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ISRO's soft-landing on Moon fails to go as per script

ISRO's soft-landing on Moon fails to go as per script

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Indian Space Research Organisation's plan to soft land Chandrayaan-2's Vikram module on the Lunar surface did not go as per script in the early hours of Saturday, with the lander losing communication with ground stations during its final descent.

Ahead of Moon landing, Chandrayaan-2 performs final lunar orbit manoeuvre

Ahead of Moon landing, Chandrayaan-2 performs final lunar orbit manoeuvre

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Vikram (with rover 'Pragyan' housed inside) is expected to touch down on the lunar surface on September 7, between 1.30 am and 2.30 am.

How ISRO's new satellite will change India's Internet

How ISRO's new satellite will change India's Internet

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

A truly 'made in India' satellite that will empower a digital India.

DMK crosses 100 in TN assembly, but govt is safe

DMK crosses 100 in TN assembly, but govt is safe

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Putting up a spirited performance in the assembly by-polls despite its Lok Sabha debacle, the ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu has won nine of the 22 segments where elections were held in two phases in April and May.

Crackdown reveals extent of graft culture in TN

Crackdown reveals extent of graft culture in TN

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

Two districts where most of the cash and jewellery has been recovered are Madurai and Tiruchirapalli, both bastions of the rulng DMK.

Alagiri-Kanimozhi share cold vibes on Delhi flight

Alagiri-Kanimozhi share cold vibes on Delhi flight

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

Union Minister MK Alagiri and his sister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Member of Parliament Kanimozhi, children of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi both were travelling from Chennai to New Delhi by the same Indian Airlines flight on Tuesday.

Post Class XII: BBA, BMM, or BCA?

Post Class XII: BBA, BMM, or BCA?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

Don't despair if you don't get admission into a professional programme. Here's a guide to choose a graduate programme that will help your career.

Beware India's enemies! 'IAF is expanding at a rapid pace'

Beware India's enemies! 'IAF is expanding at a rapid pace'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

'IAF is expanding at a rapid pace'

Seahawks for Navy: India, US to seal deal

Seahawks for Navy: India, US to seal deal

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Given the urgency, the Indian Navy is buying 24 MH-60R Seahawks in flyaway condition, and plans to build another 99 in India through the strategic partnership route.

No room in TN for spiritual politics: Stalin's jibe after Rajini meets Karunanidhi

No room in TN for spiritual politics: Stalin's jibe after Rajini meets Karunanidhi

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

"Some are creating an impression that Rajinikanth is to launch a party at the instigation of people who intend to decimate the Dravidian movement in Tamil Nadu. "Let me tell you, this is the land of Periyar (Dravidar Kazhagam founder E V Ramasamy Naicker), Anna (C N Annadurai) and Kalaignar (Karunanidhi)... such efforts in the past have ended in a fiasco," Stalin said.

ACB chief Meena's powers curtailed by Kejriwal govt

ACB chief Meena's powers curtailed by Kejriwal govt

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

The AAP govt has asked ACB's Additional Commissioner SS Yadav to supervise the main work including investigation and functioning of the anti-graft body.

Political bigwigs, film celebrities turn up to vote

Political bigwigs, film celebrities turn up to vote

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

As the second phase of polling commenced on Thursday amid heightened security, bigwigs came out to cast their votes for constituting the 17th Lok Sabha. Among those who took to their respective polling booths were former Finance Minister P Chidambaram, actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth, BJP candidate from Bengaluru South Tejasvi Surya, and defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman, among others.

We don't expect a patch up, says Alagiri

We don't expect a patch up, says Alagiri

Rediff.com6 Mar 2011

In a further jolt to the fragile ties between the Congress and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, Union minister for Chemicals and DMK leader MK Alagiri has said that, " We (DMK) have no expectations of a patch-up with the Congress. The split will not affect our poll results."

Majnu ka Tilla: Flashes of a Forbidden Kingdom

Majnu ka Tilla: Flashes of a Forbidden Kingdom

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

The narrow lanes of Majnu ka Tilla in north Delhi hide many Tibetan marvels, from authentic food to vignettes of their lives

Veteran actress Zohra Sehgal cremated

Veteran actress Zohra Sehgal cremated

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

The last rites of the 102-year-old actress, who died on July 10, were performed at the Lodhi Road crematorium by her son Pawan in the presence of her daughter Kiran and grandchildren.

HI accepts Kaushik's resignation

HI accepts Kaushik's resignation

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Hockey India president Vidya Stokes on Thursday accepted the resignation of women's team coach MK Kaushik, a day after he relinquished the post in the wake of the sex scandal that has rocked the national game.

Chandrayaan 2: Cong says 'good time' to remember Nehru; BJP hits back

Chandrayaan 2: Cong says 'good time' to remember Nehru; BJP hits back

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

The BJP hit back accusing the Congress of drawing the issue into political arena.

What the ISRO is planning next

What the ISRO is planning next

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

The space agency lines up GSLV-III and Chandrayan-II in 2017-18.

Tough outing awaiting Indian eves at hockey WC

Tough outing awaiting Indian eves at hockey WC

Rediff.com21 Aug 2010

Leaving behind off-field controversies, the Indian women's hockey team on Saturday left for Rosario, Argentina to participate in the August 28 to September 11 World Cup.

Will Covid curbs skew voter turnout in TN?

Will Covid curbs skew voter turnout in TN?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

It looks as if competing political parties in Tamil Nadu have not grasped the full impact and import of a sizable section of voters possibly staying away from voting -- voters, supposedly with a predictable polling pattern -- owing to the Covid second wave and more so, how it could affect the outcome in individual constituencies and even booths, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Hockey scam: Delhi Police yet to receive documents

Hockey scam: Delhi Police yet to receive documents

Rediff.com25 Jul 2010

The Delhi Police, on Sunday, claimed that they are yet to receive the relevant documents relating to the case forwarded by Hockey India (HI) against former woman's hockey coach MK Kaushik.

Bar Council ponders action over Nirbhaya defence lawyer's statement

Bar Council ponders action over Nirbhaya defence lawyer's statement

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

The Bar Council of India is pondering action over the controversial statements made by the defence counsel of the accused in the 2012 Nirbhaya gang rape case.

IPL 2020: Meet Royal Challengers Bangalore

IPL 2020: Meet Royal Challengers Bangalore

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

A look at Royal Challengers Bangalore's IPL record over the years.

Buying a car? Pay more this year

Buying a car? Pay more this year

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

Due to rising input costs, Tata Motors on Saturday raised prices of its passenger and commercial vehicles by Rs 3,000-30,000 with immediate effect.

Without formal music training, he won Saregamapa

Without formal music training, he won Saregamapa

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

Kamal Khan wins the reality show, and looks forward to Bollywood.

ISRO racing against time to salvage Vikram, Pragyan

ISRO racing against time to salvage Vikram, Pragyan

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

'All possible efforts are being made to establish communication with (the) lander,' the ISRO further said in a tweet.

IPL 2020, Week 3: All the Hits & Misses

IPL 2020, Week 3: All the Hits & Misses

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the important numbers after the third week of IPL 2020.

Karunanidhi in New Delhi, calls on Alagiri

Karunanidhi in New Delhi, calls on Alagiri

Rediff.com2 May 2010

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi on Sunday spent 30 minutes with his son and Union minister MK Alagiri at his official bungalow in New Delhi.

No sunshine for Sun Pharma in FY16

No sunshine for Sun Pharma in FY16

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Brokerages have cut the company's FY16 earnings estimates between 16% and 29% with target prices too coming down to the Rs 700-800 band

In a first, Chinook, Apache to be part of R-Day flypast

In a first, Chinook, Apache to be part of R-Day flypast

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

A model of Rafale jet will be showcased as part of the IAF's tableau. Models of LCA Tejas, Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), surface-to-air guided weapon Aakash missile and Astra missiles will also be part of the tableau.

RBI governor promises to ensure enough liquidity in system

RBI governor promises to ensure enough liquidity in system

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

To a specific question on the change in RBI's stance from "neutral" to "accommodative", Das said it means that there will not be any rate hike from here on.

Negi keen to coach women's hockey team

Negi keen to coach women's hockey team

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Former India goalkeeper Mir Ranjan Negi has thrown his hat in the ring to become the new coach of the national women's hockey team after incumbent MK Kaushik resigned on Wednesday in the wake of a sex scandal.

BJP yet to take a call on Uma Bharti's return

BJP yet to take a call on Uma Bharti's return

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

BJP president Nitin Gadkari said, "The party has not yet taken any decision on Uma Bharati's return. The issue is still being discussed." A party leader said the party's decision may be possible after the elections to the Bihar assembly are over.

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