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Artemis II Ends With Pacific Splashdown After Historic Moon Mission

Artemis II Ends With Pacific Splashdown After Historic Moon Mission

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Glimpses from Artemis II's dramatic return to Earth

NZ's oldest surviving Test cricketer John Reid dies at 92

NZ's oldest surviving Test cricketer John Reid dies at 92

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

The NZC release, however, did not specify the cause of Reid's death.

Shoe-bomber's aide charged in UK

Shoe-bomber's aide charged in UK

Rediff.com4 Dec 2003

UK: Radical cleric freed, but 'chained'

UK: Radical cleric freed, but 'chained'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2008

A radical Muslim cleric described as Osama bin Laden's right hand man in Europe has been released by a local court in London, but has to wear a 'electronic tag'.

Who wanted Amjad Farooqi dead?

Who wanted Amjad Farooqi dead?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2004

3 LeT men convicted in France

3 LeT men convicted in France

Rediff.com17 Jun 2005

They were all charged with criminal association in connection with a terrorist enterprise, a sweeping charge widely used in terror cases in France that carries a maximum 10-year sentence.

Empty churches, online masses mark Easter Sunday amid COVID-19 scare

Empty churches, online masses mark Easter Sunday amid COVID-19 scare

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Unprecedented scenes of empty churches emerged from Italy and other countries of the world, as religious leaders found creative ways to address parishioners marking the holiday weekend from the confines of their homes.

Biden nominates Indian-American lawyer Rich Verma to top diplomatic post

Biden nominates Indian-American lawyer Rich Verma to top diplomatic post

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

Verma, 54, who served as a former US ambassador to India from January 16, 2015, to January 20, 2017 is currently the chief legal officer and head of global public policy at Mastercard.

Former NZ cricketer Poore dies at 90

Former NZ cricketer Poore dies at 90

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

He ferried the dog away from the pitch but received a nip for his trouble, which set off alarm bells in the national team for fear that the dog had passed on life-threatening rabies, the report said.

Osama's son-in-law tells US trial of 9/11 cave chat

Osama's son-in-law tells US trial of 9/11 cave chat

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

In a surprise testimony in a US court, Osama bin Laden's son-in-law recounted meeting him in a cave in the mountains of Afghanistan hours after the 9/11 attack which was claimed by the slain Al-Qaeda chief.

F1: Why Hamilton faces punishment...

F1: Why Hamilton faces punishment...

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

Lewis Hamilton, the sport's most successful driver of all time and badly affected by the outcome after leading until seven corners from the end, did not attend Thursday night's gala awards ceremony-- a requirement for the championship's top three.

Indian-American appointed to top US Commission

Indian-American appointed to top US Commission

Rediff.com22 May 2008

Rahul 'Richard'Verma, a partner with the top-notch international law firm in Washington, DC -- Steptoe & Johnson LLP -- who, until recently was the highest-ranking Indian American Congressional aide on Capitol Hill, has been appointed to the Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism.

Indian appointed to anti-WMD commission

Indian appointed to anti-WMD commission

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

Rahul 'Richard' Verma has been appointed to the Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism. Verma, a partner with the international law firm Steptoe & Johnson LLP, based in Washington, DC, was until recently the high-ranking Indian-American Congressional aide on Capitol Hill.

US security agency to allow lighters on flights

US security agency to allow lighters on flights

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

The ban was imposed at the insistence of Congress after a passenger, Richard Reed, tried to ignite a bomb in his shoe in 2001 on a flight from Paris to Miami.

EPL PIX: Higuain scores first Chelsea goals, Spurs go second

EPL PIX: Higuain scores first Chelsea goals, Spurs go second

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

Chelsea's new signing Gonzalo Higuain netted his first two Premier League goals in Chelsea's 5-0 thrashing of Huddersfield Town while Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min struck late for a 1-0 win over Newcastle United as they moved into second place.

India beat South Africa 5-1 to win FIH Series Finals

India beat South Africa 5-1 to win FIH Series Finals

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

India played like champions and remained unbeaten throughout the tournament.

Khalid Masood is a product of the West, not Islam

Khalid Masood is a product of the West, not Islam

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

'Did Islam kill those five people in London?' 'Or did one wacko individual do them in?' asks Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Kane Williamson rises to top of Test rankings

Kane Williamson rises to top of Test rankings

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Kane Williamson is the second New Zealand batsman after Glenn Turner to top the ICC Player Rankings for Test batsmen following a man of the match performance in the Hamilton Test against Sri Lanka, which helped the home side win by five wickets and take the series 2-0.

India may field World Cup team in tri-series

India may field World Cup team in tri-series

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

The tri-series in Australia, India's final ODI engagement before the World Cup, gets underway on January 16, says Chandresh Narayanan, casting a fascinating look at the survivors from earlier World Cups.

Priyanka stars in Valentine's Day movie

Priyanka stars in Valentine's Day movie

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Isn't It Romantic is about a New York woman hit on the head during a mugging. The impact leaves her feeling that she is in a rom-com.

Most influential people in the world of business

Most influential people in the world of business

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Chanda Kochhar is among the three Indians in Time's Most Influential list.

The Kiwis have not won a Test in India since 1988!

The Kiwis have not won a Test in India since 1988!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Guess which Indian batsman has scored the most runs against New Zealand? Rajneesh Gupta tells you that and more.

Mr Verma comes to India

Mr Verma comes to India

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Richard Rahul Verma, the first Indian American to serve as US Ambassador to New delhi, quips that surviving the first month in India is his first goal.

EPL PIX: Man Utd win; Sunderland boost survival hopes

EPL PIX: Man Utd win; Sunderland boost survival hopes

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Manchester United maintained their push for a Champions League place after a Juan Mata goal on Saturday pushed Norwich City to the brink of relegation.

Indian American surgeon general nominee counters GOP critics

Indian American surgeon general nominee counters GOP critics

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

In a stellar performance, Indian American US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy took on one critic after another at the Senate confirmation hearing. Aziz Haniffa reports.

Indian-American Vivek Murthy becomes youngest surgeon general

Indian-American Vivek Murthy becomes youngest surgeon general

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Thirty-seven-year-old Indian-American physician Vivek Hallegere Murthy has been confirmed as the 19th surgeon general of America by the United States senate. He is youngest person and first person of Indian-origin to hold the post.

As 'America's Doctor' Vivek will hit the ground running: Obama

As 'America's Doctor' Vivek will hit the ground running: Obama

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Lauding the Senate confirmation of 37-year-old Vivek Murthy as the youngest ever Surgeon General, more than a year after his nomination, US President Barack Obama has said the Indian-American physician would hit the ground running as the country's top doctor.

Sports Shorts: Froome claims fourth Tour title

Sports Shorts: Froome claims fourth Tour title

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday.

As 'America's Doctor,' Vivek Murthy will hit the ground running

As 'America's Doctor,' Vivek Murthy will hit the ground running

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

More than a year after he was nominated by President Barack Obama, the US Senate, defying the powerful pro-gun lobby National Rifle Association, voted to confirm Dr Vivek Hellegere Murthy as the first Indian American US Surgeon General and the youngest ever at age 37, in a cliff-hanger of a 51-43 vote.