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Diyas Are Being Made, Diwali Is Coming!

Diyas Are Being Made, Diwali Is Coming!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Every year before Diwali, the lanes of Kumbharwada are filled with the sight of artisans at their wheels, shaping clay into diyas, pots, and other festive items.

India's Space Manufacturing Boom

India's Space Manufacturing Boom

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

The $1.2 billion in-space manufacturing market is expected to grow and be worth more than $20 billion by 2033.

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, other crew members to return on July 14

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, other crew members to return on July 14

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 mission crew are scheduled to return to Earth from the International Space Station on July 14, according to NASA.

Did Deepika Drop Prabhas For Vin Diesel?

Did Deepika Drop Prabhas For Vin Diesel?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

When Vin Diesel posted on Instagram, 'Xander's next adventure is in Mumbai. Grateful for you all, hope to make you proud,' the Internet lit up.

Cloud seeding: What it means and how the process works

Cloud seeding: What it means and how the process works

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

An explainer on cloud seeding, the technique used to artificially modify clouds to produce more rainfall, including its process, history, potential environmental hazards, and considerations for conducting experiments.

Still looks saare jahan se accha: Shuks at ISS farewell

Still looks saare jahan se accha: Shuks at ISS farewell

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla concludes his 18-day stay at the International Space Station, praising India's ambition, confidence, and pride as seen from space. He echoes Rakesh Sharma's iconic words and expresses gratitude to all involved in the Axiom-4 mission.

Op Sindoor an extraordinary show of tri-services synergy: Rajnath

Op Sindoor an extraordinary show of tri-services synergy: Rajnath

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded 'Operation Sindoor' as a prime example of tri-services synergy, emphasizing Pakistan's ongoing recovery from the operation's impact. He highlighted the need for coordinated defense strategies and civil-military fusion to address modern security challenges.

26/11: 'India Must Never Forget'

26/11: 'India Must Never Forget'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

'They came to our bedrooms, woke people who were sleeping, and shot them. For what? For what?'

More than 300 Delhi schools, several airports receive hoax bomb threats

More than 300 Delhi schools, several airports receive hoax bomb threats

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

The mails were sent by a group 'Terrorizers111', which had earlier also sent such threatening communications.

Feasts, farewells aboard ISS as Shuks, crew end 18-Day mission

Feasts, farewells aboard ISS as Shuks, crew end 18-Day mission

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

After 18 days of experiments, Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 crew are set to return to Earth, marking the end of their mission at the International Space Station.

Smiling Shubhanshu Shukla comes out of Dragon spacecraft

Smiling Shubhanshu Shukla comes out of Dragon spacecraft

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

The Axiom-4 mission astronauts, including Shubhanshu Shukla, have returned to Earth after a 20-day mission to the International Space Station. The crew splashed down off the coast of San Diego and are undergoing medical check-ups and rehabilitation.

Will Deepa Thoon Controversy Damage Stalin's DMK?

Will Deepa Thoon Controversy Damage Stalin's DMK?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

The Deepa Thoon controversy, if not allowed to die a natural death, could take the election focus away from the anti-incumbency impacting the DMK and into the secular space. Stalin would love to have it that way, all over again, after the three past elections, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

In a 1st, Indian aquanauts go 5000-metre deep into ocean

In a 1st, Indian aquanauts go 5000-metre deep into ocean

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

India sent an aquanaut 5,000 metres deep into the ocean in a first-of-its-kind expedition in partnership with France, as part of preparations for India's ambitious Deep Ocean Mission.

Shukla set to return: Here's what Axiom-4 crew is bringing back from space

Shukla set to return: Here's what Axiom-4 crew is bringing back from space

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 crew are completing experiments on the International Space Station (ISS) before their scheduled return to Earth.

Why Ola Electric is likely to gain market share

Why Ola Electric is likely to gain market share

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Ola Electric could gain market share in the near term with relatively less disruption expected due to rare earth magnets shortage, according to a report by Goldman Sachs. The company has successfully developed heavy rare earths (HRE) free motors which are scheduled for production deployment in Q3 FY26.

Darjeeling landslides: Hill pockets cut-off, tourists stuck; toll rises to 24

Darjeeling landslides: Hill pockets cut-off, tourists stuck; toll rises to 24

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

The death toll from landslides in Darjeeling, West Bengal has risen to 24, with rescue operations continuing amidst challenging conditions. Thousands of tourists are stranded as roads remain blocked.

ISRO conducts first Gaganyaan parachute test

ISRO conducts first Gaganyaan parachute test

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

ISRO successfully conducted the first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) to validate the parachute-based deceleration system for the Gaganyaan mission, demonstrating a crucial step towards India's human spaceflight program.

Shuks begins return journey as Axiom-4 successfully undocks

Shuks begins return journey as Axiom-4 successfully undocks

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

The Axiom-4 has successfully undocked and is making its way back to Earth, as observed by Axiom Space and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on Monday.

'False Hindu god': US leader's remark on Hanuman statue sparks row

'False Hindu god': US leader's remark on Hanuman statue sparks row

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Texas Republican leader Alexander Duncan claimed that the US is a Christian nation.

ISRO working on 40-storey-tall rocket to launch 75-tonne payload

ISRO working on 40-storey-tall rocket to launch 75-tonne payload

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

ISRO Chairman V Narayanan announced the development of a massive rocket capable of placing 75,000 kg payloads in low earth orbit, highlighting India's growing space capabilities and future satellite launches.

Why D-Street is positive on 2-wheeler stocks

Why D-Street is positive on 2-wheeler stocks

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Given the stronger rural activity, and potential goods and services tax (GST) impact, investors are bullish on the two-wheeler (2W) segment. In August, dealers in the domestic market picked up 11 per cent more 2Ws year-on-year (Y-o-Y), despite only 2 per cent growth in retail registrations. This indicates inventory stocking ahead of the festival season. Export trends were good. TVS Motor and Royal Enfield may have gained domestic market share.

PIX: Shuks parties on space station ahead of homecoming

PIX: Shuks parties on space station ahead of homecoming

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Shukla and three other crew members of the Axiom-4 mission are set to return to Earth from the International Space Station on July 14.

Gadkari: 'E20 Fuel Criticism Is Propaganda'

Gadkari: 'E20 Fuel Criticism Is Propaganda'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

'The petrol lobby is very rich and strong.'

Elon Musk's Starlink gets nod to offer satellite internet in India

Elon Musk's Starlink gets nod to offer satellite internet in India

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

India's space regulator INSPACe has granted a license to Starlink to offer space-based internet services in the country. The authorization is valid for five years and subject to regulatory provisions and clearances.

Want To Buy A Piece of Mars?

Want To Buy A Piece of Mars?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Measuring nearly 15 x 11 x 6 inches and weighing 24.67 kg, NWA 16788 is the largest Martian meteorite ever found on Earth.

Losing local support, J-K terrorists shift to forest bunkers

Losing local support, J-K terrorists shift to forest bunkers

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Terror outfits in Jammu and Kashmir are now constructing elaborately-designed underground bunkers deep inside thick forests and elevated ridges instead of taking shelter in local houses, officials said. This tactical shift, fuelled by eroding local support, presents a new challenge to the Army and other security forces.

'Jaldi hi dharti pe...': Shuks to begin return journey today

'Jaldi hi dharti pe...': Shuks to begin return journey today

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

The Axiom-4 mission marked the return to space for India, Poland and Hungary after over four decades.

Twist and bend: Modi performs yoga from Vizag beach

Twist and bend: Modi performs yoga from Vizag beach

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Modi led the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations from RK Beach in Visakhapatnam on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

Shukla calls ISRO chief from ISS, shares mission progress

Shukla calls ISRO chief from ISS, shares mission progress

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, currently on the ISS as part of the Axiom-4 mission, has acknowledged ISRO's efforts in ensuring his safe travel. He spoke with ISRO chairman V Narayanan about his well-being and the experiments being conducted on the ISS.

Pilot Training In India Is Below The Mark

Pilot Training In India Is Below The Mark

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

The principal problem lies in lack of training infrastructure and relatively lax safety standards.

John Abraham Comes Home This Weekend

John Abraham Comes Home This Weekend

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Spies, aliens, dogs and lawyers, it's quite a colourful spread on your OTT watch this week, points out Sukanya Verma.

'His First Love On Planet Earth Were Animals'

'His First Love On Planet Earth Were Animals'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Have You met Mr Tata, interacted with him? If you have, we would love to hear from you. Please mail your memories of your encounter with Mr Tata, complete with the date of the meeting, your full name, where you are based, what you do. And if you have a photograph of yourself with Mr Tata, please mail that too. Do mail your recollections to ReadersWriteIn@rediffmail.com

'Shah Rukh Treated Us Like Family At KKR'

'Shah Rukh Treated Us Like Family At KKR'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

'For him, win or defeat never mattered, he always told us to give our best and never worry about the results.'

What Shux Did In His 1st Week In Space

What Shux Did In His 1st Week In Space

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Shubhanshu Shukla's first seven days in space have combined science, ceremony, and moments of levity.

Back from space, what awaits astronaut Shuks at home

Back from space, what awaits astronaut Shuks at home

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Kamna Shukla, wife of astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, shares plans for his homecoming after his 18-day mission on the International Space Station, emphasizing family time and simple pleasures.

Unique experiment: Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module moved to orbit Earth

Unique experiment: Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module moved to orbit Earth

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

The Propulsion Module (PM) of Chandrayaan-3 has been moved from an orbit around the Moon to an orbit around Earth, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has said, terming the operation a unique experiment.

India's Aditya-L1 escapes sphere of Earth's influence

India's Aditya-L1 escapes sphere of Earth's influence

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

ISRO said on Saturday the Aditya-L1 spacecraft has travelled beyond a distance of 9.2 lakh km from Earth, successfully escaping the sphere of Earth's influence.

Shuks' spacecraft to arrive with a sonic boom

Shuks' spacecraft to arrive with a sonic boom

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 mission crew successfully returned to Earth, splashing down off the coast of San Diego after an 18-day stay at the International Space Station.

5.8-magnitude quake hits parts of northeast, Bengal

5.8-magnitude quake hits parts of northeast, Bengal

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake shook parts of northeast India and West Bengal. No immediate reports of casualties or significant damage were reported. The epicenter was in Udalguri district, Assam.

Will Nitish Kumar Spring A Surprise On Friday?

Will Nitish Kumar Spring A Surprise On Friday?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

While it is evident that the INDIA bloc has not shut its doors on Nitish Kumar, those within the NDA are hopeful that the JD-U's support base would benefit them as well