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Why The Americans Were Opposed To Agni

Why The Americans Were Opposed To Agni

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'The heat shield technology for re-entry vehicles was first mastered in DRDO for the Agni missile.' 'This is why the Americans were so opposed to Agni in the 1980s, unlike other missiles -- it was a re-entry vehicle.'

TRP scam: BARC pauses news channels' ratings

TRP scam: BARC pauses news channels' ratings

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

At least five people have been arrested by the city police which busted the scam earlier this month.

'Companies Will Be More Powerful Than Nations'

'Companies Will Be More Powerful Than Nations'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'If you align your ambition with India's rise, the peak of your careers will unfold alongside the peak of India's power.'

'Dr Chidambaram Felt India Should Do Better And Better'

'Dr Chidambaram Felt India Should Do Better And Better'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

'The very fact that his autobiography is called India Rising is a correct example of his wish for India to be a developed country and do as best as possible by science reaching to the common people.'

Ex-BARC CEO played 'vital role' in TRP scam: Court

Ex-BARC CEO played 'vital role' in TRP scam: Court

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The material collected by the investigating officer shows that Dasgupta manipulated TRP for particular channels by using his office as the CEO of BARC, the court observed.

Rs 1600 cr being spent to keep Ganga 'dip-safe' for Kumbh Mela

Rs 1600 cr being spent to keep Ganga 'dip-safe' for Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

The Uttar Pradesh government is taking comprehensive measures to ensure the Ganga River is "dip-safe" during the Maha Kumbh, a massive religious gathering. This includes daily water testing, a 200-km temporary drainage system for greywater, and state-of-the-art technology to manage human waste. Authorities are also emphasizing the importance of keeping the river clean by removing pooja waste and encouraging the use of reusable items.

In-principle nod for 6 nuclear power reactors at Jaitapur

In-principle nod for 6 nuclear power reactors at Jaitapur

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

In-principle approval has been accorded to a site in Maharashtra's Jaitapur for setting up six nuclear power reactors of 1,650 MW each in technical cooperation with France, the government said on Thursday.

Zee, Sony to sell 3 Hindi channels to address CCI concerns

Zee, Sony to sell 3 Hindi channels to address CCI concerns

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Sony India and Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL) have agreed to sell three Hindi channels--Big Magic, Zee Action and Zee Classic--to address anti-competition concerns arising out of their proposed merger. The broadcasters submitted their proposal to the Competition Commission of India (CCI), which gave a conditional approval on October 4. On Wednesday, the CCI made public its detailed 58-page order, specifying the channels that would be dropped.

IPL delivers even in COVID-19 times

IPL delivers even in COVID-19 times

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

In terms of viewership, the IPL even outperformed some of the pay-per-view matches of the Premier League in Britain.

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.

Star to charge Rs 1 million for 10 second IPL ad

Star to charge Rs 1 million for 10 second IPL ad

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Star earned ad revenues of around Rs 30 billion during last year's IPL. Whether it hits last year's figure will depend on how the economy picks up during the festival season.

What Trai order will mean for TV watching

What Trai order will mean for TV watching

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

The Trai order is expected to change how consumers pay for cable or DTH services. This will result in disruption within the TV viewing market.

Cricket hits a six after India's Aussie triumph

Cricket hits a six after India's Aussie triumph

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

'There is pent-up demand for cricket after last year when no tournaments were played on Indian soil due to the pandemic.'

Soon, nuke reactors in populated areas!

Soon, nuke reactors in populated areas!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

The much-awaited Advanced Heavy Water Reactor may be the first reactor to come up in populated areas like the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre.

What we should learn from Headley's testimony

What we should learn from Headley's testimony

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

'Headley's testimony indicates to what extent the Pakistan government and its proxies can go to destroy not only Indian scientific talent but also international expertise.'

Kudankulam reactor running smoothly

Kudankulam reactor running smoothly

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

The reactor will start its initial production of 400 MW electricity within 20 days, Union Minister V Narayanasamy said.

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.

South Indian films are beating Bollywood here too!

South Indian films are beating Bollywood here too!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

he battle has moved to the small screen and guess who's winning? Urvi Malvania reports.

If not TV, what is young India watching?

If not TV, what is young India watching?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

According to industry experts, television has lost the young urban viewer for English or Hindi shows. Urvi Malvania finds out what is making more and more of them turn to digital platforms like Voot and Hotstar.

INS Arihant: The story of India's incredible hard work

INS Arihant: The story of India's incredible hard work

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

With the launch of the first indigenous aircraft today, India will join a club of nations like the United States, Russia, China, the United Kingdom and France that possess nuclear-powered submarines

Kakrapar warning must not go unheeded

Kakrapar warning must not go unheeded

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

Those worried say Kakrapar was lucky to have witnessed leakage of heavy and light water from the coolant channel without any serious damage to fuel bundles in the reactor.

What's giving India's nuclear scientists jitters?

What's giving India's nuclear scientists jitters?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

Scientists are puzzled by what caused the mysterious nuclear leak at the Kakrapar Nuclear Power Plant in Gujarat last year, reveals Pallava Bagla.

Is IPL the safest property to invest in?

Is IPL the safest property to invest in?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

IPL will always be the safest bet for advertisers from April to June.