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ICC Rankings: Ashwin drops six points

ICC Rankings: Ashwin drops six points

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Despite dropping six points in the ICC Test rankings, R Ashwin remained on top of the points table, along with James Anderson.

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

With a jam-packed schedule brimming with both legendary athletes and captivating storylines, Paris 2024 promises unforgettable moments.

Frankfurt To Cape Town: The Tiranga Spirit

Frankfurt To Cape Town: The Tiranga Spirit

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Readers tell us how they celebrated the Tiranga this 75th Independence Day.

Chandrayaan-2 set for 'historic' Moon landing tonight

Chandrayaan-2 set for 'historic' Moon landing tonight

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

ISRO chairman K Sivan said the proposed soft-landing was going to be a 'terrifying' moment.

'We are looking at flying an Indian into space'

'We are looking at flying an Indian into space'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'It's vital that over the next 10 years, that India, the US and the Artemis Accords family of nations come together to ensure that we not only return humanity to the moon, but that we build the technology that will allow us stay there permanently.' 'And then go on to Mars.'

PHOTOS: Kiwis swat aside Sri Lanka, put one foot in semis

PHOTOS: Kiwis swat aside Sri Lanka, put one foot in semis

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Victory left New Zealand on 10 points and in pole position to bag the last semi-final spot and join India, South Africa and Australia. Pakistan will now need to beat England by a massive margin to leapfrog New Zealand on net run rate.

Distinguish between terrorists and civilians: US to Israel

Distinguish between terrorists and civilians: US to Israel

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

'We have also been incredibly clear to Hizbollah and any other malign actors that they should not use this opportunity to widen this conflict. And when we're talking about a humanitarian pause, what we are talking about is conditions that simultaneously ensure that Hamas is not in a position in which it can regroup, restrengthen itself'

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.

Cyclone Biparjoy: 1 lakh evacuated, will try to minimise loss, says NDRF DG

Cyclone Biparjoy: 1 lakh evacuated, will try to minimise loss, says NDRF DG

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

The DG said the maximum of four teams of the NDRF have been positioned in Kutch district and the Gujarat government has done an in-depth evacuation exercise as part of which fishing boats have been anchored, big ships have been sent to the high seas so that they are not affected by the tidal waves, more than 4,000 hoarding have been taken down so that they don't become deadly flying objects as strong winds blow.

5 killed as speeding car hits multiple vehicles on Mumbai sea link

5 killed as speeding car hits multiple vehicles on Mumbai sea link

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

The accident took place around 3 am between pole numbers 76 and 78 on the south-bound stretch of the sea link bridge, which connects Bandra in western suburbs to Worli in south Mumbai.

Chandrayaan-3 gets closer to the Moon's surface with another orbit maneuver

Chandrayaan-3 gets closer to the Moon's surface with another orbit maneuver

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

India's ambitious third Moon mission's spacecraft Chandrayaan-3 after the launch on July 14, had entered into lunar orbit or the Moon's orbit on August 5.

'We have overloaded the unstable Himalayas'

'We have overloaded the unstable Himalayas'

Rediff.com26 May 2023

'And Joshimath has already shown the dangers ahead.' 'We have to acknowledge that our mountains are still young babies.' 'You don't put an extra load on the back of a growing child!'

Chandrayaan-2 launch to take place between July 9-16

Chandrayaan-2 launch to take place between July 9-16

Rediff.com22 May 2019

"It is going to be the most complex mission ever undertaken by ISRO. It is going to take place between July 9 and 16, this year," Sivan said, addressing scientists from the Mission Control Centre.

Shivaji's Historic Escape From Agra

Shivaji's Historic Escape From Agra

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

In 1666, Shivaji Maharaj and his son Sambhaji escaped from the Agra Fort, one of the most miraculous escapes in India's history.

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.

Dhoni did not have any say in dropping Gambhir and Yuvraj: Patil

Dhoni did not have any say in dropping Gambhir and Yuvraj: Patil

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Former chairman of selectors Sandeep Patil on Wednesday said that during his tenure there has been discussion on removing Mahendra Singh Dhoni from captaincy but his retirement from Tests was a "shocker" for them. Patil also clarified that there was no truth to the perception that Dhoni was instrumental in getting rid of some of the seniors in the Indian team like Gautam Gambhir and Yuvraj Singh.

Biparjoy wreaks havoc in Gujarat, 2 dead; electric polls, trees uprooted

Biparjoy wreaks havoc in Gujarat, 2 dead; electric polls, trees uprooted

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall near Jakhau Port in Gujarat on Thursday evening with a wind speed of 115-125 kmph gusting to 140 kmph as heavy rains lashed the coastal region, where several areas plunged into darkness due to power cuts and a large number of trees, electric poles and hoardings got uprooted.

Asian Games: India's Schedule on October 3

Asian Games: India's Schedule on October 3

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games on Tuesday, October 3.

China's new nuke-capable missile can strike from space

China's new nuke-capable missile can strike from space

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

In the test, a space rocket boosted a hypersonic glide vehicle, one capable of carrying a nuclear device, which circled the globe before impacting.

Vergne wins India's first-ever Formula E in Hyderabad

Vergne wins India's first-ever Formula E in Hyderabad

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

DS Penske's Jean-Eric Vergne won Formula E's first race in India

NASA captures images of Chandrayaan-2's landing site

NASA captures images of Chandrayaan-2's landing site

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft has snapped a series of images during its flyby on September 17 of Vikram's attempted landing sight near the Moon's uncharted south pole.

Real test for South Africa as Gayle back to opening slot

Real test for South Africa as Gayle back to opening slot

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

Chris Gayle will return to the top of the batting order as West Indies look to continue their winning run and secure a semifinal berth when they take on South Africa in the ICC World Twenty20 in Nagpur, on Friday.

Algeria thump South Korea to end 32-year tournament drought

Algeria thump South Korea to end 32-year tournament drought

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Algeria opened the goal scoring floodgates swamping South Korea 4-2 in a thrilling World Cup Group H clash on Sunday that kept hopes of securing a spot in the last 16 alive and triggered celebrations across the Arab nation.

Chandrayaan-3 Will Head To Moon In 2022

Chandrayaan-3 Will Head To Moon In 2022

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

ISRO hopes to put a crew on the moon, but it has to learn how to keep people alive and healthy in space first.

NASA's Juno captures spooky noises from Jupiter's auroras

NASA's Juno captures spooky noises from Jupiter's auroras

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Scientists have recorded haunting sounds cast by Jupiter's auroras, captured by NASA's solar-powered Juno spacecraft during its first full orbit around the king of planets.

When Brad Pitt asked NASA astronaut about Vikram

When Brad Pitt asked NASA astronaut about Vikram

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

The US astronaut reflected on the importance of international cooperation in space missions like these.

ISRO will realise national dream: PM on Chandrayaan-2

ISRO will realise national dream: PM on Chandrayaan-2

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

He said the ISRO scientists have a very strong spirit of working and will not rest till the objective is met.

PHOTOS: South Africa's Van Niekerk stuns champions to win 400m

PHOTOS: South Africa's Van Niekerk stuns champions to win 400m

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Wayde van Niekerk ran the fastest 400 metres since 2007 to become the first South African to win a World Championship sprint title on Wednesday.

Inspiring life lessons from the Everest Twins

Inspiring life lessons from the Everest Twins

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

While they are setting a lesson for young girls across the world to live their dreams, the adventure loving twins have plenty of inspiration for you.

Satyarup Siddhanta's incredible record!

Satyarup Siddhanta's incredible record!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Satyarup Siddhanta is the youngest mountaineer in the world to climb both the Seven Summits and the Seven Volcanic Summits.

ISRO gears up for human spaceflight programme

ISRO gears up for human spaceflight programme

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

The space agency said Chandrayaan-2 planned for mid-April.

Scientists hail ISRO for detecting Chandrayaan-2 glitch in time

Scientists hail ISRO for detecting Chandrayaan-2 glitch in time

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Scientists also expressed the hope that any technical problem will be sorted out by ISRO, and the mission will be launched successfully.

'Biden has thrown out the rule book for India'

'Biden has thrown out the rule book for India'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

'In the long run, I don't foresee major ramifications [about Trudeau's allegations].' 'There's just enough hypocrisy among Western nations for India to douse the outrage.'

Modi unveils Central Vista Avenue, 28-ft-tall Netaji statue

Modi unveils Central Vista Avenue, 28-ft-tall Netaji statue

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Modi said said that Kingsway or Rajpath, a symbol of slavery, has now been consigned to history and has been erased forever.

Will India make changes for 2nd T20I?

Will India make changes for 2nd T20I?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the second T20I against South Africa?

At ISRO, scientists pray for a successful soft-landing

At ISRO, scientists pray for a successful soft-landing

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Nervous and anxious for sure but the city-headquartered space agency is cautiously optimistic of "Vikram" module's soft-landing on the Lunar surface planned in the early hours of Saturday.

PIX: Australia win high-scoring thriller with new zeal

PIX: Australia win high-scoring thriller with new zeal

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Images from the ICC World Cup match between Australia and New Zealand, in Dharamsala, on Saturday.

2nd orbit raising manoeuvre of Chandrayaan-2 performed: ISRO

2nd orbit raising manoeuvre of Chandrayaan-2 performed: ISRO

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

According to ISRO officials, Earth bound orbit is a phase during which the spacecraft will remain in the Earth's sphere of influence.

How Chandrayaan fascinates these schoolchildren

How Chandrayaan fascinates these schoolchildren

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

Swapnila said they saw the GSLV Mk-III rocket that will launch the mission into space. "It was so huge," she added.

Tokyo Games: WHAT A RACE!

Tokyo Games: WHAT A RACE!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

The Joy and Drama of Track and Field at the Olympics.