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NASA/ESA spacecraft to give first images of Sun's poles

NASA/ESA spacecraft to give first images of Sun's poles

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Solar Orbiter is on a unique trajectory that will allow its comprehensive set of instruments to provide humanity with the first-ever images of the Sun's poles, the US space agency said. This trajectory includes 22 close approaches to the Sun, bringing the spacecraft within the orbit of Mercury to study the Sun, and its influence on space, it said.

'I had almost become a mechanic...'

'I had almost become a mechanic...'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

'Today, the world has changed. You have to be very persistent. You need to have a talent that is your 'X' factor -- be it in any field.' Aarambh actor Rajniesh Duggal tells us what his 'X' factor is.

Inspiring! Sowing seeds for better tomorrow

Inspiring! Sowing seeds for better tomorrow

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Mumbaikars from different parts of the city are providing people with ready-to-grow seed balls to help tackle depleting forest cover, reports Swapnil Joglekar.

'Entrepreneurship can be a draining process'

'Entrepreneurship can be a draining process'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

'If you enjoy learning and if you can risk the failures, entrepreneurship can be a rewarding, enriching experience.'

Study or train in the UK

Study or train in the UK

Rediff.com26 Sep 2006

Applications are invited to the Charles Wallace India Trust (CWIT) Scholarships 2007-2008.

What India's NEP should really be

What India's NEP should really be

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'Learning to learn should be given more importance than what is actually being learnt,' recommends Zaki Ansari.

Oil sector woes not addressed, firms reel under pressure

Oil sector woes not addressed, firms reel under pressure

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Custom duties, a major concern for the oil sector.

Govt employee by day, designer by night

Govt employee by day, designer by night

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

'People didn't know of my presence until they saw my saris at the Lakme Fashion Week.'

I-Day Speech: Why was Modi silent about China?

I-Day Speech: Why was Modi silent about China?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

'He spoke about 20 jawans in Ladakh, but he couldn't even name China.' 'He said the world had seen what had been achieved, even though we Indians don't know because Modi has himself said that nothing had happened and nobody had come,' points out Aakar Patel.

A celebration of the versatile ikat

A celebration of the versatile ikat

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

One of the first things to strike one about Cinnamon, a 19-year-old designer boutique hub, is its architecture and feel.

Time to end DRDO's monopoly on defence research

Time to end DRDO's monopoly on defence research

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

We must seize the opportunity provided by the COVID-19 crisis to kick-start indigenous research efforts, recommends Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Audi A3 Cabriolet is an eye-catcher

Audi A3 Cabriolet is an eye-catcher

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Driving the Audi A3 Cabriolet is a thrilling experience, says P Tharyan.

China's UNSC gamble is a setback to relations with India

China's UNSC gamble is a setback to relations with India

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

'India needs to closely monitor the discussions at the UNSC and make counter-measures as this touches its core interests', points out Srikanth Kondapalli.

'When Modi chants Ram, Ram, the youth chant kaam kaam'

'When Modi chants Ram, Ram, the youth chant kaam kaam'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

'Who are these people on the streets?' 'They are youth and students who were hoodwinked, bluffed by Modi for the last seven years, with a promise of 2 crore jobs every year.' 'And Mamata sings the same tune.' 'But the youth can see that as long as there is Mamata or Modi, there is no hope.'

If there is one Modi idea I can get behind, it is Swachh Bharat

If there is one Modi idea I can get behind, it is Swachh Bharat

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

'As an idea, cleaning up India is a good one,' says Mitali Saran.

Kerala floods: 9-yr-old donates money saved for bicycle

Kerala floods: 9-yr-old donates money saved for bicycle

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

The girl lending the helping hand won her hearts and accolades, with Hero Cyles taking special note.

Art of Living event 'completely destroyed' Yamuna floodplains, NGT told

Art of Living event 'completely destroyed' Yamuna floodplains, NGT told

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

The 'World Culture Festival' extravaganza organised by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Art of Living on Yamuna has "completely destroyed" the riverbed, an expert committee has told by the National Green Tribunal.

1 dead, 27 hurt in Assam blast

1 dead, 27 hurt in Assam blast

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

One person died and 27 others were injured in a blast at a market place in the Rajgarh town of Dibrugarh district in Assam on Sunday evening, police said.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners revealed

Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners revealed

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Have a look at these photos taken from the incredible world we live in. These are the winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition 2020.

With coronavirus still around, 'virus killers' hit the market

With coronavirus still around, 'virus killers' hit the market

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

A gamechanger for offices and factories, Shycocan, claims to be able to clear an area of 1000 square feet from coronavirus.

This Israeli-American architect is trending thanks to Brad Pitt

This Israeli-American architect is trending thanks to Brad Pitt

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Neri Oxman is an award winning architect who combines technology with botany and life.

Is Nirav Modi a Suicide Risk?

Is Nirav Modi a Suicide Risk?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

The British home secretary has granted permission for jeweller Nirav Modi's extradition to India. During their arguments in a London court, his lawyers claimed Modi suffers from mental illness and is a suicide risk if he was sent to Mumbai's Arthur Road jail. A fascinating excerpt from Danish Khan and Ruhi Khan's Escaped: True Stories Of Indian Fugitives In London.

''BJP can't put India under their thumb'

''BJP can't put India under their thumb'

Rediff.com15 May 2021

'The BJP will not be able to create dictatorship of the kind it is perhaps dreaming of.' 'We have Bengal as the biggest example.'

Meet the mason who was praised by PM Modi for building toilets for free

Meet the mason who was praised by PM Modi for building toilets for free

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

Dileep has made 100 toilets without charging any money in his Bhojpura village.

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.

Court rejects bail plea of Romesh Sharma's brother

Court rejects bail plea of Romesh Sharma's brother

Rediff.com12 Nov 2006

Mishra's bail plea was rejected in a 7-year-old case of kidnapping, extortion and robbery.

Inverted import duty structures? Bad logic

Inverted import duty structures? Bad logic

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

The argument about inverted import duty structures is just a red herring.

9 Fashion Items Every Guy Needs For Spring And Summer

9 Fashion Items Every Guy Needs For Spring And Summer

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

The secret to looking and feeling chic even in warm, humid weather is picking the right textiles according to the season. For a more in-depth look at your summer fabric choices for every occasion, check out the following summer fashion ideas.

'We will have to time what we want to do'

'We will have to time what we want to do'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

'Willing to spend is different from when to spend and how much to spend'

Humanoid Sophia picks Shah Rukh as her favourite actor

Humanoid Sophia picks Shah Rukh as her favourite actor

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Humanoid Sophia picked the Baadshah of Bollywood as her favourite actor

BJP will have to treat Nitish with kid gloves

BJP will have to treat Nitish with kid gloves

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Nitish Kumar will be the chief minister only till the time the BJP wishes, points out Ramesh Menon.

Attempt to intimidate Indian Muslims

Attempt to intimidate Indian Muslims

Rediff.com18 May 2007

Indian Muslims should refuse to be intimidated by such elements and the government should give them all the protection they need to enable them to resist these jihadi elements

Sunanda's death may have been caused by 'dangerous chemical', says FBI

Sunanda's death may have been caused by 'dangerous chemical', says FBI

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

The case of the death of Sunanda Pushkar, wife of Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, reached a new stage with the FBI endorsing the AIIMS report of poisoning.

34 Indian firms in Forbes' 2000 corporate titans

34 Indian firms in Forbes' 2000 corporate titans

Rediff.com30 Mar 2007

Citigroup has been ranked number 1 in Forbes 2000. Following it are Bank of America, HSBC Holdings, General Electric, JP Morgan Chase, American Intl Group, and ExxonMobil.

Azad gets bail, can't hold dharnas till Delhi polls are over

Azad gets bail, can't hold dharnas till Delhi polls are over

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Azad has been restrained from visiting Delhi for four weeks. The court also directed him not to hold any dharna in the national capital till the elections are over.

Foreign aid for Kerala: Union minister appeals to make 'one-time exception'

Foreign aid for Kerala: Union minister appeals to make 'one-time exception'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

National Disaster Management Authority had in 2016 suggested assistance offered as a goodwill gesture 'may' be accepted.

Modi's India First angers Xi

Modi's India First angers Xi

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'China is constantly probing India's weaknesses.' 'The challenge is to implement a strategy that will allow India to buy time, gather its strength, and eventually counter China,' recommends Harsh V Pant and Vinay Kaura.

Mosquito menace lifts rubber price

Mosquito menace lifts rubber price

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

Casting aside rubber growers' fear of a price fall, spot natural rubber rates began its northward journey this week.

Bhagwat demands law for Ram temple construction

Bhagwat demands law for Ram temple construction

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

In his annual Vijayadashmi address, the RSS chief also spoke about "urban maoism", the Sabarimala row and the need to strengthen the country's borders.

Kobe Steel plans plant in India

Kobe Steel plans plant in India

Rediff.com24 May 2007

Japan's fourth largest steelmaker Kobe Steel plans to set-up an iron nugget plant in India and is currently in discussions with the diversified Chowgule group of Goa.