News for '-mars'

IN PHOTOS: 600 Chinese join rush to live in MARS

IN PHOTOS: 600 Chinese join rush to live in MARS

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

Over 600 Chinese have applied to join an ambitious Dutch aerospace project that plans to send humans on a one-way trip to Mars for permanent settlement.

Mumbai lads' rocks match those on Mars

Mumbai lads' rocks match those on Mars

Rediff.com23 Jun 2005

For Nathani, the NASA certificate acknowledging his participation is a moment to cherish as he once had ambition to join NASA.

Andhra formation day marred by Telangana protests

Andhra formation day marred by Telangana protests

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Andhra Pradesh's 57th formation day is being observed as a black day by the people of Telangana, who have been demanding a separate state. Black flags have been hoisted over all government offices in the Telangana region.

GST@7: Challenges But Collections Surge

GST@7: Challenges But Collections Surge

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Average monthly GST collection rose from Rs 90,000 crore during the first year of its implementation -- 2017-2018 -- to Rs 1.68 trillion during 2023-2024, representing an 87 per cent rise.

India's October 28 Mars mission on schedule: ISRO

India's October 28 Mars mission on schedule: ISRO

Rediff.com5 Oct 2013

The Indian Space Research Organisation on Saturday said the country's October 28 Mars Orbiter Mission was on schedule, dismissing suggestions that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration may not be in a position to offer it deep space network support following the government shutdown in the United States.

India's Mars Mission on track, Orbiter flying over South Pacific Ocean

India's Mars Mission on track, Orbiter flying over South Pacific Ocean

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

The second orbit raising manoeuvre of India's Mars Orbiter spacecraft was performed in the early hours of Friday, three days after its successful launch by PSLV C-25 into orbit around the Earth.

SC to hear on Mar 20 Telangana govt plea on pending bills with governor

SC to hear on Mar 20 Telangana govt plea on pending bills with governor

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

It said Article 200 of the Constitution empowers the governor to either give assent to a bill passed by the state legislature, or to withhold the assent, or reserve the bill for consideration of the President.

Delhi excise policy: ED to quiz BRS leader Kavitha's ex-auditor on Mar 15

Delhi excise policy: ED to quiz BRS leader Kavitha's ex-auditor on Mar 15

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The agency made this disclosure on Monday before a local court in Delhi while seeking an extension of custody of Hyderabad-based businessman Arun Ramachandran Pillai, whom it had arrested on March 6.

46 killed in Chile forest fires, toll likely to rise, says Prez Boric

46 killed in Chile forest fires, toll likely to rise, says Prez Boric

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

The fires triggered evacuations in several regions of central Chile.

NEET paper leak: 'There must be a retest'

NEET paper leak: 'There must be a retest'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

'I do not think the scam is limited to 1,563 students. The number is too low to have caused such an inflation in the marks'

With an eye on Venus and Mars, ISRO attempts mega world record

With an eye on Venus and Mars, ISRO attempts mega world record

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

India will boldly go to Venus for the first time and re-visit the Red Planet very soon.

'India Must Not Give Sheikh Hasina Asylum'

'India Must Not Give Sheikh Hasina Asylum'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

'At this moment you cannot give her asylum because if you do, then you are directing public anger against India.'

Manned mission should have been a priority, not Mars: Nair

Manned mission should have been a priority, not Mars: Nair

Rediff.com4 Aug 2012

The Mars mission should not have been a priority at this stage for India which, instead, ought to have devoted time and energy on getting its rocket operational again and give momentum to the human space flight programme, former ISRO chief G Madhavan Nair said.

Violence in Sandeshkhali rocks last phase of LS polls in Bengal

Violence in Sandeshkhali rocks last phase of LS polls in Bengal

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Widespread violence between supporters of the Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party over alleged electoral malpractices in strife-torn Sandeshkhali marred the final phase of Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal on Saturday, resulting in injuries to a number of people.

Deepak Chahar doesn't look good: Fleming on his possible injury

Deepak Chahar doesn't look good: Fleming on his possible injury

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming admitted that seamer Deepak Chahar's latest injury "doesn't look good" but he is hoping for a positive report from the franchise's medical team ahead of the business phase of the ongoing IPL.

A Show Of Support For Trump

A Show Of Support For Trump

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Former US President Donald Trump has been indicted in an investigation into his handling of classified documents after he left the White House.

Violence mars Nehru Cup hockey

Violence mars Nehru Cup hockey

Rediff.com31 Dec 2005

SC refuses to postpone NEET-PG 2023, exam to be held on Mar 5

SC refuses to postpone NEET-PG 2023, exam to be held on Mar 5

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain pleas seeking postponement of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-PG 2023, which is scheduled for March 5, saying there is nothing in this world to prevent somebody who has not made it to try again.

India, Russia mull joint mission to moon, Mars

India, Russia mull joint mission to moon, Mars

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

India and Russia held discussions on the possibility of cooperation in space exploration, including missions to the moon and Mars. Russia's head of Federal Space Agency met the Indian Space Research Organisation chairman.

FATWA FACTORY: No Mars trip, suicide or Yoga!

FATWA FACTORY: No Mars trip, suicide or Yoga!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Let's take a look at some controversial fatwas.

PIX: Liverpool's slim title hopes fade after draw at West Ham

PIX: Liverpool's slim title hopes fade after draw at West Ham

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

Liverpool's slim Premier League title hopes faded further on Saturday when Michail Antonio's late header earned West Ham United a deserved point with a 2-2 draw.

A wedding marred by tragedy

A wedding marred by tragedy

Rediff.com25 Jul 2005

PHOTOS: ISRO upbeat about Tuesday's Mars mission launch

PHOTOS: ISRO upbeat about Tuesday's Mars mission launch

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

There is a lot of buzz at Sriharikota where the Indian Space Research Organisation prepares to launch the ambitious Rs 450 crore Mars mission called the Mangalyan.

Pak EC panel probe into poll rigging allegations over

Pak EC panel probe into poll rigging allegations over

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

On Sunday, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) formed the committee to probe the explosive allegations levelled by former Rawalpindi Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chattha that widespread rigging aided by the judiciary and the top election body took place against jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party in the garrison city of Rawalpindi.

'We are thinking about missions to Venus or Mars'

'We are thinking about missions to Venus or Mars'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

'By pushing PSLV production to industry, the extra ISRO personnel available will be utilised to do projects like the human space mission.'

ISRO scientists fix glitch, Mars mission back on track

ISRO scientists fix glitch, Mars mission back on track

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

A day after suffering a glitch during the fourth orbit raising operation on its Mars Orbiter Mission, the Indian Space Research Organisation on Tuesday successfully completed the supplementary manoeuvre, raising the spacecraft's apogee (farthest distance from Earth) to over 1,18,000 km.

Controversy mars taekwondo opening day

Controversy mars taekwondo opening day

Rediff.com27 Aug 2004

Refereeing controversy marred the opening day of the Olympic taekwondo competition as Taiwan won both gold medals on offer.

In PHOTOS: On the surface of Mars

In PHOTOS: On the surface of Mars

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

NASA's new rover blasted off for an eight-month, 570 million-km journey to Mars.

IPL Final Mints Money For Pubs, Restaurants

IPL Final Mints Money For Pubs, Restaurants

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The cricketing extravaganza became a business opportunity for everyone, from five-star hotels to cafes to street vendors across the country on Sunday.

With prayers and hope, ISRO begins final countdown for Mars Mission

With prayers and hope, ISRO begins final countdown for Mars Mission

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

The final countdown for India's historic Mars mission kicked off at 6.08 am today.

Orbiter sends images of frozen water from Mars

Orbiter sends images of frozen water from Mars

Rediff.com2 Dec 2006

The camera has already taken hundreds of images of the Martian surface and the instrument will obtain about 5000 for every year till 2010.

Domestic umpiring standards under scanner after CK Nayudu Trophy howler

Domestic umpiring standards under scanner after CK Nayudu Trophy howler

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

The dubious dismissal of Karnataka opener Prakhar Chaturvedi in the recent Col. CK Nayudu Trophy U23 final against Uttar Pradesh has raised concerns about the standards of umpiring in domestic matches.

Bush outlines moon, Mars plans

Bush outlines moon, Mars plans

Rediff.com15 Jan 2004

PHOTOS: Violence mars Ronaldinho show in Libertadores Cup

PHOTOS: Violence mars Ronaldinho show in Libertadores Cup

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

Atletico Mineiro's 5-2 victory over Arsenal in the Libertadores Cup was marred by fighting between members of the Argentine team and Brazilian military police on the pitch at the end of the match on Wednesday.

People have spoken...: Imran as party-backed candidates lead

People have spoken...: Imran as party-backed candidates lead

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Khan also insisted on protecting 'Form 45' to guard the people's mandate and expressed confidence over his victory, saying, "no force can defeat an idea whose time has come."

Monkeys may be first on Mars

Monkeys may be first on Mars

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

Monkeys may become the first earthlings to set foot on Mars. A troop of 40 macaque monkeys are being groomed at the Sochi Institute of Medical Primatology, at Vesyoloye near the Black Sea, to undertake a journey to the red planet, ahead of a human mission.

Cops take Atiq Ahmed to UP from Gujarat jail, to produce in court on Mar 28

Cops take Atiq Ahmed to UP from Gujarat jail, to produce in court on Mar 28

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

According to sources, the Uttar Pradesh police had arrived in Ahmedabad most likely to take Ahmed, who is a key accused in a high-profile killing that took place in February, to their state.

How serious is Suryakumar's injury?

How serious is Suryakumar's injury?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Suryakumar immediately clutched his ankle and limped out of the field with the assistance of the team's physio.

Methane find takes us closer to life on Mars

Methane find takes us closer to life on Mars

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

Britain's top space expert Nick Pope hailed the new evidence of life as "the most important discovery of all time". He said: "What could be more profound than to know it's not just us out there?"

Nalanda, Kohinoor, Pongal new names for Mars rocks

Nalanda, Kohinoor, Pongal new names for Mars rocks

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

Nalanda, Kohinoor and Pongal are the three names chosen for certain types of rocks on Mars, NASA officials on a tour to India said in Kolkata.