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'You Can't Understand Human Beings...'

'You Can't Understand Human Beings...'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'...without looking into yourself.' 'What matters most is human relationships and the human mind.'

Now, Watch Article 370 On OTT

Now, Watch Article 370 On OTT

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

A spread of eclectic entertainment on OTT for you.

Did Earth once have multiple Moons?

Did Earth once have multiple Moons?

Rediff.com7 May 2008

Scientists have estimated that the catastrophe that gave birth to the Earth and Moon may have also created several other satellites, which may have orbited Earth for millions of years. They suggest that these moonlets would have looked more like Jupiter, Venus, or very bright stars in the sky than a satellite.

Proved! Moon landings were not a hoax

Proved! Moon landings were not a hoax

Rediff.com6 Sep 2009

A lunar orbiter has spied spacecraft and astronaut tracks on the Moon left behind almost 40 years ago.

Recognise These Stars?

Recognise These Stars?

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Raima Sen surprised her social media followers by revealing some 'hidden gems' from her albums.

India's own moon probe detected water: Nair

India's own moon probe detected water: Nair

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

India's own Moon Impact Probe on board the country's maiden unmanned lunar craft Chandrayaan-I had also detected evidence of water on the moon in a finding confirmed by US space agency NASA which too had an instrument onboard Chandrayaan-I.

Chand Si Khoobsurat Nushrrat!

Chand Si Khoobsurat Nushrrat!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Once in a way a gal will come along who will totally sweep you off your feet with her fashion.

NASA eyes Mars through the moon

NASA eyes Mars through the moon

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

Having conquered the moon long time ago, the NASA now plans to send astronauts to Mars -- in what is called a journey which will cover hundreds of millions of miles and no less than two-and-a-half years of roundtrip.The way to Mars, it seems, is through the moon, says a report in CBS News.

Eugene Cernan, the last man to walk on moon, dies

Eugene Cernan, the last man to walk on moon, dies

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Cernan, a captain in the United States Navy, left his mark on the history of exploration by flying three times in space, twice to the moon.

Expansion of UNSC necessary: Moon

Expansion of UNSC necessary: Moon

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

"This is, again, a very serious, important issue to which international community must pay attention on an urgent basis," he remarked. "We need to act on the basis of several principles, that this global warming is a global issue."

How Pakistan reacted to Chandryaan-3's success

How Pakistan reacted to Chandryaan-3's success

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch during her briefing on Friday was asked to comment on the successful soft-landing of the Chandrayaan-3 mission on the Moon.

Modi declares August 23 as National Space Day

Modi declares August 23 as National Space Day

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

A visibly emotional Modi addressed scientists at the Indian Space Research organisation's command centre in Bengaluru, who were involved in the Chandrayaan-3 mission and lauded them for their efforts.

India's moon mission on track

India's moon mission on track

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

Indian space scientists will begin satellite integration for its moon mission Chandrayaan-1 this month to ascertain that the country's first-of-its-kind venture next year is on track.

ISRO's soft-landing on Moon fails to go as per script

ISRO's soft-landing on Moon fails to go as per script

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Indian Space Research Organisation's plan to soft land Chandrayaan-2's Vikram module on the Lunar surface did not go as per script in the early hours of Saturday, with the lander losing communication with ground stations during its final descent.

Connery's moon buggy!

Connery's moon buggy!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2004

DRDO Biggest Hindrance To Atmanirbharta In Defence

DRDO Biggest Hindrance To Atmanirbharta In Defence

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

DRDO's failures over the decades have contributed significantly to India becoming the world's biggest weapons importer, points out Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

Chandrayaan-3 1st orbit-raising manoeuvre successful, 'health normal'

Chandrayaan-3 1st orbit-raising manoeuvre successful, 'health normal'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Chandrayaan-3 is now in an orbit, which when closest to Earth is at 173 km and farthest from Earth is at 41,762 km, the space agency said.

Saturn moon Enceladus 'may contain life'

Saturn moon Enceladus 'may contain life'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

Scientists at the American space agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration have claimed that Saturn's moon Enceladus 'may contain life,' after they discovered new evidence suggesting presence of 'liquid water' beneath its surface.

Man's mark on the moon still flying high

Man's mark on the moon still flying high

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Four decades after America's last landing on the Moon, new images from National Aeronautics and Space Administration's camera have shown that all flags except one planted during Apollo missions are still standing and waving, despite the harsh lunar climate.

NASA confirms water on Moon, thanks ISRO

NASA confirms water on Moon, thanks ISRO

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

The National Aeronautics and Space Agency on Thursday revealed that India's maiden lunar mission Chandrayaan-I spacecraft had traced water molecules on the lunar surface of the moon.

How Pooja Vastrakar rocked Australia

How Pooja Vastrakar rocked Australia

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Pacer Pooja Vastrakar, who wrecked Aussies with a four-wicket haul in their first innings of the one-off Test, said on Thursday that the Indian Women's plan was to exploit the visitors' vulnerability against incoming deliveries bowled with a wobble seam.

How Space Travel Can Unite The World

How Space Travel Can Unite The World

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

All progress in space should excite us and encourage us to be optimists about a better future for our planet and all of us, asserts Aakar Patel.

Missing Malaika Arora's Dance Moves?

Missing Malaika Arora's Dance Moves?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

She's back with yet another hot number, this time it's sung by Guru Randhawa.

NASA's 'moon bomb' hit a dry hole?

NASA's 'moon bomb' hit a dry hole?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

The much-hyped moon show that had been expected to accompany the impact, however, turned out to be a flop, as no billowing plumes of dust and ice were visible through backyard telescopes or on NASA TV.

Rare 'Blue Moon' to be visible on August 31 night

Rare 'Blue Moon' to be visible on August 31 night

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

A rare 'Blue Moon' awaits sky aficionados on Friday night.

China's moon rover Jade Rabbit comes 'back to life'

China's moon rover Jade Rabbit comes 'back to life'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

China's troubled moon rover Yutu or Jade Rabbit has come back to life from a troubled dormancy although experts are still trying to figure out the cause of its abnormality, officials said on Thursday.

IN PHOTOS: How 'SUPER MOON' enthralled the world!

IN PHOTOS: How 'SUPER MOON' enthralled the world!

Rediff.com7 May 2012

We present a set of pictures from around the world to show how the amazing 'super moon' enthralled the world last night.

Sports Shorts: NBA star Curry to meet with NASA over Moon landing doubts

Sports Shorts: NBA star Curry to meet with NASA over Moon landing doubts

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Want to see the biggest, brightest full moon?

Want to see the biggest, brightest full moon?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

"This week's full moon (October 25/26) will be biggest full moon of 2007," NASA experts said. The event coincides with the China's Lunar spacecraft 'Chang' (Moon Goddess) reaching the moon, which will give three-dimensional pictures of the moon's surface once it starts orbiting around it. Experts cautioned against viewing the full moon through telescope without an appropriate filter as it would affect the eyes.

India may try soft landing on Moon next November

India may try soft landing on Moon next November

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

"The panel's report is awaited. The committee has been given a guideline to prepare the mission before the end of next year," a senior ISRO official said. "There is a good launch window in November".

10 Photographs You HAVE To See Today

10 Photographs You HAVE To See Today

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The ten best pics of 2023.

China's first lunar rover 'Jade Rabbit' lands on moon

China's first lunar rover 'Jade Rabbit' lands on moon

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

China's first lunar rover on Saturday successfully landed on the moon, making the communist giant one of three world powers to make a "soft landing" as part of an ambitious programme that aims to put a Chinese astronaut on the moon.

Prakash Raj draws flak for post on Chandrayaan-3, says joke's on you

Prakash Raj draws flak for post on Chandrayaan-3, says joke's on you

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

While the actor did not specify the man in the cartoon, many social media users slammed the actor for making fun of former Indian Space Research Organisation chief K Sivan.

Alia-Ranbir Host Mother's Day Party

Alia-Ranbir Host Mother's Day Party

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Film folk celebrate Mother's Day with white parties and heartfelt notes.

Crime, Cricket, Christmas On OTT!

Crime, Cricket, Christmas On OTT!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Sukanya Verma's OTT recommendations this week.

NASA interested in Indian moon mission

NASA interested in Indian moon mission

Rediff.com26 Feb 2005

The American agency is in talks with ISRO to place its scientific instruments on the Indian spacecraft that will be sent on an unmanned mission to the moon in 2007.

Asteroid that flew past Earth has its own mini moon

Asteroid that flew past Earth has its own mini moon

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

The first radar images of a huge asteroid that safely flew past Earth show that the space rock has its own small moon, NASA scientists say.

Moon mission has strategic value: Kalam

Moon mission has strategic value: Kalam

Rediff.com18 Oct 2008

"The mission has economic and strategic value," Kalam told media persons on the sidelines of a function in New Delhi when asked to comment on the ambitious mission. He, however, refused to elaborate on it further. The lunar spacecraft Chandrayaan-I, India's first space mission beyond the earth's orbit, is scheduled for blast off on October 22 from the Sriharikota spaceport.

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The World Photography Organisation has revealed the winners for the Sony World Photography Awards 2024.

The Martian moon: Phobos

The Martian moon: Phobos

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

This handout image from obtained from the European Space Agency / National Aeronautics and Space Administration, obtained on August 21, 2008 taken by the High Resolution Stereo Camera on board the ESA's Mars Express shows the highest-resolution full-disc image yet of the surface of the martian moon Phobos.