News for 'moon'

China's first lunar probe enters moon's orbit

China's first lunar probe enters moon's orbit

Rediff.com5 Nov 2007

Following commands, Chang'e-1 started braking at a position 300 km away from the moon and entered its orbit Monday morning, making it China's first circumlunar satellite.

Remembering Sushmaji's Twitter Diplomacy

Remembering Sushmaji's Twitter Diplomacy

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Ms Swaraj was a conscientious woman who understood suffering and pathos and attempted in her inimitable way to mitigate them, recalls Rup Narayan Das.

Rakul's Best Bridal Look? VOTE!

Rakul's Best Bridal Look? VOTE!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

What a beautiful bride Rakul Singh made!

The BJP & Man on the Moon

The BJP & Man on the Moon

Rediff.com18 Sep 2003

NASA spots 'impossible' cloud on Saturn moon -- for second time

NASA spots 'impossible' cloud on Saturn moon -- for second time

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Located in Titan's stratosphere, the cloud is made of a compound of carbon and nitrogen known as dicyanoacetylene (C4N2), an ingredient in the chemical cocktail that colours the giant moon's hazy, brownish-orange atmosphere.

'ISRO scientists are not bothered about money but...'

'ISRO scientists are not bothered about money but...'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Ex-ISRO chairman G Madhavan Nair said the scientists at space agency have achieved this historic success by getting a salary one-fifth of the scientists in the developed world.

Recognise These Stars?

Recognise These Stars?

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Raima Sen surprised her social media followers by revealing some 'hidden gems' from her albums.

China's Jade Rabbit leaves trace on moon

China's Jade Rabbit leaves trace on moon

Rediff.com15 Dec 2013

China's first lunar probe on Sunday successfully separated from the lander and left deep traces on its loose soil, hours after the communist giant carried out the world's first soft landing on the lunar surface in nearly 40 years.

'Independence Without Safety Means Nothing'

'Independence Without Safety Means Nothing'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

'I humbly request the government to create safe spaces for ALL women, the strictest of punishment and the swiftest justice.'

NASA will soon train Indian astronauts for joint ISS mission: Garcetti

NASA will soon train Indian astronauts for joint ISS mission: Garcetti

Rediff.com25 May 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration will soon provide advanced training to Indian astronauts, with the goal of mounting a joint effort to the International Space Station, a top American diplomat said Friday.

New research reveals much more water on moon

New research reveals much more water on moon

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

A US-led team has found that there is at least 100 times more water in the moon's minerals that was previously believed -- in fact, the scientists have based its findings on an analysis of the mineral apatite in lunar rocks picked up by Apollo space missions and in lunar meteorite found in Africa.

Pochettino living the dream as Spurs aim for the moon

Pochettino living the dream as Spurs aim for the moon

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

There is still a long way to go, with a young Ajax side sure to present a formidable obstacle to a Spurs squad shorn of leading strikers Harry Kane and Son Heung-min.

Jeh Turns 3!

Jeh Turns 3!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

What are Bollywood stars celebrating?

China's lunar probe Chang'e-1 lands on Moon

China's lunar probe Chang'e-1 lands on Moon

Rediff.com1 Mar 2009

China's lunar mission aiming to send 'robotic explorers' before 2020, on Sunday landed its first satellite on Moon, as the Communist nation braces to compete in space technology with countries like the United States, Russia and India.

Seen The Ring of Fire?

Seen The Ring of Fire?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Glimpse the annular solar eclipse.

Seal the deal at Copenhagen: Ban Ki-Moon

Seal the deal at Copenhagen: Ban Ki-Moon

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

Ban Ki-moon said he is encouraged that more than 105 heads of state and government are committed to participate in the meeting of world leaders on the 18th of this month.

Schumacher over the moon after Chinese victory

Schumacher over the moon after Chinese victory

Rediff.com1 Oct 2006

The Ferrari ace breathed a sigh of considerable relief as he celebrated one of the sport's great comebacks.

'Sar pe laal topi Rusi...': Modi mentions Raj Kapoor, Mithun in Moscow

'Sar pe laal topi Rusi...': Modi mentions Raj Kapoor, Mithun in Moscow

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Modi's high praise of Russia as an ally and Putin's leadership came amid ongoing efforts by the Western world to isolate the Russian leader over the war in Ukraine.

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.

ISRO confirms presence of water molecule on Moon

ISRO confirms presence of water molecule on Moon

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

In a major breakthrough, the Indian Space Research Organisation has for the first time formally confirmed the presence of water molecule on the lunar surface of the moon.

Chand Si Khoobsurat Nushrrat!

Chand Si Khoobsurat Nushrrat!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Once in a way a gal will come along who will totally sweep you off your feet with her fashion.

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.

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.

Missing Malaika Arora's Dance Moves?

Missing Malaika Arora's Dance Moves?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

She's back with yet another hot number, this time it's sung by Guru Randhawa.

How Pakistan reacted to Chandryaan-3's success

How Pakistan reacted to Chandryaan-3's success

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch during her briefing on Friday was asked to comment on the successful soft-landing of the Chandrayaan-3 mission on the Moon.

Modi declares August 23 as National Space Day

Modi declares August 23 as National Space Day

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

A visibly emotional Modi addressed scientists at the Indian Space Research organisation's command centre in Bengaluru, who were involved in the Chandrayaan-3 mission and lauded them for their efforts.

PIX: Preity over the moon as Kings rule supreme...

PIX: Preity over the moon as Kings rule supreme...

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

This season Punjab have certainly delighted.

Chandrayaan-3 1st orbit-raising manoeuvre successful, 'health normal'

Chandrayaan-3 1st orbit-raising manoeuvre successful, 'health normal'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Chandrayaan-3 is now in an orbit, which when closest to Earth is at 173 km and farthest from Earth is at 41,762 km, the space agency said.

Tonight a 'blue moon' will rise in the sky

Tonight a 'blue moon' will rise in the sky

Rediff.com31 Jul 2004

Come Saturday night and Indians can watch a phenomena that rarely occurs -- a second full moon in a calendar month. The first full moon was on July 2.

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!

Karva Chauth: 'Both moons rose together'

Karva Chauth: 'Both moons rose together'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

We invited readers to share stories of their most unforgettable Karva Chauth with us. Here are two more responses.

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.

When I Took A Boat Holiday

When I Took A Boat Holiday

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The best way to really take in the English countryside is to go narrowboating.

An Indian on moon in 20 years?

An Indian on moon in 20 years?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2004

Lord Venkateswara name to be 'carried'  to Moon

Lord Venkateswara name to be 'carried' to Moon

Rediff.com25 Jul 2008

The name of Lord Venkateswara, the presiding deity of the 2,000-year-old hill shrine at Tirumala, is all set to "Reach the Moon" onboard the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) of the US space agency NASA, scheduled for launch later this year, according to a devotee.

India, Russia mull joint mission to moon, Mars

India, Russia mull joint mission to moon, Mars

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

India and Russia held discussions on the possibility of cooperation in space exploration, including missions to the moon and Mars. Russia's head of Federal Space Agency met the Indian Space Research Organisation chairman.

How Space Travel Can Unite The World

How Space Travel Can Unite The World

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

All progress in space should excite us and encourage us to be optimists about a better future for our planet and all of us, asserts Aakar Patel.

Moon mission to cost Rs 400 crore

Moon mission to cost Rs 400 crore

Rediff.com6 Feb 2004

'Who Passed India's Olympic Uniform?'

'Who Passed India's Olympic Uniform?'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

'aris can be boiling hot in July. The choice of viscose over cotton was deliberate. Cotton would have crushed badly. We used viscose because it is a wood pulp fibre and lets you breathe. It is cooler than silk. We had to consider breathability because the athletes would be on a barge, in the heat, for up to five hours.'

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.