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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.

Ban ki-Moon at the World Hindi Conference

Ban ki-Moon at the World Hindi Conference

Rediff.com14 Jul 2007

The delegates, who come from diverse fields, will consider how information technology and globalization can be used to propagate the language.

Countdown begins for India's moon mission

Countdown begins for India's moon mission

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

The final 52-hour countdown for the October 22 launch of the country's first moon mission, Chandrayaan-I, began early on Monday morning at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.

Prakash Raj draws flak for post on Chandrayaan-3, says joke's on you

Prakash Raj draws flak for post on Chandrayaan-3, says joke's on you

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

While the actor did not specify the man in the cartoon, many social media users slammed the actor for making fun of former Indian Space Research Organisation chief K Sivan.

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!

Moon Mission: India is having a ball

Moon Mission: India is having a ball

Rediff.com15 Nov 2008

It was former President A P J Abdul Kalam's idea to paint the Indian flag on the Moon. Minutes after his dream was realized, a relieved Kalam is seen holding a globe with the Tricolour on it. ISRO chief Madhavan Nair is also seen.

Dev Joshi Is Ready To Go To Space

Dev Joshi Is Ready To Go To Space

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'We hear about Chanda Mama from our childhood.' 'I am excited by the idea of seeing it with my eyes.'

No help from Russia, ISRO to undertake moon mission no. 2 on its own

No help from Russia, ISRO to undertake moon mission no. 2 on its own

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

The teething issues concerning the launch of Chandrayaan 2 -- the second lunar mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation -- have been cleared.

Chandrayaan-II to probe further for water on moon

Chandrayaan-II to probe further for water on moon

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

With India's maiden Moon Mission making a path-breaking discovery on water presence on the lunar surface, the objectives of Chandrayaan-II will be modified for further probes in that aspect, ISRO chairman Dr G Madhavan Nair has said

Ban Ki Moon speaks to Zardari about UN official

Ban Ki Moon speaks to Zardari about UN official

Rediff.com7 Mar 2009

The kidnapping of United Nations High Commision for Refugees official John Solecki and setting up of UN inquiry commission to probe former Pakistan premier Benazir's Bhutto assassination were among the issues that the world body chief .

They've got a plot on the moon

They've got a plot on the moon

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

The Dasguptas have bought a plot for $100.

How Pooja Vastrakar rocked Australia

How Pooja Vastrakar rocked Australia

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Pacer Pooja Vastrakar, who wrecked Aussies with a four-wicket haul in their first innings of the one-off Test, said on Thursday that the Indian Women's plan was to exploit the visitors' vulnerability against incoming deliveries bowled with a wobble seam.

The total eclipse of the moon

The total eclipse of the moon

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

The year 2008 will have two pair of eclipses -- a total lunar eclipse on February 21 and a total solar eclipse on August 1.

Water found on the Moon, can life be far behind!

Water found on the Moon, can life be far behind!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2008

A fresh analysis of volcanic glass collected during the Apollo missions in the 1970s has revealed that the Moon's parched surface has water hidden beneath it, a major finding that dispels the notion that the Moon is dry.

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

Mangalyaan crosses Moon's orbit; travelling 10-lakh km a day

Mangalyaan crosses Moon's orbit; travelling 10-lakh km a day

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Indian Space Research Organisation's Mars Orbiter, which was placed in inter-Mars trajectory in the early hours on Sunday, has crossed Moon's orbit and is travelling beyond Earth's natural satellite.

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."

'Red diary hides black deeds': Shah demands Gehlot's resignation

'Red diary hides black deeds': Shah demands Gehlot's resignation

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Sacked Rajasthan minister Rajendra Gudha had claimed that the red diary which he had secured from the residence of Congress leader Dharmendra Rathore during an income tax raid in July 2020 on the directions of the chief minister had details of Gehlot's financial transactions.

Katrina Gets The Summer Blues

Katrina Gets The Summer Blues

Rediff.com7 May 2023

Sara gets poetic... Mithila goes for a concert... Rajkummar is in New York...

AWESOME Images Of The Heavens!

AWESOME Images Of The Heavens!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The Royal Observatory Greenwich shortlisted 34 images for its Astronomy Photographer Of The Year 2023 competition from thousands of entries received from all over the world.

Chinese now plan to grow vegetables on Moon

Chinese now plan to grow vegetables on Moon

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

Gardening in space! Chinese astronauts may grow fresh vegetables in extraterrestrial bases on Moon or Mars in the future to provide food and oxygen supplies to astronauts, an official said after a successful lab experiment.

US backs UN chief Ban Ki Moon for second term

US backs UN chief Ban Ki Moon for second term

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

United States President Barack Obama on Tuesday declared America's support to Ban Ki Moon's bid for a second term as the United Nations general secretary for the critical role the world body played under his leadership in responding to global challenges. The US support comes a day after the South Korean announced his willingness for a second term."President Obama welcomes United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon's announcement that he will run for a second term," US said.

Chemical weapons must be destroyed: Moon

Chemical weapons must be destroyed: Moon

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

In a message on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the Chemical Weapons Convention, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon urged governments that have not yet done so to ratify or accede to the convention without delay.

Now, Watch Article 370 On OTT

Now, Watch Article 370 On OTT

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

A spread of eclectic entertainment on OTT for you.

ISRO, NASA launch moon exploration programme

ISRO, NASA launch moon exploration programme

Rediff.com20 Nov 2006

The M3 project is aimed at performing detailed mineral mapping on the surface of moon.

Blood moon paints the sky red: You won't get to see this sight till 2033

Blood moon paints the sky red: You won't get to see this sight till 2033

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

The world was in for a blockbuster on Sunday night when a total lunar eclipse shared the stage with a supermoon on Sunday night.

The Lunar Eclipse As Seen In India

The Lunar Eclipse As Seen In India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Glimpses of the year's last lunar eclipse.

'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.'

Ban Ki-Moon speaks on Kashmir

Ban Ki-Moon speaks on Kashmir

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

The United Nations has an observer team in Kashmir, which keeps the world body informed of the developments there, he added.

Moon proposes new mission in Nepal

Moon proposes new mission in Nepal

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

The mission will also review all technical aspects of the electoral process for an assembly to decide on the constitutional future of the country.

'I learnt diplomacy in India': Ban Ki-moon

'I learnt diplomacy in India': Ban Ki-moon

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

Speaking at a function in the United Nations headquarters in New York, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Wednesday that he had learnt 'diplomacy' in India, which was his first posting nearly four decades ago

Chandrayaan-3's 2nd orbit-raising manoeuvre successful

Chandrayaan-3's 2nd orbit-raising manoeuvre successful

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The next firing is planned for Tuesday between 2 pm and 3 pm. it said.

Making way for human settlement on moon

Making way for human settlement on moon

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

Director of Indian Space Research Organisation's Space Applications Centre based in Ahmedabad, Dr Ranganath R Navalgund said the terrain mapping camera, an Indian instrument on the lunar mission, has found "new types of rocks" and hollow tunnels.

US, UK, Germany projects in India's unmanned moon

US, UK, Germany projects in India's unmanned moon

Rediff.com15 Nov 2004

"We have short listed scientific experiments from researchers in five countries – the US, UK, Sweden, Bulgaria and Germany."

When US almost blew up the moon to prove a point

When US almost blew up the moon to prove a point

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

At the height of the space race, the US considered detonating an atom bomb on the moon as a display of America's Cold War muscle.

Crime, Cricket, Christmas On OTT!

Crime, Cricket, Christmas On OTT!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Sukanya Verma's OTT recommendations this week.

ISRO promises the moon for NASA

ISRO promises the moon for NASA

Rediff.com9 May 2006

two US scientific instruments will be on board India's mission to the Moon 'Chandrayaan-1'.

Why the world is not over the moon on Ban

Why the world is not over the moon on Ban

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

The best they say about him is that he is a man who attends to details and carries out instructions from the Security Council and the General Assembly, 'a carpenter rather than an architect.'

Ban Ki-Moon lauds India's role in the UN

Ban Ki-Moon lauds India's role in the UN

Rediff.com31 Oct 2008

In his first visit to India after taking over office, Ban Ki-Moon recalled India's long and glorious association with India and said, 'throughout these many decades, India has given its best to the United Nations and to the world -- its best economists, doctors and engineers, its most promising ideas.'