News for 'Atlantic Ocean'

SpaceX capsule with 1st all-civilian crew returns to Earth

SpaceX capsule with 1st all-civilian crew returns to Earth

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean off coast Florida.

Mumbai girl Aarohi to re-enact India's 1st commercial flight by JRD Tata

Mumbai girl Aarohi to re-enact India's 1st commercial flight by JRD Tata

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Aarohi Pandit, the world's first woman pilot to cross the Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean solo in a light sport aircraft (LSA), is all set to re-enact on 15th of this month India's first commercial flight flown by the legendry J R D Tata in 1932.

Earth's inner core slowing down, could change day's length: Study

Earth's inner core slowing down, could change day's length: Study

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Researchers said that the slowing down could change the length of one day on the Earth by fractions of a second.

Air France jet with 228 on board crashes

Air France jet with 228 on board crashes

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

An Air France plane with 228 people on board from Brazil to France has vanished over the Atlantic after an alleged lightning strike.

Mouni, Esha, Alaya's Bikini Fashion

Mouni, Esha, Alaya's Bikini Fashion

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The Swimsuit Files.

The youngest and first Indian to swim across 10 seas

The youngest and first Indian to swim across 10 seas

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Sufyan Shaikh, the first Indian to complete swimming in ten seas takes us through the spectacular moments that defined his life and career.

Chinese spy balloons have also targeted India: Report

Chinese spy balloons have also targeted India: Report

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

China has operated a fleet of spy balloons targeting several countries including India and Japan, a media report has said, days after the United States military shot down a Chinese surveillance craft floating over sensitive installations in the country.

Ainslie sets the Olympic torch relay on the road

Ainslie sets the Olympic torch relay on the road

Rediff.com19 May 2012

With the rolling Atlantic ocean behind him, yachtsman Ben Ainslie set the London Olympic torch relay on the road from Land's End in the extreme south-west tip of England.

China refuses US request for talks, says Pentagon

China refuses US request for talks, says Pentagon

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The request was made soon after the balloon was shot down on Saturday off the coast of South Carolina in the Atlantic Ocean.

Titanic Director Reacts To Titan Tragedy

Titanic Director Reacts To Titan Tragedy

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Titanic Director James Cameron has reacted to the demise of five individuals, who were aboard the submersible Titan that was destroyed in a 'catastrophic implosion' during an exploration dive to the wreckage of the Titanic.

Air France plane wreckage found: Reports

Air France plane wreckage found: Reports

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

Search teams scouring the Atlantic Ocean have found some "possible wreckage" of the missing Paris-bound Air France plane that carried at least 228 people.

Has the Amelia Earhart mystery finally been solved?

Has the Amelia Earhart mystery finally been solved?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

The aviation pioneer's body has never been officially found after she disappeared July 2, 1937.

X-47B, the new silent killer over water

X-47B, the new silent killer over water

Rediff.com15 May 2013

The United States Navy has for the first time launched an unmanned aircraft the size of a fighter jet from a warship in the Atlantic Ocean, as it wades deeper into America's drone programme amid growing concerns over the legality of its escalating surveillance and lethal strikes.

Where has the Air France plane gone?

Where has the Air France plane gone?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Five days after a Air France plane -- that was travelling from Brazil to France -- sunk into the Atlantic Ocean (or somewhere else), there is no trace. The wreckage -- initially said to be the Air France debris -- was nothing but sea trash, emerging reports indicate. New reports say there is no evidence of the crashed plane.

A tour of Australian billionaire's AMAZING Titanic

A tour of Australian billionaire's AMAZING Titanic

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Clive Palmer, an Australian billionaire, plans to reconstruct the Titanic.

Will act to protect US if China threatens our sovereignty: Biden

Will act to protect US if China threatens our sovereignty: Biden

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Amidst growing tension with China over a suspected surveillance balloon, US President Joe Biden has said that the United States will act to protect if Beijing threatens its sovereignty.

Ready to step down for peace, NATO membership: Zelenskyy

Ready to step down for peace, NATO membership: Zelenskyy

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Kyiv School of Economics President Tymofiy Mylovanov shared a video of Zelenskyy responding to a question from BBC News in Ukrainian. Zelenskyy stated that he is focused on Ukraine's security today and not staying in power for decades.

PM backs Chidambaram!

PM backs Chidambaram!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

Home Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram, isolated and under attack from the Opposition after the letter the Finance Ministry wrote to the Prime Minister's Office was made public on Wednesday, discovered he had a supporter after all.

Unusual summer pics: City upon the sea

Unusual summer pics: City upon the sea

Rediff.com20 May 2011

We invited readers to send in their interesting summer snapshots. Here are some more responses -- and you can share yours too!

In PHOTOS the Titanic tale: How it all began and ended

In PHOTOS the Titanic tale: How it all began and ended

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

On the 100th anniversary of the Titanic disaster, rediff.com showcases some rare photographs of the ship and the tragedy it suffered.

US won't return spy balloon debris to China; Beijing says...

US won't return spy balloon debris to China; Beijing says...

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

The US military has intensified its efforts to collect the remnants of the high-altitude surveillance balloon from China that floated over the United States over several days last week from Montana to South Carolina.

The bus-sized asteroid that nearly hit earth!

The bus-sized asteroid that nearly hit earth!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

An asteroid the size of a tour bus zipped past the Earth in a flyby so close that it was\\nnearer to the planet than some satellites, National Aeronautics and Space Administration scientists have said.

Bus-sized asteroid to pass close to Earth

Bus-sized asteroid to pass close to Earth

Rediff.com26 Jun 2011

The asteroid 2011 MD will pass only 12,000 kilometres (7,500 miles) above Earth's surface at around 6.56 pm on Monday, Science Popularisation Association of Communicators and Educators Director C B Devgun said.

Mumbai lass Swapnali Yadav makes swimming history

Mumbai lass Swapnali Yadav makes swimming history

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

The ten-year-old girl from Mumbai is the youngest-ever in swimming history to complete the 10km Bermuda Round the Sound Open Swimathon in the Atlantic Ocean. Her feat on October 18 also made her the first Indian to win a gold medal in the under-12 category, and put her in contention for a place in the next edition of the Limca Book of Records.

Bodies recovered from Air Frane plane crash

Bodies recovered from Air Frane plane crash

Rediff.com9 Jun 2009

At least 17 bodies have been recovered from the debris of an Air France jet that crashed into the Atlantic Ocean last week.

One Month Of Trump: The World Is In Shock

One Month Of Trump: The World Is In Shock

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

The US is currently Earth's most powerful country and a certain latitude of understanding -- a world view -- is popularly expected from its leadership. From a country identified with freedom, constitution, debate, democracy and the likes of Abraham Lincoln even as it had the most powerful military around, the US, following Trump's actions, seemed repositioned as militarily powerful with other qualities secondary, observes Shyam G Menon.

Come, Fall In Love With India's Top Models

Come, Fall In Love With India's Top Models

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

What models do when they're not on the catwalk.

Check out the Hyundai Verna!

Check out the Hyundai Verna!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2006

Discovery takes off on 3rd launch

Discovery takes off on 3rd launch

Rediff.com5 Jul 2006

US space shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew left the seaside Florida launch pad on Tuesday on a do-or-die mission at 2.38 pm EDT (1838 GMT).

'We wanted the accused to be hanged'

'We wanted the accused to be hanged'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2005

'I think money played a role in the verdict'

'I think money played a role in the verdict'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

"I had faith in god, but after the judgment I have lost the faith. I have lost the wish to live. Now I will be haunted by the knowledge that the killers of my family will be moving about freely."

Skywatchers witness rare Mercury transit

Skywatchers witness rare Mercury transit

Rediff.com9 May 2016

This occurs only when the Sun, Mercury and the Earth lined up in one plane. It appears as a dot on the disc because its angular size is very small compared to that of the Sun as seen from the Earth.

The Ladies Who Will Sail Into History

The Ladies Who Will Sail Into History

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A will remain at sea for 8 months. They will rely on wind power, do the repairs on the boat themselves and navigate some the world's most treacherous waters.

Irma devastates Caribbean islands, Florida braces for 'most powerful storm'

Irma devastates Caribbean islands, Florida braces for 'most powerful storm'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Three deaths have been reported and there are fears of more fatalities.

Stunning winners of this year's Ocean Art underwater photo contest

Stunning winners of this year's Ocean Art underwater photo contest

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The Underwater Photography Guide has announced the winners of their 8th annual Ocean Art Underwater Photography Competition: a selection that runs the gamut between beautiful, eye popping and, in the case of the Conservation category winner, tragic and unnerving. This year's contest attracted "thousands" of entries from 78 countries across the world.

The Girl Who Flew Across The World

The Girl Who Flew Across The World

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

'I've always wanted to be a pilot; setting records is the icing on the cake.'

Get Ready To Laugh Out Loud!

Get Ready To Laugh Out Loud!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Images that should keep you grinning for days on end.

Saurashtra's Niraj Odedra gets Bermuda head coach job

Saurashtra's Niraj Odedra gets Bermuda head coach job

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

The Bermuda Cricket Board has roped in Saurashtra's Niraj Odedra as the national team's head coach on a short term basis with an eye on qualification for the 2024 T20 World Cup in the West Indies and United States.

Trump Has Become A Reset Button

Trump Has Become A Reset Button

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

Trump's sweeping tariffs and penalties on China-built ships have turned global shipping into the front line of economic war, observes Shyam G Menon.

Trump to make Mar-a-Lago estate his permanent home after leaving WH

Trump to make Mar-a-Lago estate his permanent home after leaving WH

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Trump has spent a significant amount of time at Mar-a-Lago, dubbed the "Winter White House", throughout his four-year presidency.