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Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

On Sunday morning Eastern US time, four astronauts will zoom into space on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. Commanding the spaceflight is Raja Chari, a United States Air Force colonel.

SEE: Liverpool's Henderson praises safety protocols in place for training

SEE: Liverpool's Henderson praises safety protocols in place for training

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson insists he has felt "very safe" since his club returned to training amid the coronavirus crisis

After Super League climbdown, City and Spurs register wins

After Super League climbdown, City and Spurs register wins

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Manchester City move a step closer to the Premier League title after a game in which both sides finished with 10 men.

Sydney skywriting says 'STOP F1' amid coronavirus fears

Sydney skywriting says 'STOP F1' amid coronavirus fears

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Photographs of the skywriting were widely shared online but it was unclear who was responsible for them. But the Australian Grand Prix authorities were adamant that Albert Park would welcome thousands of motor sport fans from Thursday when practice sessions and qualifying commence for lower-profile touring car series.

Record numbers rush for jabs as UK opens COVID vaccines to all adults

Record numbers rush for jabs as UK opens COVID vaccines to all adults

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

As many as 721,469 appointments were made through the national booking service on Friday -- the day of the announcement -- at an average of more than eight every second. To cope with demand, the NHS said it is using stadiums and football grounds as giant vaccination centres.

Bangladesh, Sri Lanka split points after match washed out

Bangladesh, Sri Lanka split points after match washed out

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

At 13:57 local time, the umpires finally decided to officially abandon the match.

Goa's 'save the frog', J-K's 'back to village': Themes of R-Day tableaux

Goa's 'save the frog', J-K's 'back to village': Themes of R-Day tableaux

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Out of the total 22 tableaux, 16 were of various states and UTs and six of ministries, departments and the National Disaster Response Force.

Plane flies over Edgbaston with 'Balochistan' protest banner

Plane flies over Edgbaston with 'Balochistan' protest banner

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Small aircrafts towing political messages continued to embarrass the host country after a plane with a message in support of Balochistan flew over the Edgbaston cricket stadium in Birmingham on Thursday.

Why you must visit New Zealand

Why you must visit New Zealand

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

'After living in a country with hazy skies and a billion people, it is breathtaking when the sky is blue, the air crisply clean and there is drinking water in the taps. And, joy of joys, hardly any people.'

5 things I learnt from the IAF

5 things I learnt from the IAF

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Air Commodore Nitin Sathe reveals what he learnt from the Indian Air Force, which he served for 35 years. An Air Force Day Special.

Nations League: Italy back to winning ways

Nations League: Italy back to winning ways

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Italy returned to winning ways as Nicolo Barella's header just before halftime secured a 1-0 victory away to a below-par Netherlands in their Nations League clash at an empty Johan Cruyff Arena on Monday.

Military, cultural strength on display at R-Day parade

Military, cultural strength on display at R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

The nation celebrated the 71st Republic Day on Sunday with a grand military parade and exhibition of its history, cultural diversity and strategic weaponry at the Rajpath.

How much did Zee earn from Radhe?

How much did Zee earn from Radhe?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Zee is estimated to have paid around Rs 225 crore for the complete rights of Radhe. The total revenue that it may earn could be around Rs 135 crore, implying a shortfall of Rs 90 crore.

Soccer: 42 new positive COVID cases in EPL in a week

Soccer: 42 new positive COVID cases in EPL in a week

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Some English clubs may consider vaccine status of transfer targets

Under-production Sukhoi aircraft crashes near Nashik

Under-production Sukhoi aircraft crashes near Nashik

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

There were no casualties, police said, adding both the pilots ejected safely before the plane hit ground.

If you keep sledging, you probably aren't any good: Ambrose

If you keep sledging, you probably aren't any good: Ambrose

Rediff.com27 May 2020

'I don't think you can teach a bowler to be aggressive -- it has to be something within you'

The Empire review

The Empire review

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Kunal Kapoor's bland portrayal cannot bring out Babur's fascinating persona or self-deprecating temperament, feels Sukanya Verma.

PIX: Real win 11th Super Cup, first in Saudi

PIX: Real win 11th Super Cup, first in Saudi

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Real Madrid did well to hold Atletico in regulation time and then win the match 4-1 in penalty shootouts.

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in country next week

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in country next week

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Very light rains and thundershowers occurred at isolated places in Uttar Pradesh though, and a fresh warning of heavy showers was issued in Himachal Pradesh as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in several parts of the country, including the northern region, over the next six-seven days.

Matches should not be played until Sept: FIFA medical chief

Matches should not be played until Sept: FIFA medical chief

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The comments of the FIFA's medical committee chairman Michel D'Hooghe come as the Bundesliga moves towards a possible re-start next month, while the Premier League is hoping games could be played behind closed doors in June.

Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony scandals and more...

Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony scandals and more...

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

A series of recent scandals engulfing officials working on the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Games

Anderson targets December-Jan return

Anderson targets December-Jan return

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

'I'm definitely hungry and keen to keep playing for England. This summer I have been bowling as well as I ever have. I bowled quite a lot for Lancashire at the start of the season and was in really good form before I got injured at an annoying time'

PIX: Anderson leads England's fightback on rain-hit day

PIX: Anderson leads England's fightback on rain-hit day

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Images from Day 2 in the first Test between England and India, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Thursday.

Air India's new owner can sack staff

Air India's new owner can sack staff

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The new owner may be allowed to dispose of assets accruing from the 10-26 per cent of the net assets of the company.

'We can take on any Chinese threat without a problem'

'We can take on any Chinese threat without a problem'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'Their air force is no match to ours!'

Premier League champs Liverpool end 30-year wait

Premier League champs Liverpool end 30-year wait

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Inspirational manager Juergen Klopp has rekindled the Anfield flame though and delivered the club's 19th top-flight title, one behind arch-rivals United's record of 20, after finishing runners-up to City in a thrilling race last season.

India foiled expansionist move in Ladakh: Prez on R-Day eve

India foiled expansionist move in Ladakh: Prez on R-Day eve

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

"Though we reiterate our commitment to peace, our defence forces -- the army, the air force and the navy -- are adequately mobilised in a well-coordinated move to thwart any attempt to undermine our security. Our national interest will be protected at all costs. We have also ensured a widespread understanding in the international community of India's firm and principled stand," the President said. India and China are locked in a nearly nine-month long military standoff in eastern Ladakh.

Clearer weather allows Aus Open qualifying to start on time

Clearer weather allows Aus Open qualifying to start on time

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Organisers have been criticised by players attempting to make the main draw of the season opening Grand Slam for continuing to play matches despite the poor air quality from bushfires.

Fire breaks out at Kumbh mela venue; no casualties

Fire breaks out at Kumbh mela venue; no casualties

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

A cylinder exploded in a tent at the Digambar Ani Akhara at the Kumbh Mela site.

PHOTOS: India's Tejas flexes its muscles at Bahrain air show

PHOTOS: India's Tejas flexes its muscles at Bahrain air show

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

The event witnessed by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in the Bahraini capital.

Sunil Mittal's $2 bn gamble on space

Sunil Mittal's $2 bn gamble on space

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Bharti Global is planning to put up more satellites and has set a stiff deadline to launch commercial Internet services by October in the UK, Alaska, northern Russia and northern Europe.

Reaffirm unwavering commitment to strengthen our Republic: PM Modi

Reaffirm unwavering commitment to strengthen our Republic: PM Modi

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of 67th Republic Day urged the nation to reaffirm the unwavering commitment to uphold the ideals of India's Constitution and strengthen the Republic.

1971 War: Meet War Hero 'Keen Kumar'

1971 War: Meet War Hero 'Keen Kumar'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'We airlifted army personnel wearing lungis to generally unused landing grounds.' 'We were told to keep quiet about what we did or saw.'

EPL PIX: Ten-man Arsenal hold on for goalless draw

EPL PIX: Ten-man Arsenal hold on for goalless draw

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Kerala Needs To Confront Reality

Kerala Needs To Confront Reality

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Beginning with the bird's eye view of itself -- a narrow state of hills, rivers and high population density, in a tapering part of the Indian subcontinent. It can be a beautiful place shaped by aesthetic founded in appropriate lifestyle and progressive views, or a junkyard shaped by money and what money buys. The choice is Kerala's, notes Shyam G Menon.

United's Pogba, De Gea ruled out Liverpool clash

United's Pogba, De Gea ruled out Liverpool clash

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Goalkeeper De Gea was forced to leave the field during Spain's Euro 2020 qualifier against Sweden on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Guwahati says no to citizenship act

PHOTOS: Guwahati says no to citizenship act

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Normal life in the city has been paralysed to the core as protesters are defying curfew and venturing out on the streets.

When movies changed its NAME!

When movies changed its NAME!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The title of Akshay Kumar's horror comedy was changed from Laxmmi Bomb to Laxmii only a few days before its release on November 9. But this has happened many times before.

EPL: City make it 20 straight wins with victory over West Ham

EPL: City make it 20 straight wins with victory over West Ham

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Manchester City moved 13 points clear at the top of the English Premier League table after a 2-1 win over West Ham United on Saturday - their 20th straight win in all competitions.

In a first, Chinook, Apache to be part of R-Day flypast

In a first, Chinook, Apache to be part of R-Day flypast

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

A model of Rafale jet will be showcased as part of the IAF's tableau. Models of LCA Tejas, Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), surface-to-air guided weapon Aakash missile and Astra missiles will also be part of the tableau.