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Man thinks he saw alien object outside his window, writes to PMO

Man thinks he saw alien object outside his window, writes to PMO

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

The man, resident of Kothrud area, sent an email to the PMO saying he had seen an "alien object" outside his house.

The view is nice up here: Mangalyaan tweets first photo

The view is nice up here: Mangalyaan tweets first photo

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

A day after India successfully launched the Mars Orbiter in the Red Planet on its first attempt, it tweeted the first image it took and captioned it, 'the view is nice up here'.

Closest you can get to Mars

Closest you can get to Mars

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

According to a CNN report, Just 34.6 million miles of space will separate the two planets on August 27.

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.

Something's brewing here! Mangalyaan tweets pic of dust storm on Mars

Something's brewing here! Mangalyaan tweets pic of dust storm on Mars

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

India's Mars orbiter has sent a picture of regional dust storm activities over the northern hemisphere of the red planet, Indian Space Research Organisation said on Monday.

India planning to have own space station: ISRO chief

India planning to have own space station: ISRO chief

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

The weight of the space station is likely to be 20 tonnes.

Global wildlife population to plummet 67 per cent by 2020

Global wildlife population to plummet 67 per cent by 2020

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

According to a report, global populations of mammals, birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles have already declined by 58 per cent between 1970 and 2012.

Why India needs to send a mission to MARS

Why India needs to send a mission to MARS

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Critics of the Mars mission are asking why India should spend Rs 450 crore on this esoteric mission when there are so many other national priorities. The argument is too simplistic. Moreover, the technological experience of this mission is going to help us in more earthly applications, says Dinesh C Sharma.

Sunita Williams now eyes travel to Mars

Sunita Williams now eyes travel to Mars

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

Williams said her long stay in space would definitely help her face the rigours of the long journey to Mars.

In a first since 1977, rare full moon to light up Christmas Day

In a first since 1977, rare full moon to light up Christmas Day

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

This rare event won't happen again until 2034.

Man's date with aliens in two decades?

Man's date with aliens in two decades?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

Leading astronomers have claimed that humans might make contact with intelligent extraterrestrial life forms within two decades. According to a report in the Daily Telegraph, the recent discovery of Earth-like planets outside our solar system and the launch of a major NASA mission in 2009 is bringing extra-terrestrial contact a dramatic step closer.

PHOTOS: Views from the International Space Station

PHOTOS: Views from the International Space Station

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

Rediff.com showcases some brilliant snaps taken from the International Space Station of our planet

NASA's Curiosity rover detects organic matter on Mars

NASA's Curiosity rover detects organic matter on Mars

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Mars rover Curiosity has made the first definitive detection of organic molecules, the building blocks of all known forms of terrestrial life, on the surface of the Red Planet.

THIS is what Mangalyaan will do in the Mars orbit

THIS is what Mangalyaan will do in the Mars orbit

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Tanmaya Nanda provides a quick guide to questions about the Mars mission you always wanted to ask but were afraid to

What is Bollywood celebrating?

What is Bollywood celebrating?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Bollywood stars posted beautiful pictures on World Ocean Day.

On Wednesday, ISRO will go where no nation has gone before

On Wednesday, ISRO will go where no nation has gone before

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

On the morning of February 15, ISRO will hurl into space using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle three Indian satellites and 101 small foreign satellites. No other country has ever tried to hit a century in a single mission.

With an eye on Venus and Mars, ISRO attempts mega world record

With an eye on Venus and Mars, ISRO attempts mega world record

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

India will boldly go to Venus for the first time and re-visit the Red Planet very soon.

Countdown begins for India's historic Mars Mission

Countdown begins for India's historic Mars Mission

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

The 56 and-a-half hour countdown for the launch of India's first space mission to Mars, slated for November 5, commenced on Sunday at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.

'The great mars hoax'

'The great mars hoax'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

On August 27, there is nothing special connected with Mars

Paybacks from the hustings

Paybacks from the hustings

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

In the US as in India, policy outcomes are linked to election funding

MESSENGER spacecraft makes crashing finale after 11-yr mission

MESSENGER spacecraft makes crashing finale after 11-yr mission

Rediff.com1 May 2015

NASA has completed its MESSENGER mission with expected impact on Mercury's surface.

Iceland Changes You Forever

Iceland Changes You Forever

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

The story of Iceland is the story of life, notes Payal Singh Mohanka after a recent journey to that fascinating land.

Mars mission orbit to be raised on Thursday

Mars mission orbit to be raised on Thursday

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

"Since its injection into Earth's orbit yesterday, it has been functioning smoothly on the orbit. We are planning to perform orbit raising manoeuvres in the early hours of of Thursday," an Indian Space Research Organisation spokesman told PTI over phone.

The Hungarian who is Bihar's unwanted guest

The Hungarian who is Bihar's unwanted guest

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

When Viktor Zicho left Hungary 11 months ago to cycle to Darjeeling in India, he did not dream that he would be quarantined for two months in Bihar.

10 celebs who practice what they preach

10 celebs who practice what they preach

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Today is World Environment Day; apt then we look at what contribution some of the best-looking people we feature on our pages make to it!

Mars sighting on August 27? Blah!

Mars sighting on August 27? Blah!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

Instead it will be on December 18, though it will not be as big as the moon.

'The world has been transformed into a huge laboratory'

'The world has been transformed into a huge laboratory'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'Hopefully, people will understand that, beyond medical vaccination plans, in the future we will also need to implement some 'social inoculation' plans.'

Now, space-grown veggies on the menu for NASA astronauts

Now, space-grown veggies on the menu for NASA astronauts

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Members of the International Space Station Expedition 44 crew are undertaking a first for humanity: tucking into greens grown right there on the space station, in zero-gravity.

Year of the Snake: Chinese New Year predictions

Year of the Snake: Chinese New Year predictions

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

On the occasion of Chinese New Year, we bring you a look at what 2013, the Year of the Snake has in store for you!

Pachauri resigns from UN climate panel after sex harassment charges

Pachauri resigns from UN climate panel after sex harassment charges

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Buffeted by allegations of sexual harassment, R K Pachauri on Tuesday quit as chairman of United Nation's prestigious Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, whose meeting here he has avoided.

PIX: People's Most Beautiful Women In The World

PIX: People's Most Beautiful Women In The World

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

Beyonce pips Modern Family's hot Latina Sofia Vergara to claim the top spot.

Rare celestial event on Wednesday

Rare celestial event on Wednesday

Rediff.com6 May 2003

The planet Mercury will transit the Sun as viewed from Earth.

2017 may be second warmest year on record: NASA

2017 may be second warmest year on record: NASA

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Globally averaged temperatures in 2017 were 0.90 degree Celsius warmer than the 1951 to 1980 mean, according to scientists at NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies in New York. That is second only to global temperatures in 2016.

US, India to collaborate on Mars exploration

US, India to collaborate on Mars exploration

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

India and the United States, after sending their own respective spacecraft into Mars' orbit, have now agreed to cooperate on future explorations of the Red Planet, which America said will yield "tangible benefits" to both the countries and the world at large.

Mercedes C200 at Rs 28.44 lakh!

Mercedes C200 at Rs 28.44 lakh!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

Mercedes-Benz' C200 CGI is a phenomenal engineering work.

Is that Mahatma Gandhi's face on Mars?

Is that Mahatma Gandhi's face on Mars?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

An Italian space buff has claimed to have spotted the face of Mahatma Gandhi etched into the rocks of Mars while scanning through latest pictures of the Red Planet.

Ready for Supermoon tonight?

Ready for Supermoon tonight?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

November 14's full moon will be the closest for 70 years. The moon will come 221,524 miles from Earth -- almost touching distance in space terms.

The ancient Indian myth that could save our oceans

The ancient Indian myth that could save our oceans

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Today humanity is churning the ocean with a thoughtless vengeance -- with toxic wastes, plastics and hazardous substances being dumped into our once pristine seas. And there is no benign Lord Shiva to rescue us from our collective greed, says Shyam Saran.