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2023's Must Watch Web Series

2023's Must Watch Web Series

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Web series that was worth the viewer's while.

PIX: When the President of India travelled by train...

PIX: When the President of India travelled by train...

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Here's looking at other Presidents who have travelled by train.

Readers greet ISRO: You are passion personified

Readers greet ISRO: You are passion personified

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Readers have responded resoundingly to our invitation to congratulate the ISRO team for Chandrayaan-3's successful Moon landing.

When A P J Abdul Kalam met Pramukh Swami Maharaj

When A P J Abdul Kalam met Pramukh Swami Maharaj

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

'This can lift us out of confusion, misery, melancholy and failure, and indeed guide us when it is contacted.' 'For us to ignite our spirituality, we need to look inward and transcend our egos. We need to recognize, connect with and integrate the eternal spirit within,' says A P J Abdul Kalam in his latest book, Transcendence.

India's Forever Debt To Bhabha, Sarabhai

India's Forever Debt To Bhabha, Sarabhai

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Dr Bhabha and Dr Sarabhai didn't feel guilty for their ambitions; it was for those 'mad scientists' that India is a powerhouse -- both at the atomic level and in the vastness of space, observes Kumar Abishek.

India successfully tests nuclear-capable ballistic missile 'Agni P'

India successfully tests nuclear-capable ballistic missile 'Agni P'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

The 'Agni P' is a two-stage canisterised solid propellant ballistic missile with dual redundant navigation and guidance system.

Rocket Boys 2 Review: Fascinating Watch

Rocket Boys 2 Review: Fascinating Watch

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The intelligently conceptualized show does more for nationalistic pride than a dozen jingoistic series, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

To Those Who Fought The Good Fight

To Those Who Fought The Good Fight

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

The fight for freedom was long and hard and that is why it is important to go back to the monuments that celebrate those who fought the good fight.

India was his Gurukul and its people, his shishyas

India was his Gurukul and its people, his shishyas

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

'He was one of us. He was a perfect Indian. He breathed India, he wore India's core values. His faith was India. We will miss you sir.'

Sheena Bora Case Drags On, Indrani Moves On

Sheena Bora Case Drags On, Indrani Moves On

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Indrani is in a buoyant and energetic frame of mind these days -- in a full-on Mood Positive. She has a tell-all book titled Unbroken out, that she terms as an 'eet ka jawab kalam se' and appears in media interviews all over the place, when she is not kick-boxing, doing yoga, or travelling, visiting temples, or floating in shikaras on Srinagar's Dal Lake.

A tale of two janaazas

A tale of two janaazas

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Does India's first majoritarian government that is hard-focused on economic development have it in it to provide the Muslim community the healing touch? On evidence available so far, I am not hopeful at all. Yet, like the besieged community, I too find it impossible to abandon hope in the land's millennia-old syncretic traditions, says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Those Who Could Not Be Rashtrapati

Those Who Could Not Be Rashtrapati

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Two women candidates; Lok Sabha Speakers; Chief Justices; A Chief Election Commissioner; drafters of the Constitution; the RBI's first Indian governor; a farm leader who unsuccessfully contested four times; an iconic Bharata Natyam dancer...

How this IIM grad came to work with Dr APJ Kalam

How this IIM grad came to work with Dr APJ Kalam

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

Amidst all the tension of the economic meltdown, Srijan Pal Singh took the call of letting go of an offer from a much sought-after consulting group and followed his instinct.

When India's President served a meal

When India's President served a meal

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Dr Kalam, The Dalai Lama, M F Husain. Mrinalini Sarabhai. Dancer Astad Deboo lists his favourite Indian treasures.

'Pralay', India's new-generation missile, test-fired again

'Pralay', India's new-generation missile, test-fired again

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

'In today's launch, the 'Pralay' missile was tested for heavier payload and different range to prove the precision and lethality of the weapon'

Rashtrapati Bhavan's Mughal Gardens renamed Amrit Udyan

Rashtrapati Bhavan's Mughal Gardens renamed Amrit Udyan

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

The renaming of the stretch and other institutions is in line with the Centre's effort to remove any trace of colonial mindset, it has maintained.

Bharat Biotech's Krishna Ella wins Covaxin fight

Bharat Biotech's Krishna Ella wins Covaxin fight

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

'He came back from the US only to work for his country.' 'He has invested his fortunes to build this company and is married to his work.' 'Rarely does one see such commitment.'

'Every soldier is important to the Olive Green family'

'Every soldier is important to the Olive Green family'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

As a disembodied female voice gives a stark recitation of her husband's heroic act of bravery, Archana's face does not register any emotion, it is almost blank in its stoicism. A fascinating excerpt from Minnie Vaid's new, must-read, book, Fateh.

'India did not recognise him enough'

'India did not recognise him enough'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

'What is the future of ISRO?' Professor Rao asked from his hospital bed. 'What we see now is the continuation of programmes we started long ago.' 'What are we planning in the space science arena?' 'What is our plan for human space flight?' Former ISRO chairman Madhavan Nair recalls his last meeting with Professor U R Rao, the pioneering Indian space scientist who passed away on Monday, July 24.

'Arif Mohammad Khan is crossing the limits now'

'Arif Mohammad Khan is crossing the limits now'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

'He will go to any extent, and he will have the full support of the Union government as they may not like a Left government to continue here.'

Rocket Boys: Our heroes have come back in flesh and blood

Rocket Boys: Our heroes have come back in flesh and blood

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Rocket Boys offer an overwhelming experience to me and many others who saw Homi Bhabha in action at Trombay, observes Dr K S Parthasarathy, former Secretary, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.

NIA takes over Israel embassy blast probe

NIA takes over Israel embassy blast probe

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

A minor IED blast took place near the Israeli embassy in the heart of Lutyens' Delhi on Friday evening.

Ex-ISRO scientists find fault in Nambi Narayanan's 'Rocketry'

Ex-ISRO scientists find fault in Nambi Narayanan's 'Rocketry'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

They also said that they have asked the current chairman of ISRO S Somanath to take a decision on the false claims made in the movie.

Why Amar Singh is back in the Samajwadi Party

Why Amar Singh is back in the Samajwadi Party

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Will Amar Singh be the go-between between the SP and Congress, asks Aditi Phadnis.

'We Expect The President To Act!'

'We Expect The President To Act!'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

'The government is doing away with crucial laws such as the Forest Conservation Act and the Environment Protection Act which had helped safeguard our forests.' 'The President has to show that she will stand in favour of tribal rights.'

Vladimir Putin, 70

Vladimir Putin, 70

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Glimpses from the Russian tsar's life...

Pralay will not be part of India's nuclear deterrent

Pralay will not be part of India's nuclear deterrent

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Like the Shourya and Prahar missiles, the Pralay is powered by conventional solid fuel, and its payload is designed to carry only a conventional warhead.

India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-5

India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-5

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Agni-V is a three stage missile, 17 metres tall, two metres wide and capable of carrying 1.5 tonne of nuclear warheads.

Kalam shares thoughts with fellow teachers

Kalam shares thoughts with fellow teachers

Rediff.com5 Sep 2005

The President said he wanted to share his thoughts with fellow teachers in thew country.

Protect environment for future generations: Kovind in farewell address

Protect environment for future generations: Kovind in farewell address

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

The president made a special mention of the threat to the environment and asked all citizens to take care of it for future generations.

Israel embassy blast: 4 students held from Ladakh

Israel embassy blast: 4 students held from Ladakh

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

The Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested four students from Ladakh in connection with the blast near the Israel embassy in January this year, officials said.

The protector of women from breast cancer

The protector of women from breast cancer

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

'Having dedicated my life towards improving breast healthcare in my motherland. I shall continue to work with rock-solid determination following this "chosen" path.'

Prez breaks tradition to spend Dussehra with troops

Prez breaks tradition to spend Dussehra with troops

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

The President interacted with the troops and their families amid 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' slogans raised by the soldiers.

'Failure is not a negative word'

'Failure is not a negative word'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'Failure is success delayed. It teaches you to be patient and persevere so that you improve.'

Letter to Israeli envoy hints at Iran hand in Delhi blast

Letter to Israeli envoy hints at Iran hand in Delhi blast

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

The Delhi police has asked for details of all Iranians, including Iranians settled overseas, who have come to the national capital through the FRRO.

President's train ride moment of pride for rail employees

President's train ride moment of pride for rail employees

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

This was the first time in 15 years that a President took a train ride. Kovind has also become the first President not to travel on a presidential saloon car.

The Monk Who Lived India

The Monk Who Lived India

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

'He will always live in the hearts of the millions of children who have studied in schools and colleges established by him and the faithful Hindus to whom he was a symbol of the invincible spirit of glorious Hindu Dharma,' says Tarun Vijay.

Rocket Boys Review

Rocket Boys Review

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Jim Sarb and Ishwak Singh are a force to reckon with and deliver a soaring tribute to the two pillars of India's science world in Rocket Boys, applauds Sukanya Verma.

India successfully test-fires supersonic interceptor missile off Odisha's coast

India successfully test-fires supersonic interceptor missile off Odisha's coast

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The missile is capable of intercepting incoming targets at an altitude of 15 to 25 km was launched against multiple simulated targets of 1,500 km class ballistic missile.

Akhilesh launches Mission 2022 with rath yatra, says BJP 'crushed' farmers

Akhilesh launches Mission 2022 with rath yatra, says BJP 'crushed' farmers

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Kickstarting his party's 'Mission 2022' with a 'rath yatra,' Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party, saying it has 'crushed farmers' and on return to power in Uttar Pradesh would 'crush the Constitution' as well.