News for 'moon'

Chandrayaan-3 mission on schedule: ISRO a day ahead of landing

Chandrayaan-3 mission on schedule: ISRO a day ahead of landing

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The space agency said the Mission Operations Complex (MOX), located at the ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) in Bengaluru, is buzzing with energy and excitement.

'If I Was Trump, I'd Be Scared Of Kamala'

'If I Was Trump, I'd Be Scared Of Kamala'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

'I hope that Macho Man agrees to debate her, because I think she will do spectacularly well in the debate.'

Fly your name to the moon for Rs 500

Fly your name to the moon for Rs 500

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Contributors to Team Indus project will have names etched on an object going to space.

Chandrayaan-3 completes final move, now gears up for...

Chandrayaan-3 completes final move, now gears up for...

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

The spacecraft will now prepare for separation of the lander module -- comprising the lander and rover -- from the propulsion module.

Going, going, gone. 2014's last Blood Moon

Going, going, gone. 2014's last Blood Moon

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Star gazers in India witnessed the last stage of a total lunar eclipse, the second and last one of the year on Wednesday. The moon will be below the horizon during most of the eclipse.

Short and sweet: When the moon turned red

Short and sweet: When the moon turned red

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Did you blink? There was a total eclipse of the moon on Saturday -- and it was an unusually short one.

The Tricolour on the moon

The Tricolour on the moon

Rediff.com18 Nov 2008

India became the fourth country to make its mark on the moon when Chandrayaan-I's MIP landed on the moon's surface on Friday, at approximately 8.30 pm IST.The MIP, proudly bearing the Indian tricolour, crash landed on the moon's surface after being detached by Chandrayaan-1.The Indian Space Research Organisation's command room has confirmed that it has received its first signal from the MIP.

Chandrayaan-3 mission countdown begins; India set to join elite group

Chandrayaan-3 mission countdown begins; India set to join elite group

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

The soft landing of the spacecraft is planned for late August. The mission is expected to be supportive to future interplanetary missions.

Will Avatar eclipse New Moon?

Will Avatar eclipse New Moon?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

New Moon is in imminent danger of being eclipsed by the DVD/Blu-ray Disc/DVD combo of James Cameron's Avatar which hits the stores April 22 to mark Earth Day.

Chandrayan helps NASA detect water on Moon

Chandrayan helps NASA detect water on Moon

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Using data collected by India's Chandrayan mission, NASA has detected magmatic water locked under the surface of the Moon.

India eyes rare feat as ISRO gears up for 3rd lunar mission

India eyes rare feat as ISRO gears up for 3rd lunar mission

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Four years after it broke many hearts, Indian Space Research Organisation's Chandrayaan is all set to soar towards the moon in its third expedition on Friday in an attempt to put the country in an elite club of nations that accomplished lunar missions with a soft landing.

The Most Beautiful Women You'll See At Fashion Week

The Most Beautiful Women You'll See At Fashion Week

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

They definitely need a ramp of their own.

Jeh Turns 3!

Jeh Turns 3!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

What are Bollywood stars celebrating?

With havan and namaz, world prays for Chandrayaan-3

With havan and namaz, world prays for Chandrayaan-3

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Regardless of religious boundaries, individuals are coming together to lend their support to the Chandrayaan-3 mission.

Chandrayaan: ISRO's informal social media posts win hearts

Chandrayaan: ISRO's informal social media posts win hearts

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Interspersing their tweets and posts with an occasional 'Welcome buddy!' and 'Thanks for the ride, Mate!', ISRO's social media handles occasionally departed from using just technical terms to give updates about India's ambitious Moon mission Chandrayaan-3.

Chandrayaan-3: ISRO Seeks Balaji's Blessings

Chandrayaan-3: ISRO Seeks Balaji's Blessings

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

A team of Indian Space Research Organisation scientists on July 13 visited the Tirupati Venkatachalapathy temple ahead of Friday's much anticipated Chandrayaan-3 launch.

I salute Chandrayaan-3's passengers: Raj min's faux pas

I salute Chandrayaan-3's passengers: Raj min's faux pas

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Rajasthan Sports Minister Ashok Chandna made the slip hours before the touchdown by Chandrayaan's lander on the lunar surface - an unmanned landing eagerly anticipated across the country.

How Dropped Candidates Keep Busy

How Dropped Candidates Keep Busy

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Cricket climate change to medical practice, dropped candidates have their non-political life sorted.

What Links This Gent To Chandrayaan-3?

What Links This Gent To Chandrayaan-3?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Palanivel, father of Chandrayaan-3 Mission Director Veeramuthuvel, speaks to the media on the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the surface of the moon

Missed the 'Blood Moon'? See it HERE

Missed the 'Blood Moon'? See it HERE

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

The moon took on an eerie blood-red hue on Tuesday during the first total lunar eclipse of 2014, a celestial sight that wowed potentially millions of stargazers across North and South America.

Chandrayaan-3 touchdown point to be called 'Shiva Shakti': Modi at ISRO

Chandrayaan-3 touchdown point to be called 'Shiva Shakti': Modi at ISRO

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

August 23, the day the Chandrayaan-3 lander touched down on the lunar surface, would be celebrated as 'National Space Day'.

Why this ISRO scientist has not visited his Manipur home for over 2 years

Why this ISRO scientist has not visited his Manipur home for over 2 years

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Meet Indian Space Research Organisation scientist Ningthoujam Raghu Singh, who was one of the bright sparks responsible for sending Chandrayaan-3 to the moon.

China's lunar rover creates first 'footprint' on the far side of the moon

China's lunar rover creates first 'footprint' on the far side of the moon

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

The Chang'e-4 spacecraft scripted history on Thursday when it made the first-ever soft landing on the far side of the moon.

What's next for Chandrayaan-3 after successful launch

What's next for Chandrayaan-3 after successful launch

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

'Today onwards, the onboard thrusters will be fired and Chandryaan-3 will be taken away from Earth for an eventful landing on Moon's surface on August 23'

Salman Parties With Arbaaz, Sshura

Salman Parties With Arbaaz, Sshura

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Arbaaz Khan hosted a birthday party for his wife Sshura Khan on January 18, and his entire family came together to celebrate the special day.

Chandrayaan located! NASA finds it still orbiting the moon

Chandrayaan located! NASA finds it still orbiting the moon

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

"We have been able to detect NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) and the Indian Space Research Organisation's Chandrayaan-1 spacecraft in lunar orbit with ground-based radar," said Marina Brozovic, a radar scientist at JPL and principal investigator for the test project.

Modi reveals names of Gaganyan mission astronauts. They are...

Modi reveals names of Gaganyan mission astronauts. They are...

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The four astronauts are -- Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, Angad Prathap, Ajit Krishnan, and Shubhanshu Shukla -- Modi said at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) at Thumba near the Kerala state capital.

INDIA bloc will disintegrate 'khata khat' after June 4: Modi

INDIA bloc will disintegrate 'khata khat' after June 4: Modi

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Commenting that running a country is not a play for those born with a golden spoon, Modi said, "They have gone from Amethi and will go even from Rae Bareli."

Preity Is Grateful For The Love

Preity Is Grateful For The Love

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Bollywood is having a party on social media, and you're invited!

Salman, Spies, Soup, Superheroes on OTT

Salman, Spies, Soup, Superheroes on OTT

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Sukanya Verma lists her this week's OTT recommendations.

Revealed: An ocean buried in Jupiter's moon Ganymede

Revealed: An ocean buried in Jupiter's moon Ganymede

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

The subterranean ocean is thought to have more water than all the water on Earth's surface

McLaren's Norris wins Miami Grand Prix for first F1 win

McLaren's Norris wins Miami Grand Prix for first F1 win

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Lando Norris capitalised on a bit of good fortune to win the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday

Chandrayaan-3: Cong accuses PM of 'hogging limelight'

Chandrayaan-3: Cong accuses PM of 'hogging limelight'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

'ISRO Chairman Dr. Somanath's leadership truly created history and we extend our hearty congratulations to him and his team,' Venugopal said on X, formerly Twitter.

'You Can't Understand Human Beings...'

'You Can't Understand Human Beings...'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'...without looking into yourself.' 'What matters most is human relationships and the human mind.'

World lauds ISRO for Chandrayaan-3's success

World lauds ISRO for Chandrayaan-3's success

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

India scripted history as the ambitious third Moon mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) touched down on the Moon's south pole, propelling the country to an exclusive club of four and making it the first nation to land on the uncharted surface.

Collective success of every Indian, says Congress with nod to its govts role

Collective success of every Indian, says Congress with nod to its govts role

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

After Chandrayaan-3 touched down on the Moon, the Congress on Wednesday said it is a collective success of every Indian and ISRO's achievement reflects a saga of continuity and is truly fantastic.

Priyanka, Malti Marie Look For Supermoon

Priyanka, Malti Marie Look For Supermoon

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Priyanka Chopra and singer Nick Jonas have been treating us fans to adorable pictures and videos of their daughter Malti Marie.

Holi Recipe: Chef Bhatt's Matcha Gujiyas

Holi Recipe: Chef Bhatt's Matcha Gujiyas

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Matcha tea lovers, this recipe is meant for you!

Chandrayaan-2 welcomes Chandrayaan-3 ahead of landing

Chandrayaan-2 welcomes Chandrayaan-3 ahead of landing

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

ISRO on Monday said a two-way communication between the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter and Chandrayaan-3's Lunar Module has been established.

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Now, Watch Article 370 On OTT

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

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