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'I am excited about the Oscars'

'I am excited about the Oscars'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

Life Of Pi composer Mychael Danna talks about his life's journey so far.

Micromax to launch Canvas Tab P666 at Rs 10,999

Micromax to launch Canvas Tab P666 at Rs 10,999

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Micromax to launch Canvas Tab P666 priced at Rs 10,999.

How India must counter the China-Pakistan nuclear axis

How India must counter the China-Pakistan nuclear axis

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

Indian policy makers would be well advised to disabuse themselves of the notion of a Sino-Indian convergence in managing Pakistan. China doesn't do sentimentality in foreign policy, India should follow suit, says Harsh V Pant

'India's nuclear assets are very well protected'

'India's nuclear assets are very well protected'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

India's breakthrough in countering a 'dirty bomb'.

Why is Obama keen on unlocking the brain?

Why is Obama keen on unlocking the brain?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

US President Barack Obama has announced a new research initiative designed to revolutionise the understanding of the human brain.

PM honours 4 N-scientists with lifetime achievement awards

PM honours 4 N-scientists with lifetime achievement awards

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

Four top scientists, including Ravi Bhushan Grover, who played a key role in negotiating the Indo-US nuclear deal, were on Tuesday conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Awards by Department of Atomic Energy.

Lenovo K900: Sleek, stylish and has a fantastic 13MP camera

Lenovo K900: Sleek, stylish and has a fantastic 13MP camera

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

The device comes with a 5.5-inch IPS full-HD screen, 2GHz dual-core Intel Atom processor and 2GB RAM.

'UK businessman helped Libya'

'UK businessman helped Libya'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2004

Peter Griffin, a 68-year-old grandfather, is accused in a report sent to the International Atomic Energy Agency by Malaysian police of helping Colonel Gaddafi to design an uranium enrichment workshop.

'Mission Shakti is similar to Pokhran, but not of that magnitude'

'Mission Shakti is similar to Pokhran, but not of that magnitude'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

'Others will think twice before attacking our space assets.'

India among biggest nuclear-power generators

India among biggest nuclear-power generators

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

There is no shortage of uranium on the planet.

Kudankulam protestors stage day-long siege of N-plant

Kudankulam protestors stage day-long siege of N-plant

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Launching another phase of their agitation against Kudankulam atomic power project, anti-nuclear protestors on Monday began a day-long 'siege' of the plant by placing fibre boats and floating buoys in the sea.

Lankan group alleges radiation leaks at Kudankulam

Lankan group alleges radiation leaks at Kudankulam

Rediff.com2 Mar 2013

Days after India dismissed as 'baseless' reports about radiation leaks at the yet to be commissioned Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu, a Sri Lankan interest group on Saturday alleged that the atomic power station has been leaking radiation since February 27.

2 weeks later, how serious is the Kakrapar nuclear leak?

2 weeks later, how serious is the Kakrapar nuclear leak?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Sustained campaign forces NPCIL to issue statement on Kakrapar fuel leak. But there is still not clarity on what went wrong.

India on the cusp of nuclear glory

India on the cusp of nuclear glory

Rediff.com4 May 2013

Moving towards completing its nuclear triad, India will activate the atomic reactor on-board the indigenous nuclear submarine INS Arihant in the "next two to three weeks" paving way for its operational deployment by the Navy soon.

From Tata Motors to Kia, auto majors show off the future

From Tata Motors to Kia, auto majors show off the future

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Among the cars unveiled at the Auto Expo on Wednesday was Mahindra and Mahindra's e-KUV for Rs 8.2 lakhs ex-showroom Delhi. With a single charge range of 150 km and a 55 min fast charging upto 80 pc, it was both a head-turner and a conversation-starter.

More than 100 hours later, Kakrapar nuclear leak not fixed

More than 100 hours later, Kakrapar nuclear leak not fixed

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

'The leak is likely to continue for some time before it becomes stable, but this is something that NPCIL, who is the plant operator, will have to do. For this, we have to plan very carefully.'

Mars used to be like Earth, but...

Mars used to be like Earth, but...

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

NASA's Mars Curiosity rover has discovered high levels of manganese oxides in Martian rocks, which may indicate that the red planet was once more Earth-like than previously believed.

Budget cuts: Defence, nuclear power, roads and welfare

Budget cuts: Defence, nuclear power, roads and welfare

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

FM brings these sectors under the knife in a final attempt to hit a tough fiscal deficit target

All clear at Delhi's IGI airport after suspected radioactive leak

All clear at Delhi's IGI airport after suspected radioactive leak

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

The entire area has been cordoned off and National Disaster Management Authority has also been informed about the incident.

What Modi needs to tell Biden next month

What Modi needs to tell Biden next month

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Prime Minister Modi needs to call Biden next month and clearly say: 'Mr President, the threat from China is clear and present. We, in New Delhi, have determined it to be an urgent national priority to outfit our submarines and aircraft carriers with nuclear propulsion and we want to cooperate with America on this programme",' advises Ajai Shukla.

Kudankulam I will be operational next month: PM Singh

Kudankulam I will be operational next month: PM Singh

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

The controversial Kudankulam Unit I of the atomic power reactor in Tamil Nadu will become operational by next month, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said.

PICS: Vaiko, N-activists detained near TN assembly

PICS: Vaiko, N-activists detained near TN assembly

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Hundreds of anti-nuclear activists and leaders of different political outfits were detained in Chennai on Monday when they attempted to lay siege to the Tamil Nadu assembly demanding scrapping of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant. S Saraswathi reports.

'Human sacrifice' at CERN in front of Shiva statue?

'Human sacrifice' at CERN in front of Shiva statue?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Scientist are flabbergasted by the video showing an alleged human sacrifice near a Chola period statue gifted to CERN by India.

Pak's tactical nuke weapons at heart of global concerns: India

Pak's tactical nuke weapons at heart of global concerns: India

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Amid growing global concern over safety of Pakistan's nuclear arsenals, India today said battlefield atomic weapons of that country were at the heart of such apprehensions.

Kudankulam plant safe beyond any doubt: Govt tells SC

Kudankulam plant safe beyond any doubt: Govt tells SC

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Appearing before a bench of justices K S Radhakrishanan and Deepak Misra, Attorney General G E Vahanvati said the Kudankulam plant is absolutely safe beyond all doubts and all the apprehensions are misplaced.

Fuel loading begins at Kudankulam

Fuel loading begins at Kudankulam

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

India's nuclear operator has started loading enriched uranium fuel in the first reactor of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project after getting the final clearance from the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) on Tuesday.

'Kudankulam plant could be commissioned in few days'

'Kudankulam plant could be commissioned in few days'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

The first 1,000 MW unit of the much-delayed Kudankulam nuclear power project could be commissioned in the next few days and every step is being taken to ensure safety, a senior official said.

When will Modi shuffle his ministers?

When will Modi shuffle his ministers?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Far more important than governance is to ensure how different states get necessary representation a'The pressure to expand the council of ministers will come from states where the BJP has formed a government after ousting the Congress,' predicts A K Bhattacharya.

At least someone believes Kim won't use his nukes

At least someone believes Kim won't use his nukes

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

Disgraced scientist A Q Khan, the father of Pakistan's nuclear programme, has said he doubts North Korea will explode an atomic device in its current face-off with the United States and South Korea.

UNSC past its expiry date, says Khamenei in blistering attack

UNSC past its expiry date, says Khamenei in blistering attack

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei on Thursday berated the UN Security Council as a "flagrant form of dictatorship" while terming the US and its Western allies as "bullies" trying to monopolise nuclear fuel production, as he asserted Tehran's right to use atomic energy for peaceful purposes.

Iran hopes heading NAM will get support for N-programme

Iran hopes heading NAM will get support for N-programme

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the ministerial meeting of the XVIth NAM summit in Teheran, Iran's permanent envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency Ali Asghar Soltaniyeh said Iran's three-year presidency would showcase the "peaceful nature" of Teheran's nuclear programme and increase global support

Chemistry Nobel awarded for method to visualise biomolecules

Chemistry Nobel awarded for method to visualise biomolecules

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Jacques Dubochet, Joachim Frank and Richard Henderson have received the prize for developing an effective method for generating 3D images of life-building structures.

Bhabha Kavach to protect CAPFs from AK-47 bullets

Bhabha Kavach to protect CAPFs from AK-47 bullets

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Each Bhabha Kavach has four hard armour plates, which protect the wearer from the front, back, and either side. It can protect CAPF personnel from 7.62 mm bullets fired from AK-47 rifles -- the chosen weapon of terrorists from Kashmir to Bastar.

Iran nuclear deal: P5+1 nations meeting ends on 'positive note'

Iran nuclear deal: P5+1 nations meeting ends on 'positive note'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The meeting of the foreign ministers of the P5+1 nations aimed to smoothen out major bumps in reaching a nuclear deal with Iran has ended with a positive note.

Iran 'over a year' away from nuclear bomb: Obama

Iran 'over a year' away from nuclear bomb: Obama

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

United States President Barack Obama has said America will keep "all options on the table" to stop Iran from going nuclear, noting that Tehran is "over a year or so" away from developing an atom bomb, if it has any such plans.

'Kudankulam plant two steps away from going critical'

'Kudankulam plant two steps away from going critical'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

India's first 1000 MW atomic power plant built with Russian collaboration at Kudankulam is just two steps away from going critical, a top official said on Friday.

India permits FDI from Pakistan

India permits FDI from Pakistan

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

Sources said in order to address the security concerns, FDI proposals from Pakistan would be routed through the Foreign Investment Promotion Board.

PIX: Biden, Ryan spar over Iran in US vice prez debate

PIX: Biden, Ryan spar over Iran in US vice prez debate

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan on Thursday accused the Obama administration of having failed in containing Iran's nuclear ambitions, as US Vice President Joe Biden asserted Tehran is still "a good way away" from acquiring an atomic weapon.

SC seeks response from Centre on Kudankulam

SC seeks response from Centre on Kudankulam

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

The Supreme Court on Friday sought a response of the Centre and the Department of Atomic Energy for allegedly exempting the Russian company involved in setting up of Kudankulam nuclear power plant from paying damages in case of an accident.