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PIX: Kenya's Kipchoge breaks two-hour marathon barrier

PIX: Kenya's Kipchoge breaks two-hour marathon barrier

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

He reached the halfway mark in 59.35 seconds, 11 seconds inside the target, and ran remarkably consistently with his one-kilometre times fluctuating between 2.48 and 2.52 seconds.

On board the world's largest cruise ship!

On board the world's largest cruise ship!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

What would it be like to be on the world's largest cruise ship? You won't have to wonder any more, as here's the first look inside the largest cruise ship -- the 228,081-ton Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas. Take a look at this mammoth ship, which boasts of dozens of eateries, bars and showrooms as well as an array of deck-top amusements including a multi-deck water slide area, surfing pools and rock climbing walls.

US okays sale of 2 missile defence systems for PM's Air India One

US okays sale of 2 missile defence systems for PM's Air India One

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Once installed, the LAIRCAM system increases crew-warning time, decreases false alarm rates and automatically counters advanced intermediate range missile systems.

Inside the most Instagrammed winter cities of the world

Inside the most Instagrammed winter cities of the world

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

Pour yourself a hot drink and enjoy!

Check out India's schedule on Day 7 of Asian Games

Check out India's schedule on Day 7 of Asian Games

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Following is the schedule of Indian contingent on the seventh day of the Asian Games on Saturday.

India shines at New York Fashion Week

India shines at New York Fashion Week

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Take a look at the Indian influence on the NYFW runway.

Pakistan's first indigenous drone kills 3 top militants

Pakistan's first indigenous drone kills 3 top militants

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Pakistan's military on Monday deployed an indigenously-made armed drone to attack a militant compound, killing at least three "high-profile" terrorists.

Biden warns Taliban of swift, forceful response if Americans are harmed

Biden warns Taliban of swift, forceful response if Americans are harmed

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

US President Joe Biden said on Monday that he stands "squarely behind his decision" to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan as he blamed the Afghan leadership for giving in to the Taliban without any fight. He also warned the Taliban of swift and forceful response from the US if they attack American personnel or disrupt their operations in Afghanistan.

'I wondered whether I would ever get to act again'

'I wondered whether I would ever get to act again'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

'I have great friends in film industry but professionalism and friendship are two different cups of tea. When it comes to producing a movie, every producer thinks of saleable actors,' says Dino Morea.

Sonam Kapoor, doing that sexy thing she does

Sonam Kapoor, doing that sexy thing she does

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Isn't she gorgeous?

Another Sorcar makes award-winning magic

Another Sorcar makes award-winning magic

Rediff.com14 May 2008

When Denver-based Manick Sorcar's company LaserLight Magic was last month named for the International Laser Display Association's 2007 Artistic Award, the industry's equivalent of the Oscars, the Kolkata-born engineer-cum-artist turned nostalgic.

PIX: Ayodhya lights up for Ram's 'homecoming'; breaks world record

PIX: Ayodhya lights up for Ram's 'homecoming'; breaks world record

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

As dusk fell, volunteers lit up nearly six lakh diyas lined up on the Saryu riverbank. 'Representatives of the Guinness Book of World Records witnessed this grand festival. With 5,84,372 earthen lamps, the event made the world record,' a state government statement said.

The Stylists behind Vidya Balan's Looks

The Stylists behind Vidya Balan's Looks

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Celebrity stylists Pranay and Shounak open up about dressing up Vidya and other celebs.

US okays sale of infrared target sight systems to Pakistan

US okays sale of infrared target sight systems to Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

The US Department of Defence has awarded a $284.6 million contract to Lockheed Martin to produce infrared target sight systems for the US Navy and Pakistan, a media report said on Saturday.

How sailor Nethra charted her journey to Olympics

How sailor Nethra charted her journey to Olympics

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

'I've been working hard for this for the past 18 months and away from home for a long time...and it is good to know that it all paid off and the event is done and we've got what we came for'

Samsung eyes 20% share of printer mkt

Samsung eyes 20% share of printer mkt

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

With considerable enhanced product line up and expansion of distribution tie-ups, Samsung India is eyeing a market share of 20 per cent in printer category this year, company deputy managing director Ravinder Zutshi said on Monday.

Auto Expo 2014: Ford debuts new Fiesta

Auto Expo 2014: Ford debuts new Fiesta

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

The car is updated with the trapezoidal grille (Aston Martin inspired design touch), laser-cut new headlamps and a different bonnet.

NASA's Perseverance rover lands on Mars, will search for signs of life

NASA's Perseverance rover lands on Mars, will search for signs of life

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Packed with groundbreaking technology, the Mars 2020 mission launched July 30, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The Perseverance rover mission marks an ambitious first step in the effort to collect Mars samples and return them to Earth, according to an official statement.

Railways develops low-cost ventilator 'Jeevan'

Railways develops low-cost ventilator 'Jeevan'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

The prototype, which may cost around Rs 30,000, is now awaiting Indian Council of Medical Research clearance to go into production, the Railways said.

The future is coming

The future is coming

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

The Smart Watch revolution is happening in India as you read this, and wearable gadgets will soon become as big as smartphones.

Mirage 2000: The plane that destroyed Pakistan terror camps

Mirage 2000: The plane that destroyed Pakistan terror camps

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

In the early hours of Tuesday, 12 Indian Air Force Mirage-2000 fighter jets entered Pakistani airspace and dropped 1,000-kg laser-guided bombs on Jaish-e-Mohammed terror launch pads across the Line of Control.

Cancer-survivor Lange wins gold for Argentina

Cancer-survivor Lange wins gold for Argentina

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Argentine helmsman Santiago Lange and crew Cecilia Carranza Saroli won gold in the Nacra 17 mixed-sex catamaran class at the Rio 2016 Olympics after a fast medal race that saw wind pick up smartly on the Pao de Acucar course on Guanabara Bay.

The inspiring story of Suresh Kamath

The inspiring story of Suresh Kamath

Rediff.com10 May 2007

His sole ambition is to provide employment to 10,000 people.

The Nobels and the Age Problem

The Nobels and the Age Problem

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Science is a young person's game. An award to a young scientist could free up that person to do productive work, or help win more grants by enhancing reputation, argues Devangshu Datta.

New improved nuclear capable Agni-5 successfully test-fired

New improved nuclear capable Agni-5 successfully test-fired

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

Many new technologies developed indigenously were successfully tested in the Agni-5 trial.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Here's a fresh collection of offbeat, quirky stories from around the world.

Top 8 smartphones over Rs 50,000

Top 8 smartphones over Rs 50,000

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

Are you planning to buy a high-end smartphone with advanced features? This list might help you in selecting the best handset money can buy.

India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-5

India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-5

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Agni-V is a three stage missile, 17 metres tall, two metres wide and capable of carrying 1.5 tonne of nuclear warheads.

We'll win next war with indigenous weapons: Army chief

We'll win next war with indigenous weapons: Army chief

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

In his address at the 41st Defence Research and Development Organisation Directors Conference, he also said the development of weaponry and other systems should be done keeping "future warfare" in mind.

Bulandshahr violence: Yogi to meet slain cop's family tomorrow

Bulandshahr violence: Yogi to meet slain cop's family tomorrow

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

The chief minister will meet them at his Kalidas Marg residence in Lucknow.

In Pics: Why Ash is the golden girl of Cannes

In Pics: Why Ash is the golden girl of Cannes

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is truly the 'golden girl' of Cannes. This pics are all the proof you need.

Can keyboards get more weird?

Can keyboards get more weird?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2006

Sailing: Regatta sets sail on dirty water, tricky winds

Sailing: Regatta sets sail on dirty water, tricky winds

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Olympic sailing began an 11-day regatta on Monday with near perfect winds as competitors showed little fear of heading back into waters criticised for sewage-borne pathogens and floating garbage.

Would you pay Rs 107,550 for the new Moto Razr?

Would you pay Rs 107,550 for the new Moto Razr?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com brings you the pros and cons.

Al Qaeda nerds in Pakistan working on drone killers

Al Qaeda nerds in Pakistan working on drone killers

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Pakistan-based Al Qaeda engineers are making several efforts including developing a laser warning system and shoulder-fired missiles to counter American drones, according to a report.

At Rs 67,437, is the Bajaj Pulsar 150 Classic worth a buy?

At Rs 67,437, is the Bajaj Pulsar 150 Classic worth a buy?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The Bajaj Pulsar 150 classic is Rs 10,118 cheaper than the standard Pulsar 150.

Moto E5, Moto E5 Plus come with a massive advantage

Moto E5, Moto E5 Plus come with a massive advantage

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

But how do they compare with their competitors? Ashish Narsale has the answer.

FA support for Sterling following criticism over gun tattoo

FA support for Sterling following criticism over gun tattoo

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Sterling, who is part of Gareth Southgate's 23-man squad who begin their World Cup campaign in Volgograd against Tunisia on June 18, again took to Instagram to defend himself, insisting the tattoo has a "deeper meaning."

Nuclear-capable Agni-IV missile successfully test-fired

Nuclear-capable Agni-IV missile successfully test-fired

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Describing the trial as a "complete success", they said all mission objectives were met during the test-fire. All radars, tracking systems and range stations tracked and monitored the flight performance of the missile, which was launched with support of a mobile launcher.