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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.

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.

10 times Ajay Devgn let his hair down

10 times Ajay Devgn let his hair down

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Happy birthday, Mr Devgn!

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.

'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.'

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

'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.

John Abraham works his muscles for Rocky Handsome, Dishoom

John Abraham works his muscles for Rocky Handsome, Dishoom

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

My upbringing does not allow me to take a life: PM

My upbringing does not allow me to take a life: PM

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

Modi also stressed on important issues like the need to preserve and embrace nature.

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.

Super 30 founder invited to speak at German university

Super 30 founder invited to speak at German university

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Anand will also interact with the Indian and German students at the Technical University of Chemnitz.

Study abroad tips: What's the best time to apply?

Study abroad tips: What's the best time to apply?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice.

Snapdeal files papers with Sebi to raise funds via IPO

Snapdeal files papers with Sebi to raise funds via IPO

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

E-commerce platform Snapdeal has filed preliminary documents with markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offer (IPO), joining the league of internet-led businesses looking to list on domestic stock exchanges. The public issue comprises fresh issuance of equity shares worth Rs 1,250 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of 3.07 crore equity shares, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP). According to market sources, potential listing could value Snapdeal at about $1.5-1.7 billion.

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.

CA thanks 'friends at BCCI' for home series amid pandemic

CA thanks 'friends at BCCI' for home series amid pandemic

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Slams Channel 7 for talking game down.

Review: 3 AM will cause more chuckles than chills

Review: 3 AM will cause more chuckles than chills

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

Vishal Mahadkar's horror film 3 AM is the story of a paranormal investigation gone wrong -- both for the film and the viewer, feels Nishi Tiwari.

OneAlliance in talks to join ZEE-Star JV

OneAlliance in talks to join ZEE-Star JV

Rediff.com25 May 2011

A top source in OneAlliance confirmed they were looking to join the JV. He did not give details.

Sandeep Goyal: Adman to investment guru via Rs 100 crore

Sandeep Goyal: Adman to investment guru via Rs 100 crore

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Goyal said he tried to buy out ColorPlus from Raymond a few years ago.

Review: Walking With Dinosaurs is a lazy attempt at filmmaking

Review: Walking With Dinosaurs is a lazy attempt at filmmaking

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

Walking With Dinosaurs has nothing new to offer, feels Paloma Sharma.

Zomato wants to be the Google of food

Zomato wants to be the Google of food

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Ramping up globally, the Indian restaurant search service is going as local as possible in its markets to improve its brand's stickiness.

'India's gold demand may cross China's'

'India's gold demand may cross China's'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

'When the gold price rises rapidly, India's physical gold market remains on standby.'

Adamant Trai says will implement new tariff order by March 1

Adamant Trai says will implement new tariff order by March 1

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Reiterating its position, TRAI, which oversees both the telecom and television sectors in the country, said the amendments suggested on January 1 had been done to correct "distortions" in the market and address pricing issues.

TV18-Viacom to take on STAR-Zee in distribution

TV18-Viacom to take on STAR-Zee in distribution

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

TV18 and Viacom18 on Tuesday announced a 50:50 joint venture, IndiaCast, to create a platform to distribute nearly 57 channels.

2 scientists share Nobel Prize for chemistry

2 scientists share Nobel Prize for chemistry

Rediff.com8 Oct 2003

Peter Agre and Roderick MacKinnon have won for discoveries concerning channels in cell membranes.

Dish TV: What's on offer

Dish TV: What's on offer

Rediff.com15 Jun 2006

Sengol And The BJP's Election 2024 Plan

Sengol And The BJP's Election 2024 Plan

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

The BJP seems wanting to return to a 'Tamil Hindutva' agenda for elections in Tamil Nadu, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

Modi goes on wild adventure with Bear Grylls

Modi goes on wild adventure with Bear Grylls

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The episode will premiere on August 12 and will be showcased in more than 180 countries across the world on Discovery network of channels.

Broadcasters slam Trai's latest tariff order

Broadcasters slam Trai's latest tariff order

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

In the second major change in a year, Trai had capped individual channel subscription at Rs 12 per month, down from the earlier Rs 19, and capped channel bundle discount to 33 per cent, among other moves.

Rohit bats for conservation of rhinos

Rohit bats for conservation of rhinos

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

India vice-captain Rohit Sharma is launching Rohit4Rhinos campaign, in partnership with WWF India and Animal Planet, to help build awareness for the need to conserve the Indian Rhino.

Review: Jal is a bore

Review: Jal is a bore

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Jal takes its own time in unravelling and loses the plot pretty soon, says Paloma Sharma.

Taking first vacation in 18 yrs: PM on 'Man vs Wild'

Taking first vacation in 18 yrs: PM on 'Man vs Wild'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Recalling his childhood years, Modi said though there was poverty, his family was always connected with nature.

The Meteoric Rise Of Pan-Indian Films

The Meteoric Rise Of Pan-Indian Films

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

'This is the best time to do a pan-Indian film.'

8 weird but effective tips to ace CAT

8 weird but effective tips to ace CAT

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Why so serious? It's time to peak up!

Tri-nation schedule involving India, SL, Bangladesh revised

Tri-nation schedule involving India, SL, Bangladesh revised

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

The fixtures for the T20I tri-series involving Sri Lanka, India and Bangladesh have been revised, and the tournament will now be held from March 6 to 18.

Mumbai logs 20,971 new Covid cases, Delhi 17,335 in 24 hrs

Mumbai logs 20,971 new Covid cases, Delhi 17,335 in 24 hrs

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Mumbai on Friday recorded 20, 971 new coronavirus infections, the highest one-day spike to date, while Delhi registered the highest single-day spike too with the national capital reporting 17,335 new infections, highest since May 8 last year

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Retail picks 25.8% pie in Dunzo

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Retail picks 25.8% pie in Dunzo

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Reliance Retail has bought a 25.8 per cent stake in Dunzo, India's leading quick commerce player, for $200 million (around Rs 1,488 crore) as it looks to expand its presence in online grocery delivery business. Dunzo has raised $240 million (about Rs 1,787 crore) in its latest funding round that was led by Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL) - the retail arm of Reliance Industries, the two firms said in a statement. Existing investors Lightbox, Lightrock, 3L Capital and Alteria Capital also participated in the funding round.

Fighting COVID-19: A teacher's 10 tips for parents

Fighting COVID-19: A teacher's 10 tips for parents

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Roshani Sonawane tells us how parents can use the time to teach the right values and build important skills in children.

NDTV in distribution tie-up with One Alliance

NDTV in distribution tie-up with One Alliance

Rediff.com13 Feb 2003

NDTV announced on Thursday a distribution tie-up with One Alliance, which is a joint venture between Sony Entertainment Television and Discovery Networks India.

Money, money, money: the cost of Tokyo's pandemic-delayed Games

Money, money, money: the cost of Tokyo's pandemic-delayed Games

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Here are some areas where costs have grown, and where income that had been expected will not materialise.

Unprecedented demand for IPL broadcast rights

Unprecedented demand for IPL broadcast rights

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

The IPL broadcast rights -- internet, TV and mobile -- are expected to fetch the BCCI a massive sum of around Rs. 20,000 crore-plus.