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Meet Gopi Thotakura, India's 1st space tourist

Gopi Thotakura, an entrepreneur and a pilot, is set to become the first Indian to venture into space as a tourist on Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin's NS-25 mission. IMAGE: Gopi Thotakura.......

40 Years Since Rakesh Sharma's Space Flight

The Russian embassy marked the 40th anniversary of the first space flight by an Indian, Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, with an exhibition at the Russian Cultural Centre in New Delhi. On April 3,......

Gaganyaan astronauts trained at Rakesh Sharma's Russian center

The four astronauts who will be part of India's first human space flight program, Gaganyaan, were trained at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut training center in Russia, the same center where Rakesh......

'We are looking at flying an Indian into space'

'It's vital that over the next 10 years, that India, the US and the Artemis Accords family of nations come together to ensure that we not only return humanity to the moon, but that we build the......

Why this ISRO scientist has not visited his Manipur home for over 2 years

This rocket scientist hasn't visited home in Manipur's Bishnupur district for over two years because of his love for work. IMAGE: ISRO Chairman S. Somanath with others show victory sign after the......

Rupee recoups 52 paise to end at 70.72 per dollar

Strong foreign fund inflows, a weakening dollar and slipping oil prices propped up the local unit. The rupee rebounded by 52 paise to close at 70.72 against the US dollar on Thursday as investors......

How a 'realty mogul' lost its throne

A decline in the real estate sector, rising debt and the company’s alleged involvement in 2G scam caused damage to the business and its image. The government’s seeking to take over......

Reliance executive deposes in OSA case

A top executive of Reliance group deposed on Monday before a Delhi court in the infamous 'helicopter grabbing case,' involving Dawood Ibrahim's alleged contact Romesh Sharma, and said that Sharma......

Bollywood's BEST Air Force Movies

May the Air Force be with you! There aren't too many Hindi films set against the backdrop of military aviation. Clearly, that's about to change after Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman returned......

#HappyFather'sDay: 'Proud to say I'm daddy's girl!'

Bollywood wishes #HappyFather'sDay. Bollywood celebs showered their love for their daddies on Father's Day, and posted memorable pictures on social media. Photograph: Kind courtesy Alia......

The Most Patriotic Bollywood Hero? VOTE!

We celebrate Republic Day with this special feature, published on Rediff.com in January 2013. Quite a few Bollywood heroes have worn patriotism proudly on their sleeves. As we get into......

Review: Udta Punjab is a stunning film

Udta Punjab truly soars when being its own madcap beast, profane and powerful and preening, says Raja Sen. There's an old joke about how two smack-heads score their fix in an unfamiliar new city.......

Bajrang Dal attacks theatres screening PK in Gujarat

In an escalation of protests against Aamir Khan blockbuster 'PK', Bajrang Dal activists on Monday vandalised theatres in Gujarat exhibiting the film for making "fun" of Hindu gods and godmen and......

Sports Shorts: Wilder draws with Fury to retain WBC heavyweight title

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday IMAGE: Deontay Wilder reacts after knocking down Tyson Fury during the WBC World Heavyweight Title bout at Staples Centre, Los Angeles......

VVS Laxman's Pataudi Lecture: Full Text

Full text of VVS Laxman's Pataudi Memorial Lecture in Kolkata. VVS Laxman delivers the third annual Pataudi Memorial lecture, at the Taj Bengal Hotel in Kolkata. Photograph: BCCI Good evening......

India's two rare Test triumphs at MCG

As Team India prepares to take on the mighty Kangaroos in their own land on Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on the Boxing Day, it may be interesting to go down memory lane and remember our two......

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