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ISRO scripts history with successful docking of satellites in space

ISRO scripts history with successful docking of satellites in space

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully performed the docking of satellites as part of the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX). The docking was achieved after a series of maneuvers, including a trial attempt on January 12. The SpaDeX mission, launched on December 30, 2024, aims to demonstrate in-space docking technology using two small spacecraft. This technology is crucial for achieving complex mission objectives that require multiple rocket launches.

Chakravarthy Debate Heats Up

Chakravarthy Debate Heats Up

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Varun Chakravarthy, who has quickly become one of India's most consistent bowlers in T20Is, further cemented his reputation with a brilliant 3-23 in the first T20I in Kolkata.

Ian Chappell calls time on journalistic career

Ian Chappell calls time on journalistic career

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Legendary cricketer Ian Chappell's insightful writings, critical reviews and anecdotes from his playing days will be missed. The Australian icon brought the curtain down on his more than five-decade-long journalistic career, penning his last piece on Sunday.

Smith suffers blow on thumb ahead of Adelaide Test

Smith suffers blow on thumb ahead of Adelaide Test

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Steve Smith was facing throwdowns from team-mate Marnus Labuschagne in the nets when the ball struck his right thumb.

Paddy Shivalkar: Man who accepted his fate with smile

Paddy Shivalkar: Man who accepted his fate with smile

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Padmakar Shivalkar was distinctly unlucky that his best days in the 1970s coincided with that of Bishan Singh Bedi's prime.

She Finds Jobs For Army Wives

She Finds Jobs For Army Wives

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

'We are running this initiative to find good job opportunities for military wives, which should be remote because then they can stay with their husbands and be part of the corporate world,' Supriya Parashar tells Prasanna D Zore/Rediff.com.

Jaiswal, Jurel, Washy Take A Coffee Break

Jaiswal, Jurel, Washy Take A Coffee Break

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

The trio looked relaxed as they had coffee at the Peter Rabbit Cafe in Adelaide.

'Unapologetically Indian' In New York

'Unapologetically Indian' In New York

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'I always cook from my heart,' says New York Chef Vijaya Kumar who won his third Michelin Star recently.

Why I Rejected An Offer From Google

Why I Rejected An Offer From Google

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

The journey of life will always come with its temptations; it is the ability to stick to your goal that will eventually lead you to success. A fascinating excerpt from Manish Vij's must-read book, Brick by Brick.

World champ Gukesh becomes highest ranked Indian

World champ Gukesh becomes highest ranked Indian

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Norway's Magnus Carlsen continues to be the undisputed world No.1 with 2832.5 points, followed by United States' Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura (2802) and country-mate Fabiano Caruana (2798).

Verstappen vrooms to fourth title in Vegas

Verstappen vrooms to fourth title in Vegas

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

In the constructors' standings, Ferrari closed the gap to McLaren to 24 points.

Goodbye Paddy!

Goodbye Paddy!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

It was amazing to see how he used to hoodwink batsmen with subtle changes in flight, loop and deliver his doomsday ball -- the dangerous armer.

PIX: CLINICAL INDIA LIFT CHAMPIONS TROPHY!

PIX: CLINICAL INDIA LIFT CHAMPIONS TROPHY!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

IMAGES from the Champions Trophy final played between India and New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday.

'Kohli Just Went Overboard'

'Kohli Just Went Overboard'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

'Physical contact in Melbourne and the sandpaper incident in Sydney were out of line.'

'Rohit's century a huge boost ahead of Champions Trophy'

'Rohit's century a huge boost ahead of Champions Trophy'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Rohit Sharma smashed his 32nd ODI century -- a 90-ball 119 -- to guide India to a four-wicket victory over England.

U-19 Women's World Cup: Vaishnavi's hat-trick powers India to big win!

U-19 Women's World Cup: Vaishnavi's hat-trick powers India to big win!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Debutant left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma (5/5) recorded the best-ever figures in the ICC Under-19 Women's World Cup, including a hat-trick, to lead India to a commanding 10-wicket victory over Malaysia.

Champions Trophy: Pakistan 3, India 2

Champions Trophy: Pakistan 3, India 2

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Pakistan has the upper hand in the Champions Trophy, winning three of the five matches against India.

PIX: Rickelton hits century as South Africa trounce Afghanistan

PIX: Rickelton hits century as South Africa trounce Afghanistan

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

A flawless maiden hundred from opener Ryan Rickelton helped South Africa crush Afghanistan by 107 runs.

Unbeaten India, SA in battle for U-19 Women's WC crown

Unbeaten India, SA in battle for U-19 Women's WC crown

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Unbeaten so far in the tournament, a dominant India will start as overwhelming favourites to win their second consecutive women's Under-19 T20 World Cup crown when they take on also-undefeated South Africa in the final in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.

PICS: India thrash sorry Pakistan, put one foot in semis

PICS: India thrash sorry Pakistan, put one foot in semis

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Virat Kohli anchored a tricky chase with an unbeaten 100.

National Games: Jonathan, 15, stuns Sarabjot to win 10m pistol gold

National Games: Jonathan, 15, stuns Sarabjot to win 10m pistol gold

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

15-year-old Jonathan Antony stunned Paris Olympics bronze medalist Sarabjot Singh and national record holder Saurabh Chaudhary to win the 10m air pistol gold at the National Games.

14-year-old Desinghu makes splash with hat-trick of gold!

14-year-old Desinghu makes splash with hat-trick of gold!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

At the brand new Trishul Shooting Range in Dehradun, Haryana's Asian Games bronze medallist shooter Ramita Jindal turned in a world class performance to top the qualification round in the women's 10m air rifle event.

Chakravarthy's magic in vain as India lose to England

Chakravarthy's magic in vain as India lose to England

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

England secured a 26-run victory over India in the third T20I in Rajkot on Tuesday to stay alive in the five-match series.

Norris on pole for Qatar sprint, McLaren ahead of Ferrari

Norris on pole for Qatar sprint, McLaren ahead of Ferrari

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

McLaren's Lando Norris took pole position for the Qatar Grand Prix sprint on Friday with Mercedes' George Russell denying the Formula One leaders a front row.

EPL PIX: Chelsea get back to winning ways

EPL PIX: Chelsea get back to winning ways

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Chelsea won for the first time in six Premier League matches when they beat relegation-threatened Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-1 at home on Monday.

F1: Hamilton embraces 'new job', fans go wild

F1: Hamilton embraces 'new job', fans go wild

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Seven-times Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton said he was excited for 2025 and ready to embrace change at Ferrari as he updated his LinkedIn profile with the hashtag 'newjob'.

Ranji Trophy: All eyes on Kohli but Upendra steals the show

Ranji Trophy: All eyes on Kohli but Upendra steals the show

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Upendra Yadav's resolute 95 propelled Uttar Pradesh to 241 against Delhi, dominated by Virat Kohli's return to Ranji Trophy after 13 years.

Lovlina strikes gold at National Games

Lovlina strikes gold at National Games

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist Lovlina Borgohain clinched the women's 75kg gold at the National Games in Dehradun.

PIX: Juve suffer shock Coppa Italia exit; PSG in French Cup semis

PIX: Juve suffer shock Coppa Italia exit; PSG in French Cup semis

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Empoli beat Juventus 4-2 on penalties to advance to their first ever Coppa Italia semi-finals on Wednesday after a resilient performance helped them to hold the defending champions to a 1-1 draw in regular time.

National Games: Services tops medal tally

National Games: Services tops medal tally

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Jharkhand defeated Maharashtra 2-1 to bag the bronze medal.

Anushka, Athiya Look So Worried At MCG

Anushka, Athiya Look So Worried At MCG

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Virat Kohli's wife and K L Rahul's wife Athiya Shetty were in attendance and their reaction to Kohli's dismissal has gone viral on social media.

Champions Trophy: Will Australia, SA progress from Group B?

Champions Trophy: Will Australia, SA progress from Group B?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Australia will be without their premier pacers but their envious pedigree in ICC tournaments make them favourites to progress to the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy from Group B.

'Haven't Spoken To Dhoni For More Than 10 Years'

'Haven't Spoken To Dhoni For More Than 10 Years'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Harbhajan Singh declared he is no longer in touch with Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Hazlewood Takes Kohli By Surprise

Hazlewood Takes Kohli By Surprise

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Virat Kohli fell victim to a well-directed short ball from Josh Hazlewood.

Sachin's record-breaking throw: India's next javelin star?

Sachin's record-breaking throw: India's next javelin star?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Javelin thrower Sachin Yadav of Uttar Pradesh, 18-year-old high jumper Pooja Singh of Haryana and long distance runner Sawan Barwal of Himachal Pradesh rewrote National Games records and won gold medals on the concluding day of athletics competition. Yadav sent his spear to a Games-record distance of 84.39m in his fifth attempt, while Pooja cleared 1.84m to defend the women's high jump gold. Barwal won the men's 5000m in a time of 13 minutes and 45.93 seconds, bettering the earlier Games record.

'Gambhir Has Been Lagging Behind'

'Gambhir Has Been Lagging Behind'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

'The best coach is the one who is tactically superior. He should know how to pick the right XI according to the conditions.'

Gill's century powers India to ODI series sweep vs England

Gill's century powers India to ODI series sweep vs England

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Shubman Gill's fluent century and a clinical performance from their bowlers helped India trounce England by 142 runs in the third and final ODI on Wednesday, to complete a 3-0 series sweep.

Carey backs Starc to win fitness race for Sydney Test

Carey backs Starc to win fitness race for Sydney Test

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey has backed Mitchell Starc to be ready for the decisive fifth and final Test of the series against India when it starts in Sydney on Friday despite doubts over the fast bowler's fitness.

SRK, Ranbir... Vote Best Valentine!

SRK, Ranbir... Vote Best Valentine!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

These six male megastars have formed popular pairs with two starkly different leading ladies. Dinesh Raheja compares and contrasts the chemistry between the onscreen couples, and asks you, dear reader, to vote for your favourite jodi.

Love, Longing & Healing In Ma's Rasam

Love, Longing & Healing In Ma's Rasam

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

14 years after losing her family in the tsunami, Meghana Rajsekhar finally tasted her mother's rasam when her childhood cook invited her for a meal.