News for 'New Moon'

Action And Drama On OTT This Week

Action And Drama On OTT This Week

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

There are a whole lot of cop-themed movies on OTT this week.

'There will always be some unknowns, but our scientists are well equipped to handle any challenges'

'There will always be some unknowns, but our scientists are well equipped to handle any challenges'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

'ISRO takes a very cautious approach.' 'After reaching the moon, the orbit has to be brought down from a single elliptical orbit to a circular orbit while simultaneously ensuring the stability of Chandrayaan 3 and the health parameters of the lander and rover.'

Pluto 'paints' its largest moon red: NASA

Pluto 'paints' its largest moon red: NASA

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

The reddish polar region on Pluto's largest moon, Charon, is an effect of methane gas escaping from the icy dwarf planet's atmosphere, say scientists who solved the mystery behind the coloured region first spotted by NASA's New Horizons spacecraft last year.

Amala Paul's Beautiful Wedding Pictures

Amala Paul's Beautiful Wedding Pictures

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

Just a week after Jagat Desai proposed to Amala Paul on her 32nd birthday in Goa, the couple tied the knot on Sunday, November 5, in an intimate wedding ceremony at the Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty in Kochi.

'Proud to be your partner': US hails India on Chandrayaan-3

'Proud to be your partner': US hails India on Chandrayaan-3

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Mainstream American newspapers, many of which had been sceptical of India's space mission and sometimes even made fun of it through cartoons, noted the great Indian achievement.

NASA spacecraft sets off to end Moon mystery

NASA spacecraft sets off to end Moon mystery

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

The Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer or Ladee spacecraft, which is charged with studying the lunar atmosphere and dust, soared aboard an unmanned Minotaur rocket a little before midnight from from Wallops Island.

Did Earth once have multiple Moons?

Did Earth once have multiple Moons?

Rediff.com7 May 2008

Scientists have estimated that the catastrophe that gave birth to the Earth and Moon may have also created several other satellites, which may have orbited Earth for millions of years. They suggest that these moonlets would have looked more like Jupiter, Venus, or very bright stars in the sky than a satellite.

Unique experiment: Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module moved to orbit Earth

Unique experiment: Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module moved to orbit Earth

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

The Propulsion Module (PM) of Chandrayaan-3 has been moved from an orbit around the Moon to an orbit around Earth, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has said, terming the operation a unique experiment.

Vikram landed within identified area: ISRO chief

Vikram landed within identified area: ISRO chief

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Speaking to PTI, Somanath said, "(The lander landed) perfectly in the intended site. The landing location was marked as 4.5 km x 2.5 km -- I think on that space, and the exact centre of that was identified as the location of landing. It landed within 300 metres of that point. That means it is well within the area identified for landing."

Chandrayaan-3 at Rs 600 cr cheaper than Hollywood flicks: Jitendra Singh

Chandrayaan-3 at Rs 600 cr cheaper than Hollywood flicks: Jitendra Singh

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Singh also said a final decision on the launch of India's sun mission 'Aditya-L1', scheduled for September 2 at present, will rest on the prevailing cosmic aspects.

Where no one has gone before: The moment Chandrayaan-3 landed

Where no one has gone before: The moment Chandrayaan-3 landed

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

India created history on Wednesday when the lander module of Chandrayaan-3 touched down on the lunar south pole, propelling the country to an exclusive club of four and making it the first country to land on the uncharted surface.

Proved! Moon landings were not a hoax

Proved! Moon landings were not a hoax

Rediff.com6 Sep 2009

A lunar orbiter has spied spacecraft and astronaut tracks on the Moon left behind almost 40 years ago.

NASA eyes Mars through the moon

NASA eyes Mars through the moon

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

Having conquered the moon long time ago, the NASA now plans to send astronauts to Mars -- in what is called a journey which will cover hundreds of millions of miles and no less than two-and-a-half years of roundtrip.The way to Mars, it seems, is through the moon, says a report in CBS News.

President Comforts Emotional Manasi Parekh

President Comforts Emotional Manasi Parekh

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The actress got emotional as she accepts the award for Best Actress for her Gujarati film, Kutch Express.

Expansion of UNSC necessary: Moon

Expansion of UNSC necessary: Moon

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

"This is, again, a very serious, important issue to which international community must pay attention on an urgent basis," he remarked. "We need to act on the basis of several principles, that this global warming is a global issue."

How foreign media covered Chandrayaan-3 landing

How foreign media covered Chandrayaan-3 landing

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

From The New York Times to BBC and The Guardian to The Washington Post, the historic event in India's space programme on Wednesday made headlines across the globe.

India's own moon probe detected water: Nair

India's own moon probe detected water: Nair

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

India's own Moon Impact Probe on board the country's maiden unmanned lunar craft Chandrayaan-I had also detected evidence of water on the moon in a finding confirmed by US space agency NASA which too had an instrument onboard Chandrayaan-I.

How soil from TN village contributed to Chandrayaan mission

How soil from TN village contributed to Chandrayaan mission

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

This is the third time that Tamil Nadu has supplied the necessary soil to the Bengaluru headquartered space agency for performing the tests for its ambitious Moon missions.

Barbie, Oppenheimer Lead Golden Globe Nominations

Barbie, Oppenheimer Lead Golden Globe Nominations

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

The nominations for the 81st annual Golden Globes are out, and Barbie and Succession lead the list.

India's moon mission on track

India's moon mission on track

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

Indian space scientists will begin satellite integration for its moon mission Chandrayaan-1 this month to ascertain that the country's first-of-its-kind venture next year is on track.

CHANDRAYAAN EXCLUSIVE! 'This is text book precision!'

CHANDRAYAAN EXCLUSIVE! 'This is text book precision!'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

'You declare a date, time and place for the landing two months in advance and exactly at that moment, it touched on the moon.'

Chandrayaan-3: All set, for touchdown and history

Chandrayaan-3: All set, for touchdown and history

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

India will become the fourth country to master the technology of soft-landing on the lunar surface after the US, China and the erstwhile Soviet Union.

'Trump Respects The Indian People'

'Trump Respects The Indian People'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

'The relationship between India and the US, when Donald Trump was president, had been so much stronger.'

Connery's moon buggy!

Connery's moon buggy!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2004

'Job done, now emotions are taking over': Bumrah

'Job done, now emotions are taking over': Bumrah

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Jasprit Bumrah was adjudged the Player of the Tournament for his impeccable impact

Chandrayaan 3's lander, rover remain asleep, says ISRO

Chandrayaan 3's lander, rover remain asleep, says ISRO

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

ISRO on Friday said it has made efforts to establish communication with its lunar mission Chandrayaan-3's lander Vikram and rover Pragyan to ascertain their 'wake-up condition' after they had been put into sleep mode early this month -- but no signals have been received from them as of now.

Chandrayaan-3 is triumph of Indian innovation: Former NASA official

Chandrayaan-3 is triumph of Indian innovation: Former NASA official

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Former National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Official Mike Gold has said Chandrayaan-3's success is a triumph of Indian innovation, human capital and the capabilities that will take India even further.

Saturn moon Enceladus 'may contain life'

Saturn moon Enceladus 'may contain life'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

Scientists at the American space agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration have claimed that Saturn's moon Enceladus 'may contain life,' after they discovered new evidence suggesting presence of 'liquid water' beneath its surface.

Eugene Cernan, the last man to walk on moon, dies

Eugene Cernan, the last man to walk on moon, dies

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Cernan, a captain in the United States Navy, left his mark on the history of exploration by flying three times in space, twice to the moon.

Scientists hail Chandrayaan-3, say feat will inspire youngsters

Scientists hail Chandrayaan-3, say feat will inspire youngsters

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Leading scientists and experts said this monumental accomplishment not only marks India's indelible imprint on lunar exploration but also demonstrates the prowess of human collaboration, determination, and cutting-edge technology.

'The entire street was cheering'

'The entire street was cheering'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

'I feel like it's a personal triumph even though I have not contributed anything.' A Ganesh Nadar captures some voices on ISRO's Moon landing.

Bodypainting In Honour Of Chandrayaan-3

Bodypainting In Honour Of Chandrayaan-3

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Happy Bharatvasis are creating living portraits as tributes to India reaching the moon.

Man's mark on the moon still flying high

Man's mark on the moon still flying high

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Four decades after America's last landing on the Moon, new images from National Aeronautics and Space Administration's camera have shown that all flags except one planted during Apollo missions are still standing and waving, despite the harsh lunar climate.

After historic 2023, ISRO is ready for packed 2024

After historic 2023, ISRO is ready for packed 2024

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The new year will witness two unmanned missions under the "Gaganyaan" project, deep ocean exploration project, "Samudrayaan" and many more.

NASA confirms water on Moon, thanks ISRO

NASA confirms water on Moon, thanks ISRO

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

The National Aeronautics and Space Agency on Thursday revealed that India's maiden lunar mission Chandrayaan-I spacecraft had traced water molecules on the lunar surface of the moon.

PIX: Pragyan rover's amazing Moonwalk!

PIX: Pragyan rover's amazing Moonwalk!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), ISRO said, "Chandrayaan-3 Mission. Chandrayaan-3 Rover to MOX, ISTRAC, Moon walk begins!"

Mangalyaan captures image of Phobos, biggest moon of Mars

Mangalyaan captures image of Phobos, biggest moon of Mars

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

The Mars Colour Camera onboard Indian Space Research Organisation's Mars Orbiter Mission has captured the image of Phobos, the closest and biggest moon of Mars.

ISRO may postpone Chandrayaan-3 landing if...

ISRO may postpone Chandrayaan-3 landing if...

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

As scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) gear up for the much-awaited soft landing of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft on the Moon's surface, the space agency may postpone the touchdown to August 27 in the event that health parameters of the lander module are found to be "abnormal", a senior official has said.

NASA's 'moon bomb' hit a dry hole?

NASA's 'moon bomb' hit a dry hole?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

The much-hyped moon show that had been expected to accompany the impact, however, turned out to be a flop, as no billowing plumes of dust and ice were visible through backyard telescopes or on NASA TV.

Now, Prakash Raj attacked for congratulating ISRO

Now, Prakash Raj attacked for congratulating ISRO

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

In his latest tweet, the 58-year-old actor said the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon's uncharted south pole was a moment of celebration for mankind.