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ISRO names 'Prime Astronaut' for space station mission

ISRO names 'Prime Astronaut' for space station mission

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair have been selected for an upcoming Indo-US mission to the International Space Station (ISS), the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced on Friday.

Kiara-Sid's Diwali Love Story

Kiara-Sid's Diwali Love Story

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Film folk are busy making memories on Diwali with families, and they share some with us.

'Everyone Hated Me And I Loved It'

'Everyone Hated Me And I Loved It'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

'Mrs shows a dark side to the son and the father.' 'I had to do things that I wouldn't dare to do in real life.'

Stuck in space, NASA astronaut Sunita Williams says...

Stuck in space, NASA astronaut Sunita Williams says...

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

'I feel confident that, if we had to, if there was a problem with the International Space Station, we would get in (the Starliner spacecraft) and we could undock, talk to our team, and figure out the best way to come home'

Salman: 'What All I'm Going Through In My Life...'

Salman: 'What All I'm Going Through In My Life...'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Salman Khan returned to his hosting duties on Bigg Boss 18 just days after his close friend and NCP leader Baba Siddique was killed.

Is Singham Again Pushing Out BB3?

Is Singham Again Pushing Out BB3?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

'We are definitely under pressure from one of the two Diwali releases, Singham Again.'

When Manu, Aman Sat In KBC's Hot Seat

When Manu, Aman Sat In KBC's Hot Seat

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

India's newest Olympic heroes Manu Bhaker and Aman Sehrawat were the special guests on Kaun Banega Crorepati.

Yagna for Sunita Williams' Safe Return To Earth

Yagna for Sunita Williams' Safe Return To Earth

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

A yagna was conducted at the Dola Mata temple in Jhulasan village in Gujarat where her father Deepak Pandya hailed from for astronaut Sunita Williams's return from space.

'Attack On Saif Is A Wake-Up Call'

'Attack On Saif Is A Wake-Up Call'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

'The incident has underlined that you can't leave anything to chance or take anything for granted.' 'You have to ensure that your family is taken care of 24x7.'

'Stop Bringing Up The Same Incident!

'Stop Bringing Up The Same Incident!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

'If Lord Ram can forgive Manthara, if he can forgive Kaikeyi, if he can even forgive Ravan after the great battle was done, surely you can let go of this extremely small thing in comparison... not that I need your forgiveness.'

Is Sunita Williams In Danger?

Is Sunita Williams In Danger?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Astronauts aboard the space station have found themselves facing a foe far tinier than any rogue asteroid: A joint study by IIT-Madras and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory -- under Principal Investigator Kasthuri Venkateswaran -- has revealed that strains of the bacterial species Enterobacter bugandensis, a multi-drug resistant superbug, have been hitting the gym in the microgravity crucible. Though the situation at the ISS is slightly unsettling, holding funeral dirges would be an overkill, says Kumar Abishek.

'Zakir Bhai Loved Cricket'

'Zakir Bhai Loved Cricket'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'When there was a match, he would be up all night watching it on his laptop with Kishori Amonkarji singing on the side.'

Watch: When Jimmy Sheirgill Got Violent

Watch: When Jimmy Sheirgill Got Violent

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'As a storyteller, one always looks to create something for the audience which is thrilling, engaging and entertaining and that is exactly what we have endeavoured with Sikandar Ka Muqaddar.'

'Making People Laugh Is A Big Job'

'Making People Laugh Is A Big Job'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

'When a child is born, he is born crying, and he grows up looking for laughter.' 'So comedy films should be made more, as people want to watch comedy films.'

'How Can I Not Be Influenced By Amitabh Bachchan?'

'How Can I Not Be Influenced By Amitabh Bachchan?'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'At one time, I felt being a mother was the ultimate experience, a woman was not complete without it.' 'Now I feel it's not the be all and end all. Motherhood is a part of a jigsaw puzzle; life is the real big picture.'

SpaceX mission led by Indian-origin astronaut reaches ISS

SpaceX mission led by Indian-origin astronaut reaches ISS

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

The Crew-3 astronauts will spend approximately six months aboard the space station conducting new and exciting scientific research in areas such as materials science, health technologies, and plant science to prepare for human exploration beyond low-Earth orbit and to benefit life on Earth.

ISRO, NASA in talks to place Indian on ISS next year

ISRO, NASA in talks to place Indian on ISS next year

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

India and the US on Friday said they have started talks to put in place a strategic framework for human space flight by year-end as they plan to send an Indian astronaut to the International Space Station in 2024.

Migrant worker lynched in Haryana over suspicion of eating beef

Migrant worker lynched in Haryana over suspicion of eating beef

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

A migrant worker from West Bengal was allegedly beaten to death in Haryana's Charkhi Dadri district over suspicion that he had eaten beef, police said on Saturday, adding they have arrested five members of a cow vigilante group for the attack.

'Iss lakdi ka kya hoga?'

'Iss lakdi ka kya hoga?'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

'Sometimes I feel 60 years old.'

Who is Sana Makbul?

Who is Sana Makbul?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

She's inside the Bigg Boss OTT house, ready to charm everyone.

What Palak hated about Iss Jungle...

What Palak hated about Iss Jungle...

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

Palak aka Gurmet Kaur on her elimination from Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao.

Marathon a challenge on ISS: Sunita

Marathon a challenge on ISS: Sunita

Rediff.com6 Apr 2007

Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams, who plans to run the 26.2 mile Boston Marathon on board the International Space Station on April 16, finds it a challenging exercise.

Delhi basement tragedy: LS demands inquiry, RS defers debate

Delhi basement tragedy: LS demands inquiry, RS defers debate

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Officials have said an absence of drainage system and safety measures, and use of basement for commercial activities in violation of norms led to the death of three civil services aspirants at the coaching centre.

Why Iss Raat Ki Subah Nahin is relevant even today

Why Iss Raat Ki Subah Nahin is relevant even today

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Sudhir Mishra's Iss Raat Ki Subah Nahin is relevant even today.

Kanhaiya On Strong Wicket, But...

Kanhaiya On Strong Wicket, But...

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Manoj Tiwari is the only sitting MP whom the BJP has retained.

Who Will Win Bigg Boss OTT 3? PREDICT!

Who Will Win Bigg Boss OTT 3? PREDICT!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

As the show inches towards its grand finale on August 2, finalists Ranvir Shorey, Sana Makbul, Naezy, Kritika Malik, and Sai Ketan Rao have their eyes set on the prize.

Why Munawar Wants To Quit Bigg Boss

Why Munawar Wants To Quit Bigg Boss

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

With Ayesha Khan's arrival in the Bigg Boss 17 house, things are not going smooth for Munawar Faruqui.

How Salman, SRK, Aamir Celebrated Eid

How Salman, SRK, Aamir Celebrated Eid

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Like every year, fans gathered outside Salman Khan's Galaxy Apartment as well as Shah Rukh Khan's Mannat -- both in the same Bandra neighbourhood -- for a glimpse of the superstars on the occasion of Eid.

Like Singham Ka Villain? VOTE!

Like Singham Ka Villain? VOTE!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Rohit Shetty's Singham Again just got itself a terrifying villain.

RSS leader takes U-turn after 'stopped at 240' dig at BJP

RSS leader takes U-turn after 'stopped at 240' dig at BJP

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

RSS leader whipped up a political storm for stating that the BJP was restricted to 240 seats, well below the majority mark, in the recently concluded Lok Sabha polls, due to its "arrogance".

Ex-Congressman Bittu is BJP's anti-Khalistan face in Punjab

Ex-Congressman Bittu is BJP's anti-Khalistan face in Punjab

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

BJP leader Amit Shah in a poll rally last month had asked people of Ludhiana to send Ravneet Singh Bittu to Parliament, promising them that he will make him a 'bada aadmi' (a big man).

India seeks Russian help to join ISS project

India seeks Russian help to join ISS project

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

India has sought the help of Russia to join the orbital International Space Station project in the face of "objection by some other project partners," a top Russian space agency official has said.

Why MamataDi Won Bengal

Why MamataDi Won Bengal

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

'Women are likely to have voted because of the numerous welfare schemes. The CAA consolidated minority votes and the BJP's booth-level organisation in Bengal is weak.'

NASA picks Indian-American astronaut to lead SpaceX mission to ISS

NASA picks Indian-American astronaut to lead SpaceX mission to ISS

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Chari, 43, will serve as the commander while NASA's Tom Marshburn will be pilot and ESA's Matthias Maurer will serve as a mission specialist for the SpaceX Crew-3 mission to the ISS, which is expected to launched next year.

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week.

Discovery crew ready to rewire ISS

Discovery crew ready to rewire ISS

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

However, much is at stake for today's P6 solar array retraction. It is not expected to be a simple process. Since ISS went into orbit in 1998, it has been running on a temporary electrical system.

'I'm scared of joining Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao'

'I'm scared of joining Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

Actor Jay Bhanushali on joining Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao.

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams set to fly into space again

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams set to fly into space again

Rediff.com6 May 2024

The mission has been delayed for several years because of setbacks in the spacecraft's development.

Nigar Khan puts on a bikini in Iss Jungle...

Nigar Khan puts on a bikini in Iss Jungle...

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

The model shows off her sexy body on the reality show.