News for 'Discovery Channel'

The Problem With Ullozhukku

The Problem With Ullozhukku

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

People turn a corner and overhear secrets, men change stripes so as to acquire shades of villainy most convenient to advancing the plot, secondary characters confess to past sins just so that the leading women are absolved of all responsibility, notes Sreehari Nair.

Aliens exist, but we must avoid contact: Hawking

Aliens exist, but we must avoid contact: Hawking

Rediff.com25 Apr 2010

Alien life, he will suggest, is almost certain to exist in many other parts of the universe -- not just in planets, but perhaps in the centre of stars or even floating in interplanetary space, The Sunday Times reported.

How Smart TV Is Changing India

How Smart TV Is Changing India

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

The way video is being watched and monetised is changing. This is the first thing that stands out as the penetration of smart TVs continues to rise.

How Did Emma Chamberlain Get Patiala Maharaja's Choker?

How Did Emma Chamberlain Get Patiala Maharaja's Choker?

Rediff.com11 May 2022

While social media has been agog about Emma's necklace, Maharaja Bhupinder Singh's grandson Captain Amarinder Singh (retd), the former Punjab chief minister, hasn't said anything yet.

Now charge mobile, laptop while you walk

Now charge mobile, laptop while you walk

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

By cramming 20,000 nanowires into three square centimetres, the scientists have created the world's first device powered solely by piezoelectric materials.

Gas price over $6.5 key to monetisation of RIL discoveries

Gas price over $6.5 key to monetisation of RIL discoveries

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

A four-member panel of secretaries is likely to submit its report on a new gas pricing mechanism to the government by Wednesday.

Star Plus extends reach to kids

Star Plus extends reach to kids

Rediff.com11 Feb 2003

Soon, Crocodile Hunter's last adventure on TV

Soon, Crocodile Hunter's last adventure on TV

Rediff.com2 Dec 2006

Irwin was filming off the coast of Queensland in September when he was struck through the heart by a stingray's barb; since then he has been mourned around the globe.

Lakshmi, the miracle girl, features on TV now

Lakshmi, the miracle girl, features on TV now

Rediff.com7 Nov 2008

Lakshmi Tatma, born exactly a year ago as a medical anomaly with four hands and feet in a remote town of Bihar, now stands, talks, runs and giggles like any other toddler her age.

World Cup countdown on television

World Cup countdown on television

Rediff.com26 Apr 2006

Discovery channel will show a six-part series chronicling the emergence of great teams and players.

Savoldelli wins 17th stage

Savoldelli wins 17th stage

Rediff.com21 Jul 2005

The Italian completed a near-perfect Tour de France for Lance Armstrong's Discovery Channel team when he won the longest stage in Revel.

Popovych wins Tour's 12th stage

Popovych wins Tour's 12th stage

Rediff.com15 Jul 2006

The Ukrainian restored some pride for the Discovery Channel team when he won the 12th stage of the Tour de France.

All's love at work

All's love at work

Rediff.com13 Sep 2004

Coming out of Armstrong's shadow

Coming out of Armstrong's shadow

Rediff.com19 Jul 2005

Armstrong loses Tour lead

Armstrong loses Tour lead

Rediff.com11 Jul 2005

The American lost his Tour de France leader's yellow jersey to Germany's Jens Voigt as the race reached its first halt at the end of the ninth stage.\n

Photos: Gul Panag drives to Ladakh

Photos: Gul Panag drives to Ladakh

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Simply amazing pictures, aren't these!

Armstrong takes Tour lead

Armstrong takes Tour lead

Rediff.com6 Jul 2005

Jio Fin's removal from BSE postponed to Aug 29

Jio Fin's removal from BSE postponed to Aug 29

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Leading stock exchange BSE on Tuesday postponed the removal of Jio Financial Services Ltd, the demerged non-banking financial services unit of Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance group, from all the S&P BSE Indices to August 29. Earlier, the stock was scheduled to be removed from the indices on August 24. Jio Financial Services Ltd (JFSL) got listed on the bourses on Monday and hit the lower circuit for the second day in a row on Tuesday.

DON'T MISS: Stunning photos of animals light up Empire State Building

DON'T MISS: Stunning photos of animals light up Empire State Building

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Images of Cecil the lion and a number of the world's most endangered animals were projected on to the side of the Empire State Building.

BCCI CEO Johri accused of sexual harassment

BCCI CEO Johri accused of sexual harassment

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

The Committee of Administrator on Saturday sought an explanation from Board of Control for Cricket in India's CEO Rahul Johri after an anonymous account of alleged sexual harassment by him was shared on social media as part of the ongoing #metoo movement.

President Pranab to view documentary on Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Pranab to view documentary on Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee will on August 2 watch a special screening of a documentary capturing the story of the Rashtrapati Bhavan from its conception to its completion and the changes it has undergone during his tenure.

Chandrayaan-3 is triumph of Indian innovation: Former NASA official

Chandrayaan-3 is triumph of Indian innovation: Former NASA official

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Former National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Official Mike Gold has said Chandrayaan-3's success is a triumph of Indian innovation, human capital and the capabilities that will take India even further.

David Julius, Ardem Patapoutian jointly win Nobel Prize for Medicine

David Julius, Ardem Patapoutian jointly win Nobel Prize for Medicine

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian jointly won the 2021 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for their discoveries of receptors for temperature and touch, announced the award-giving group on Monday.

'They want to suffocate our voices'

'They want to suffocate our voices'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'Farmers have been sent notices in which the government is threatening that if you will join the movement, then we will impound your ancestral properties.' 'We will seal your bank accounts.' 'We will revoke the passports of your kids.'

American cyclist Danielson fails doping test

American cyclist Danielson fails doping test

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

American Tom Danielson has revealed he failed a doping test for synthetic testosterone but the Cannondale-Garmin rider denies taking a banned substance.

'Investors shouldn't get into a waiting game'

'Investors shouldn't get into a waiting game'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

'Sell part of your portfolio where you're making good money, especially in small caps and mid caps.' 'The money which you take home is yours. The money which is there on paper is not yours.

200 mn watched IPL-11 online

200 mn watched IPL-11 online

Rediff.com30 May 2018

'In the next five years both online and TV viewership will grow and complement each other.'

Vineeth to play deaf-mute genius Saji Thomas

Vineeth to play deaf-mute genius Saji Thomas

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the Malayalam film industry.

#MeToo: Suspend BCCI CEO Johri, 7 state units write to COA chief

#MeToo: Suspend BCCI CEO Johri, 7 state units write to COA chief

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

It is learnt that Johri has submitted his explanation to the showcause notice served by the COA after an anonymous account of alleged sexual harassment came up against him on social media. The accuser, who is yet to reveal her identity, claims to be an ex-colleague of Johri during his stint with the Discovery channel.

Byju's buys edtech start-up Whitehat Jr for $300 million

Byju's buys edtech start-up Whitehat Jr for $300 million

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Bajaj sold his 18-month-old start-up WhiteHat Jr to Byju Raveendran for $300 million in an all-cash deal - over the video conferencing platform Zoom. The deal is the biggest in the Indian edtech sector by far.

Swimming with the 'biggest ever' Great White shark

Swimming with the 'biggest ever' Great White shark

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

A team of divers has had a close encounter with one of the biggest great white sharks on record -- and lived to tell the tale.

Dominique Lapierre, author of City of Joy, passes away at 91

Dominique Lapierre, author of City of Joy, passes away at 91

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Dominique Lapierre, the French author with a passion for India and whose novels sold tens of millions of copies, has died, his wife announced on Sunday.

When US President Barack Obama ran wild

When US President Barack Obama ran wild

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

The US president spent time with Bear Grylls, the famous survival expert, in the Alaskan wilderness, which has been made into a documentary.

MIM leader held over 'derogatory' post on Gyanvapi 'Shivling'

MIM leader held over 'derogatory' post on Gyanvapi 'Shivling'

Rediff.com18 May 2022

ACP, Crime Branch, J M Yadav said Danish Qureshi, a panelist on news channel debates, was arrested after his purported post on the micro blogging site on reports about discovery of a 'Shivling' inside Varanasi's Gyanvapi mosque complex during a court-mandated videography survey drew criticism from some quarters.

10 times Ajay Devgn let his hair down

10 times Ajay Devgn let his hair down

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Happy birthday, Mr Devgn!

Will this season's I-League champs play in ISL next year?

Will this season's I-League champs play in ISL next year?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

According to the roadmap approved in 2019 with the involvement of Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and agreed to by the stakeholders, the I-League champion team of this season (2022-23) as well as that of next year (2023-24) was to get a direct slot in the corresponding next season of top-tier ISL.

Chandrayaan-3: All set, for touchdown and history

Chandrayaan-3: All set, for touchdown and history

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

India will become the fourth country to master the technology of soft-landing on the lunar surface after the US, China and the erstwhile Soviet Union.

Daredevil walks a tightrope into history, blindfolded

Daredevil walks a tightrope into history, blindfolded

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Chills, thrills and more in Nik Wallenda's death-defying feat