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Third time in Tihar, Kejriwal gets these books to read

Third time in Tihar, Kejriwal gets these books to read

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who was sent to Tihar Jail after a court remanded him in judicial custody till April 15 in the excise policy case, will remain under 24x7 watch with CCTV cameras in his cell and could watch TV and read books, officials said.

Happy to be here, says Sunita from space station

Happy to be here, says Sunita from space station

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

46-year-old NASA astronaut Williams, Russian Soyuz Commander Yuri Malenchenko and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency flight engineer Akihiko Hoshide arrived at the ISS after two days in orbit.

Sunita Williams all set for second sojourn to space

Sunita Williams all set for second sojourn to space

Rediff.com14 Jul 2012

Indian-American Sunita Williams, a record-setting astronaut who lived and worked aboard the International Space Station for six months in 2006, is all set for her second space odyssey.

Sunita Willams to serve as flight engineer

Sunita Willams to serve as flight engineer

Rediff.com20 Oct 2006

Williams is the second American woman astronaut with Indian roots, after the late Kalpana Chawla, to be selected for a space mission by NASA.

Has Modi Learnt Nothing From Election Result?

Has Modi Learnt Nothing From Election Result?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

On June 26, for the likes of me, the music died. Any impression of potential change held forth by the outcome of the 2024 general election, was vaporised, reveals Shyam G Menon.

BJP names Khattar, Gadkari, Piyush Goyal in 2nd list for LS polls

BJP names Khattar, Gadkari, Piyush Goyal in 2nd list for LS polls

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday named 72 more candidates for the Lok Sabha elections, including Union ministers Nitin Gadkari, Piyush Goyal and Anurag Singh Thakur, and former chief ministers Manohar Lal Khattar, Trivendra Singh Rawat and Basavaraj Bommai.

Will it be BJP or INDIA? Delhi to vote on Saturday in 6th phase

Will it be BJP or INDIA? Delhi to vote on Saturday in 6th phase

Rediff.com24 May 2024

While the Aam Aadmi Party is contesting on four seats, the Congress has fielded candidates for the remaining three seats.

Sunita Williams unfurls tricolour in space, wishes I-Day

Sunita Williams unfurls tricolour in space, wishes I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2012

Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams displayed the tricolour on board the International Space Station and wished Indians a very happy Independence Day.

Wholly misconceived: Gujarat HC junks PIL to ban loudspeakers at mosques

Wholly misconceived: Gujarat HC junks PIL to ban loudspeakers at mosques

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

The petition, filed by Bajrang Dal leader Shaktisinh Zala, claimed that "noise pollution" caused by azan when played through loudspeakers affects people's, especially children's health and causes inconvenience otherwise.

Opposition puts up united front at INDIA's Delhi show of strength

Opposition puts up united front at INDIA's Delhi show of strength

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The Congress said the rally by the INDIA will send a "strong message" to the Lok Kalyan Marg, where the prime minister's residence is located, that the BJP-led government's "time is up".

Workers' kin anxious as tunnel rescue op hits repeated hurdles

Workers' kin anxious as tunnel rescue op hits repeated hurdles

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

'I feel numb with the trauma we have been going through ever since we first got the news. For close to two weeks, we have been hearing my child will be rescued today. That today never comes'

KP family that braved terror for decades moves to Jammu after breadwinner killed

KP family that braved terror for decades moves to Jammu after breadwinner killed

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The Kashmiri Pandit family that braved peak militancy in Jammu and Kashmir in the 1990s to stay put in the Valley was forced to migrate to Jammu after terrorists killed its breadwinner Sanjay Sharma.

Rahul, Hema in fray as 88 seats go to polls in Phase 2

Rahul, Hema in fray as 88 seats go to polls in Phase 2

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Voting for the second phase of Lok Sabha polls will be held on Friday for 88 seats in 13 states with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi seeking a second-straight term from Wayanad in Kerala.

IAAF clears Sunita Rani of doping charges

IAAF clears Sunita Rani of doping charges

Rediff.com3 Jan 2003

She can expect to have her Asian Games medals returned soon, an Indian athletics official said.

IOC clears Sunita Rani of doping charge

IOC clears Sunita Rani of doping charge

Rediff.com24 Dec 2002

The 23-year-old was stripped of her 1,500 metres gold and 5,000 metres bronze won in Pusan, South Korea, after testing positive for a metabolite of the banned steroid nandrolone

Sunita chats with biologist 2 miles under Pacific

Sunita chats with biologist 2 miles under Pacific

Rediff.com27 Jan 2007

The 15-minute conversation, which took place on Friday, was broadcast on National Aeronautics and Space Agency Television, following the conclusion of a station status media briefing from NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Sunita's ride back home docks at ISS, bruised

Sunita's ride back home docks at ISS, bruised

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

NASA engineers are focusing their attention on a gap about 4 inches by 6 inches that was discovered after Friday's launch from Kennedy Space Center.

We may consider interim bail to Kejriwal ahead of LS polls, SC tells ED

We may consider interim bail to Kejriwal ahead of LS polls, SC tells ED

Rediff.com3 May 2024

A bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta told Additional Solicitor General SV Raju, appearing for the Enforcement Directorate, that the hearing on Kejriwal's plea against arrest is likely to take time and therefore, the court was considering hearing the probe agency on interim bail to him.

Sunita Williams to be honoured during Gujarat trip

Sunita Williams to be honoured during Gujarat trip

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

Sunita will undertake a week-long visit to the state and will be honoured with an award for her unique achievement in space travel wherein she had spent 195 days.

CM post not ceremonial, must be available 24x7: HC on Kejriwal

CM post not ceremonial, must be available 24x7: HC on Kejriwal

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

The high court also said that Kejriwal's absence cannot allow students to go through the first term without free text books, writing material and uniform in schools under the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.

Sunita enjoys dinner time the most on ISS

Sunita enjoys dinner time the most on ISS

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

Samosas from back home are remembered with longing.

Sunita Williams faces power outage in space home

Sunita Williams faces power outage in space home

Rediff.com13 Feb 2007

The power drop led to a temporary loss of ISS communications and the shutdown of heating units, some science equipment and one of three operating US gyroscopes used for attitude control.

PIX: Sunita Williams readies for trip to space in July

PIX: Sunita Williams readies for trip to space in July

Rediff.com23 Jun 2012

Indian-American Sunita Williams, a record-setting astronaut who lived and worked aboard the International Space Station for six months in 2006, is headed to the space once again in July.

Cong leader joins BJP's demand for Kejriwal's resignation

Cong leader joins BJP's demand for Kejriwal's resignation

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party also slammed Kejriwal's continuation as the chief minister of Delhi despite being under arrest, saying it is the most unfortunate moment in the country's political journey and the worst kind of politics.

Step Inside Anil Kapoor-HarshVarrdhan's Homes

Step Inside Anil Kapoor-HarshVarrdhan's Homes

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Anil Kapoor's home totally contrasts with his son HarshVarrdhan's.

'BJP will have to pay the price for misuse of power'

'BJP will have to pay the price for misuse of power'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Various constituents of the INDIA bloc condemned Kejriwal's arrest and claimed that the BJP is scared of the outcome of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls and acting out of panic to create problems for the opposition.

Patna HC ex-CJ-led fact-finding team en route Sandeshkhali detained

Patna HC ex-CJ-led fact-finding team en route Sandeshkhali detained

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Citing Section 144 CrPC was in force in parts of Sandeshkhali and it would not be prudent to allow them access to the area even in groups of four-five, senior police officers stopped their convoy at the Bhojerhat area, which is around 52 km from the riverine area, on Basanti Highway.

Sunita Williams to run Boston marathon, in space

Sunita Williams to run Boston marathon, in space

Rediff.com30 Mar 2007

Williams, who qualified for the Boston race by finishing the Houston Marathon last year in 3 hours, 29 minutes and 57 seconds, will run the race on a station treadmill.

Raj police nab suspected spy for sharing strategic info with ISI

Raj police nab suspected spy for sharing strategic info with ISI

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Sengathir said that during the interrogation Narendra Kumar said that about two years ago, he came in contact with an account running in the name of "Poonam Bajwa" on Facebook.

Sunita Williams is on her way back home

Sunita Williams is on her way back home

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

"It is a pretty emotional event for me to stay six months in space," Williams said. NASA telecast the undocking of Atlantis from the ISS as it circled around the station to collect video and imagery of the station.

Samosas, hot bath and NASA honour for Sunita

Samosas, hot bath and NASA honour for Sunita

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

The day she returns is being christened Sunita Williams Day at NASA.

2023: 11 Women Who Broke Military Barriers

2023: 11 Women Who Broke Military Barriers

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Meet these Inspiring Lady Soldiers who made history this year.

5 held so far for attack on foreign students of Guj University over namaaz

5 held so far for attack on foreign students of Guj University over namaaz

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

The university has also directed security agencies to deploy ex-Army personnel to strengthen the security of its hostel blocks, the official said.

PSU stock froth persists: Q4 test for financial endurance

PSU stock froth persists: Q4 test for financial endurance

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Shares of public sector enterprises have corrected by up to 22 per cent month-to-date until March 19, 2024. Analysts attribute this steep fall to the valuation exuberance seen after a sharp run in these counters last year and suggest investors remain selective regarding the stocks in this space. "The rally in public sector undertaking (PSU) stocks has been stretched and sharp, although it is somewhat justified by improvements seen in earnings, operations, balance sheets, and overall profitability.

J'khand BJP leader wanted to dump tribal domestic help in UP ashram: Police

J'khand BJP leader wanted to dump tribal domestic help in UP ashram: Police

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

When Baskey reached the hospital on being informed of the development, Ayushman accused Patra of forcing Sunita to drink her own urine, and requested his friend to save the maid before she suffered more damage.

Goa minister injured in stone pelting after unveiling Shivaji statue

Goa minister injured in stone pelting after unveiling Shivaji statue

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

There was heavy police presence in Sao Jose De Areal village near Margao town on Sunday after some people installed a statue of the Maratha king, while another group took objection.

Saif-Kareena Condole With The Chopras

Saif-Kareena Condole With The Chopras

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

Film folk continued to arrive at the Chopra residence to mourn Pamela Chopra who passed into the ages on April 20.

BJP replaces 25 sitting MPs in second Lok Sabha list

BJP replaces 25 sitting MPs in second Lok Sabha list

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party replaced at least 25 sitting MPs with new faces as the party released its second list of 72 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls on Wednesday.

Sunita Williams among 9 astronauts named by NASA for first commercial flights

Sunita Williams among 9 astronauts named by NASA for first commercial flights

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

The eight active NASA astronauts and one former astronaut-turned-corporate crew member will launch on Boeing CST-100 Starliner and SpaceX Dragoncapsules to the International Space Station beginning in 2019.

Are Indian Markets Overstretched?

Are Indian Markets Overstretched?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The index is currently trading at 149 per cent of its historical P/B valuation, surpassing its previous peak of 125 per cent made in 2020-21.