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SCG Test: Bowlers take centre stage but Pak take lead

SCG Test: Bowlers take centre stage but Pak take lead

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 3rd Test played between Australia and Pakistan at SCG on Friday.

PIX: Ban Ki-moon launches Aakash 2 at UN headquarters

PIX: Ban Ki-moon launches Aakash 2 at UN headquarters

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

United Nations Secretary General Ban-ki moon on Wednesday said that not only India is a critical player on security issues, but it is also so a leader on development and technology and 'indeed a superpower on the information superhighway.

Parliament adjourns sine die a day in advance

Parliament adjourns sine die a day in advance

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The special session saw the women's reservation bill being passed by both Houses.

Ban Ki-moon condoles death of Indian soldier in Congo

Ban Ki-moon condoles death of Indian soldier in Congo

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has expressed deep regret over the death of an Indian UN peacekeeper who was killed during clashes between renegade soldiers of Congo and government troops on the border with Uganda.

Can India Win Another Oscar This Year?

Can India Win Another Oscar This Year?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

'We're not looking at the importance of men standing up for women. And that, to me, is the power of the film.'

News Events That Shook The World In 2023

News Events That Shook The World In 2023

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

From the landing of Chandrayaan 3 to the bombardment of Palestine by Israel, a look at some events that shaped the world in the second half of 2023.

Buzz Aldrin's Jacket Sold For $2,772,500

Buzz Aldrin's Jacket Sold For $2,772,500

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Almost 33 years to the day after his journey to the lunar surface, the inflight coverall jacket, he wore on his mission to the Moon and back in Apollo 11, was sold for $2,772,500 at Sotheby's in New York City.

A trip to the moon? Shell out 100 million pounds

A trip to the moon? Shell out 100 million pounds

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

A British firm has unveiled plans to send passengers into lunar orbit for a 100 million pounds fare.

Chandrayaan-I moon mission on April 9, 2008

Chandrayaan-I moon mission on April 9, 2008

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

The ISRO will launch its ambitious and maiden mission to the moon, Chandrayaan-I, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota on April 9, 2008. "We are looking for a launch on April 9," Mylswamy Annadurai, head of Chandrayaan-I said.

A virtual flight over the moon, Mars soon!

A virtual flight over the moon, Mars soon!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2006

NASA and Google also are finalising details for additional collaboration that include joint research, products, facilities, education and missions.

India's moon mission to carry 2 NASA payloads

India's moon mission to carry 2 NASA payloads

Rediff.com2 May 2006

Besides the two US payloads, Chandrayaan-I will carry five Indian instruments, three developed by the European Space Agency (ESA) and one from the Bulgarian Space Laboratory.

Ban ki-Moon in controversy over Saddam execution

Ban ki-Moon in controversy over Saddam execution

Rediff.com3 Jan 2007

Does the new UN secretary-general support the death penalty? He won't say clearly.

Different Eid moon sightings challenged in Pak SC

Different Eid moon sightings challenged in Pak SC

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

The petitioner contended that various interpretations regarding the sighting of the moon have hurt the religious emotions of the people and 'harmed national prestige,' the Pak Tribune reported.

Kids need protection in virtual world: Ban Ki-moon

Kids need protection in virtual world: Ban Ki-moon

Rediff.com18 May 2009

Marking World Telecommunication and Information Society Day on Sunday -- whose theme this year was "Protecting Children in Cyberspace,"-- secretary-general in a message noted that children and young people are among the groups of people who most widely use the Internet and mobile devices.

Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka wins 2022 Booker Prize

Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka wins 2022 Booker Prize

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka on Monday (local time) wons 2022 Booker Prize for fiction -- The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida.

Rashmika Attends A Wedding

Rashmika Attends A Wedding

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Where were the stars travelling this week? Lets take a look!

North Korea cancels UN chief Ban Ki-moon's visit

North Korea cancels UN chief Ban Ki-moon's visit

Rediff.com20 May 2015

North Korea has abruptly cancelled United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon's visit a day before he was due to arrive.

Moon sighted in Hyderabad; Eid to be celebrated on Saturday

Moon sighted in Hyderabad; Eid to be celebrated on Saturday

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan, will be celebrated across the country on Saturday.

UN will not probe Benazir's murder: Ban Ki-moon

UN will not probe Benazir's murder: Ban Ki-moon

Rediff.com7 Oct 2008

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon underlined today that the world body is not going to investigate the murder of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, but is considering only to appoint a fact-finding commission.

Lot of time left for 'rona dhona': PM's jibe at Oppn ahead of special session

Lot of time left for 'rona dhona': PM's jibe at Oppn ahead of special session

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

There is an atmosphere of festivity and enthusiasm, and the country has been filled with renewed self-confidence, he said, asking parliamentarians to give maximum time to the short session.

'I'm a lone wolf in this grand theatre of life'

'I'm a lone wolf in this grand theatre of life'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

'But hey, even lone wolves howl at the moon every now and then, right?'

Ban Ki-moon elected for second term as UN chief

Ban Ki-moon elected for second term as UN chief

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

The 192-nation United Nations General Assembly has voted unanimously to elect Ban Ki-moon for a second five-year term as the global body's secretary-general.

What A Romantic Love Story!

What A Romantic Love Story!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

'Being patient, kind, and supporting each other is the backbone of our love.'

Celebrating Dev Uthani Ekadashi

Celebrating Dev Uthani Ekadashi

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

According to the Hindu calendar, Dev Uthani Ekadashi is the day in the month of Kartik, the 11th lunar day (a period between new moon and full moon, also known as shukla paksha).

Recipe: Mustard Pan-Fried Baingan

Recipe: Mustard Pan-Fried Baingan

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

This eggplant preparation is a marriage of several Indian flavours.

ISRO is now BJP's 2024 campaign tool: Mahua Moitra

ISRO is now BJP's 2024 campaign tool: Mahua Moitra

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Modi addressed scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation command centre in Bengaluru, who were involved in the Chandrayaan-3 mission and lauded them for their efforts.

Row erupts as UP teacher asks students to slap boy from minority community

Row erupts as UP teacher asks students to slap boy from minority community

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

The teacher, identified as Trapti Tyagi, can be seen asking the students of class 2 of a private school in Khubbapur village under Mansurpur police station area in Muzaffarnagar to hit the hapless child.

What Reforms Can We Expect, Modiji?

What Reforms Can We Expect, Modiji?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Assuming we still have a Modi-led majority government after May 2024, there is no guarantee that reforms will move at anything more than a snail's pace, though we must be thankful even for that, notes R Jagannathan.

Prez invokes Ram temple, Art 370 in Parl speech

Prez invokes Ram temple, Art 370 in Parl speech

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

In her first address to a joint sitting of the two Houses in the new Parliament building in which she touched on varied issues ranging from insurgency to inflation, Murmu said a country can progress at a fast pace only when it defeats the challenges of the past and puts maximum energy into building the future.

Who Is Blessing President Murmu?

Who Is Blessing President Murmu?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

President Droupadi Murmu receives blessing from Hirbai Ibrahim Lobi before presenting her with the Padma Shri for social work at Rashtrapati Bhavan, March 22, 2023.

Guess Who Taught Shah Rukh Tamil?

Guess Who Taught Shah Rukh Tamil?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Shah Rukh Khan has expressed gratitude towards his Jawan team.

Conflicts, confrontations do not benefit anyone: Modi

Conflicts, confrontations do not benefit anyone: Modi

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Modi said this is the time for peace and brotherhood, and time to move forward together.

DON'T MISS: Pluto's largest moon Charon in all its glory

DON'T MISS: Pluto's largest moon Charon in all its glory

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft has returned the best colour and the highest resolution images yet of Pluto's largest moon, Charon, which show a surprisingly complex and violent history.

Indian origin Maharaj aims to do something special for SA in WC

Indian origin Maharaj aims to do something special for SA in WC

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

'The 50-over format is very hard on the body but that's something I wanted to experience. I always like to challenge myself.'

'Will play cricket the way that gets us results'

'Will play cricket the way that gets us results'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

England will 'play cricket that gets a result, our way', said their inspirational captain Ben Stokes, strengthening the team's commitment to stick to the hotly-debated 'Bazball' approach.

ISRO all set, Sun mission to take 125 days to reach exact radius

ISRO all set, Sun mission to take 125 days to reach exact radius

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Days after landing on the Moon, India will aim for the Sun on Saturday with its maiden solar expedition, as ISRO's trusted PSLV will carry the Aditya L1 mission on a 125-day voyage to the Sun.

Children Pay The Price Of War

Children Pay The Price Of War

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Displaced Palestinian children, who fled their homes amid Israeli strikes take shelter in a tent camp at a United Nations-run centre in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.

Why Leonardo Is In A Killer Mood

Why Leonardo Is In A Killer Mood

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Martin Scorsese returns with his two favourite actors Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio in his compelling new drama, Killers Of The Flower Moon.