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AI 171 Crash: A Timeline Of Events

AI 171 Crash: A Timeline Of Events

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

A timeline of events related to the investigation of the Air India Boeing 787 crash in Ahmedabad, including investigation initiation, black box recovery, and safety measures taken.

'Let Your Actions And Achievements Prove Your Value'

'Let Your Actions And Achievements Prove Your Value'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi has shared details about his journey from film stardom to becoming a successful global entrepreneur. In an article for Rolling Stone, which he also posted on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Oberoi explained how stepping away from fame helped him focus, grow, and build a lasting legacy.

Top Competitive Exams After Class 12

Top Competitive Exams After Class 12

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

rediffGURU Nayagam PP, career counsellor and the founder of EduJob360, counsels students and aspiring professionals about how they can make the right career decision.

Covid originated in US? China claims to have 'proof'

Covid originated in US? China claims to have 'proof'

Rediff.com1 May 2025

China on Wednesday accused the United States for originating COVID-19, claiming America was trying to 'shift the blame' after US President Donald Trump said that the disease was leaked from a Wuhan lab, New York Post reported.

What AAIB Report On AI 171 Crash Says

What AAIB Report On AI 171 Crash Says

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has published its preliminary report on the fatal accident of Air India's Boeing 787-8 plane that was operating flight AI 171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick on June 12.

Satellite Images Of US Attack On Iran

Satellite Images Of US Attack On Iran

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

On early Sunday morning, June 22, 2025, the US bombed three nuclear sites in Iran, officially joining Israel's war against the country.

Shuks' space flight delayed again as NASA runs checks

Shuks' space flight delayed again as NASA runs checks

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has put off Sunday's launch of the Axiom-4 mission carrying Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three others to the International Space Station and a new date will be announced in the coming days.

'Pak voter IDs, guns, chocolates': Shah rebuts Chidambaram's claim

'Pak voter IDs, guns, chocolates': Shah rebuts Chidambaram's claim

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

The empty cartridges found at Pahalgam and those after test firing by the recovered guns were matched by the forensic lab, Shah said. The ballistic report is with him, he added.

The Indian Techie Who Broke The Internet

The Indian Techie Who Broke The Internet

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Indian engineer Soham Parekh, who was caught juggling multiple full-time Silicon Valley jobs, sparked both a viral meme storm and a fierce debate on remote work, ethics and startup hiring processes.

'Things Have Improved In Kashmir'

'Things Have Improved In Kashmir'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'Often people outside paint a wrong picture of us of Kashmiris. We are not like that. We are cool and bindaas,' said the lady, a teacher, caressing my cheeks in the pressing crowds.

Another drug lab unearthed in Rajasthan, 6 more held

Another drug lab unearthed in Rajasthan, 6 more held

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

A total of 149 kgs of mephedrone or 'meow meow' drug (both in powder and liquid form), 50 kg ephedrine, and 200 litres of acetone was recovered from the three labs located in Bhinmal of Jalore district and Osian in Jodhpur district of Rajasthan and Gandhinagar in Gujarat, the officer said.

250,000 AI 'Experts' At India's IT Firms

250,000 AI 'Experts' At India's IT Firms

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

'Advanced skills is such a broad spectrum that a simple prompt engineer to a critical upper end LLM developer are clubbed under one.' 'In addition, some include their non-technical employees who can use AI tools under this talent base.'

Shah to review Chhattisgarh anti-Maoist ops during 2-day trip

Shah to review Chhattisgarh anti-Maoist ops during 2-day trip

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

The meeting will focus on the current internal security scenario in the state, with a special emphasis on anti-Maoist operations, the release added.

'Companies Will Be More Powerful Than Nations'

'Companies Will Be More Powerful Than Nations'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'If you align your ambition with India's rise, the peak of your careers will unfold alongside the peak of India's power.'

T'gana plant blast: 9 still missing; cause yet to be known

T'gana plant blast: 9 still missing; cause yet to be known

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Nine people remain missing following the explosion at the Sigachi Industries' pharma plant in Pashamylaram, Telangana, which claimed 38 lives. An expert committee is investigating the cause of the blast.

AdFalciVax Is India's Malaria Vaccine

AdFalciVax Is India's Malaria Vaccine

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'AdFalciVax may offer advantages such as broader protection and a lower risk of immune evasion compared to existing single-stage malaria vaccines.'

Immature to jump to conclusions: Aviation min on AI crash report

Immature to jump to conclusions: Aviation min on AI crash report

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Union minister Murlidhar Mohol addressed the preliminary report on the Ahmedabad plane crash, urging caution and emphasizing the need for further investigation.

Shubhanshu Shukla grows moong, methi in Space

Shubhanshu Shukla grows moong, methi in Space

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla conducts experiments on the International Space Station, focusing on seed germination, microalgae deployment, and stem cell research in microgravity.

'No Need To Search For 100 Per Cent Of The Body'

'No Need To Search For 100 Per Cent Of The Body'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

'If major components of any dead body from which you can retrieve DNA is available, that is enough.'

'Can My Uncle Sponsor My US F1 Visa?'

'Can My Uncle Sponsor My US F1 Visa?'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

From tackling visa woes to admission counselling, rediffGURU Dr Karan Gupta helps you choose the right course and country to study abroad.

Gajar halwa to Aamras: What Shubhanshu took to space

Gajar halwa to Aamras: What Shubhanshu took to space

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Shukla shared these details in an 18-minute interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday from the International Space Station that is orbiting the earth at an altitude of 400 km.

Govt to operationalise Rs 1-trillion innovation fund in next 3 months

Govt to operationalise Rs 1-trillion innovation fund in next 3 months

Rediff.com29 May 2025

The Rs 1-trillion Research Development and Innovation (RDI) fund, which was announced in the July budget for FY25, of which Rs 20,000 crore has already been allocated, will be operationalised in the next two to three months, a top official said.

The Rise Of Eco-Luxury Homes

The Rise Of Eco-Luxury Homes

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Glass facades and air-conditioned enclaves are giving way to spaces that breathe -- homes that reflect a deeper connection to nature, heritage, and well-being.

IPO Pipeline Swells with 118 DRHPs

IPO Pipeline Swells with 118 DRHPs

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Experts say the robust filing suggests the second half of the year will see large-scale issuances, provided the markets remain supportive.

China's mineral curbs a wake-up call for India: GTRI

China's mineral curbs a wake-up call for India: GTRI

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

China's export curbs on critical minerals crucial for India's electronics sectors are no longer mere warnings but a wake-up call for New Delhi, underscoring the need for urgent measures like reverse-engineering of low- to mid-tech imports to cut overreliance on Beijing, think tank GTRI said on Thursday.

India's Drone Future Begins at IIT-K

India's Drone Future Begins at IIT-K

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

'The defence forces have come up with certain problems they face in the drone space.' 'Recently we had a meeting at which they presented the problems to many of our start-ups and faculty.' 'Some of the start-ups have started working on the problems.'

US slams India's telecom, electronics testing norms, standards

US slams India's telecom, electronics testing norms, standards

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

The US wants India to recognise internationally accredited labs, harmonise labelling requirements and the validity period of test reports and certification with global practices, and eliminate retesting requirements.

Group Captain Shukla's Axiom-4 mission put off to June 22

Group Captain Shukla's Axiom-4 mission put off to June 22

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station has been postponed to June 22, to allow National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to evaluate the operations on the orbital lab after the recent repairs in the Russian section, Axiom Space announced on Wednesday.

Fuel Cutoff, Pilot Confusion Before AI Plane Crash: AAIB Report

Fuel Cutoff, Pilot Confusion Before AI Plane Crash: AAIB Report

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

A preliminary investigation into the Air India Flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad reveals that both fuel switches were cut off before the crash, followed by pilot confusion. The report also indicates that fuel samples were satisfactory and no immediate action is recommended for Boeing 787-8 operators.

Focus on Ashoka Univ prof's SM posts, don't seize gadgets: SC

Focus on Ashoka Univ prof's SM posts, don't seize gadgets: SC

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

The Supreme Court has questioned the line of investigation adopted by the Haryana SIT in the case of an Ashoka University professor booked for social media posts, stating that it "misdirected itself."

'You Cannot Have 100 Per Cent Combusted Bodies'

'You Cannot Have 100 Per Cent Combusted Bodies'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

'There may be 100 per cent burns on the bodies, but the bones, teeth, enamel are very resistant to only that much heat.'

Mediclaim: Want To Buy An OPD Plan?

Mediclaim: Want To Buy An OPD Plan?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

These plans are suited for individuals and families with regular OPD needs -- those managing chronic illnesses and families with young children or elderly members.

Emission Norms Battle Hots Up: M&M Counters Maruti Suzuki

Emission Norms Battle Hots Up: M&M Counters Maruti Suzuki

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

The growing rift between MSIL and rival automakers has complicated the government's efforts to finalise the CAFE norms.

Is GenAI Making Us MENTALLY LAZY?

Is GenAI Making Us MENTALLY LAZY?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

What looks like convenience today might well be shaping a future where essential human skills quietly fade away.

When DNA Falls Short...

When DNA Falls Short...

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

'If a body is 100 per cent burnt, turned into ashes, then there is a very less chance of getting a DNA sample.'

Pilot Error Or System Failure? What Black Box Reveals

Pilot Error Or System Failure? What Black Box Reveals

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

'The goal is a 360-degree reconstruction of the flight's final minutes to ensure nothing is overlooked.'

'The Currency Of Success Is Knowledge'

'The Currency Of Success Is Knowledge'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

'What we need is the cultural encouragement to take risks, to fail occasionally, and to keep questioning.'

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.

How UPI, AePS, Wallets Are Changing India

How UPI, AePS, Wallets Are Changing India

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

UPI has catapulted India into the forefront on the global digital payments landscape. Working hand in hand, the AePS payments system is making life easy for rural folks, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

SEE: Modi-Shah versus Gandhi siblings in LS debate

SEE: Modi-Shah versus Gandhi siblings in LS debate

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

The highlight of Tuesday's debate on Operation Sindoor was the speech by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the rebuttal by Congress's Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi coming a close second.