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Chaotic Day at the Oval: England's inconsistency on full display

Chaotic Day at the Oval: England's inconsistency on full display

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

IMAGES from the third Test played between England and Sri Lanka at the Oval on Sunday

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great performances is an art form to admire, appreciate and explore. Aseem Chhabra remembers Shyam Benegal, who passed into the ages on Monday evening.

Discovery astronauts take first spacewalk

Discovery astronauts take first spacewalk

Rediff.com13 Dec 2006

Two astronauts of space shuttle Discovery have stepped out into space completing the first of the three spacewalks aimed at extending and rewiring the International Space Station.

Hrithik to present Saji Thomas's incredible saga on Discovery

Hrithik to present Saji Thomas's incredible saga on Discovery

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Discovery Channel will soon telecast an inspiring program on people who have overcome physical handicaps.

Maiden critical minerals auction: A modest showing

Maiden critical minerals auction: A modest showing

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

In June last year, India unveiled its first list of 29 critical minerals open for private sector exploration and mining. Since then, 38 critical mineral blocks have been auctioned, but only 14 - less than 37 per cent - have found bidders. This modest achievement was secured only after the Centre conducted a second round of auctions when the first round fell flat, failing to attract the minimum required bidders.

Discovery crew retract solar panel

Discovery crew retract solar panel

Rediff.com19 Dec 2006

Finally after their fourth unscheduled spacewalk, Discovery astronauts have successfully retracted a stubborn solar panel on the International Space Station.

Image: Discovery launched into space

Image: Discovery launched into space

Rediff.com10 Dec 2006

First Look on Discovery's launch

Discovery Travel starts Indian Rendezvous

Discovery Travel starts Indian Rendezvous

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

Discovery Travel and Living is presenting a new series called, Indian Rendezvous, based on the upmarket lifestyles of people in six metros of India. The series will also be aired in other Asian countries and the UK.

Sara Feels Gratitude For...

Sara Feels Gratitude For...

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Ranveer is lost in thought... Aditi gets sun-kissed...Shakti Mohan goes to Sri Lanka...

AI Disruption Is REAL & Happening FAST!

AI Disruption Is REAL & Happening FAST!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

When AI is used to enhance operational efficiency, businesses can deliver the same product or service but with improved quality, faster, or even at a reduced cost

Countdown begins for Discovery launch

Countdown begins for Discovery launch

Rediff.com11 Jul 2005

The effects of Hurricane Dennis, which roared ashore in Florida off to the northwest, could be felt at the launch site as the sky was grey and solidly overcast.

BSE 100 companies boost R&D, innovation challenges persist

BSE 100 companies boost R&D, innovation challenges persist

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Research and development (R&D) spending by BSE 100 companies has grown steadily, rising from 0.89 per cent of revenue in FY20 to 1.32 per cent in FY24, averaging around 1 per cent over the period in-between, according to data compiled from Bloomberg and company annual reports. Also, these companies more than doubled their R&D spending in absolute terms over these five years: From Rs 25,041 crore to Rs 63,072 crore. While this reflects a prioritisation of innovation, corporate R&D investment remains relatively conservative.

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).

RIL makes third gas discovery in KG block

RIL makes third gas discovery in KG block

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Likely to drill three additional exploration wells in the block before the end of 2010.

RIL makes fourth oil discovery in Cambay Basin

RIL makes fourth oil discovery in Cambay Basin

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

The 635-sq km CB-ONN-2003/1 block is located at a distance of about 130 km from Ahmedabad, in Gujarat.

ONGC made 28 oil & gas discoveries in '08-'09

ONGC made 28 oil & gas discoveries in '08-'09

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

The 28 discoveries include Charada structure and Matar field in Cambay basin (Gujarat) and YSAF in KG basin (off Andhra Pradesh coast), the company said. The discoveries made in FY'09 have been notified to the directorate general of hydrocarbons.

Liberty, Discovery seek 49 per cent stake in Formula One?

Liberty, Discovery seek 49 per cent stake in Formula One?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Liberty Global and Discovery Communications have made a joint approach to CVC Capital about buying a 49 percent stake in Formula One, the Telegraph reported, without citing sources.

Discovery landing put off to 1551 IST

Discovery landing put off to 1551 IST

Rediff.com8 Aug 2005

Space shuttle Discovery's return to earth has been delayed by at least 90 minutes due to low clouds at the shuttle landing facility at Cape Canaveral, NASA has announced

Syngene to enter drug discovery

Syngene to enter drug discovery

Rediff.com24 May 2004

Why Oil Min wants RIL to retain KG-D6 discoveries

Why Oil Min wants RIL to retain KG-D6 discoveries

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

RIL may go to arbitration which may lead to further delay in production and extra cost associated with the arbitration.

'I Am A Heavy, Luxury Car'

'I Am A Heavy, Luxury Car'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

'There are very few chances that I can give good mileage.' 'A smaller, lighter car will give more mileage and this was a big reason to be nervous.'

Discovery to bring in 4th channel for DTH platform

Discovery to bring in 4th channel for DTH platform

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

Discovery Networks India Executive Vice-President and MD Deepak Shourie said that the DTH platform has been able to quickly penetrate cable homes by reaching out to 5 million subscribers within a couple of years. Discovery Communications globally offers channels such as Discovery Health, Military Channel, TLC, Science Channel, Investigation Discovery among others. The group might bring in one of these channels for the DTH platform, sources indicated.

PIX: It's a starry, starry night as Biles makes Olympics return

PIX: It's a starry, starry night as Biles makes Olympics return

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, is back for her third Games after withdrawing from most of her events at the Tokyo Games in 2021 with mental health issues.

Fintech major PhonePe takes on Google, Apple with homegrown Indus Appstore

Fintech major PhonePe takes on Google, Apple with homegrown Indus Appstore

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Fintech major PhonePe on Wednesday announced the launch of its homegrown Indus Appstore specifically for the Indian market, in a bid to compete with global incumbents like Google Play Store and Apple's App Store. The Indus Appstore is PhonePe's attempt at creating a more competitive and localised mobile app store economy for India, which is already the world's largest market for mobile apps.

Pompeii: How Life Changed In A Day

Pompeii: How Life Changed In A Day

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

'They were ahead of their times. We don't expect this from a civilisation of the first century AD.'

Nithari killings: SC to hear CBI pleas against acquittal of Surendra Koli

Nithari killings: SC to hear CBI pleas against acquittal of Surendra Koli

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

The apex court in May agreed to hear a plea filed by the father of one of the victims challenging the high court's order acquitting Koli in the case.

Gene discovery offers hope for arthritis

Gene discovery offers hope for arthritis

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

For people with severe arthritis, even hope can hurt. But, for optimists, here's some good news -- scientists have discovered two genes, which could predict a disabling form of spondylitis in later life.

Expats drive Jubilant's drug discovery business

Expats drive Jubilant's drug discovery business

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

Increasing band of expats is driving the Jubilant Organosys drug development and discovery business. Of the total 1,025 scientific manpower strength

Ferrari begins Magic India Discovery Tour

Ferrari begins Magic India Discovery Tour

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

Ratan Tata flagged off the Ferrari Magic India Discovery Tour near the Gateway of India in Mumbai on Monday.

Discovery astronauts complete 2nd spacewalk

Discovery astronauts complete 2nd spacewalk

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

Bob Curbeam and Christer Fuglesang began their spacewalk, the second of their 12-day space shuttle mission, at 1.41 pm CST, and finished a full hour earlier than scheduled.

Covid vax pioneers awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine

Covid vax pioneers awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman have been jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for their discoveries that enabled the development of effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19.

Discovery channel HQ siege ends, gunman dead

Discovery channel HQ siege ends, gunman dead

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Police shot dead a gunman to safely free three persons ending hours of standoff after he had taken them as hostages at the Discovery Channel headquarters in the suburb of Silver Spring, US.

Discovery crew to undertake fourth spacewalk

Discovery crew to undertake fourth spacewalk

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams is all set for an unscheduled fourth spacewalk along with other members of the Discovery crew on Monday to retract the P6 port solar array on the International Space Station.

OilMin to move Cabinet note to allow RIL retain 3 gas discoveries

OilMin to move Cabinet note to allow RIL retain 3 gas discoveries

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

To proceed with a Cabinet proposal to grant the relaxations to RIL, the Election Commission's approval will be sought.

Space shuttle Discovery's launch put off

Space shuttle Discovery's launch put off

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

Bad weather played spoilsport.

RIL makes 5th oil discovery in Gujarat block

RIL makes 5th oil discovery in Gujarat block

Rediff.com28 May 2010

Reliance had won the block in the fifth round of auction under the New Exploration Licensing Policy.

'Shah Rukh Khan Started As A Villain'

'Shah Rukh Khan Started As A Villain'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

'When I gave the audition and landed the role of the villain Fani, I felt this is the only character which will establish me as an actor in Indian cinema.'

RIL's MJ-1 discovery may hold huge gas reserves

RIL's MJ-1 discovery may hold huge gas reserves

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

If proved correct, MJ-1 would the third biggest gas field in KG-D6 after D1&D3.