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Chennai techie helped NASA find Vikram lander on moon

Chennai techie helped NASA find Vikram lander on moon

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

On October 3, Subramanian, a Chennai-based mechanical engineer, had tagged the Twitter handles of NASA, LRO and ISRO in a tweet, asking, "Is this Vikram lander? (1 km from the landing spot) Lander might have been buried in Lunar sand?"

5 Never Seen Images Of The Universe

5 Never Seen Images Of The Universe

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

NASA has revealed five never seen before images of the universe capture by the James Webb Space Telescope, July 12, 2022.

Modi launches 35 crop varieties to address malnutrition

Modi launches 35 crop varieties to address malnutrition

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched 35 crop varieties with special traits -- developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) -- to address the twin challenges of climate change and malnutrition. The new crop varieties were dedicated to the nation through a video conference organised at all ICAR institutes, state and central agricultural universities and Krishi Vighyan Kendra. According to the PMO, 35 crop varieties with special traits like climate resilience and higher nutrient-content have been developed in 2021.

'Vedas do not refer to anything called Hinduism'

'Vedas do not refer to anything called Hinduism'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

'They were certainly not practising Hinduism in the Harappan culture (which includes Mohenjo Daro and other sites).' 'There was no notion of Hinduism then.'

Check out Steve Smith's 'duplicate'

Check out Steve Smith's 'duplicate'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Giving the 'social challenge' a new twist, the International Cricket Council called Australian batting sensation Marnus Labuschagne a duplicate of his team-mate Steve Smith. ICC used three different photos of Steve Smith indicating different profile pictures for Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram. However, they replaced his Twitter picture with a duplicate account and used Labuschagne's photo to denote it, terming it as 'duplicate account'.

As Microsoft's Internet Explorer bows out, a look at its chequered life

As Microsoft's Internet Explorer bows out, a look at its chequered life

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

The potted history of the browser wars indicates how much the online space has altered in the last 25 years. Chrome's dominance, says Devangshu Datta, is unlikely to last forever.

Try not to drool! Aditi bares curves on the ramp

Try not to drool! Aditi bares curves on the ramp

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Aditi Rao Hydari goes bold in a cleavage-plunging lehenga by Kalki Fashion at the Bombay Times Fashion Week.

Radhika Apte flaunts bare legs in a floral dress

Radhika Apte flaunts bare legs in a floral dress

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Radhika Apte is iDiva's cover star for the month.

'Religion not top priority for Asian American Hindus'

'Religion not top priority for Asian American Hindus'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Prof Khyati Joshi, advisor to the survey -- Asian Americans: A Mosaic of Faiths -- conducted by Pew Research Center's forum on religion and public life lends perspective on Asian Americans and their faith, particularly on Hinduism.

Creator of Misha, mascot of 1980 Moscow Olympics, dies at 84

Creator of Misha, mascot of 1980 Moscow Olympics, dies at 84

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Viktor Chizhikov, a children's book illustrator, is best known for having created Misha, a brown bear sporting a belt in the colours of the five Olympic rings, for the Moscow Games.

This 20 ft Ganesha is made from 10,800 plastic bottles

This 20 ft Ganesha is made from 10,800 plastic bottles

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

The idol was made by artist Abaasaheb Shewale and his team.

Pix: Simply gorgeous, Gaurang!

Pix: Simply gorgeous, Gaurang!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Designer Gaurang Shah brought traditional India alive on the ramp in the most stunning manner.

Chennai techie spent hours on NASA pix to spot Vikram

Chennai techie spent hours on NASA pix to spot Vikram

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Subramanian, 33, who was on Tuesday the toast of the astronomy world, managed what ISRO and NASA couldn't through his close examination of before and after images of the scheduled landing.

In photos: India in a New York subway

In photos: India in a New York subway

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

New York City's newly inaugurated Second Avenue subway line features museum quality mosaic art, including portraits of Sikh-American designer Waris Ahluwalia and an Indian woman in a sari. Inside the stations that were a century in the making.

'We are in a much, much worse stage than the Emergency'

'We are in a much, much worse stage than the Emergency'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

'During the Emergency, it boiled down to two people: Mrs Gandhi and her younger son.' 'But today, the cancer is spreading all over.'

Video: Hot models scorch the ramp in sexy beachwear

Video: Hot models scorch the ramp in sexy beachwear

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

Bringing their distinct touches to swimwear again, the Shivan-Narresh duo presented 'Mosaic' their latest collection for the Summer/Resort 2012 season at Lakme Fashion Week. Check out the video!

Video: Hot models scorch the ramp in sexy beachwear

Video: Hot models scorch the ramp in sexy beachwear

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

Bringing their distinct touches to swimwear again, the Shivan-Narresh duo presented 'Mosaic' their latest collection for the Summer/Resort 2012 season at Lakme Fashion Week. Check out the video!

MiG 25: The Fighter who Shot Differently

MiG 25: The Fighter who Shot Differently

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

'Windows shook and rattled, and the thunderous growl of the engines doused even the sound of our noisy helicopter till such time the plane had lifted itself into the skies and disappeared from view.'

India Couture Week: 8 looks that you can actually wear!

India Couture Week: 8 looks that you can actually wear!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Designer Rahul Mishra's collection of fabulous yet wearable outfits at the India Couture Week 2017 almost took our breath.

Nek Chand, creator of Chandigarh's famed Rock Garden, dead

Nek Chand, creator of Chandigarh's famed Rock Garden, dead

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Nek Chand, who attained worldwide fame as the creator of the unique Rock Garden in Chandigarh, passed away due to a cardiac arrest at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research. He was 90-years old.

A 2-bedroom flat in Hindujas' The OWO costs 5.8 mn!

A 2-bedroom flat in Hindujas' The OWO costs 5.8 mn!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

A mere two-bedroom apartment - albeit quite spacious, covering 3,000 square (sq.) feet (ft) - will set you back 5.8 million. That's the asking price from the Indian-owned Hinduja Group, if you desire a nest in London Whitehall's iconic Old War Office (OWO). Its 1,100 rooms are now being converted into 85 residences and a first-ever hotel to be operated in Britain by Singapore's legendary Raffles Hotels chain. Gopichand Hinduja, co-chair of the conglomerate, said: "Every decision made on The OWO (as the building is fondly called) is underscored by our passion and respect for the heritage of the building and long-term commitment to London."

SUPER SEXY: Sizzling hot models in designer beachwear

SUPER SEXY: Sizzling hot models in designer beachwear

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

Shivan Narresh introduced this latest line of beachwear at Lakme Fashion Week.

Our orbiter already located Vikram lander: ISRO chief

Our orbiter already located Vikram lander: ISRO chief

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

ISRO chief's comments came after NASA said that it had found the remains of the Vikram lander by its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and credited the discovery to Chennai-based amateur astronomer and engineer Shanmuga Subramanium.

1600 faces on STUNNING Saturn collage

1600 faces on STUNNING Saturn collage

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

NASA has released the first-ever natural-colour portrait of Saturn, in which the planet, its seven moons and rings, and Earth, Venus and Mars, all are visible.

17 years after 9/11, New York subway station reopens

17 years after 9/11, New York subway station reopens

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

People cheered, clapped and held their phones up to record the event as a train rolled to a stop.

Woman journalist found dead in Ghaziabad apartment

Woman journalist found dead in Ghaziabad apartment

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

A woman journalist was found dead in Ghaziabad under mysterious circumstances. The deceased was identified as Nikita Mandal, a producer with Rajya Sabha TV.

Israeli scientist Daniel Shechtman wins Nobel chemistry prize

Israeli scientist Daniel Shechtman wins Nobel chemistry prize

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

The 2011 Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded to Israeli scientist Daniel Shechtman on Wednesday for his discovery of quasicrystals, a mosaic-like chemical structure that researchers previously thought was impossible.

Review: Adinayakudu is for Balayya's fans

Review: Adinayakudu is for Balayya's fans

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

This potboiler with political overtones has nothing much to offer.

Assam: Jatinga festival to highlight tourism, peace and unity

Assam: Jatinga festival to highlight tourism, peace and unity

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

With terrorist groups being in truce mode insurgency is on the wane in picturesque ethnic mosaic called Dima Hasao (erstwhile North Cachar Hills) district in Assam.

The Ellis Island Awards

The Ellis Island Awards

Rediff.com12 May 2009

Six American Indian were awarded the Eliis Island Medal of Honour. The Award celebrates the immigrant experience in the United States.

In Pics: A look back at Versace's memorable moments

In Pics: A look back at Versace's memorable moments

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

As Michael Kors takes over the Italian fashion house, we take a trip down memory lane and look back at the Versace story.

'Putin is playing Russian roulette'

'Putin is playing Russian roulette'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

'There is a cost to war.' 'The West knows that and so does Putin.' 'The point is, how much of the cost are both sides willing to pay?'

Video: Lakme Fashion Week's grand closing!

Video: Lakme Fashion Week's grand closing!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

Models dancing burlesque-style, the Midival Punditz performing live -- designer Suneet Varma has very likely gone so over the top that the LFW is very unlikely to see a finale with such high production value for quite some time to come! Positively, definitely do not miss this one!

NASA reveals Pluto's secrets

NASA reveals Pluto's secrets

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

NASA's Pluto experts have revealed new high resolution close up images of the surface of Pluto -- and admit they are stunned by the planet.

Ronaldinho makes winning Flamengo debut

Ronaldinho makes winning Flamengo debut

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

40,000 Flamengo fans packed the Enganhao stadium on Wednesday to greet Ronaldinho on his debut for the club with a mosaic that said 'Welcome R10'. In his first match for a Brazilian club for 10 years, Ronaldinho led Brazil's most popular team out as their new captain for a Carioca (Rio) state championship match against Nova Iguacu that Flamengo won 1-0.

After its rise and fall, can the NSCN-IM rise again?

After its rise and fall, can the NSCN-IM rise again?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The NSCN-IM is no longer the force it used to be. Once the 'de facto government' of Magaland, it gradually reduced to an extortion racket. But missteps by the Centre could give it a new lease of life.

Watch: Barca captain Iniesta's goodbye to boyhood club, fans

Watch: Barca captain Iniesta's goodbye to boyhood club, fans

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Barca's fans held up a mosaic before the game reading "Infinite Iniesta". They later revealed a banner saying "Thanks for so much" in tribute to a player who came through the club's academy and spent 16 years pulling the strings in midfield, winning nine Liga titles, four Champions Leagues and six domestic Cups.

PIX: The biggest, most extravagant LFW finale EVER

PIX: The biggest, most extravagant LFW finale EVER

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

Giant whirling disco balls, an elaborate set of a million mosaic mirrors, models dancing burlesque-style, the Midival Punditz performing live -- designer Suneet Varma has very likely gone so over the top that the LFW is very unlikely to see a finale with such high production value for quite some time to come! Positively, definitely do not miss this one!

Invest in necessities: Air, trash and H20

Invest in necessities: Air, trash and H20

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

The world's middle class is expanding. Here's how to plan around a hungrier, thirstier and more polluted world.

Astonishing photos from final week of National Geographic travel contest

Astonishing photos from final week of National Geographic travel contest

Rediff.com3 May 2019

National Geographic's 2019 Travel Photo contest is drawing to a close after six weeks of pictures from photographers around the world. The final week's selection of pictures includes rhinos drinking in a thunderstorm and the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.