us a picture of Shivnarine Chanderpaul from USA.

Meet Semi Girebaal

Meet Semi Girebaal

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

21st century will be freedom's century: Bush

21st century will be freedom's century: Bush

Rediff.com23 Feb 2006

We can proceed with confidence because we have two partners -- two strong partners -- in India and Pakistan, said Bush.

Verma lauds Vedpathak's showing

Verma lauds Vedpathak's showing

Rediff.com9 May 2003

The ace shooter won the gold in the air rifle event, on the opening day of the ISSF World Cup.

Enter the dragon

Enter the dragon

Rediff.com28 Nov 2003

Major transfers by top Premier League clubs

Major transfers by top Premier League clubs

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

List of major transfers in the top Premier League ahead of the 2019-20 season (all transfer fees as reported by British media):

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

On Sunday morning Eastern US time, four astronauts will zoom into space on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. Commanding the spaceflight is Raja Chari, a United States Air Force colonel.

The odd, crazy world we live in!

The odd, crazy world we live in!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Moments that show it's an odd, odd world we live in

Wildlife photographer of the year -- people's choice

Wildlife photographer of the year -- people's choice

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

A coconut octopus, a burning forest, a rare rhino's last moments and a pair of sleeping squirrels all feature in the shortlist for the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020 People's Choice Award. This year's competition attracted more than 50,000 entries from professionals and amateurs across the world. Voting for the The People's Choice Award is open until 2 pm February 2.

Drogba undecided on playing future

Drogba undecided on playing future

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has said he is discussing his future with Major League Soccer team Montreal Impact but that retirement talk was premature. French media reported on Wednesday that the 37-year-old Ivorian was to quit playing and join the coaching staff of Premier League champions Chelsea under interim manager Guus Hiddink. "Lovely to receive these messages but I have not yet announced my retirement and am still in discussion with @impactmontreal about my future," Drogba, who has a contract with Montreal Impact through to December, posted on Twitter.

'Clinton made me a better president and didn't ask for credit'

'Clinton made me a better president and didn't ask for credit'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Clinton will be a commander-in-chief who would defeat the Islamic State, the US president said, adding she will make a "smart and steady" US president, though not without her share of mistakes.