News for 'Astro'

V-Day Astro: Will you be lucky in love?

V-Day Astro: Will you be lucky in love?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Monisha Dudaney tells you how your partner will behave according to his/her star sign.

China Will Never Get Ladakh!

China Will Never Get Ladakh!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

'It is flabbergasting to think that this heavenly region has, for decades, been coveted by India's aggressive neighbours,' says Claude Arpi after a recent visit to Ladakh. 'Wanting to use the newly created infrastructure to defend the borders after the clash of 2020 with China and the resulting standoffs, the home ministry is keen to boost border tourism to show that these areas are controlled by India.'

AstroSpeak: Is the Chinese Year of Rooster good for you?

AstroSpeak: Is the Chinese Year of Rooster good for you?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Find out what 2017 has in store for you.

Astro buffs, meet Ophiuchus: The newest star sign!

Astro buffs, meet Ophiuchus: The newest star sign!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

All you ever wanted to know about the thirtheenth star sign that has astrologers in a tizzy.

Chinese astro: 2010, the Year of the Tiger

Chinese astro: 2010, the Year of the Tiger

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

Chinese New Year falls on February 14 this year -- the year if the Tiger. So what does the coming year hold in store? Check out your Chinese astrological forecast!

U-19 WC star Jaiswal reveals reason behind his success

U-19 WC star Jaiswal reveals reason behind his success

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Yashasvi Jaiswal, India's batting star at the Under-19 World Cup, says practising on astro-turf pitches before the tournament helped him excel on the bouncy tracks in South Africa. Jaiswal was also the highest run-getter in the tournament with 400 runs in six innings, including an unbeaten hundred against Pakistan in the semi-final.

How FIFA ban will hit Indian football

How FIFA ban will hit Indian football

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

While there is no imminent threat to the AFC Asian Cup participation by the senior men's team in late 2023 or early 2024, some of the games slated for clubs and age-group national teams in the next few months could well be a tricky terrain.

NASA picks Indian-American astronaut to lead SpaceX mission to ISS

NASA picks Indian-American astronaut to lead SpaceX mission to ISS

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Chari, 43, will serve as the commander while NASA's Tom Marshburn will be pilot and ESA's Matthias Maurer will serve as a mission specialist for the SpaceX Crew-3 mission to the ISS, which is expected to launched next year.

In a first, NASA conducts all-female spacewalk

In a first, NASA conducts all-female spacewalk

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

Friday's spacewalk is another milestone toward making space more available to everyone, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said.

'Investing is a loser's game'

'Investing is a loser's game'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'In investing, you have to first make sure you don't make big mistakes.' 'I would advise small investors to be systematic, don't be arbitrary; don't be on either end of the risk spectrum.' 'Don't go from fixed deposit to option trading or crypto trading.'

What Next for Indian Hockey?

What Next for Indian Hockey?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

It is important that these events do not remain one-offs. It is crucial that India sets long-term targets, and not solely depend on foreign coaches from regions that continue to produce some of the finest talents in the world, asserts Arindam Roy.

Who's keeping Ananya company during the lockdown?

Who's keeping Ananya company during the lockdown?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Film and telly folk are chilling at home during the lockdown, and they have delightful furry company!

Malaysian co to buy 49% stake in NDTV Lifestyle

Malaysian co to buy 49% stake in NDTV Lifestyle

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Media firm New Delhi Television (NDTV) today said Malaysia-based Astro All Asia Networks will acquire 49 per cent stake for $40 million (about Rs 182 crore) in its lifestyle subsidiary NDTV Lifestyle.

Davis Cup at Wankhede or hockey matches at Eden Gardens?

Davis Cup at Wankhede or hockey matches at Eden Gardens?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

If the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decides to follow the recommendations on reforms suggested by the Justice RM Lodha committee, one could soon find stadiums in Pune, Nagpur, and Rajkot hosting Indian hockey team's 'Test' matches or tennis team's Davis Cup games.

CBI action soon on Maran's role in Aircel-Maxis deal

CBI action soon on Maran's role in Aircel-Maxis deal

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

The CBI had registered a case against former telecom minister Dayanidhi Maran, his brother MP Kalanithi Maran, Malaysian business tycoon and Maxis owner T Ananda Krishnan, and Maxis Director Ralph Marshall in October 2011.

Why Priyanka should settle abroad after marriage

Why Priyanka should settle abroad after marriage

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Astro-numerologist Sanjay Jumaani looks up the numbers for Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas.

Meet the world's hottest woman

Meet the world's hottest woman

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

She beat models Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid to win the title of World's Sexiest Woman.

How Vihari is preparing for Aus series

How Vihari is preparing for Aus series

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

It is learnt that fielding coach Sridhar, who has watched Vihari from his junior days, is monitoring his training sessions and also giving him throwdowns.

Destiny by design

Destiny by design

Rediff.com2 Jan 2004

'Historic' SpaceX reaches International Space Station

'Historic' SpaceX reaches International Space Station

Rediff.com31 May 2020

The spacecraft is the first to take the American astronauts to orbit from American soil in nearly a decade.

India fighting new Covid wave with 'great success': PM in Mann ki Baat

India fighting new Covid wave with 'great success': PM in Mann ki Baat

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

He said more than one crore children have sent him 'their Mann Ki Baat' via postcards which have come from many parts of the country and even from abroad.

'As a player Suresh Raina has entered a new phase of maturity'

'As a player Suresh Raina has entered a new phase of maturity'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Suresh Raina, whose century in the second ODI helped India regain its confidence back after successive defeats in Tests against England, has extensively worked hard on tackling short pitch deliveries in the hockey turf.

CBI claims Dayanidhi pressured promoter to sell Aircel stakes

CBI claims Dayanidhi pressured promoter to sell Aircel stakes

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

He was chargesheeted for the offences punishable under section 120-B

Women footballers up for goals, but lack support off-field

Women footballers up for goals, but lack support off-field

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

The view is that the attention on the national team is fleeting, incidental and dependent on the results they produce.

Maxis denies wrongdoing in Aircel case, to seek legal remedies

Maxis denies wrongdoing in Aircel case, to seek legal remedies

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Maxis Communications Berhad (MCB), which has been named in a CBI chargesheet for alleged wrong doing in sale of Aircel, on Tuesday denied charges of using illegal means to acquire the firm from Siva Ventures and said it will pursue all legal remedies to defend itself and its officials.

In a first, Obama playing golf with Tiger Woods

In a first, Obama playing golf with Tiger Woods

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

President Barack Obama had an intimidating partner for a round of golf on Sunday -- Tiger Woods, the World's No. 2 ranked player, according to a report.

PHOTOS: The week that was!

PHOTOS: The week that was!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Catch up on all the big news of the week gone by, in images.

Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight

Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight

Rediff.com12 Aug 2012

"Astro lovers are expected to see shooting stars whizzing past in the skies as the Perseid meteor showers will be seen on the night of August 12 to 14," Science Popularisation Association of Communicators and Educators (SPACE) President C B Devgun told PTI.

If India wants to win Gold in Paris...

If India wants to win Gold in Paris...

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'If we want to ensure this isn't a once-in-four-decade phenomenon, then we have to produce 1,800 players all the time, create infrastructure, so that we are constantly challenging at the top of the ladder.'

Olympics: #GirlsGetItDone

Olympics: #GirlsGetItDone

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

'Everyone wants to get involved when there is success.' 'But what about guaranteeing it?' 'Making sure girls have the opportunity to succeed all the time?'

A rare celestial treat after 372 years

A rare celestial treat after 372 years

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

After a wait of 372 years, sky gazers are in for a special celestial treat as winter solstice coincides with total lunar eclipse on Tuesday. The last time the two astronomical events coincided was on December 21, 1638, Geoff Chester of United States Naval Observatory said.

Railways to be lead partner for Commonwealth Games

Railways to be lead partner for Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

The Indian Railways will be the lead partner for Commonwealth Games. Special trains will run during the Commonwealth Games.

Vijay Shankar reflects on missed chances

Vijay Shankar reflects on missed chances

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Vijay Shankar said that he is not looking at being a mere survivor in the Indian team but someone who can perform for long time.

V-Day celebrations then and now!

V-Day celebrations then and now!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

On Valentine's Day, Rediff.com's Uttam Ghosh tells us how love has changed over the years.

2022: What's your numerology forecast?

2022: What's your numerology forecast?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Sanjay B Jumaani, India's leading astro-numerologist, makes his predictions.

As markets turn volatile, investors look to the stars for guidance

As markets turn volatile, investors look to the stars for guidance

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

The spread of COVID-19 and the accompanying mayhem caused the S&P BSE Sensex to drop over 38.5 per cent from its all-time high of 42,273.9 to a low of 25,981.2 on March 23. Those in the astrology and even numerology segments received more calls than before during the time.

Does the IOA want to finish Mumbai hockey?

Does the IOA want to finish Mumbai hockey?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'Indian hockey will lose out on one of its most important nurseries of good hockey talent.'

The Ministry of Acronyms, Shlokas and Slogans

The Ministry of Acronyms, Shlokas and Slogans

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

'This way, you'll maintain our glorious traditional values and get more efficient governance as well.'

Former Dutch keeper in frontline against COVID-19

Former Dutch keeper in frontline against COVID-19

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Joyce Sombroek, 29, is a practicing GP and says that with the outbreak of the Coronavirus, we currently find ourselves in a very special situation, as she treats patients affected by the virus.

ED files charge sheet against Chidambaram in Aircel Maxis case

ED files charge sheet against Chidambaram in Aircel Maxis case

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

The ED had filed the first chargesheet in the case against Chidambaram's son Karti; later, a supplementary chargesheet was also filed against him.