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Chandrayaan located! NASA finds it still orbiting the moon

Chandrayaan located! NASA finds it still orbiting the moon

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

"We have been able to detect NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) and the Indian Space Research Organisation's Chandrayaan-1 spacecraft in lunar orbit with ground-based radar," said Marina Brozovic, a radar scientist at JPL and principal investigator for the test project.

How will the Game of Thrones play out in Tamil Nadu?

How will the Game of Thrones play out in Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

'Tamil Nadu's youth bulge will soon be 70 per cent of the population, many of them smartphone-toting millennials looking for gains more tangible than what screen gods can give,' says Sunil Sethi.

'The pulse of Tamil Nadu is with OPS'

'The pulse of Tamil Nadu is with OPS'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

'More than 90 per cent of the party cadres are with OPS.'

Mourinho renews contract with 'the club closest to heart'

Mourinho renews contract with 'the club closest to heart'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Jose Mourinho has committed himself to Premier League champions Chelsea until at least 2019 after signing a new four-year contract as manager, the west London club said on Friday.

Review: Pasanga 2 is a must-watch

Review: Pasanga 2 is a must-watch

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Pasanga 2 is fun-filled emotional film about children reeling under the burden of their parents's dreams and aspirations.

On her way to jail, Sasikala makes pit stops at Jaya memorial, MGR house

On her way to jail, Sasikala makes pit stops at Jaya memorial, MGR house

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra chief V K Sasikala on Wednesday visited the memorial of J Jayalalithaa and the Ramapuram residence of party founder M G Ramachandran before leaving for Bengaluru to surrender before a court.

Sasikala attacks 'betrayer' Panneerselvam, says he won't go unpunished

Sasikala attacks 'betrayer' Panneerselvam, says he won't go unpunished

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Sasikala's comments came after Panneerselvam alleged that he was told to quit the chief minister's post to protect party's discipline and failure to follow would be a violation of party discipline

'Lightning quick' Rookie Magnussen set to replace Perez at McLaren

'Lightning quick' Rookie Magnussen set to replace Perez at McLaren

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

McLaren are set to replace Mexican Sergio Perez with Danish rookie Kevin Magnussen for next season, media reports said on Monday.

Jallikattu: Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan call for restraint by students

Jallikattu: Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan call for restraint by students

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

While Rajini said the protests by the students 'should be etched in golden letters', Haasan questioned police force on the students.

Boris Johnson takes charge as UK PM with 'no ifs or buts' Brexit promise

Boris Johnson takes charge as UK PM with 'no ifs or buts' Brexit promise

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Johnson becomes the 14th Prime Minister to be appointed by Queen Elizabeth II, the 55th to hold the post of British PM and the third in fairly quick succession since Britain voted to leave the EU in June 2016 - following on from David Cameron and Theresa May.

F1 champion Vettel back on top in Abu Dhabi

F1 champion Vettel back on top in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Newly-crowned four-times world champion Sebastian Vettel showed no signs of easing up as he led a Red Bull one-two in free practice for the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix.

The great escapes on Day 1 of Australian Open

The great escapes on Day 1 of Australian Open

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Defending champion Angelique Kerber battled her nerves and blew a match point in the second set before finally overcoming Lesia Tsurenko 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 to reach the second round.

Game On! Tendulkar, Warne share Legends T20 blueprint with ICC

Game On! Tendulkar, Warne share Legends T20 blueprint with ICC

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne met with ICC Chief Executive Dave Richardson at the global body's headquarters in Dubai on Wednesday to discuss their ambitious Legends T20 cricket League, proposed to be held in the United States in August-September.

Formula One: Mercedes ready to renew Hamilton contract

Formula One: Mercedes ready to renew Hamilton contract

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Mercedes can hardly wait for Sunday's Abu Dhabi Formula One title decider to be over so they can tie Lewis Hamilton down to a long-term contract.

'We are staying with Chinnamma'

'We are staying with Chinnamma'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

A day after the Tamil Nadu assembly speaker disqualified 18 MLAs from the AIADMK's V K Sasikala-T T V Dinakaran faction, Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar spoke to a couple of MLAs.

India among top destination for expats, few others are...

India among top destination for expats, few others are...

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

India is seen as a good destination to relocate to as expat parents enjoy greater opportunities to make significant financial savings.

World champ Rosberg parks car in garage as he announces shock retirement

World champ Rosberg parks car in garage as he announces shock retirement

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

My strongest emotion right now is deep gratitude to everybody who supported me to make that dream happen

Ferrari's Vettel takes pole in Singapore, ends Mercedes' reign

Ferrari's Vettel takes pole in Singapore, ends Mercedes' reign

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

Vettel came out on top, giving Ferrari their first pole position since 2012 with a masterful lap around the floodlit Singaporean track.

F1: Hamilton wins dramatic Brazilian GP to keep title race alive

F1: Hamilton wins dramatic Brazilian GP to keep title race alive

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton won the Brazilian Grand Prix at the Interlagos Circuit in Sao Paulo on Sunday to keep the Formula One Championship alive with one race left this season.

Rosberg one win away from his first F1 title

Rosberg one win away from his first F1 title

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Win in Brazil on Sunday, win the Formula One title: Nico Rosberg's task sounds simple enough but is a lot harder to achieve.

Anti-social elements infiltrated Tuticorin stir, attacked cops: Rajinikanth

Anti-social elements infiltrated Tuticorin stir, attacked cops: Rajinikanth

Rediff.com30 May 2018

The superstar blamed anti-social elements for the anti-Sterlite protests last week that resulted in 13 deaths in police firing, and called for a Jayalalithaa-style 'iron fist' policy to crush such people in the interest of Tamil Nadu.

Sahara's The Plaza 2nd most popular hotel for the uber-rich

Sahara's The Plaza 2nd most popular hotel for the uber-rich

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

here are around 495,000 multi-millionaires worldwide (as on June 2014).

Rains pound Tamil Nadu; more rains forecast as depression looms large

Rains pound Tamil Nadu; more rains forecast as depression looms large

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

Tamil Nadu continued to experience monsoon fury, with heavy rains pounding various parts of the state under the influence of a well marked low pressure area over Bay of Bengal, as the death toll from rain-related incidents climbed to 59.

The BEST FOREIGN Films of 2017

The BEST FOREIGN Films of 2017

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

Aseem Chhabra gives us the top films that enriched his year.

Silicon Valley to honour Jaitley; discuss some contentious issues

Silicon Valley to honour Jaitley; discuss some contentious issues

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

His 7-day long trip to the United States starts on June 17.

PHOTOS: World rings in 2015 with fireworks

PHOTOS: World rings in 2015 with fireworks

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Bidding farewell to 2014 revellers around the world are welcoming 2015 with celebrations featuring fireworks, music, and dancing.

Sports Shorts: Bekele wins Berlin marathon

Sports Shorts: Bekele wins Berlin marathon

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday.

DMK wrests Cauvery initiative

DMK wrests Cauvery initiative

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Today, with the 'Cauvery row' in full flow, the DMK has managed to wrest the 'pan-Tamil initiative' for the Dravidian polity as a whole. What more, the DMK has also stolen much of the 'Tamil thunder' that had belonged to peripheral pan-Tamil groups over the Jallikattu protests in January 2017, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Chennai oil spill: Over 90% of clean-up work over, says Centre

Chennai oil spill: Over 90% of clean-up work over, says Centre

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

It also expressed confidence that the cleaning operation will be finished in a couple of days.

Why Rajini's 'Periyar row' is not a vote-catcher

Why Rajini's 'Periyar row' is not a vote-catcher

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

If the Congress lost in Tamil Nadu in 1967, never to return, or the DMK and the AIADMK have kept their place in power and electoral politics since then, it owes not to their love or hatred for gods or for one religion over another. Instead, they had always been linked to performance and incumbency/anti-incumbency factors. There may be something in such constructs for Rajini's strategic team to consider, especially if the superstar is to enter direct politics by around this time next year. But then, they would need to brush up their homework more than at present, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Bengaluru, Chennai join '100 Resilient Cities' network

Bengaluru, Chennai join '100 Resilient Cities' network

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

The two Indian cities were chosen among 331 applications from cities around the world for 100RC network, pioneered by the Rockefeller Foundation, New York.

The tragedy of M Karunanidhi

The tragedy of M Karunanidhi

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

'Whatever good he did, all his achievements were overshadowed by the perception of corruption and other things.'

Putin 'probably' approved ex-Russian spy's murder: UK inquiry

Putin 'probably' approved ex-Russian spy's murder: UK inquiry

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Russian President Vladimir Putin "probably approved" the murder of former KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko who died in a London hospital in November 2006 from radioactive poisoning, a British public inquiry concluded on Thursday.

Proud Nicole kisses Hamilton to celebrate his world title win

Proud Nicole kisses Hamilton to celebrate his world title win

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Nicole Scherzinger is often seen by Hamilton's side at his biggest races and she did turn heads as she arrived to support her man in Abu Dhabi.

Jallikattu WILL happen! Centre clears ordinance allowing it

Jallikattu WILL happen! Centre clears ordinance allowing it

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Decks were cleared on Friday night for an ordinance on Jallikattu after Tamil Nadu and the Centre worked feverishly even as the state stood on the edge and protesters on Marina beach and elsewhere refused to relent until the sport is held.

How strong winds, doping and VIP robbery is plaguing Rio Olympics

How strong winds, doping and VIP robbery is plaguing Rio Olympics

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Damaging wind gusts, a fresh doping controversy and the robbery of a visiting government minister presented the Rio Games with a perfect storm of problems on Sunday, forcing organisers to scramble to keep the world's biggest sporting event rolling on.

Djokovic faces huge test as he opens Australian Open defence

Djokovic faces huge test as he opens Australian Open defence

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Top seed Andy Murray could meet Roger Federer or Kei Nishikori in the third round, while Serena faces tricky Belinda Bencic in opening round

Just 1 more win and Sania Mirza will be World No 1!

Just 1 more win and Sania Mirza will be World No 1!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

India's Sania Mirza is standing on the cusp of history as she is now one win away from becoming World No 1.

Serena in heavy American quarter; Djoko, Nadal on collision course

Serena in heavy American quarter; Djoko, Nadal on collision course

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Serena Williams must navigate a heavily American quarter of the draw including sister Venus to complete a calendar sweep of the four Grand Slams, while two sensational quarter-finals loom on the men's side after Thursday's U.S. Open draw.

Lalita finishes creditable 8th, but Tintu disappoints at World Athletics

Lalita finishes creditable 8th, but Tintu disappoints at World Athletics

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Lalita Babar, who competed in the women's 3000m steeplechase, became the first Indian track athlete (male and female) to finish in the top eight in a World Championship but Tintu Luka crashed out in the heats of the women's 800 metres.