News for '-moon'

Schumacher over the moon after Chinese victory

Schumacher over the moon after Chinese victory

Rediff.com1 Oct 2006

The Ferrari ace breathed a sigh of considerable relief as he celebrated one of the sport's great comebacks.

ISRO to launch Chandrayaan 3 with new launch vehicle LVM-3 on July 14

ISRO to launch Chandrayaan 3 with new launch vehicle LVM-3 on July 14

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday announced that its lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 will be launched on July 14 from the space port at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.

Breaking News: Hrithik Added To Tiger 3

Breaking News: Hrithik Added To Tiger 3

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Shah Rukh will play his character from Siddharth Anand's Pathaan, while Hrithik Roshan plays Kabir from Siddharth Anand's War.

ISRO confirms presence of water molecule on Moon

ISRO confirms presence of water molecule on Moon

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

In a major breakthrough, the Indian Space Research Organisation has for the first time formally confirmed the presence of water molecule on the lunar surface of the moon.

The Lunar Eclipse As Seen In India

The Lunar Eclipse As Seen In India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Glimpses of the year's last lunar eclipse.

Prakash Raj booked for 'mocking' Chandrayaan-3

Prakash Raj booked for 'mocking' Chandrayaan-3

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The actor said his earlier tweet was referring to an old joke from the era of Neil Armstrong, the American astronaut and the first person to walk on the Moon in 1969.

'The Purest Love I've Ever Known'

'The Purest Love I've Ever Known'

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Star mums celebrate Mother's Day with cute pictures of their children.

Tonight a 'blue moon' will rise in the sky

Tonight a 'blue moon' will rise in the sky

Rediff.com31 Jul 2004

Come Saturday night and Indians can watch a phenomena that rarely occurs -- a second full moon in a calendar month. The first full moon was on July 2.

Karva Chauth: 'Both moons rose together'

Karva Chauth: 'Both moons rose together'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

We invited readers to share stories of their most unforgettable Karva Chauth with us. Here are two more responses.

Chief Imam faces fatwa for attending Ayodhya ceremony

Chief Imam faces fatwa for attending Ayodhya ceremony

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi also said that from the day of the event, he has been getting abuse and 'threats on phone calls' from a section of people.

Rahul targets Modi on Manipur; frustrated dynast, says BJP

Rahul targets Modi on Manipur; frustrated dynast, says BJP

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Union minister Smriti Irani reacted furiously to the Congress leader's barb at the prime minister over the Rafale purchase and the tense situation in Manipur.

Scorsese Film Wows Anurag, Motwane

Scorsese Film Wows Anurag, Motwane

Rediff.com22 May 2023

'Killers Of The Flower Moon .. uff what a film and how he does it again and again and yet again..'

European agency tracks Chandrayaan-3 lander module from 3 stations

European agency tracks Chandrayaan-3 lander module from 3 stations

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Besides the scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation, officials at the European Space Agency are also involved in tracking the lander module of the Chandrayaan-3 mission which is minutes away from making a soft landing on the surface of the moon, a senior scientist said on Wednesday.

ISRO preps for India's maiden Sun mission today at 11.50 am

ISRO preps for India's maiden Sun mission today at 11.50 am

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The Aditya-L1 mission carries seven scientific payloads to carry out the study.

MVA allies seal poll pact in Maharashtra as Cong 'steps back'

MVA allies seal poll pact in Maharashtra as Cong 'steps back'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

The opposition's Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition in Maharashtra on Tuesday announced its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections with the Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray securing a substantial portion with 21 seats, while the Congress will contest 17 seats, and the Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar 10 seats.

An Indian on moon in 20 years?

An Indian on moon in 20 years?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2004

Arjun-Gabriella Welcome Second Child

Arjun-Gabriella Welcome Second Child

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

'My family and I are blessed with a beautiful baby boy today.'

Lord Venkateswara name to be 'carried'  to Moon

Lord Venkateswara name to be 'carried' to Moon

Rediff.com25 Jul 2008

The name of Lord Venkateswara, the presiding deity of the 2,000-year-old hill shrine at Tirumala, is all set to "Reach the Moon" onboard the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) of the US space agency NASA, scheduled for launch later this year, according to a devotee.

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.

Christopher Nolan Remembers 'Dear Friend' Heath Ledger

Christopher Nolan Remembers 'Dear Friend' Heath Ledger

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

During his acceptance speech at the awards ceremony, Christopher Nolan remembered his 'dear friend' Heath Ledger, who had portrayed a negative role in his film, The Dark Knight.

US Prez Race: Trump's Off To Flying Start

US Prez Race: Trump's Off To Flying Start

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

The race to win the Republican nomination for the US Presidential election this November began in icy Iowa on Monday January 15, 2024, when voters picked their nominee.

PIX: Manchester City win record fourth successive EPL title

PIX: Manchester City win record fourth successive EPL title

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Manchester City won an unprecedented fourth straight English top flight title with a 3-1 win over West Ham United.

Moon mission to cost Rs 400 crore

Moon mission to cost Rs 400 crore

Rediff.com6 Feb 2004

The Men Behind Chandrayaan-3 Mission

The Men Behind Chandrayaan-3 Mission

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Only three countries (United States, Russia and China) have successfully landed spacecraft on the airless lunar surface.

Cabinet approves mission to Moon

Cabinet approves mission to Moon

Rediff.com11 Sep 2003

The Lunar Mission, Chandrayan-I, would cost Rs 386 crore with the foreign exchange component estimated at Rs 210.90 crore.

Analysts remain selective about space-related stocks

Analysts remain selective about space-related stocks

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Recently, the government relaxed foreign direct investment (FDI) norms for the space sector by allowing 100 per cent FDI in manufacture of components, systems or sub-systems for satellites, ground segments, and user segments. It also permitted 74 per cent FDI in satellite manufacturing and operation as well as satellite data products and 49 per cent in development of launch vehicles and spaceports. Following this, stocks of related companies saw an uptick on the bourses.

Ban ki-Moon at the World Hindi Conference

Ban ki-Moon at the World Hindi Conference

Rediff.com14 Jul 2007

The delegates, who come from diverse fields, will consider how information technology and globalization can be used to propagate the language.

Countdown begins for India's moon mission

Countdown begins for India's moon mission

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

The final 52-hour countdown for the October 22 launch of the country's first moon mission, Chandrayaan-I, began early on Monday morning at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.

Photographs That Speak A Million Words

Photographs That Speak A Million Words

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Check out the winners of the Sony World Photography Awards 2024. Now in its 17th year, the World Photography Organisation's awards ceremony is a major annual moment recognising the best photography in the world, celebrating the images and stories that have resonated with global audiences over the past year.

Confident I Can Do Well In ODIs: Tilak

Confident I Can Do Well In ODIs: Tilak

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'It's a big thing for me to make my ODI debut in the Asia Cup and get T20I and ODI call-up in the same year.'

Chandrayaan-3 rover put to 'sleep, may wake up on...

Chandrayaan-3 rover put to 'sleep, may wake up on...

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

"The receiver is kept on. Hoping for a successful awakening for another set of assignments! Else, it will forever stay there as India's lunar ambassador," it said.

Will Kangana Make A Good Politician?

Will Kangana Make A Good Politician?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Entertainers can be good politicians if they treat the citizens as the audience, and treat their job like a live show, and work hard to make sure the audience likes them, asserts Sandeep Goyal.

No help from Russia, ISRO to undertake moon mission no. 2 on its own

No help from Russia, ISRO to undertake moon mission no. 2 on its own

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

The teething issues concerning the launch of Chandrayaan 2 -- the second lunar mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation -- have been cleared.

Moon Mission: India is having a ball

Moon Mission: India is having a ball

Rediff.com15 Nov 2008

It was former President A P J Abdul Kalam's idea to paint the Indian flag on the Moon. Minutes after his dream was realized, a relieved Kalam is seen holding a globe with the Tricolour on it. ISRO chief Madhavan Nair is also seen.

Chandrayaan-II to probe further for water on moon

Chandrayaan-II to probe further for water on moon

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

With India's maiden Moon Mission making a path-breaking discovery on water presence on the lunar surface, the objectives of Chandrayaan-II will be modified for further probes in that aspect, ISRO chairman Dr G Madhavan Nair has said

Ban Ki Moon speaks to Zardari about UN official

Ban Ki Moon speaks to Zardari about UN official

Rediff.com7 Mar 2009

The kidnapping of United Nations High Commision for Refugees official John Solecki and setting up of UN inquiry commission to probe former Pakistan premier Benazir's Bhutto assassination were among the issues that the world body chief .

BJP releases manifesto for LS polls: No NRC in 'Modi ki guarantee'

BJP releases manifesto for LS polls: No NRC in 'Modi ki guarantee'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a pitch for electing a strong and stable government in an uncertain world beset by geopolitical tensions as the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday released its manifesto, prioritising development and welfare while shunning populist measures and contentious issues like the National Register of Citizens (NRC).

Navratri: Bollywood's White Wonders

Navratri: Bollywood's White Wonders

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

It's time to embrace the cool, calm, pristine wonders of white and its nine serene impressions in Hindi movies.

Mangalyaan crosses Moon's orbit; travelling 10-lakh km a day

Mangalyaan crosses Moon's orbit; travelling 10-lakh km a day

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Indian Space Research Organisation's Mars Orbiter, which was placed in inter-Mars trajectory in the early hours on Sunday, has crossed Moon's orbit and is travelling beyond Earth's natural satellite.