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Crashlanding: Astronauts set for 27,358 kmph descent

Crashlanding: Astronauts set for 27,358 kmph descent

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

After 186 days in space on the International Space Station, it is time for European Space Agency astronaut Tim Peake, American Tim Copra and Russian Yuri Malenchenko to return to Earth. But their return is fraught with danger.

AAP alleges Gambhir has two voter IDs, files complaint

AAP alleges Gambhir has two voter IDs, files complaint

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

BJP Delhi president Manoj Tiwari said the 'AAP is loosing elections' that is why it is raising such issues.

Kalam's Guards! Ceremonial change

Kalam's Guards! Ceremonial change

Rediff.com1 Jul 2006

Change of Ceremonial Guards at Rahstrapati Bhavan

India, Russia perform joint air exercises

India, Russia perform joint air exercises

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

Soon there will also be joint land exercises between the two countries in Suratgarh in Rajasthan.

What Mamata can learn from this actor

What Mamata can learn from this actor

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

'The power of love is the greatest power in the world.' 'Add a smile and you can conquer the world,' Bengali actor June Maliah, the Trinamool Congress's candidate for the Medinipur constituency, tells Swarupa Dutt/Rediff.com.

A life in photos: George H W Bush

A life in photos: George H W Bush

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

With a rich political and personal legacy, George Herbert Walker Bush left no shortage of memorable photos from his time both in and out of office. Bush died at the age of 94. The 41st US president, congressman, Central Intelligence Agency director and oil tycoon was also father to the 43rd president -- George W Bush. The younger Bush in a statement remembered his father as "a man of the highest character and the best dad a son or daughter could ask for." Delving into archives here are the US former president's most memorable days.

MiG-21 crashes, pilot killed

MiG-21 crashes, pilot killed

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

The aircraft broke into pieces, leading to fuel tanks catching fire at the Bangalore Airport runway. This disrupted airport operations for some time before authorities removed the debris.\n

Air force jet crashes near Ambala

Air force jet crashes near Ambala

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

The pilot managed to escape safely.

What the survivors need!

What the survivors need!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

Please help!

Air Chief Marshal will continue sky diving

Air Chief Marshal will continue sky diving

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005

Tyagi, said he was in no mood to give up his new found hobby.

Army's Northern Command celebrates 44th Raising day

Army's Northern Command celebrates 44th Raising day

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Army's Northern Command, popularly known as 'Dhruva Command', on Wednesday celebrated its 44th Raising Day as its chief Lt Gen DS Hooda encouraged the troops to continue maintaining their "exalted standards" through professionalism, dedication and devotion to duty.

2 held as mystery around floating objects at Mumbai airport solved

2 held as mystery around floating objects at Mumbai airport solved

Rediff.com26 May 2015

The objects were promotional balloons filled with gas, launched by the event management company to advertise its client.

Stokes 'looking forward to seeing mum and dad' in New Zealand

Stokes 'looking forward to seeing mum and dad' in New Zealand

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

'Just catch up with everyone I haven't seen in a long time'

Shot down PAF's F-16: IAF contradicts US magazine

Shot down PAF's F-16: IAF contradicts US magazine

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

'During the aerial engagement, one MiG 21 Bison of the IAF shot down an F-16 in Nowshera sector,' the IAF said in a statement.

39 facts you must know about Dhoni

39 facts you must know about Dhoni

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

There are many interesting facts and stats about Dhoni's fabulous career.

A Test of patience

A Test of patience

Rediff.com6 Jan 2003

BCCI seek ICC nod for Dhoni's dagger insignia gloves

BCCI seek ICC nod for Dhoni's dagger insignia gloves

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The dagger insignia on Mahendra Singh Dhoni's wicketkeeping gloves put India's cricket administrators on collision course with the ICC after the BCCI declined the world body's "request" to have it removed.

Former final referee says corners would make good tiebreaker

Former final referee says corners would make good tiebreaker

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

Senegal became the first team in World Cup history to be eliminated on yellow cards after finishing level with Japan on points, goal difference and goals scored in Group H on Thursday.

Reliance makes a cash call

Reliance makes a cash call

Rediff.com14 Feb 2004

Trailer review: Ranbir enters a deliciously madcap world with Jagga Jasoos

Trailer review: Ranbir enters a deliciously madcap world with Jagga Jasoos

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

For the sake of children's cinema in India, Raja Sen genuinely hope this film is a solid step forward.

Football Extras: India slips out of top 100 in latest charts

Football Extras: India slips out of top 100 in latest charts

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

FMCG companies feel the pinch, finally

FMCG companies feel the pinch, finally

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

High retail inflation is exerting pressure on households to cut expenses wherever possible.

Army planned offensive in PoK in January

Army planned offensive in PoK in January

Rediff.com23 Dec 2002

Lt Gen N C Vij sad men from the special forces, specialised units of the army and air force were to be involved in the attack, which was called off at the last moment.

First flying car to go on sale in 2017

First flying car to go on sale in 2017

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

First flying car to go on sale in 2017

Boeing's India Man

Boeing's India Man

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Till high school, his medium of learning was Marathi. Later, he completed his doctorate under Neil Armstrong's guidance. He has travelled to close to 50 countries, sold $350 billion worth of aircraft. Anjuli Bhargava meets Boeing SVP Dinesh Keskar.

AI plane searched at Bangkok airport after bomb threats

AI plane searched at Bangkok airport after bomb threats

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

All passengers were evacuated safely via slides.

Football Focus: Bale will not leave Madrid, says agent

Football Focus: Bale will not leave Madrid, says agent

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

When UK's bravehearts turn photographers

When UK's bravehearts turn photographers

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The annual 'People's Choice' for Royal Air Force image of the year has opened for public voting.

Prem Watsa's role in BlackBerry chief's salary under lens

Prem Watsa's role in BlackBerry chief's salary under lens

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Months before Fairfax Financial Holdings Inc bid $4.7 billion for BlackBerry Ltd, Fairfax boss Prem Watsa played a role in securing a golden parachute worth as much as $55 million for the smartphone maker's chief executive.

President honours surgical strikes heroes with Shaurya Chakras

President honours surgical strikes heroes with Shaurya Chakras

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday awarded Shaurya Chakras to the officers who took part in the daring surgical strike across the Line of Control last year.

Yuvraj Singh, India's Warrior Prince

Yuvraj Singh, India's Warrior Prince

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

'What I would love him to do most is to become a life coach and share his incredible story of struggle, success, and survival,' says marketing guru Sandeep Goyal.

'Chowkidar chor hai': Rahul's no-holds-barred attack on PM

'Chowkidar chor hai': Rahul's no-holds-barred attack on PM

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Gandhi was referring to prime minister's 'silence' on Rafale fighter aircraft deal with France and the Modi government's 'failure' to bring fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya to book.

Indian Army finally gets its 'eye in the sky'

Indian Army finally gets its 'eye in the sky'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

The SpyLite aerial system will help our soldiers in border flashpoints like Doklam and in encounters with terrorists in Kashmir.

Armed Forces present evidence of shooting down Pakistan F-16

Armed Forces present evidence of shooting down Pakistan F-16

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The tri-services chiefs while addressing the media also said that the forces were in a state of heightened readiness to deal with any eventuality.

PHOTOS: First women soldiers from US army's toughest school

PHOTOS: First women soldiers from US army's toughest school

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Captain Kristen Griest and 1st Lt Shaye Haver are the first women ever to graduate from the United States army's Ranger School, designed to produce elite and tough leaders.

Leicester secure promotion to Premier League

Leicester secure promotion to Premier League

Rediff.com6 Apr 2014

Leicester City have returned to the Premier League for the first time since 2004 despite not kicking a ball on Saturday after Queens Park Rangers and Derby County both lost.