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Vikram hard-landed within 500 mts of target: Govt

Vikram hard-landed within 500 mts of target: Govt

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Most components of technology demonstration, including the launch, orbital critical maneuvers, lander separation, de-boost and rough braking phase were successfully accomplished.

Vikram located on lunar surface, did not soft-land: ISRO

Vikram located on lunar surface, did not soft-land: ISRO

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Asked if the lander was 'damaged' during the 'hard landing", Sivan said: "That we do not know".

Pandya hails experience, honesty of India bowlers

Pandya hails experience, honesty of India bowlers

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Hardik Pandya, India's star all-rounder, has expressed his confidence in the team's bowling attack, led by the experienced Jasprit Bumrah, to carry them through the T20 World Cup.

Explained: How soft-landing of Vikram will take place

Explained: How soft-landing of Vikram will take place

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

'Vikram' with rover 'Pragyaan' housed inside is scheduled for a powered-descent between 1 am and 2 am on September 7, followed by its touchdown between 1.30 am and 2.30 am.

First Look: Vikram as Karikaalan

First Look: Vikram as Karikaalan

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Directed by Kannan, Vikram will be seen playing a king in this period drama.

ISRO successfully conducts final landing test of 'Pushpak' RLV

ISRO successfully conducts final landing test of 'Pushpak' RLV

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

The third and final test in the series of landing experiment (LEX-03) was conducted at 07:10 1ST at the Aeronautical Test Range in Chitradurga, Karnataka.

Padikkal 5th Debutant In Series!

Padikkal 5th Debutant In Series!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

The last time India fielded five or more debutants in a Test series was during the 1996 tour of England when current Head Coach Rahul Dravid, Batting Coach Vikram Rathour, Bowling Coach Paras Mhambrey all made their debuts along with Sourav Ganguly, Venkatesh Prasad and Sunil Joshi.

Allahabad University assistant prof booked over remarks on Hindu deities

Allahabad University assistant prof booked over remarks on Hindu deities

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

The action came Sunday evening at the joint complaint of Vishva Hindu Parishad, Hindu Jagran Manch, and Bajrang Dal.

GOAT, Vijay's Failed Political Launch Vehicle

GOAT, Vijay's Failed Political Launch Vehicle

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Vijay has a lot of young and middle-aged women fans, but as voters, they are possibly now with the DMK, or remain with the AIADMK. Recapturing this constituency would have helped Vijay's political launch and the GOAT script and dialogues could have gone a long way in helping out. But the kind of script and screenplay and the unusually and equally unnecessary long run-time (3 hours, 3 minutes) that GOAT offers takes the film experience over the heads of those that are not familiar with secret agents and uranium theft in Tamil cinema, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Pune court likely to pronounce verdict in Dabholkar murder case today

Pune court likely to pronounce verdict in Dabholkar murder case today

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Additional sessions judge A A Jadhav of the special court for cases under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act is likely to pronounce the judgement on Friday, said special public prosecutor Prakash Suryawanshi.

Even if there is 0.001% negligence...: SC on NEET row

Even if there is 0.001% negligence...: SC on NEET row

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Observing that students have to labour hard while preparing for these examinations, the apex court said the litigation pertaining to the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate)-2024 examination ought not be treated as adversarial.

NSE MD & CEO Vikram Limaye says not seeking second term

NSE MD & CEO Vikram Limaye says not seeking second term

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

NSE managing director and CEO Vikram Limaye on Wednesday said that he will not seek a second term at the stock exchange when his five-year term ends in July. This comes amid the National Stock Exchange (NSE) facing the regulatory probe in a case related to governance lapses at the bourse as well as in the co-location matter. "I have informed the board that I am not interested in pursuing a second term and will therefore not be applying and participating in the process that is underway. My tenure ends on July 16, 2022," Limaye said in a statement.

'Unwarranted': India rejects Washington Post report on Pannun plot

'Unwarranted': India rejects Washington Post report on Pannun plot

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

A day after The Washington Post named an Indian official for allegedly plotting to eliminate Sikh extremist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, India on Tuesday said the report made 'unwarranted and unsubstantiated' imputations on a serious matter.

MP Cong worker's death: Digvijaya ends protest

MP Cong worker's death: Digvijaya ends protest

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Sunday ended his sit-in protest outside Khajuraho police station in Chhatarpur in Madhya Pradesh against the death of a party worker during assembly polls held on November 17.

After joining BJP, Chhindwara mayor says vote for Nakul Nath

After joining BJP, Chhindwara mayor says vote for Nakul Nath

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

On the day of polling in the high-profile Chhindwara Lok Sabha seat in Madhya Pradesh on Friday, the city's mayor Vikram Ahake, who recently joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, urged people to vote for Congress' Nakul Nath.

'Sarfarosh 2 Banni Chahiye'

'Sarfarosh 2 Banni Chahiye'

Rediff.com13 May 2024

On the occasion of the 25th anniversary special premiere of Sarfarosh, actor Aamir Khan treated fans with a big update on the sequel of the film.

'Very happy for Dravid, who missed out in 2011': Tendulkar

'Very happy for Dravid, who missed out in 2011': Tendulkar

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Sachin Tendulkar led the chorus of former and current cricketers, hailing Rohit Sharma's men for winning the T20 World Cup.

Vikram's ultimate test in Raavan

Vikram's ultimate test in Raavan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Tamil actor Vikram talks about playing two different charcters in Mani Ratnam's Raavan and Raavanan

'We absolutely should have defended 200'

'We absolutely should have defended 200'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Solanki further lauded the PBKS batter Shashank Singh who played a match-winning knock.

Brother arrested, BJP MP says Karnataka CM 'out to finish his family'

Brother arrested, BJP MP says Karnataka CM 'out to finish his family'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Pratap Simha on Sunday alleged that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is out to finish his family only to 'politically rehabilitate' his son Yathindra Siddaramaiah.

Vikram's Malayalam comeback

Vikram's Malayalam comeback

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the Malayalam film industry right here!

Kiara Advani turns blushing bride for Vikram Phadnis

Kiara Advani turns blushing bride for Vikram Phadnis

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

The actor walked the runway at the India Beach Fashion Week for Vikram Phadnis.

Vikram Akula quits SKS Microfinance

Vikram Akula quits SKS Microfinance

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

The company has appointed P H Ravi Kumar, independent director, as the interim non-executive chairman.

Bollywood's Most Successful Horror Movies

Bollywood's Most Successful Horror Movies

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Joginder Tuteja looks at how successful the genre has been in recent times.

37 ministers don't find a place in Modi 3.0

37 ministers don't find a place in Modi 3.0

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

As many as 37 ministers have been dropped from the government in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term and these include seven with cabinet rank -- prominent among them being Smriti Irani, Anurag Thakur and Narayan Rane.

T20 WC: Bangladesh look to seal Super Eight spot

T20 WC: Bangladesh look to seal Super Eight spot

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

New Zealand eye consolatory win over PNG

Gaganyaan astronauts trained at Rakesh Sharma's Russian center

Gaganyaan astronauts trained at Rakesh Sharma's Russian center

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian to go into space in 1984.

Can You Recognise These Actors?

Can You Recognise These Actors?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

We take a look at 10 recent awe-inspiring prosthetic aesthetics that actors have rocked for their respective roles in films.

SC notice to Centre over plea seeking cancellation of NEET-UG 2024

SC notice to Centre over plea seeking cancellation of NEET-UG 2024

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought responses from the Centre, the National Testing Agency (NTA) and others on petitions seeking the cancellation of National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate)-2024 (NEET-UG 2024), and a court-monitored probe into the alleged irregularities in the medical entrance exam.

New Head Coach Gambhir 'honoured to serve tricolour'

New Head Coach Gambhir 'honoured to serve tricolour'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

'I have always taken pride while donning the Indian jersey during my playing days and it is going to be no different when I take up this new role.'

When Brad Pitt asked NASA astronaut about Vikram

When Brad Pitt asked NASA astronaut about Vikram

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

The US astronaut reflected on the importance of international cooperation in space missions like these.

What Chandrayaan-3 Discovered

What Chandrayaan-3 Discovered

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Glimpses of what the historic Chandrayaan Mission discovered on the dark side of the Moon.

Glasgow gurdwara condemns blocking of Indian envoy's visit

Glasgow gurdwara condemns blocking of Indian envoy's visit

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Calling the incident 'disorderly behaviour' by unknown individuals outside the Glasgow area, it further added that the Gurdwara is open to people from all communities and backgrounds.

What Ed Sheeran told Huma Qureshi

What Ed Sheeran told Huma Qureshi

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Ed Sheeran was the highlight of Bollywood's weekend as Farah Khan invited the British singer over for a fun party with her friends.

World Jr Chess: Harshit Pawar shocks top seed USA's Mishra

World Jr Chess: Harshit Pawar shocks top seed USA's Mishra

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

The event that was inaugurated by five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand will have 11 rounds before the best player in the under-20 category can be determined in both sections.

SC refuses to defer NEET-UG counselling; re-exam for 1563 students on Sunday

SC refuses to defer NEET-UG counselling; re-exam for 1563 students on Sunday

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The National Testing Agency, under fire over the lapses in the conduct of NEET and UGC-NET, is gearing up to conduct on Sunday a retest for the medical entrance exam for 1,563 candidates who were earlier awarded grace marks to make up for the loss of time at six centres.

T20 WC: England's bowling faces Aussie firepower

T20 WC: England's bowling faces Aussie firepower

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

England will be looking to bounce back from a rain-affected opening match and solidify their T20 World Cup campaign

Why DGCA Suspended Vistara Executive

Why DGCA Suspended Vistara Executive

Rediff.com1 May 2024

This isn't the first instance of Vistara facing scrutiny from the regulator over improper pilot training.

Navy begins probe into drone attack on merchant ship off Indian coast

Navy begins probe into drone attack on merchant ship off Indian coast

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

According to officials, the Indian Navy has opened an investigation into whether the drone used to attack the vessel was launched from long range or from a nearby vessel.

US reacts to report linking RAW officer to Pannun murder plot

US reacts to report linking RAW officer to Pannun murder plot

Rediff.com1 May 2024

India on Tuesday strongly rejected the claims, saying that the report made "unwarranted and unsubstantiated" imputations on a serious matter and that an investigation into the case was underway.