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Chandrayaan-3: What will Vikram, Pragyan do post-Moon touchdown?

Chandrayaan-3: What will Vikram, Pragyan do post-Moon touchdown?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

The Lander and the Rover have scientific payloads to carry out experiments on the lunar surface. The main function of the Propulsion Module (PM) was to carry the Lander Module (LM) from the launch vehicle injection till final lunar 100 km circular polar orbit and separate the LM from PM, which it did.

Memories Of Durga Puja And Bhog

Memories Of Durga Puja And Bhog

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Mahalaya, though essentially about the goddess, wasn't religious for us. And it isn't for most Bengalis. Mahalaya is an emotion. It's gooseflesh for a memory. A welling up of happy tears. A celebration of what is to come.

Don't expect 5G to happen overnight

Don't expect 5G to happen overnight

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Telecom gear makers say will take six to eight months for the top 10 cities to have some reasonable coverage of 5G network services.

Priya Anand Spices Up Your Monsoon Style

Priya Anand Spices Up Your Monsoon Style

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

She wears checks with grace.

Paine slams Stokes for ODI retirement U-turn

Paine slams Stokes for ODI retirement U-turn

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Tim Paine lashed out at England Test captain Ben Stokes for coming out of ODI retirement to play in the World Cup.

Tejas among half of DRDO's 55 'mission mode' projects hit by delay

Tejas among half of DRDO's 55 'mission mode' projects hit by delay

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt in a written response to a query in Rajya Sabha on Monday said that "as on date, the DRDO is working on 55 mission mode projects out of which 23 projects are delayed".

August 15, 1947: How I Celebrated Freedom

August 15, 1947: How I Celebrated Freedom

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

'We were children and could not distinguish freedom from bondage, but we could understand that a momentous and happy event was imminent.'

Verstappen wins in Japan as Red Bull seal constructors' title

Verstappen wins in Japan as Red Bull seal constructors' title

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

The victory at Suzuka was the Dutch driver's 13th in 16 races this season and left him on the brink of a third world title.

Mountaineers Baljeet Kaur, Arjun Vajpai rescued from Mt Annapurna in Nepal

Mountaineers Baljeet Kaur, Arjun Vajpai rescued from Mt Annapurna in Nepal

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Baljeet Kaur, a 27-year-old leading Indian woman climber, was found alive on Tuesday, a day after she went missing near Camp IV of Mt Annapurna while descending from the summit point, an official of the expedition organiser said.

Verstappen takes 50th win with Hamilton, Leclerc excluded

Verstappen takes 50th win with Hamilton, Leclerc excluded

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Max Verstappen took the 50th win of his Formula One career, and record-equalling 15th of the season

Now, a start-up to track radio cab drivers

Now, a start-up to track radio cab drivers

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The US-based start-up developed a machine learning system that uses sensors in smartphones.

The Indian Film Making Global Waves

The Indian Film Making Global Waves

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'I thought of a suppressed country and a free world.' 'If we travel from one to another, what will that road look like?' 'What colours, music there will be? What kind of people would you see?'

China stops publishing daily Covid cases amid fresh surge

China stops publishing daily Covid cases amid fresh surge

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

The move comes in the backdrop of a Radio Free Asia report that nearly 250 million people in China may have been affected by COVID-19 in just 20 days after the 'zero-COVID policy' was diluted in the first week of the month.

When Munna Bhai Was In Jail

When Munna Bhai Was In Jail

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

A day before the event, I learnt from an old Mumbai crime branch informant that a group of gangsters were planning to serve breakfast to the prisoners at Balgandharva Rangmandir prior to the show.

Quad leaders' meet cancelled, but Modi's visit on: Australian PM

Quad leaders' meet cancelled, but Modi's visit on: Australian PM

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday said that his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi would still travel next week to Australia despite the cancellation of the Quad leaders' meeting in Sydney and he is looking forward to welcoming him.

At 7 million, India saw highest mobile subscriber addition in Q2: Ericsson

At 7 million, India saw highest mobile subscriber addition in Q2: Ericsson

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

With seven million new subscribers, India accounted for the highest net addition of mobile subscriptions globally in the second quarter of 2023, according to the August edition of Ericsson Mobility. Among national markets, India was followed by China with five million and the US with three million subscribers. The subscriber penetration in India, however, stood at 79 per cent, compared to 120 per cent in China, the report said.

Over 100 mn consumers want to upgrade to 5G in India: Ericcson report

Over 100 mn consumers want to upgrade to 5G in India: Ericcson report

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

More than 100 million users with 5G-ready smartphones wish to upgrade to a 5G subscription in 2023 while a majority of them are open to adopting a higher data-tiered plan in the next 12 months, a report by Ericsson Consumer Lab has shown. Titled "Promise of 5G in India", the study carried out in the second quarter this year reflects the views of 300 million urban smartphone users. According to the study, consumer 5G readiness remains one of the highest in the world.

PIX: Brentford stun Chelsea; Nketiah 'tricks' for Arsenal

PIX: Brentford stun Chelsea; Nketiah 'tricks' for Arsenal

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Verstappen seals third F1 title as Piastri wins sprint

Verstappen seals third F1 title as Piastri wins sprint

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Max Verstappen added his name to the list of triple Formula One World champions on Saturday after Red Bull team mate and sole title rival Sergio Perez crashed out of the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race.

French prez Macron to travel for World Cup semis vs Morocco

French prez Macron to travel for World Cup semis vs Morocco

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Macron's office had said last month that he would wait for the semi-finals to go to the World Cup if the team reached that stage.

The Battle For Satellite Spectrum

The Battle For Satellite Spectrum

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

While the market for satellite broadband currently is small, the potential is large as an estimated 30 per cent of the country does not have reliable terrestrial broadband services.

Satellite spectrum: Reliance Jio sends second legal opinion to Trai

Satellite spectrum: Reliance Jio sends second legal opinion to Trai

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Reliance Jio has sent a second legal opinion to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on the subject of the potential allocation of satellite spectrum. The letter is written by retired Supreme Court Justice L Nageshwara Rao and argues in favour of auctions, stating that any other method for allocating spectrum apart from auctions could be constitutionally unsound. Business Standard has reviewed the letter.

Imran Khan's supporters attack Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif's house

Imran Khan's supporters attack Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif's house

Rediff.com11 May 2023

According to police, over 500 miscreants from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party reached the Model Town Lahore residence of the prime minister in the early hours of Wednesday and set ablaze vehicles parked over there.

Dominant Verstappen takes Red Bull to historic win

Dominant Verstappen takes Red Bull to historic win

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

Dominant Formula One leader Max Verstappen ran away with the Hungarian Grand Prix by a mighty margin on Sunday as Red Bull made history with a record 12th victory in a row.

WTC Final: 'Smith-Head partnership was the difference'

WTC Final: 'Smith-Head partnership was the difference'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Former Australia captain Aaron Finch believes the 285-run first innings partnership between Steve Smith and Travis Head made the difference in the World Test Championship final.

'Is David Warner's time up?'

'Is David Warner's time up?'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Australia could promote Travis Head to open in Warner's place to make room for Green's inclusion along with Marsh.

Zidane to coach PSG next season?

Zidane to coach PSG next season?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

French radio station RMC later on Friday said that Zidane and PSG were "close to finding an agreement", also without citing any source.

Manipur is our 'jigar ka tukda', Modi says in Lok Sabha

Manipur is our 'jigar ka tukda', Modi says in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Describing the northeastern region as a "piece of one's heart", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said there will be no let-up in efforts to restore peace in Manipur, which will soon walk the path of progress once again.

What Chandrayaan-3 Discovered

What Chandrayaan-3 Discovered

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Glimpses of what the historic Chandrayaan Mission discovered on the dark side of the Moon.

India made G20 more inclusive, African Union included: Modi

India made G20 more inclusive, African Union included: Modi

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

In his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast, Modi also said that India is fully prepared for the G20 leaders summit, and heads of 40 countries and many global organisations are coming to Delhi to participate in the event.

India's Top Social Media Influencers

India's Top Social Media Influencers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

In a nation of 1.4 billion people, where a potential new creator is born every second, we pick 25 influencers who have ruled social media this year.

Army guns down Pakistani militant along LoC, recovers arms, radio and mines

Army guns down Pakistani militant along LoC, recovers arms, radio and mines

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

A large quantity of weapons, including AK-47 rifles and mines with Pakistan-marking were recovered from the slain terrorist.

Massive miscommunication; should never happen: Mercedes drivers

Massive miscommunication; should never happen: Mercedes drivers

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Mercedes drivers George Russell and Lewis Hamilton blamed miscommunication for a coming together in Spanish Grand Prix qualifying.

British PM breaks silence on personal racism struggles

British PM breaks silence on personal racism struggles

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Rishi Sunak speaks of 'sting' of racism growing up in UK

Why Stars Walked Out Of Oppenheimer Premiere

Why Stars Walked Out Of Oppenheimer Premiere

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The A-list cast of Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer left the film's London screening midway in solidarity with the strike called by the Hollywood actors union.

Spain's rebel players report for training under sanctions threat

Spain's rebel players report for training under sanctions threat

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Jenni Hermoso, the player at the centre of the scandal after Rubiales grabbed her head and kissed her on her lips, sparking fury over sexist attitudes toward women footballers, on Monday accused the RFEF of trying to divide and manipulate the players.

Record-equalling Verstappen continues winning run

Record-equalling Verstappen continues winning run

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Formula One leader Max Verstappen won the British Grand Prix on Sunday as Red Bull stayed unbeaten in 2023 and equalled McLaren's 1988 record run of 11 victories in a row.

Meta to jointly invest with Airtel in telecom infrastructure

Meta to jointly invest with Airtel in telecom infrastructure

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Social media giant Meta Platforms and Bharti Airtel on Monday announced a collaboration to jointly invest in telecom infrastructure to cater to the rising demand of high speed data and digital services in India. The announcement comes on the back of telecom operators' demand to share revenue with service providers to build networks. "Airtel and Meta will jointly invest in global connectivity infrastructure and CPaaS (communications platform as a service) based new-age digital solutions to support the emerging requirements of customers and enterprises in India," the statement said.

How Hamas infiltrated Israel by land, sea and air

How Hamas infiltrated Israel by land, sea and air

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

In an unprecedented attack that few Israelis saw coming on the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah on Saturday, Hamas fired thousands of rockets and sent dozens of fighters into Israeli towns near the Gaza Strip.

Australia's bold prediction: Warner set to dominate Ashes

Australia's bold prediction: Warner set to dominate Ashes

Rediff.com24 May 2023

David Warner will have a big Ashes and have backed him to deliver at the top of the order.