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Unmanned Russian spacecraft plunging to Earth

Unmanned Russian spacecraft plunging to Earth

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Progress M-27M/59P is carrying three tonnes of supplies for the astronauts on the International Space Station.

India planning to have own space station: ISRO chief

India planning to have own space station: ISRO chief

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

The weight of the space station is likely to be 20 tonnes.

PIX: Mouni, Surbhi, Dipika, Sreesanth win awards

PIX: Mouni, Surbhi, Dipika, Sreesanth win awards

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Another awards night...

What Aiyaary is all about

What Aiyaary is all about

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

Director Neeraj Pandey offers a sneak peek through a poem.

Latest from China: Falling rocket debris from the sky

Latest from China: Falling rocket debris from the sky

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Breaking its silence on its tumbling space rocket, whose debris is expected to fall on Earth this weekend, China said most of it would be burnt during re-entry and it is "highly unlikely" to cause any damage on the ground.

SIX Reasons to watch Uyare

SIX Reasons to watch Uyare

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

It stirs up your emotions and you end up feeling attached to each of the characters in Uyare like you've known them forever, feels Divya Nair

Football lover, Chuni fan Dilip Kumar had a 'run-in' with spectators during Rovers Cup final

Football lover, Chuni fan Dilip Kumar had a 'run-in' with spectators during Rovers Cup final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Dilip Kumar 'got annoyed and was about to leave the stage before things were brought under control'.

'There might be many better actors than me'

'There might be many better actors than me'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

''This body is mine. And bearing its burden has become quite a task,' Dilip Kumar once told Subhash K Jha.'

Chhapaak Trailer: Deepika's screams are spine-chilling

Chhapaak Trailer: Deepika's screams are spine-chilling

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

The Chhapaak trailer could have been a dark and depressing tale of a girl disfigured by a vicious attack but fortunately, it isn't, feels Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Growing crops in space, reaping the benefits on Earth

Growing crops in space, reaping the benefits on Earth

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

The ongoing experiments on Moon, Mars and elsewhere could translate into better crop yields and hardier plants that could thrive in inhospitable parts of the world, says Devangshu Datta.

World's 10 largest employers

World's 10 largest employers

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Retail giant Walmart has the world's largest number of employees.

'I am second highest wicket-taker in IPL, what else can one do?'

'I am second highest wicket-taker in IPL, what else can one do?'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

Wrist spin is a difficult craft that not only requires hours of honing the skill sets but also a leader who backs its practitioner in difficult moments of the game, feels one of IPL's most successful leg-spinners Amit Mishra.

Bigg Boss 13: Guess who's in the grand finale?

Bigg Boss 13: Guess who's in the grand finale?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Call it strategy or anything else, Sid definitely played his game smartly.

'Rest in glory, Lataji'

'Rest in glory, Lataji'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'The source of our music, the very notes of music itself have fallen silent.'

Wrestler Ravi carries hopes of Nahri village to Tokyo Olympics

Wrestler Ravi carries hopes of Nahri village to Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The villagers have pinned their hopes for development on Ravi, whose success has much to do with the sacrifices and moral guidance of one man -- his father Rakesh Kumar Dahiya.

'I didn't even get to eat cockroaches'

'I didn't even get to eat cockroaches'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

Indo-Canadian hip hop artist Ishq Bector on being the first to be evicted from 'Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao'.

Why Black Friday deserves to be a Web series

Why Black Friday deserves to be a Web series

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Anurag Kashyap's classic Black Friday is a must watch film.

Babuji Dheere Chalna actress Shakila passes away

Babuji Dheere Chalna actress Shakila passes away

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Shakila was known for her roles in Aar Par, CID, Raj Mahal, Alibaba Aur Chaalis Chor, China Town and Hatim Tai.

International Space Station faces uncertain future

International Space Station faces uncertain future

Rediff.com26 Sep 2007

The US will not support the orbital outpost beyond 2015. Key ISS partners Russia and the European Space Agency have announced that they will not be able to fund the project on their own and may abandon it if the US backs out.

International Space Station gets power boost

International Space Station gets power boost

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

Two astronauts floated outside the ISS to connect a new 15.9 tonne truss that will increase the power capability of the ISS.

Sunita Williams enters her new home

Sunita Williams enters her new home

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

Sunita replaced German astronaut Thomas Reiter on the ISS, who will return to earth after a five-month sojourn in space.

Out of this world! Jaw dropping entries in Astronomy Photographer of the Year

Out of this world! Jaw dropping entries in Astronomy Photographer of the Year

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Thank heavens for these images! From a mesmerizing panorama of the aurora borealis in Iceland to a beautiful image of Comet Neowise, the Royal Observatory's annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition has again produced some truly astounding images. Run by the Royal Observatory Greenwich in London in association with BBC Sky at Night Magazine and now in its thirteenth year, the competition this year received over 4,500 entries from around the world. The competition winners will be announced on September 16 at an online award ceremony, and displayed in London's National Maritime Museum that same month. Here's our favourite images from this year's batch.

'Working with Irrfan changed my life'

'Working with Irrfan changed my life'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

'I learnt how generous an actor can be to a co-star and that long-lasting friendships can be made even in this professional industry.'

Pragya gets second EC notice for Babri Masjid remark

Pragya gets second EC notice for Babri Masjid remark

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

The EC notice stated that it was a violation of chapter 4 of the model code of conduct, which pertains to maintenance of harmony between castes, communities, religious, linguistic groups.

Vihir is like a book on life lessons

Vihir is like a book on life lessons

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Vihir is a balm for our troubled souls, says Aseem Chhabra. It is a like a book on life lessons -- joy, laughter and tragedy are all part of our existence.

Meet the world's first talking robot-astronaut

Meet the world's first talking robot-astronaut

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

In a world first, Japan is set to send a talking robot-astronaut to the International Space Station to conduct the first conversation between a human and a robot in outer space.

King of fruits may not bring good times this year

King of fruits may not bring good times this year

Rediff.com17 Mar 2014

Erratic climate damages crop, could lead to 40% drop in yield from major growing regions

Don't worry, will soon get back: COVID +ve Karnataka CM

Don't worry, will soon get back: COVID +ve Karnataka CM

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

The Manipal Hospital where the 77-year-old leader is admitted said he was "doing well" and "clinically stable."

The 10 Best Kishore Kumar Songs

The 10 Best Kishore Kumar Songs

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

We celebrate Kishore Kumar's 90th birth anniversary on August 4 with Amit Kumar's 10 favourite Kishore Kumar songs.

How India's proposed Commonwealth Shooting could be 'gamechanger'

How India's proposed Commonwealth Shooting could be 'gamechanger'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'Although a Commonwealth Shooting Championships is amongst one of several ideas being discussed with the ISSF, nothing has been formally proposed, let alone agreed upon'

Zardari confirms ratification of Pak-India visa agreement

Zardari confirms ratification of Pak-India visa agreement

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday confirmed Pakistan's ratification of a landmark visa agreement signed with India in September that will benefit several categories of travellers, including businessmen and senior citizens.

Maqbool is the SEXIEST Indian Film Ever

Maqbool is the SEXIEST Indian Film Ever

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

In Maqbool, Vishal Bhardwaj did a Godfather; in that he took something that was pulpy and fast and gripping, and made out of it something timeless and grand, feels Sreehari Nair.

PHOTOS: Check out the first flower grown in space!

PHOTOS: Check out the first flower grown in space!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

The first ever flower grown in space has bloomed.

8 Reasons to see Kumbalangi Nights

8 Reasons to see Kumbalangi Nights

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Kumbalangi Nights is one of those movies that will put you in a good mood every time you watch it, promises Anita Aikara.

Rest In Peace, Onkar Singh, Superman of News

Rest In Peace, Onkar Singh, Superman of News

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Onkar Singh, a valuable member of the Rediff.com team over the years, breathed his last on January 13. Syed Firdaus Ashraf, who knew him intimately, remembers the ultimate newsman.

'Somebody in Mumbai police helping Rhea'

'Somebody in Mumbai police helping Rhea'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Rhea wants a stay on the Bihar police probe.

Waheeda Rehman: 'I almost didn't do Guide'

Waheeda Rehman: 'I almost didn't do Guide'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The iconic Waheeda Rehman tells Subhash K Jha why she refused her most memorable role in Guide until...

2 inches taller and 8.6 milliseconds younger in 340 days

2 inches taller and 8.6 milliseconds younger in 340 days

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

We take a look at the amazing things that Scott Kelly experienced as he hovered 400 kilometres above the earth zipping around it at 17 thousand miles per hour for nearly an year.

Maya declares ban on rapists as BSP nominees in elections

Maya declares ban on rapists as BSP nominees in elections

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

Any person facing charges of rape would not find place in the Bahujan Samaj Party list of nominees at any future election. This announcement was made by former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati in Lucknow on Wednesday.

'For me, Chhanchhan is a new start'

'For me, Chhanchhan is a new start'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

Sanaya Irani talks about her new show.