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India probably first nation to get MQ9B Reaper drones from US

India probably first nation to get MQ9B Reaper drones from US

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Another major announcement that came was an MoU signed between GE and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to jointly produce fighter jet engines for the Indian Air Force.

After Chandrayaan-2, ISRO ready for solar mission next year

After Chandrayaan-2, ISRO ready for solar mission next year

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Aditya-L1 is meant to observe the corona, which are the outer layers of the Sun, extending to thousands of kilometres.

Low-coal stock may push India to another power crisis in July-Aug: Report

Low-coal stock may push India to another power crisis in July-Aug: Report

Rediff.com29 May 2022

The current coal stock stands at 13.5 million tonnes at pithead power stations and 20.7 MT cumulatively at all power plants across the country.

'We were listed in the global top 10 start-ups in sustainability'

'We were listed in the global top 10 start-ups in sustainability'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'We want to make sustainability affordable.' 'We tell everyone, don't just recycle, Craste it!'

Govt opens space sector for private players

Govt opens space sector for private players

Rediff.com16 May 2020

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced giving the private sector a role in India's space programme, including in satellites, launches and space-based services.

What The Hell Navya Review: Too Superficial

What The Hell Navya Review: Too Superficial

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The three women, because of their names and position, would get the eyeballs anyway, but if they do not rise above the superficial, it would be a wasted opportunity to reach out to and inspire women in particular, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Congratulate ISRO scientists for Chandrayaan-2 launch

Congratulate ISRO scientists for Chandrayaan-2 launch

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Join us in honouring the scientists for their latest achievement. Post your messages in the message board below.

Harvard B-School to organise realty course

Harvard B-School to organise realty course

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

The education programme, to be organised at Hyderabad on June 17 to 20, 2008 in association with HBS India Research Center, would be addressed by HBS faculty and it is designed for senior executives of the real estate industry. During the programme, participants would examine critical issues important to leadership in South Asia's rapidly changing real estate environment. Topics, including project and corporate finance, development and leadership, would be explored.

'Chandrayaan demonstrates the skill of India, and its people'

'Chandrayaan demonstrates the skill of India, and its people'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'ISRO's style is a terrific example of being able to survive, acknowledge failures, and then most importantly of all, learn from them to ensure that subsequent missions are successful.'

Chinese hackers target India, Southeast Asia, researchers say

Chinese hackers target India, Southeast Asia, researchers say

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Cyber espionage operations dated back to at least 2005

UK to deploy warships, aircraft carrier in Indian Ocean

UK to deploy warships, aircraft carrier in Indian Ocean

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The deployment of the UK's "most advanced naval capabilities" has been flagged by the UK ministry of defence as a "decisive step" in bolstering UK-India security ties.

Readers greet ISRO: You are passion personified

Readers greet ISRO: You are passion personified

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Readers have responded resoundingly to our invitation to congratulate the ISRO team for Chandrayaan-3's successful Moon landing.

Blast near Israeli embassy: What the cops have found so far

Blast near Israeli embassy: What the cops have found so far

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Officials probing a blast that occurred near the Israeli embassy in New Delhi suspect it was a well-orchestrated plan, knowing that no CCTV camera was installed on Prithviraj Road, police sources said on Wednesday.

Aadhaar data of 815m Indians in dark web, says cyber security firm

Aadhaar data of 815m Indians in dark web, says cyber security firm

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

In a serious data breach, personally identifiable information of 815 million Indians has been up on the dark web for sale, according to a report by US-based cybersecurity firm Resecurity. Details such as Aadhaar and passport information along with names, phone numbers and addresses are available for sale online, it has said.

Imports of California walnut rise after India removes tariff

Imports of California walnut rise after India removes tariff

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The California walnuts shipped from the US to India have seen a sharp uptick with imports more than doubling from September to November against the same period last year. This comes after New Delhi removed its retaliatory customs tariffs on the key dry fruit. Two days ahead of US President Joe Biden's visit to New Delhi to attend the G20 Summit on September 9-10, India dropped additional customs duties on about half a dozen US goods that were imposed in 2019 in response to America raising tariffs on certain steel and aluminum products coming from India.

What Rajnath's UK Visit Means For India's Defence

What Rajnath's UK Visit Means For India's Defence

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The Indian Navy, which was earlier looking towards the US for design expertise, technical know-how and operational practices, is now considering the advantages of working with the Royal Navy.

With drained battery and no fuel, India's Mars Orbiter craft quietly bids adieu

With drained battery and no fuel, India's Mars Orbiter craft quietly bids adieu

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

There was, however, no official word from the country's national space agency, headquartered in Bengaluru.

Govt, Oppn spar over who did more for space mission

Govt, Oppn spar over who did more for space mission

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

During the day-long debate, the lines between science and religion often got blurred with many invoking religious texts and the contribution of 'rishi munis' to highlight India's tryst with the extra-terrestrial world.

Can India's Zorawar Match China's ZTQ-15?

Can India's Zorawar Match China's ZTQ-15?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

DRDO's latest tank will face trial in Rajasthan's summer which will be followed by 'user trials' ahead of facing battle in high-altitude deserts of eastern Ladakh and Sikkim, reports Ajai Shukla.

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.

Titanic tourist submersible carrying 5 goes missing

Titanic tourist submersible carrying 5 goes missing

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

British-Pakistani billionaire businessman Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman were also on the sub, the BBC reported on Tuesday.

All eyes on Isro as India to launch Chandrayaan-3 today

All eyes on Isro as India to launch Chandrayaan-3 today

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Friday's mission is the fourth operational flight of LVM3 which aims to launch the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft into a Geo Transfer Orbit.

Will Chandrayaan's Success Make Science More Robust In India?

Will Chandrayaan's Success Make Science More Robust In India?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

'Perhaps the government should explain how the same scientific temper, which authored a precise landing for Chandrayaan-3, finds the periodic table and the theory of evolution not good enough for inclusion in the educational curriculum,' asserts Shyam G Menon.

INDIA Bloc Hits Familiar Roadblocks

INDIA Bloc Hits Familiar Roadblocks

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Some constituents of the alliance have raised concern that the panels, particularly the 14-member coordination committee, are at risk of becoming ineffective, as their decisions have so far not been acted upon.

Rexit will not have any impact on Reserve Bank: SBI Research

Rexit will not have any impact on Reserve Bank: SBI Research

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

The report also described the RBI as an "extremely visionary, pragmatic and fairly independent" organisation throughout its history

Sahara Group chief Subrata Roy dies of cardiorespiratory arrest

Sahara Group chief Subrata Roy dies of cardiorespiratory arrest

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Sahara Group chief Subrata Roy passed away on Tuesday due to a cardiorespiratory arrest after a prolonged illness, a company statement said. He was 75. He was 75. According to the company statement, he passed away at 10.30 pm due to cardio-respiratory arrest following an extended battle with complications arising from metastatic malignancy, hypertension, and diabetes.

'BJP's Biggest Challenge Is...'

'BJP's Biggest Challenge Is...'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

'The biggest change that the BJP can initiate in the run-up to 2024 is appointing new faces as chief ministers.' 'In doing so, it will send a message well beyond 2024.'

Chandrayaan-3 lander separated, all eyes soft landing on Moon on Aug 23

Chandrayaan-3 lander separated, all eyes soft landing on Moon on Aug 23

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Lander Module of Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft comprising the lander and rover has successfully separated from the Propulsion Module, Indian Space Research Organisation said on Thursday.

Why Deepfakes Are A MENACE

Why Deepfakes Are A MENACE

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

'With free software on the Internet and apps, creating a deepfake video can take 3 to 5 minutes. Anyone can make these videos.'

Countdown begins for launch of earth observation satellite: ISRO

Countdown begins for launch of earth observation satellite: ISRO

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

EOS-01 is an earth observation satellite intended for applications in agriculture, forestry and disaster management support, ISRO has said.

'BJP may have a lot of money, but their organisational resources are weak'

'BJP may have a lot of money, but their organisational resources are weak'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

'Mamata is campaigning hard and not giving the BJP a walkover.'

ISRO aims to launch Chandrayaan-2 by April

ISRO aims to launch Chandrayaan-2 by April

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

If the April launch of the Chandrayaan-2, the country's second mission to the Moon, is not possible, then the ISRO will aim for a launch by October.

Why is Madhavan in a FIX?

Why is Madhavan in a FIX?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Dr S Nambi Narayanan, the retired Indian Space Research Organisation scientist whose bio-pic the film is, has tested positive for COVID-19.

Antrix dispute: Devas seizes $87,457 cash in US

Antrix dispute: Devas seizes $87,457 cash in US

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Devas Multimedia has seized $87,457.47 cash that ISRO's commercial arm Antrix Corporation held in the US as it looked to enforce a $1.2 billion compensation it had won over a cancelled satellite deal, its lawyer said on Wednesday. Devas Multimedia America Inc had sought seizure of $145,000 but the actual recovery was $87,457.47 (a little less than Rs 70 lakh). This came after it secured a favourable order from the Eastern District Court of Virginia, Matthew D McGrill said.

When An Old Friend Passes Away...

When An Old Friend Passes Away...

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

There will be work today, there will be work tomorrow, there will be work the day after, but nothing will make up for the eternal regret of not seeing a friend when he was dying.

Chandrayaan-2 completes a year around Moon

Chandrayaan-2 completes a year around Moon

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Chandrayaan-2 was launched on July 22, 2019 and inserted into the lunar orbit on August 20, exactly one year ago.

Gaganyaan test flight successful, crew module recovered from Bay of Bengal

Gaganyaan test flight successful, crew module recovered from Bay of Bengal

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Nerves gave way to smiles at the spaceport in Sriharikota as delays and an anomaly-triggered 'hold' forced Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists to revise the launch schedule of a test vehicle carrying payloads related to the country's ambitious human space flight mission, Gaganyaan which soared into skies after initial hiccups.

Tax dept raids think thank CPR, NGO Oxfam, media body as part of FCRA probe

Tax dept raids think thank CPR, NGO Oxfam, media body as part of FCRA probe

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

The income tax department on Wednesday conducted a survey operation against Delhi-based think-tank Centre for Policy Research (CPR) and global NGO Oxfam India apart from a media foundation as part of a probe related to alleged FCRA contravention in funds received by them, official sources said.

IIM Bangalore's 32 FREE Online Courses

IIM Bangalore's 32 FREE Online Courses

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore is offering special digital courses taught by their professors.

World lauds ISRO for Chandrayaan-3's success

World lauds ISRO for Chandrayaan-3's success

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

India scripted history as the ambitious third Moon mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) touched down on the Moon's south pole, propelling the country to an exclusive club of four and making it the first nation to land on the uncharted surface.