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Shubhanshu Shukla Is All Set For Space

Shubhanshu Shukla Is All Set For Space

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Shukla says Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma -- the first Indian to travel to space --has been advising him about the space flight.

'Preity Was Natural, Vulnerable'

'Preity Was Natural, Vulnerable'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

'My mantra on set to actors has always been, 'Feel... feel'.' 'And Preity would say, 'Feeling... feeling'.'

Sharad Pawar turns down certain measures under Z-plus security cover

Sharad Pawar turns down certain measures under Z-plus security cover

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Pawar was amenable to increasing the height of the boundary walls of his house in Delhi as part of the enhanced security measures.

What Nidamanuru learnt from facing Indian spin

What Nidamanuru learnt from facing Indian spin

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Playing against Kuldeep, Jadeja was learning experience: Dutch batter Nidamanuru

Lovlina joins fight to keep boxing in Olympics

Lovlina joins fight to keep boxing in Olympics

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Eyeing a third straight Olympic appearance in 2028 (if the sport is included in the roster) Tokyo Games bronze medallist Lovlina said she will take it one step at a time from here on.

Jio IPO may be pegged at over $6 bn; listing expected in Q2 or Q3 of 2025

Jio IPO may be pegged at over $6 bn; listing expected in Q2 or Q3 of 2025

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Reliance Jio, the telecom business of the Mukesh Ambani-promoted conglomerate, is expected to go for an initial public offering (IPO) of over $6.25 billion either in the second or the third quarter of the calendar year 2025, sources said. Reliance Retail is likely to be listed around the same time with a short gap, it is learnt. The timing of the two IPOs, however, will depend on the company's assessment of the market conditions among other factors.

'Create Million To Impact Billion Lives'

'Create Million To Impact Billion Lives'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

'Can we give young India the tools to solve the problems the country or society faces and uplift the community?'

Parliament breach accused learnt shoes are not checked

Parliament breach accused learnt shoes are not checked

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

'He never mentioned his whereabouts who are in his family or not. I have not seen him being violent personally'

Baba Siddique's killers watched YouTube to learn shooting

Baba Siddique's killers watched YouTube to learn shooting

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Shooters involved in the killing of Nationalist Congress Party leader and former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique learnt to handle firearms by watching videos on YouTube at a rented house in Kurla area in Mumbai, officials said on Wednesday.

Why Satya Continues To Sting And Sing

Why Satya Continues To Sting And Sing

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

While Satya's pleasures are palpable -- among them the poetry of the coarse language, the mercifully rough-hewn texture, the oh-so-familiar underdog story -- these pleasures hit you at a completely different speed. The movie is charged with a sense of discovery, and every shot is a cornucopia of details existing independent of the main story. It's touching, notes Sreehari Nair.

What Sudha And Akshata Murty Don't Want...

What Sudha And Akshata Murty Don't Want...

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Sudha and Akshata Murthy's candid confessions about each other.

Rift in Team: Coach Gambhir's Future Hangs in the Balance

Rift in Team: Coach Gambhir's Future Hangs in the Balance

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Gautam Gambhir's position as India's head coach is under scrutiny following a string of disappointing results and reports of discontent within the team.

Was This Why BJP Came 2nd In UP?

Was This Why BJP Came 2nd In UP?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

I learnt that Yogi was deeply unhappy with the BJP's choice of Lok Sabha candidates. He had proposed a list of names, but hardly any of his suggestions were accepted.

Results show to whom Sena, NCP belong: Mahayuti leaders

Results show to whom Sena, NCP belong: Mahayuti leaders

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday said the results of the assembly elections were historic, and they decided to whom the Nationalist Congress Party and Shiv Sena belong.

BJP, AAP spar as cops claim NGO links to bomb hoaxes

BJP, AAP spar as cops claim NGO links to bomb hoaxes

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

The issue of hoax bomb threats to more than 400 schools in the capital triggered a political storm ahead of the Delhi assembly polls on Tuesday, with the Bharatiya Janata Party raising questions about the possible links between those involved and the Aam Aadmi Party, prompting the latter to strongly rebuke the claims.

Sumit Nagal snubs Davis Cup again!

Sumit Nagal snubs Davis Cup again!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) selection panel picked a five-member squad in which Mukund will be the highest-ranked singles player at number 368.

Maybe lapse on my part: Manu Bhaker on Khel Ratna snub

Maybe lapse on my part: Manu Bhaker on Khel Ratna snub

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Manu Bhaker on Tuesday admitted that "there has been a lapse may be on my part" while filing nominations

'I Was Waiting Ki Sabka Time Aata Hai'

'I Was Waiting Ki Sabka Time Aata Hai'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

'I will never ever forget Paatal Lok 2 because I left for the shoot the night I got married!'

'In quest for moksha': Foreigners take dip in Sangam

'In quest for moksha': Foreigners take dip in Sangam

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Among a sea of humanity that took the holy dip in the Sangam in their quest for 'moksha' on Monday was a large number of overseas visitors, soaking in the spiritual fervour at the world's largest gathering of humans.

'Kamal Haasan Is An Unreasonable Man'

'Kamal Haasan Is An Unreasonable Man'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'Here is a man who's always pushing the envelope regardless of the repercussions.' 'That's the frenzy of a genius at work.'

2000 Notes: What RBI Learnt From 2016

2000 Notes: What RBI Learnt From 2016

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

The communication was clear, transparent and worded in a manner that did not induce any fear in the minds of the people, point out A K Bhattacharya.

He made 'innumerable' tablas for the Ustad

He made 'innumerable' tablas for the Ustad

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Speaking from his workshop at Kanjurmarg in Mumbai, Vhatkar said he last met the 73-year-old tabla maestro in August this year in Mumbai.

Khel Ratna is just the beginning: Harmanpreet

Khel Ratna is just the beginning: Harmanpreet

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh said the honour is a recognition of his "fascinating" journey in which he still has plenty more to achieve.

BCCI to players: Obey new rules or face IPL ban, fee cuts

BCCI to players: Obey new rules or face IPL ban, fee cuts

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

BCCI unveils 10-point diktat: Domestic cricket must, restriction on personal staff, family stay on tours

Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker SNUBBED for Khel Ratna award?

Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker SNUBBED for Khel Ratna award?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Manu Bhaker has been shockingly ignored for this year's Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award, a top sports ministry source has asserted

I have a plan for Bumrah, but... : Sam Konstas

I have a plan for Bumrah, but... : Sam Konstas

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Australian Sam Konstas is devising plans to tackle the world's most destructive fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah

When A PM Miraculously Escaped Air Crash

When A PM Miraculously Escaped Air Crash

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Wing Commander Raveendran and flight steward Sargeant Iyer, though shaken and injured, managed to open the rear door of the aircraft and shouted for Prime Minister Morarji Desai and the passengers in the forward cabin to exit in haste since they suspected that fire would engulf the aircraft.

'Pritish Nandy's Pen And Voice Shaped Art, Media'

'Pritish Nandy's Pen And Voice Shaped Art, Media'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

When Pritish Nandy passed into the ages, both journalists and film folk expressed their genuine sorrow. Many took to social media to pay their heartfelt condolences.

Neena Gupta's Secret Project With Shyambabu

Neena Gupta's Secret Project With Shyambabu

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

'I have done a one-hour film on soya bean with him!'

Why gold import computation went wrong

Why gold import computation went wrong

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

The government's initiative to migrate SEZ data from NSDL software to ICEGATE system for streamlined reporting of import data caused double counting of gold imports, resulting in inflated figures and the issue has now been largely rectified, government sources said. The downward revision has provided the actual picture of trade deficit (difference between imports and exports), which was earlier looking very high. The deficit for November will now be revised downwards from $37.84 billion to about $32.8 billion. Similarly, there will be a revision in overall import numbers as well.

Nair dreams of India comeback with feet firmly rooted in reality

Nair dreams of India comeback with feet firmly rooted in reality

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

'It was a tough situation to be in. Emotionally, mentally. But yeah, it really taught me a lot of things about myself as a person and about my cricket. So, I am really grateful for those learnings.'

Women's Jr Asia Cup Hockey: India down Japan to enter final

Women's Jr Asia Cup Hockey: India down Japan to enter final

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Defending champions India asserted their dominance with a 3-1 victory over Japan to secure a place in the final of the Women's Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament.

'Nobody Gives Me Good Roles To Play'

'Nobody Gives Me Good Roles To Play'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Arshad Warsi and Meher Vij came together to promote their new film, Bandaa Singh Chaudhary, based on the events of 1971 War, a movie that is being produced by Arbaaz Khan.

'Whenever We Watched The Movie We'd Cry'

'Whenever We Watched The Movie We'd Cry'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

'We watched the film many times but each time, we would cry.' 'During the editing and sound mixing, my whole team would cry.' 'When we reached the music composing stage, it happened again.' 'Our producer said it is too much to be crying so many times.' 'But we never thought the film would be such a big hit.'

India, China hold first diplomatic talks post-disengagement, vow LAC peace

India, China hold first diplomatic talks post-disengagement, vow LAC peace

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

India and China have held their first diplomatic talks since withdrawing troops from two face-off points in eastern Ladakh, reflecting on the lessons learned from the border row to prevent future incidents. The two sides agreed to maintain peace and tranquillity in border areas, prepare for the next meeting of Special Representatives on the boundary question, and highlighted the importance of regular exchanges and contacts at diplomatic and military levels. The talks come after the completion of the disengagement process from the last two friction points, following an agreement finalized in October 2022.

'Attack On Saif Is A Wake-Up Call'

'Attack On Saif Is A Wake-Up Call'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

'The incident has underlined that you can't leave anything to chance or take anything for granted.' 'You have to ensure that your family is taken care of 24x7.'

India Must Not Lower Guard With China

India Must Not Lower Guard With China

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

The Galwan clash occurred six months after the Doklam disengagement and two high-profile meetings. India should not be caught by surprise once again, asserts former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

'I Feel Like I Have Lost My Father Again'

'I Feel Like I Have Lost My Father Again'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

'After Om's untimely demise, he would call us every Sunday for the next two years to ask, "How are you doing my dear? How's the young fella?"'

I wasn't in frame of mind to take charge: Pant

I wasn't in frame of mind to take charge: Pant

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Rishabh Pant scored a watchful 98-ball 40 in India's 185 all out on the opening day in Sydney.

Jolt to Gautam Gambir as court orders fresh probe into cheating case

Jolt to Gautam Gambir as court orders fresh probe into cheating case

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Special Judge Vishal Gogne set aside a magisterial court order, saying it reflected "inadequate expression of mind" in deciding the allegations against Gambhir.