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What NASA offers enthusiastic students

What NASA offers enthusiastic students

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

An opportunity to fly on its famous 'Weightless Wonder' aircraft.

'Spectacle is a big part of why Trump is coming to India'

'Spectacle is a big part of why Trump is coming to India'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

'If there were no Ahmedabad programme -- no flashy town hall event in a huge cricket stadium with thousands cheering him on -- then Trump may well have decided not to go to India.'

Texas city gets Mahatma Gandhi statue

Texas city gets Mahatma Gandhi statue

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

On the 145th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Irving city in Texas, United States became the sixth town in the country to install a Gandhi statue.

Hindu organisations help Katrina survivors

Hindu organisations help Katrina survivors

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

The relief operation gave a new purpose to the organizations which had so far been organizing only Hindu festivals and several volunteers said what they were doing would change their entire outlook.

The scheming US megacorps

The scheming US megacorps

Rediff.com6 Feb 2006

Discovery to land in California

Discovery to land in California

Rediff.com9 Aug 2005

The next landing opportunity for Discovery, which has seven astronauts onboard, is at 1742 IST at the Edwards Air Force Base, a NASA statement said

NRIs form energy advisory group

NRIs form energy advisory group

Rediff.com8 Aug 2005

Gang rape victim 'forced' to flee Pakistan

Gang rape victim 'forced' to flee Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Jul 2005

Dr Shazia, an employee of the Pakistan Petroleum Ltd, was allegedly gang-raped by some security personnel in January.

LeBron leads Cleveland Cavs sweep of Hawks to reach NBA Finals

LeBron leads Cleveland Cavs sweep of Hawks to reach NBA Finals

Rediff.com27 May 2015

LeBron James booked his place in the NBA Finals for the fifth straight year when the Cleveland Cavaliers crushed the Atlanta Hawks 118-88 to complete a 4-0 sweep of the Eastern Conference Final.

Dean to race Bush to India

Dean to race Bush to India

Rediff.com18 Jun 2005

Who'll be the first to reach India?

Who'll be the first to reach India?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2005

'Rape Festival' triggers protests in Assam

'Rape Festival' triggers protests in Assam

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

A website article on an alleged 'Assam Rape Festival' has sparked widespread protests for denigrating the image of the state.

Tennis Roundup: Schwartzman wins Rio Open; Khachanov upsets Pouille

Tennis Roundup: Schwartzman wins Rio Open; Khachanov upsets Pouille

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Argentina's Diego Schwartzman ended a two-year wait for his second ATP tour title as he overpowered an exhausted Fernando Verdasco to win the Rio Open 6-2, 6-3 on Sunday.

Miami Heat ground Rockets

Miami Heat ground Rockets

Rediff.com11 Nov 2005

Dwyane Wade scored 25 points, grabbed eight rebounds and dished out seven assists as the Miami Heat defused the Houston Rockets 88-84.

Ganguly joins Sehwag, Lara for Masters Champions League

Ganguly joins Sehwag, Lara for Masters Champions League

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly will join compatriot Virender Sehwag and other top cricketers from around the world in the inaugural edition of the Masters Champions League Twenty20 tournament, to be held in the United Arab Emirates in January.

NTPC roadshows in six US cities

NTPC roadshows in six US cities

Rediff.com24 Sep 2004

China's cracking cricket

China's cracking cricket

Rediff.com6 Oct 2005

14 killed in Texas oil refinery blast

14 killed in Texas oil refinery blast

Rediff.com24 Mar 2005

The cause of the explosion was not known when reports last came in.

Did India, China really connect in Chennai?

Did India, China really connect in Chennai?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

'India's relationship with China has been and will continue to be complex, delicate and sensitive,' says Rup Narayan Das.

India to invite bids for 55 oil blocks

India to invite bids for 55 oil blocks

Rediff.com23 Feb 2006

India on Thursday offered 55 oil and gas blocks and 10 coal bed methane blocks for bidding under the sixth round of New Exploration Licensing Policy in an attempt to raise domestic output.\n

Texas Power to invest $10 billion in India

Texas Power to invest $10 billion in India

Rediff.com17 Feb 2006

To start with, TPG has signed an MoU with Chhattisgarh government for a 1,600 Mw coal-fired plant in the state at an investment of about Rs 6,000 crore.

Dual citizenship for 37 Americans

Dual citizenship for 37 Americans

Rediff.com16 Feb 2006

The Indian Americans received their Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards at a special function at the Indian consulate in Houston Wednesday.

Desi among 12 NASA astronauts chosen from 18,300

Desi among 12 NASA astronauts chosen from 18,300

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Lt Col Raja "Grinder" Chari, 39 is in the batch of 2017.

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

Hewlett-Packard to slash 14,500 jobs

Hewlett-Packard to slash 14,500 jobs

Rediff.com20 Jul 2005

Hewlett-Packard has targeted 14,500 jobs cuts worldwide or about 10 per cent of its regular full-time staff, including an unspecified number from its Houston campus, over the next 18 months. \n

Modi, Trump agree Kashmir is a bilateral issue

Modi, Trump agree Kashmir is a bilateral issue

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Modi said India and Pakistan were together before 1947 and he was confident that the two neighbours can discuss their problems and solve them.

McGrady leads Rockets to win

McGrady leads Rockets to win

Rediff.com6 May 2005

Tracy McGrady scored 37 points as the Houston Rockets fought back from three losses to beat the Dallas Mavericks 101-83 in the NBA playoffs on Thursday.

Roddick wins Lyon Grand Prix

Roddick wins Lyon Grand Prix

Rediff.com31 Oct 2005

Wipro to provide 35,000 books to needy children in N America

Wipro to provide 35,000 books to needy children in N America

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The funds raised by employees were matched by an equal contribution from Wipro.

Maran 'critical, but alive'

Maran 'critical, but alive'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2003

Pakistani-American owner puts up anti-Hindu signs at US eatery

Pakistani-American owner puts up anti-Hindu signs at US eatery

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Dar insists that his message is not simply speculation but 'fact' and that alongside ice-cream, he wants to 'serve up some education to his customers'.

Rock stars land Super Bowl in mess

Rock stars land Super Bowl in mess

Rediff.com2 Feb 2004

On Sunday evening, America's single biggest sporting event -- the Super Bowl -- ended with a literally last minute win for the New England Patriots and unexpected controversy.

Indian-American  shot dead in US

Indian-American shot dead in US

Rediff.com16 Aug 2005

A 28-year-old Indian-American was shot dead in a park in Houston by suspected robbers.

Yao, O'Neal top poll for All Star game

Yao, O'Neal top poll for All Star game

Rediff.com5 Feb 2005

Houston's Yao collected 2.558 million votes, the most ever, in balloting by fans around the world.

World's 10 most valuable start-ups

World's 10 most valuable start-ups

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

It's raining start-ups across the world.

Living on her own terms

Living on her own terms

Rediff.com9 Dec 2004

Federer crushes Hewitt

Federer crushes Hewitt

Rediff.com18 Nov 2004