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Happy New Year Sunita, 16 times over!

Happy New Year Sunita, 16 times over!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2006

The International Space Station orbits the earth 16 times in a day.

'Omission Of Darwin's Theory of Evolution Is A Serious Error Of Judgment'

'Omission Of Darwin's Theory of Evolution Is A Serious Error Of Judgment'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

'We will bring up students with an imperfect understanding of their own history and a superficial understanding of science.' 'This is not what we should be doing to future generations.'

Juhi Chawla files plea against implementation of 5G in India

Juhi Chawla files plea against implementation of 5G in India

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Actress-environmentalist Juhi Chawla on Monday approached the Delhi high court against the setting up of 5G wireless networks in the country, raising issues related to the radiation impact on citizens, animals, flora and fauna.

What Makes Amitabh Bachchan The Forever Star

What Makes Amitabh Bachchan The Forever Star

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

In spite of its flaws, I enjoyed reading the book, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar. Simply for the joy of digging into the life, in pictures and words, of one of the most enduring stars of Indian cinema.

How researchers detected Joshimath sinking

How researchers detected Joshimath sinking

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

The PSInSAR satellite technique used to observe the gradual sinking of Uttarakhand's Joshimath town is a powerful remote sensing tool capable of measuring and monitoring displacements in the Earth's surface over time.

EPL PIX: Leaders Arsenal held, Man United win again

EPL PIX: Leaders Arsenal held, Man United win again

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Tuesday.

India to test first human space flight mission in February, says Isro

India to test first human space flight mission in February, says Isro

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

At least 17 different tests are planned by ISRO next year before it carries out the unmanned space flight in December next year.

Xi wants to become the most powerful leader on earth

Xi wants to become the most powerful leader on earth

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

'At the previous 18th party congress, Xi vowed to protect China's 'core' interests.' 'As a result, India faced a barrage of serious incidents on the borders with China -- at Depsang, Chumar, Pangong Tso and Doklam.' 'New Delhi will watch closely the political signals emanating from Beijing this week,' says China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

Debris of China's disintegrating rocket falls into Indian Ocean

Debris of China's disintegrating rocket falls into Indian Ocean

Rediff.com9 May 2021

The debris from China's disintegrating Long March rocket entered the Earth's atmosphere on Sunday and reportedly fell into the Indian Ocean area close to the Maldives, the country's space agency said, ending an anxious week as people and the governments wondered where and when the space junk would fall.

Why Mumbaikars Are Wheezing And Coughing

Why Mumbaikars Are Wheezing And Coughing

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

La Nina, construction worsen air quality; spike in respiratory ailments.

PIX: How partial solar eclipse was seen across India

PIX: How partial solar eclipse was seen across India

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

The partial solar eclipse is being observed in several parts of the country with Srinagar witnessing the maximum obscuration of the solar disc at 55 per cent.

Coach Flick's masterstroke gets Germany back on track

Coach Flick's masterstroke gets Germany back on track

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

From the 70th minute when striker Niclas Fuellkrug was thrown into the battle, Germany simply looked more German.

Spotted: Two-time F1 champion Alonso

Spotted: Two-time F1 champion Alonso

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

Reader Milind Dhanraj Patil spotted Spain's former world champion Fernando Alonso at Walldorf, Germany.

Have a 'blooming' time at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Have a 'blooming' time at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

For those who aren't lucky enough to visit the iconic grounds, here's a stroll through the beautiful gardens.

Modi wants G20 to draw inspiration from 'vibrancy of Indian economy'

Modi wants G20 to draw inspiration from 'vibrancy of Indian economy'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed hope that G20 will draw inspiration from the vibrancy of the Indian economy and work towards bringing back stability, confidence and growth on the global landscape.

Can G7 Decoupling From China Boost India?

Can G7 Decoupling From China Boost India?

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Indian policymakers are almost alone, alongside the United States, in seeking a hard and multi-sectoral global decoupling from China in the expectation that it will boost their economies, observes Mihir S Sharma.

NASA's Webb telescope detects water on distant planet

NASA's Webb telescope detects water on distant planet

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

The observation is the most detailed of its kind to date, demonstrating Webb's unprecedented ability to analyse distant atmospheres, according to NASA. WASP-96 b is one of more than 5,000 confirmed exoplanets in the Milky Way.

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