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Yunus announces general elections in Bangladesh

Yunus announces general elections in Bangladesh

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus announced that the next general election will be held in February 2026, marking the first anniversary of the 'July Uprising'.

'Shubhanshu showed us sights from space like a child'

'Shubhanshu showed us sights from space like a child'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

The family of astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla in Lucknow is eagerly awaiting his safe return from the International Space Station after his 18-day mission. They express immense pride and emotion, sharing details of their conversations and the sights he showed them from space.

NASA spacecraft 'pings' India's Chandrayaan-3 lander on Moon

NASA spacecraft 'pings' India's Chandrayaan-3 lander on Moon

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The Vikram lander was 100 kilometers away from LRO, near Manzinus crater in the Moon's south pole region, when LRO transmitted laser pulses toward it on December 12 last year.

Why Katie Moon chose to share pole vault gold

Why Katie Moon chose to share pole vault gold

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Athletes need not have prior relationship for sharing medals at big events, say Katie Moon

When Sturgeon Moon Lit The Sky

When Sturgeon Moon Lit The Sky

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The Sturgeon Moon is named after the sturgeon fish by the Algonquin tribe of north east USA.

Chandrayaan-5 mission approved, to carry 10 times heavier rover

Chandrayaan-5 mission approved, to carry 10 times heavier rover

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has received approval for the Chandrayaan-5 mission, which aims to study the Moon's surface using a 250kg rover. The mission will be conducted in collaboration with Japan. This follows the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, which achieved a soft landing on the Moon's South Pole in August 2023. ISRO is also planning to establish a space station, Bharatiya Space Station, in the near future.

Splashdown! Shubhanshu Shukla Is Back On Earth!

Splashdown! Shubhanshu Shukla Is Back On Earth!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 mission crew safely returned to Earth after an 18-day stay at the International Space Station, splashing down off the coast of San Diego.

Shuks Picks This SRK Song For Launch

Shuks Picks This SRK Song For Launch

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Unveiling his launch day playlist, the Indian pilot revealed that he loves to listen to Shah Rukh Khan's Swades song Yuh Hi Chala Chal.

Tears of joy as Shubhanshu's parents watch him create history

Tears of joy as Shubhanshu's parents watch him create history

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

The celebrations are set to continue through the day. CMS also arranged a live AXIOM mission broadcast, a replica of the ISS Cupola module, a "Defy Gravity" photo booth, telescope viewings, and a simulated Mission Control Centre.

Leonardo DiCaprio's Day At Cannes

Leonardo DiCaprio's Day At Cannes

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Day 1 of Cannes 2025 saw Hollywood's biggest stars walking the red carpet and making news.

Russia, China plan to install nuclear reactor on Moon!

Russia, China plan to install nuclear reactor on Moon!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Russia and China are 'seriously' considering a project to install a nuclear reactor on the Moon in the next decade, the official media in Moscow quoted the head of the Russian space corporation as saying.

'When I saw India for 1st time from space...': Modi interacts with Shuks

'When I saw India for 1st time from space...': Modi interacts with Shuks

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

Shukla created history on Wednesday by embarking on a journey to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of a commercial mission operated by Axiom Space, along with three other astronauts.

I feel very alone out there at times; I struggle mentally: Zverev

I feel very alone out there at times; I struggle mentally: Zverev

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

It was Alexander Zverev's first opening-round defeat at a Grand Slam since Wimbledon in 2019 and leaves him still searching for a first major after 38 attempts.

How Vogue's Anna Wintour Changed Fashion

How Vogue's Anna Wintour Changed Fashion

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

The iconic editor who reshaped fashion, has transcended her role as editor and become a pop culture icon, famously immortalised in the movie, The Devil Wears Prada.

Chandrayaan-3 exits Earth's orbit, heads towards moon

Chandrayaan-3 exits Earth's orbit, heads towards moon

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

The ISRO had said it would attempt softlanding on the lunar surface on August 23.

When Bollywood Sang To The Moon

When Bollywood Sang To The Moon

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

As India successfully lands Chandrayaan-3, does the moon look as beautiful as one's beloved or has the Chanda Mama of folk ditties acquired a whole new meaning?

11 Tantalisingly Yummy Biryani Recipes

11 Tantalisingly Yummy Biryani Recipes

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

It's the Season For Biryani. During Ramzan many might have already dug into the best of biryanis. But as Eid al-Fitr approaches and the faithful wait for the moon, preparations will begin for the most glorious editions of biryani of all.

SEE: Chandrayaan 3 captures first glimpses of Moon

SEE: Chandrayaan 3 captures first glimpses of Moon

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

The video showed the Moon in bluish green colour with many craters.

Chandrayaan-3 Landing: 'We are over the moon'

Chandrayaan-3 Landing: 'We are over the moon'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Film folk like Akshay Kumar, Chiranjeevi, Jr NTR and Sunny Deol congratulated the country and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on the historic achievement of Chandrayaan-3's landing on the Moon.

Chandrayaan-1 data: Earth electrons forming water on Moon

Chandrayaan-1 data: Earth electrons forming water on Moon

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The team led by researchers from the University of Hawai'i (UH) at Manoa in the US discovered that these electrons in Earth's plasma sheet are contributing to weathering processes -- breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals -- on the Moon's surface.

Japan becomes 5th country to land on moon; lander faces glitch

Japan becomes 5th country to land on moon; lander faces glitch

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

The agency said it is currently receiving a signal from the lander, which is communicating as expected.

Gajar halwa to Aamras: What Shubhanshu took to space

Gajar halwa to Aamras: What Shubhanshu took to space

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Shukla shared these details in an 18-minute interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday from the International Space Station that is orbiting the earth at an altitude of 400 km.

'From India-First To India-For-The-World'

'From India-First To India-For-The-World'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

'The next decade will be even more transformative,' says Prime Minister Modi. 'We are moving from digital governance to global digital leadership.'

'Mom, You Are My Best Friend'

'Mom, You Are My Best Friend'

Rediff.com12 May 2025

'I'm so lucky to have a mom like you who always knows how to make me feel better when I'm down,' Riddhi Soni tells her mother, Jayanti.

'Smooth sailing': ISRO releases Moon's new images

'Smooth sailing': ISRO releases Moon's new images

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The ISRO on Monday released images of the Lunar far side area captured by the Lander Hazard Detection and Avoidance Camera (LHDAC).

Dhoni's gift leaves Chahal beaming until Maxwell steps in

Dhoni's gift leaves Chahal beaming until Maxwell steps in

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal was visibly over the moon after receiving a cherished gift from his cricketing idol - MS Dhoni's bat.

Magical Moment! Moon, Kennedy share pole vault gold

Magical Moment! Moon, Kennedy share pole vault gold

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

American Katie Moon and Australia's Nina Kennedy decided to share the women's pole vault gold medal in another magical moment at the World Athletics Championships.

This Odia Sweet Is Part Of Lord Jagannath's Chappan Bhoga

This Odia Sweet Is Part Of Lord Jagannath's Chappan Bhoga

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

The Jagannath temple has fostered Odisha's regional cooking styles and preserved local food traditions.

India's moon landing gets front-page coverage in Pak

India's moon landing gets front-page coverage in Pak

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Despite the chill in bilateral ties, Pakistan's media on Thursday gave front-page coverage to India's historic moon landing while a former minister even called it a 'great moment' for Indian Space Research Organisation.

'Feeling lunar gravity': Chandrayaan-3 enters Moon orbit

'Feeling lunar gravity': Chandrayaan-3 enters Moon orbit

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The next operation - reduction of orbit- will be done at 11 PM on Sunday, ISRO added.

India's Shubhanshu Shukla to pilot space mission on June 8 after delay

India's Shubhanshu Shukla to pilot space mission on June 8 after delay

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station, piloted by Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla with three other crew members, has been delayed and will now be launched from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida on June 8 at 6:41 pm IST.

Will Chandrayaan-3 rover survive Moon's night temperature?

Will Chandrayaan-3 rover survive Moon's night temperature?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The Chandrayaan-3 mission that aims for a soft landing on the moon's surface, paving the way for future interplanetary missions, carries six payloads that would help ISRO understand the lunar soil and also get the blue planet's photographs from the lunar orbit.

Latest images show lander chose Moon's flat region

Latest images show lander chose Moon's flat region

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3 mission's lander 'Vikram' chose a relatively flat region on the lunar surface to touch down, images captured by its camera showed.

'A holiday on the Moon may not be far off'

'A holiday on the Moon may not be far off'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

After the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon on Wednesday, August 23, Bollywood has joined India to laud ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) and its team for the historic mission.

ISRO hopes Vikram, Pragyan will see another Moon day

ISRO hopes Vikram, Pragyan will see another Moon day

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

After the successful deployment of Chandrayaan-3's lander and rover on the moon, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is hoping that their mission life will not be limited to one lunar day or 14 earth days, and that they will come back to life when the sun again rises on the Moon, to carry on with the experiments and studies there.

UAE's First Attempt To Land On Moon

UAE's First Attempt To Land On Moon

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The UAE was set to create history as the first Arab country and the fourth globally to land a spacecraft on the moon had the Emirati-built moon explorer Rashid Rover made a successful landing on the lunar surface.

SEE: Pragyan covers 8 metres of Moon's surface

SEE: Pragyan covers 8 metres of Moon's surface

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3 mission's rover 'Pragyan' has traversed a distance of about eight metres on the lunar surface, and its payloads have been turned on, ISRO said on Friday.

Children gather in schools to witness moon landing

Children gather in schools to witness moon landing

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

An entire nation waited, praying and hoping fervently, as the countdown to touch down on the moon wound to a slow close on Wednesday with many thousands gathering in schools, places of worship and elsewhere and scientists doing last minute checks to ensure Chandrayaan-3 makes a soft landing on the lunar south pole.

How Will Lee's Election Impact Asia?

How Will Lee's Election Impact Asia?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Lee Jae-myung's decisive victory in South Korea's snap presidential election marks a major political shift driven by public backlash against authoritarian, with significant implications for domestic reform and the future of the US-South Korea alliance, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

SEE: Warm hugs as Shuks, 3 others enter space station

SEE: Warm hugs as Shuks, 3 others enter space station

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

India's Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and three other astronauts on Thursday reached the International Space Station as the Dragon spacecraft docked with the orbital laboratory.