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No need to lose heart: Leaders rally round ISRO

No need to lose heart: Leaders rally round ISRO

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Nirmala Sitharaman, Amit Shah, Arvind Kejriwal and Rahul Gandhi also expressed solidarity with ISRO.

Mature Hamilton humbled by winning a fifth F1 title

Mature Hamilton humbled by winning a fifth F1 title

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Hamilton has won 71 races, 20 fewer than Schumacher, and four titles for Mercedes in the past five years. The first was with McLaren in 2008.

Ban asks India, Pak to resolve their issues through dialogue

Ban asks India, Pak to resolve their issues through dialogue

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon on Thursday expressed concern over the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan along the LoC and asked the two nations to resolve all differences through dialogue and engage constructively for a long-term solution for peace and stability in Kashmir.

Vijender responds to Amir Khan's challenge

Vijender responds to Amir Khan's challenge

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

During the announcement of his last bout, Khan had also claimed that Vijender was scared of him. Replying to his challenge, the Haryana-boxer said it was Khan who picked juniors to fight against.

China's Brahmaputra dam: How India will respond

China's Brahmaputra dam: How India will respond

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

'India is planning to construct a multipurpose reservoir.' 'It will be a 10,000 MW hydropower project to offset the impact of the hydropower project by China.'

Ban, UNSC strongly condemn deadly attack on UN base in S Sudan

Ban, UNSC strongly condemn deadly attack on UN base in S Sudan

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

UN chief Ban Ki-moon and the Security Council have strongly condemned the attack on a UN base in South Sudan that killed 22 people, including two Indian peacekeepers, and asked the government there to swiftly investigate the "criminal act".

Fernandes' ashes buried in Delhi cemetery, taken to Bengaluru

Fernandes' ashes buried in Delhi cemetery, taken to Bengaluru

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

"People in his birth place, Mangalore, and also those in Bengaluru have been requesting to bury part of his remains in the two cities."

Did Gujarat board invent a Quranic verse against killing cows?

Did Gujarat board invent a Quranic verse against killing cows?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

"Show respect to cows as it is the leader of all bovines. Its milk, ghee and butter have therapeutic properties and its meat is the cause of several diseases," translates the verse on the hoarding

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Take a look at some of the jaw-dropping images.

Indian Army officer injured in fresh firing in South Sudan

Indian Army officer injured in fresh firing in South Sudan

Rediff.com30 May 2015

An Indian colonel was injured in fresh firing in the troubled Malakal region in South Sudan

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Ten images that show it's an odd, odd world we live in.

Bigg Boss 10: Rohan gets wild

Bigg Boss 10: Rohan gets wild

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

When the task is about survival, violence is one of the many means contestants will employ. But when Swami Om is involved, violence seems to be the only obvious way out.

Will impose more sanctions on N Korea, says Trump; talks to Xi

Will impose more sanctions on N Korea, says Trump; talks to Xi

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

During the phone call, Trump underscored the determination of the US to defend itself and its allies from the growing threat posed by the North Korean regime, the White House said.

UP rape and murder: 'No justification, no impunity for rapes'

UP rape and murder: 'No justification, no impunity for rapes'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

A United Nations body has demanded justice for the families of the young girls raped and killed in Uttar Pradesh, saying there can be no justification for such "unspeakable crimes" against girls and women and "certainly no impunity" for those who commit such acts.

Dealing with North Korea: What are the world's options?

Dealing with North Korea: What are the world's options?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

After Pyongyang tests a missile potentially capable of reaching the US, Dr Rajaram Panda explores the realistic -- and peaceful -- options before Donald Trump and the international community at large.

Isro to partner with L&T, Godrej, HAL to build PSLV rockets

Isro to partner with L&T, Godrej, HAL to build PSLV rockets

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

There is a huge spurt in demand to launch smaller satellites, those as light as 1 kg, with a lifespan of two to three years. But there aren't enough rockets to carry these, reports T E Narasimhan

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

UK queen's granddaughter Princess Eugenie announces wedding

UK queen's granddaughter Princess Eugenie announces wedding

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

The 27-year-old younger daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York -- the monarch's younger son -- and Sarah, Duchess of York, will marry her nightclub manager boyfriend later this year at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, the same venue as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding on May 19.

India to receive 98% monsoon, forecasts IMD

India to receive 98% monsoon, forecasts IMD

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

The IMD chief also allayed fears of occurrence of an El-Nino.

A bomb worse than an atom bomb in Kim Jong-un's hands!

A bomb worse than an atom bomb in Kim Jong-un's hands!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

North Korea is unlikely to strike first, but its response in retaliation, if attacked, could be massive even at the expense of its own destruction, says Rajaram Panda.

The actor who became a chowkidar

The actor who became a chowkidar

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

'My fate could have been much worse.'

Space pioneer U R Rao passes into the ages

Space pioneer U R Rao passes into the ages

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Dr Rao accelerated the development of rocket technology which led to the successful launch of ASLV and PSLV satellites.

'Mars was something new for all of us...'

'Mars was something new for all of us...'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

'ISRO provides a very positive atmosphere. What matters here is your talent, not your gender,' says Ritu Karidhal, Deputy Operations Director, India's Mars orbital mission, Mangalyaan. A fascinating excerpt from Minnie Vaid's Those Magnificent Women And Their Flying Machines, Isro's Mission To Mars.

Badaun sisters' rape: CBI's 20-member team takes over probe

Badaun sisters' rape: CBI's 20-member team takes over probe

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday registered a case to probe the alleged gangrape and killing of two teenaged cousins in Uttar Pradesh's Badaun nearly two weeks ago.

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Here's the full text of President's address with a word cloud.

13 memorable moments from Sush's Instagram journey

13 memorable moments from Sush's Instagram journey

Rediff.com31 May 2017

As the model-turned-actor completes a year on Instagram, we take a look at some of her stunning pics.

'Actresses now don't like to work with me'

'Actresses now don't like to work with me'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The Legend, frank as always.

Pakistan writes to UNSC complaining about India's plan to build wall along LoC

Pakistan writes to UNSC complaining about India's plan to build wall along LoC

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

Introducing a new irritant into the bilateral ties, Pakistan has complained to UN Security Council alleging that India was building a wall along the International Border in violation of the world body's resolutions.

The Mystery of Varavara Rao's Injury

The Mystery of Varavara Rao's Injury

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'In what must go down as one of the most nonchalant remarks by the head of any hospital, J J Hospital Dean Dr Ranjit Mankeshwar said: 'We do not know where the staff was, but he did not suffer serious wounds'.'

India slams Pakistan, says it 'extols' virtues of terrorists

India slams Pakistan, says it 'extols' virtues of terrorists

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Strongly hitting back at Pakistan for raising in the United Nations the issue of the killing of Hizbul commander Burhan Wani, India has said Pakistan "extols" the "virtues" of terrorists and uses terrorism as a state policy towards the "misguided end" of coveting the territory of others.

Even we need to survive!

Even we need to survive!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The humans are in trouble. They've been attacked by a Virus. What happens to the animals who depend on them? The Crows? The Dogs? And The Cats? Nitin Sathe's short story set in the times of the coronavirus.

Greetings from Pluto: NASA probe survives flyby, phones home

Greetings from Pluto: NASA probe survives flyby, phones home

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

NASA has confirmed its New Horizons probe worked flawlessly on its flight past Pluto.

Remember Bollywood's TERRACE moments?

Remember Bollywood's TERRACE moments?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's various terrace moments.

'Made on Earth by humans'

'Made on Earth by humans'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

'How will someone who has stood on Mars and looked at Earth, only a tiny blue dot in space, then see the idea of nations and religions and all of our divisions?' says Aakar Patel.

Kim is alive, but is he well enough to rule North Korea?

Kim is alive, but is he well enough to rule North Korea?

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'What if Kim is alive as the latest reappearance suggests, but unable to rule?' 'Will his sister be installed as the leader to continue with the Kims's hereditary dynasty that began with the present ruler's grandfather?' asks Dr Rajaram Panda.

The artist behind India's biggest art show

The artist behind India's biggest art show

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

How did Sudarshan Shetty, curator of the Kochi Muziris Biennale, decide what gets to be part of the show and what doesn't?

Syria's Assad to give up chemical weapons: UN

Syria's Assad to give up chemical weapons: UN

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

The United Nations said on Friday it has received documents from Syrian government on joining the chemical weapons convention, which outlaws their production and use.

Won't conduct any inquiry against Pachauri: UN

Won't conduct any inquiry against Pachauri: UN

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

The UN made it clear that it will not conduct any inquiry into accusations of sexual harassment against R K Pachauri

6 success tips for start-ups

6 success tips for start-ups

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Anupam Pahuja, General Manager for Technology at PayPal Asia-Pacific in Singapore tells us what makes a successful start-up different from an average one.

Trump threatens to use military to quell violent protests across US

Trump threatens to use military to quell violent protests across US

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Trump also said all Americans were "rightly sickened and revolted by the brutal death" of Floyd, and asserted that justice will be served.