News for 'moon'

Shubhanshu Shukla Is All Set For Space

Shubhanshu Shukla Is All Set For Space

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Shukla says Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma -- the first Indian to travel to space --has been advising him about the space flight.

PIX: El Bakkali, Hall, Kennedy snatch tense gold wins

PIX: El Bakkali, Hall, Kennedy snatch tense gold wins

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Images from the athletics action at Stade de France, Saint-Denis, Paris, on Wednesday.

Indian-American astronaut in NASA's manned Moon mission

Indian-American astronaut in NASA's manned Moon mission

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Raja Jon Vurputoor Chari, 43, a graduate of the US Air Force Academy, MIT and US Naval Test Pilot School, is the only Indian-American in the list.

When Hansika, Shriya, Sobhitha Choose To Bedazzle

When Hansika, Shriya, Sobhitha Choose To Bedazzle

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

What makes temple jewellery so special?

Who Is Trump Paying Homage To?

Who Is Trump Paying Homage To?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

'Tragically, the shooter claimed the life of one of our fellow Americans. Corey Comperatore, unbelievable person, everyone tells me.'

Moon lander Vikram separates from Chandrayaan-2

Moon lander Vikram separates from Chandrayaan-2

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

The Vikram Moon Lander, named after the father of India's space mission Vikram Sarabhai on his birth centenary year, is scheduled to touch the lunar surface near its south pole on September 7 about 1.55 am.

What Bollywood's Karva Chauth Party Looks Like

What Bollywood's Karva Chauth Party Looks Like

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Anil Kapoor's wife Sunita Kapoor hosted her annual Karva Chauth party for her friends, and the ladies in well, mostly red, made striking images on social media.

Now, Watch Jigra At Home

Now, Watch Jigra At Home

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

From Star Wars to Santa to Alia Bhatt, OTT has a variety of entertainment to offer for all ages this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.

Aahana Gets The Blues

Aahana Gets The Blues

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Rakul is a rainbow... Bhumi shows us what's on her plate... Ranveer at the Golden Temple...

When Ayodhya Was Illuminated To Welcome Rama

When Ayodhya Was Illuminated To Welcome Rama

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Rama and Sita entered a wonderful maze of lit streets, and when Bharatha caught sight of them as he ran down the steps of the palace, the whole city was chiming with celebration with this festival of lights. A fascinating excerpt from Vayu Naidu's book, The Living Legend.

Dua, Zuneyra, Ilai: What These Celeb Baby Names Mean

Dua, Zuneyra, Ilai: What These Celeb Baby Names Mean

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

This year saw a lot of celebrities embracing parenthood, and they have given the Class of 2024 some unusual names.

Chandrika Tandon Wins A Grammy

Chandrika Tandon Wins A Grammy

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Chennai-born Indian-American businesswoman and musician Chandrika Tandon, 71, won a Grammy in the Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album category for her album Triveni, a blend of ancient chants and world music, at the 2025 Grammys.

7 Stunning Sequences From Raj Kapoor Films

7 Stunning Sequences From Raj Kapoor Films

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Within his short lifespan of 63 years, Raj Kapoor left behind an incredible cinematic legacy. Dinesh Raheja continues celebrating Raj Kapoor's birth centenary by looking at seven sequences from his films that have defined Hindi cinema.

When Shah Rukh Khan Visited Bungalow

When Shah Rukh Khan Visited Bungalow

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

'I told him I would send the food to his hotel, he said, "No, I want to experience the hospitality".' 'He came and sat and I just kept staring.' 'He said, "Tu baith mere saath".' 'When I sat down with him we both looked up at the glass ceiling. And do you know what we saw?'

Pritish Nandy: What An Editor!

Pritish Nandy: What An Editor!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Hugely creative with a very evolved aesthetic sense, he made the Illustrated Weekly of India every young reporter's dream. Payal Singh Mohanka remembers Pritish Nandy who passed into the ages on January 8, 2025.

Longest 'blood moon' eclipse to dazzle skygazers

Longest 'blood moon' eclipse to dazzle skygazers

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

The moon will turn red at the highest point of the total lunar eclipse, which starts around 1 am on the night of July 28.

Now Neeraj Takes India To The Moon

Now Neeraj Takes India To The Moon

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Dominic Xavier congratulates Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra as he scripted history yet again on Sunday by becoming the first Indian to win a gold medal in the World Athletics Championships with a big throw of 88.17m in the men's javelin final in Budapest.

DHFL: 63 Moons to move tribunal against Piramal bid

DHFL: 63 Moons to move tribunal against Piramal bid

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

63 Moons Technologies that has a claim of Rs 200 crore from Dewan Housing Finance, which is being taken over by the Piramal Group for as low as Rs 37,500 crore against a total claim of close to Rs 85,000 crore, on Tuesday said it will challenge the resolution at the NCLAT shortly. On Tuesday, making an about-turn, the Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) chaired by HP Chaturvedi and Ravikumar Duraisamy, allowed Piramal Group to take over DHFL under the bankruptcy code for as low as Rs 37,500 crore against a claim of close to Rs 85,000 crore. It had on May 25 asked the committee of creditors to consider the Wadhawans offer of paying back almost Rs 93,000 crore to the lenders and creditors, which was stayed by the NCLAT after the Pirmal group challenged it.

Navratri, Day 3: Nushrratt, Alaya Look Great In Grey

Navratri, Day 3: Nushrratt, Alaya Look Great In Grey

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Opt for a stunning grey lehenga or a sleek sari, just like your favourite celebrities, to make a memorable fashion statement while you go pandal-hopping or dance the night away.

'Blood moon' dazzles skywatchers around the world

'Blood moon' dazzles skywatchers around the world

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

The longest total lunar eclipse of the 21st century occured on Friday, July 27, and was visible from much of the world. Prime viewing locations for the four-hour long event included Cairo, Egypt; Santorini, Greece; and Harare, Zimbabwe. Here are some of the best views of the spectacular show in the sky.

51,000 diyas form 'Batoge to Katoge' slogan at Varanasi ghat

51,000 diyas form 'Batoge to Katoge' slogan at Varanasi ghat

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

More than 51,000 diyas were lighted on Friday on Dev Deepawali at a Varanasi ghat to form 'Batoge to Katoge' -- a slogan given recently by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in a call apparently to Hindus to stay united.

Heading To The Kumbh? Here's How To Plan

Heading To The Kumbh? Here's How To Plan

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Prayagraj is a must-visit place in 2025, but in January and February you can't miss the Maha Kumbh, a spectacular event like no other.

Desi Cheers For Trump!

Desi Cheers For Trump!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Trump looks like he will be America's next president while yet again the country seems to have rejected a woman candidate...

First Moon image captured by Chandrayaan-2 released

First Moon image captured by Chandrayaan-2 released

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The picture of Moon was taken by Chandrayaan-2's LI4 Camera from an altitude of about 2,650 km from the lunar surface.

Amit Shah would have been a 'scrap dealer' if...: Siddaramaiah

Amit Shah would have been a 'scrap dealer' if...: Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched a scathing attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks on B.R. Ambedkar in Parliament. Siddaramaiah said Shah would have been a "Gujari" (scrap dealer) if there wasn't Ambedkar's Constitution. He also criticized Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar for not taking action against Shah for his comments. The Congress leader further accused the BJP and Sangh Parivar of hating Ambedkar and the Constitution. Siddaramaiah also recalled the RSS's opposition to the Constitution and Ambedkar in the past, citing articles from the RSS mouthpiece 'Organiser' and Golwalkar's book "Bunch of Thought."

PHOTOS: 'Super blood wolf moon' lights up the sky

PHOTOS: 'Super blood wolf moon' lights up the sky

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

As there won't be another total lunar eclipse until 2021, here are some of the images from around the world.

Masaba Gupta's Beautiful Baby Girl

Masaba Gupta's Beautiful Baby Girl

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Fashion designer, actor and sometimes model Masaba Gupta and actor Satyadeep Misra were blessed with a baby girl on October 11.

Nayanthara's Twins Turn Two

Nayanthara's Twins Turn Two

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan's sons Uyir and Ulagam turn two.

Afghan Cricketers Sing For DJ Bravo

Afghan Cricketers Sing For DJ Bravo

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The players, looking towards Bravo, crooned along Bravo's hit number Champion while the song played on the team bus.

Manushi's Palat Moment

Manushi's Palat Moment

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Salman pumps up for Sikandar... Yami's sunshine life... Abhay wants to know...

How foreign media covered India's Moon-landing bid

How foreign media covered India's Moon-landing bid

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

The New York Times, The Washington Post, The BBC and The Guardian, among many other leading foreign media outlets, all carried stories on Chandrayaan-2, India's landmark moon mission.

'2024 Gave Me Some Of My Happiest Moments'

'2024 Gave Me Some Of My Happiest Moments'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Film folk brought in the New Year with pretty posts and warm wishes on social media.

Navratri, Day 8: Khushi, Alia Look Perfect In Pink

Navratri, Day 8: Khushi, Alia Look Perfect In Pink

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Beauties from B-town are often spotted wearing this universally flattering hue and they always rejig it to match the latest trends.

Chandrayaan 2 leaves earth's orbit, moving towards moon

Chandrayaan 2 leaves earth's orbit, moving towards moon

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

The Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft is expected to reach the moon's orbit on August 20 and land on lunar surface on September 7.

Kenya's Chepngetich smashes women's marathon world record

Kenya's Chepngetich smashes women's marathon world record

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich smashes women's marathon world record in Chicago

Water on moon now, home on moon tomorrow

Water on moon now, home on moon tomorrow

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Having found water, ISRO scientists have also identified craters that can be colonised by earthlings. The crater, located near the moon's north pole, has been christened as Erlanger. This is considered to be one of the top colonies conducive for human habitation and where structures can be set up.

In photos: Reliving the Apollo 11 Moon Landing

In photos: Reliving the Apollo 11 Moon Landing

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Fifty years ago on July 20, 1969 with these words American astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin "Buzz" E Aldrin made history by becoming the first human beings to set foot on another world -- the moon. It was an event that was watched by millions on television and one that remains etched in all our memories. Collected here are 17 images of that historic mission, a "giant leap for mankind".

Oscar Nominations: A Quick Glance

Oscar Nominations: A Quick Glance

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The nominations for the 96th annual Academy Awards have been announced.

The Bengaluru connection to NASA's moon lander

The Bengaluru connection to NASA's moon lander

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

While New Jersey, US-based OrbitBeyond leads a consortium of subcontractors who have designed and developed hardware for deep space missions, Bengaluru-based Team Indus is leading OrbitBeyond's lander engineering, reports T E Narasimhan.

Ramzan moon sighted, fasting begins from today

Ramzan moon sighted, fasting begins from today

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid Syed Ahmed Bukhari and Shahi Imam of Fatehpuri mosque Mufti Mukarram Ahmed also said the moon was sighted and the fasting will start from Saturday. They appealed to Muslims to perform all rituals and prayers at home during Ramzan while adhering to social distancing and lockdown norms.