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Vikram lander raised dust during Moon landing, created halo

When the Vikram lander of the Chandrayaan-3 mission made a soft landing on the Moon it raised a lot of dust that led to creation of a bright patch, called as the ejecta halo, around the spacecraft,......

Should World Be Afraid Of China's DeepSeek?

DeepSeek was founded in 2023 in Hangzhou, China, and released its first AI large language model later that year, so why has the startup roiled markets from India to the US and set in motion panic,......

Total Solar Eclipse: Breathtaking Scenes

On Monday, April 8, 2024, millions of people across parts of Mexico, Canada and the United States watched the rare total solar eclipse. The Mexican beachside resort town of Mazatlan was the first......

After historic Moon landing, ISRO launches maiden solar mission Aditya- L1

India's maiden solar mission--Aditya L1, on Saturday set off on a 125-day journey to the Sun in its attempt to study various elements relating to Earth's nearest star, after being put into the......

How foreign media covered Chandrayaan-3 landing

Chandrayaan-3's successful soft-landing on the Moon to propel India into an elite group of nations was lauded by leading foreign media outlets as a marvellous achievement and a massive moment for......

Blackstone-Sattva JV file draft Papers for Rs 6,200 crore Reit IPO

US-based private equity firm Blackstone and Bengaluru-based real estate developer Sattva Group filed the draft initial public offer (IPO) papers for India’s biggest real estate investment......

We have the news media that we deserve

Many people share the concern about powerful business houses like Reliance buying into media, openly or in surrogate fashion, and the possible consequences, says TN Ninan. The Gandhis are fighting......

So who is the Skoda Kodiaq for?

Skoda's Kodiaq is the newest kid on the block and promises to give the aforesaid SUVs a run for their money. Will it? Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com finds out. D-segment sedans have lost......

How to become a successful investor

Gather information from diverse sources to ensure that your investment decisions are rooted in sound knowledge, says Sandeep Das.Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The human brain is remarkable:......

How the Communists killed Bengal's industry

West Bengal's longest serving chief minister Jyoti Basu once told an industrialist that capitalists were class enemies and he should expect no sympathy.Ishita Ayan Dutt tracks the political......

Diane Keaton And A Private Tragedy

Diane Keaton's wit and honesty taught us that ageing and uncertainty aren't weaknesses, they are part of what makes us human and graceful, observes Sreehari Nair. IMAGE: Diane Keaton shows her......

7 Stunning Sequences From Raj Kapoor Films

Within his short lifespan of 63 years, Raj Kapoor left behind an incredible cinematic legacy.Dinesh Raheja continues celebrating Raj Kapoor's birth centenary by looking at seven sequences from his......

Seen These WONDERFUL Films?

Aseem Chhabra presents his list of 100 best (and must watch) films -- many classics, some relatively new and several personal favourites. Don't Miss: The List Starts HERE! And continues HERE!......

The Genius Behind Bollywood's Beautiful Words

As a uniquely multi-hyphenated writer-director-lyricist-author, Gulzar has built a reputation across multiple spheres of film-making and literary creative endeavours.Dinesh Raheja salutes the......

Revealed! The Real Shammi Kapoor!

'When he was offered B R Chopra's Zameer, many advised him against playing Saira Banu's father, pointing out that a decade ago, he had been her hero in her debut film, Junglee.''When he asked me, I......

Egyptians use Mo Salah mania to sell Ramadan products!

IMAGE: Mo Salah. Photograph: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images Egyptian soccer star Mohammed Salah set a scoring record this season that helped Liverpool clinch fourth place in the Premier League. Now......

Will ICC chairman Manohar visit Pakistan?

IMAGE: Shashank Manohar addresses the media. Photograph: PTI The tentative Pakistan visit of ICC chairman Shashank Manohar in August-September appears to be in a limbo due to the political......

Soccer Extras: US women's team feted in New York

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: USA's women soccer players celebrate as they arrive at the Newark International Airport with the trophy for the FIFA Women's......