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If things don't go well on Wednesday, ISRO will try Moon landing on Aug 27

If things don't go well on Wednesday, ISRO will try Moon landing on Aug 27

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

If any factor regarding the lander module appears unfavourable, then the landing will be shifted to August 27, said the Space Applications Centre-ISRO about Chandrayaan-3 on Monday.

Trump unveils 3-phase plan to reopen country

Trump unveils 3-phase plan to reopen country

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Currently more than 95 per cent of America's 330 million population are under a stay-at-home order and over 22 million Americans have applied for unemployment benefits.

T20 World Cup in UAE from Oct 17-Nov 14: ICC

T20 World Cup in UAE from Oct 17-Nov 14: ICC

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

This year's T20 World Cup, which has been moved to the UAE and Oman from India due to the COVID-10 pandemic, will be played from October 17 to November 14, the International Cricket Council announced on Tuesday.

Ameen Sayani, radio's most iconic voice, dies at 91

Ameen Sayani, radio's most iconic voice, dies at 91

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'Namaste behno aur bhaiyo, main aapka dost Ameen Sayani bol raha hoon'

Rajnath performs 'shastra puja' in Arunachal, visits LAC

Rajnath performs 'shastra puja' in Arunachal, visits LAC

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Singh, accompanied by Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande, also carried out a comprehensive review of India's military preparedness along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh and lauded the troops for guarding the border with "unwavering commitment and unparalleled courage."

Will T20 World Cup be sacrificed for IPL?

Will T20 World Cup be sacrificed for IPL?

Rediff.com4 May 2021

31 games (including the play-offs) in IPL 2021 are left to be played and October-November will be the only period when international players will be available since no country has any series scheduled in view of the T20 World Cup.

'What can the BJP do if our opponents ran away from the Surat battlefield?'

'What can the BJP do if our opponents ran away from the Surat battlefield?'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

'Can we force somebody to contest and fight an election when they don't want to contest an election?'

Toys recalled by US co safe, says China

Toys recalled by US co safe, says China

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

The problem was that the US imposes a different measurement of lead content from other countries, the General Administration for Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, the safety watchdog of China, said in a report.

T20 World Cup in India on track despite COVID-19, says ICC

T20 World Cup in India on track despite COVID-19, says ICC

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

is scheduled to host the Twenty20 World Cup in six months' time and Geoff Allardice, the acting chief executive of ICC, feels there is enough time before they need to hit the panic button.

India vs Pakistan important, but there are other teams also: Akram

India vs Pakistan important, but there are other teams also: Akram

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Pakistan bowling great Wasim Akram on Sunday said the upcoming Asia Cup will test readiness of subcontinental bowlers for 50-overs cricket ahead of the ODI World Cup, but refused to pick any favourites for the tournament.

Take allegations seriously, not looking to provoke, Trudeau tells India

Take allegations seriously, not looking to provoke, Trudeau tells India

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Thursday reiterated that there are "credible allegations" that should be taken "extremely seriously" as he urged the Government of India to work with his country to allow justice to follow its course in the killing of a Khalistani extremist leader.

Covaxin safe, shows 77.8% efficacy against symptomatic Covid: Lancet

Covaxin safe, shows 77.8% efficacy against symptomatic Covid: Lancet

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

The phase 3 trial findings indicate that Covaxin induces a robust antibody response with no severe vaccine-related adverse events or deaths reported among the trial participants, the authors of the study said.

After IPL postponement, T20 World Cup set for UAE shift

After IPL postponement, T20 World Cup set for UAE shift

Rediff.com4 May 2021

This year's T20 World Cup is set to be moved from India to the UAE with the BCCI acknowledging that none of the participating teams would be 'comfortable' coming here because a third wave of COVID-19 cases is expected at the time of the event.

World leaders thank India for Covid vaccine shipments to combat pandemic

World leaders thank India for Covid vaccine shipments to combat pandemic

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

World leaders thanked India for its help and support in combating the coronavirus pandemic through "early and meaningful" shipments of COVID-19 vaccine doses, as they addressed the high-level UN General Assembly session this year.

Pakistan says its nuclear assets completely safe

Pakistan says its nuclear assets completely safe

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Pakistan on Thursday said its nuclear assets are completely safe and dismissed the world's suspicions as "baseless" at a meeting of the National Command Authority chaired by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

Brain Drain 2.0 Is Taking Place In India

Brain Drain 2.0 Is Taking Place In India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The migration of domestically developed intellectual property to foreign corporations within India reflects an anomaly in the demand pattern of the country's job market, points out Kanika Datta.

Mobile world congress cancelled over coronavirus fears

Mobile world congress cancelled over coronavirus fears

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Global telecom industry body the GSM Association on Thursday said it has decided to cancel the 2020 edition of the sector's largest event Mobile World Congress due to health safety concerns around novel coronavirus outbreak.

Heroic missions: From 1989 Op Raniganj to Thai cave rescue

Heroic missions: From 1989 Op Raniganj to Thai cave rescue

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Arguably the 'most talked about' rescue mission in recent years, the story of a Thai youth soccer team and their coach trapped in the Tham Luang Cave, prompting a global rescue effort, gripped the world.

Badminton: World Tour to resume with Taipei Open in September

Badminton: World Tour to resume with Taipei Open in September

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) announced a new 2020 tournaments calendar on Friday with the World Tour set to return with the Taipei Open from Sept. 1-6.

War in Gaza: Here's why India didn't vote on UNGA resolution

War in Gaza: Here's why India didn't vote on UNGA resolution

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

India is 'deeply concerned' at the deteriorating security situation and astounding loss of civilian lives in the ongoing conflict.

India among the LEAST nuclear safe nations in the world

India among the LEAST nuclear safe nations in the world

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

According to the first-ever index of security of nuclear materials, India is among the last just above Iran, Pakistan and North Korea.

Can Rupee Dethrone The Dollar?

Can Rupee Dethrone The Dollar?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Those who consider the rupee as a proxy for virility have started thumping their chests and dreaming of dethroning the dollar from its coveted position, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Will NZ host ICC T20 World Cup?

Will NZ host ICC T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

In an interaction with ANI, New Zealand Sports Minister Robertson said that the final decision is for the ICC to take, and currently, the country is preparing to host the Women's World Cup in 2021.

How govt's PLI scheme is fuelling Dixon's global dreams

How govt's PLI scheme is fuelling Dixon's global dreams

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Dixon Technologies right now is a beehive of activity. It is building a new facility in Noida to make 1.3 million laptops for Taiwanese PC maker Acer. The facility must be up and running in four months. The pace of activity will only increase. Last week Dixon won a similar contract from Lenovo, the Chinese personal computer maker and the third largest information technology (IT) hardware brand in India, to assemble laptops and notebooks. Though the clientele in these two cases is Taiwanese and Chinese, Dixon is a company reaching for the stars with its feet planted firmly in the Indian government's policy.

Coming Soon: Cibil-Like Rating For Drivers

Coming Soon: Cibil-Like Rating For Drivers

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The plan is to offer the ratings of drivers to insurers, which can then customise their premiums -- a higher score meaning a lower premium, for instance, and vice-versa.

2022 World Cup: Can Qatar keep World Cup fans entertained?

2022 World Cup: Can Qatar keep World Cup fans entertained?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Qatar has tried to make itself more attractive to tourists and launched a "Summer in Qatar" initiative this year to try to attract visitors during the brutally hot months of June, July and August.

'Films offer you life lessons'

'Films offer you life lessons'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'If someone were to ask you if you want to die tomorrow, no matter what problems you are grappling with, you would be hesitant, right?'

'Mumbai will always be vulnerable'

'Mumbai will always be vulnerable'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

'If we have to restrict and fight terrorism, first and foremost, we have to ensure communal harmony in the country.'

Some Qatar hotels won't accept same-sex couples despite FIFA promises

Some Qatar hotels won't accept same-sex couples despite FIFA promises

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Homosexuality is illegal in Qatar

Huge win for India as G20 adopts New Delhi declaration

Huge win for India as G20 adopts New Delhi declaration

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

"Have just got the good news that due to the hard work of our teams and your cooperation, a consensus has been reached on New Delhi G20 Leaders Summit Declaration," Modi said while addressing the second session of the Summit at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

Shivalika-Vipul's Lovely Love Story

Shivalika-Vipul's Lovely Love Story

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

'Society tends to get uncomfortable when a girl takes the initiative. But who cares? I proposed to him,' says Shivalika V Patel.

'7 blood clot deaths after 18.1 mn jabs, AstraZeneca vaccine safe'

'7 blood clot deaths after 18.1 mn jabs, AstraZeneca vaccine safe'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency said in its latest Yellow Card monitoring of the coronavirus vaccine programme this week that of the 18.1 million people who had the Oxford vaccine in the UK, 30 people developed blood clots and seven had died as of March 24.

Players from 'western countries' likely to have mental health issues: Misbahalth issues

Players from 'western countries' likely to have mental health issues: Misbahalth issues

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Misbah-ul-Haq noted that in Pakistani culture socialising was done differently but in western countries people were used to going out.

New travel ban doesn't keep US safe: Indian-American lawmakers

New travel ban doesn't keep US safe: Indian-American lawmakers

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

"Make no mistake: this ban does not keep us safe. It puts American lives at risk while isolating the Muslim community at a time when we need to address the threat of homegrown extremism. No matter the changes, this executive action remains immoral and fundamentally un-American," California Senator Kamala Harris said.

9 killed in Pakistan's tit-for-tat 'precision bombing' on Iran

9 killed in Pakistan's tit-for-tat 'precision bombing' on Iran

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Pakistan on Thursday said that the country's air force struck terrorist hideouts in Iran's Siestan-Balochistan province, a day after Islamabad recalled its ambassador from Tehran in the wake of Iranian missile and drone strikes in Balochistan.

Ganguly under fire for not supporting protesting wrestlers

Ganguly under fire for not supporting protesting wrestlers

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Ganguly faces backlash for not taking a stand on WFI chief's alleged misconduct

India's energy needs to double by end of decade: Mukesh Ambani

India's energy needs to double by end of decade: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

India, the world's third-largest energy consumer, will see its energy needs doubling by the end of this decade as it witnesses an unprecedented explosion of economic growth, the nation's richest man Mukesh Ambani said on Saturday. Speaking at the convocation of Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU), Ambani, who heads the nation's most valuable company Reliance Industries Ltd, said the Indian economy will become a $40 trillion economy by 2047 from the current $3.5 trillion. "And to fuel this growth, the country will need enormous amounts of energy - clean, green energy that won't choke mother nature for the sake of human progress," he said.

Is our money in the banks safe?

Is our money in the banks safe?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'Clearly, the depositors of cooperative banks need the maximum protection.'

How Vizhinjam Port Can Change India's Shipping Fortunes

How Vizhinjam Port Can Change India's Shipping Fortunes

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'It will be important strategically and geographically because there is no port in India which is as close to the international shipping route as Vizhinjam.'