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'Believe me, nobody can do reassurance better than Mr Modi'

'Believe me, nobody can do reassurance better than Mr Modi'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

'You ain't seen anything yet,' EAM Jaishankar says about the India-US relationship.

Is Leonardo Fida Over Neelam Gill?

Is Leonardo Fida Over Neelam Gill?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Has the Romeo finally found his Juliet?

Aditya-L1 to study how Earth's climate will change in upcoming centuries

Aditya-L1 to study how Earth's climate will change in upcoming centuries

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Scientists expect to get new information about the past, present and future of the Sun after analysing the data that will be collected by India's first solar mission Aditya-L1, scheduled to be launched by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on September 2.

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.

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.

How India Observes Ramadan

How India Observes Ramadan

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which is observed by Muslims as Ramadan all over the world, makes its presence in India.

ISRO, NASA in talks to place Indian on ISS next year

ISRO, NASA in talks to place Indian on ISS next year

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

India and the US on Friday said they have started talks to put in place a strategic framework for human space flight by year-end as they plan to send an Indian astronaut to the International Space Station in 2024.

Meet The 'Inseparable Pair'

Meet The 'Inseparable Pair'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Shamita Shetty turns 44 and Shilpa Shetty hosts a party for her sister.

Why Aditya L1 Is Super Special

Why Aditya L1 Is Super Special

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

India's first solar mission, if successful, will showcase ISRO's ability to explore the cosmos, explains Kumar Abishek.

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.

Young Indians' Endless Struggle

Young Indians' Endless Struggle

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Being driven to abandon Indian middle-class values, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

''Madam, we want to salute you with flowers and cake'

''Madam, we want to salute you with flowers and cake'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

'Society deals with you the way they do, or forms an opinion, depending on if your family is with you every step of the way.'

Manipur assembly session ends within an hour; Kuki MLAs skip

Manipur assembly session ends within an hour; Kuki MLAs skip

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

The proceedings began at 11 am with two-minute silence for those killed in the ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kukis that began on May 3.

Katrina's FIRST Karva Chauth

Katrina's FIRST Karva Chauth

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Many Bollywood couples celebrated their first Karva Chauth this year.

Longest Partial Lunar Eclipse In 580 Years!

Longest Partial Lunar Eclipse In 580 Years!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

The longest partial lunar eclipse on November 19 occurred after 580 years which turned the moon into blood red when Earth's shadow covered nearly all of it.

Space Race: Will India Be Just A Watcher?

Space Race: Will India Be Just A Watcher?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Billionaires are not only eyeing a profit as they push mankind out into the stars.
It appears India will be among those nations consigned to being among the watchers and not participants of this crucial phase, observes Aakar Patel.

'The Magic Continues At ISRO'

'The Magic Continues At ISRO'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'The benchmark was set by Dr Sarabhai.' 'If there is a problem, everybody would be encouraged to come up with a solution.' 'The final solution will be the result of all the inputs.' 'This is passed on through time.' 'Even today, you see that nobody wants to take particular credit on a success.'

Gaganyaan test flight successful, crew module recovered from Bay of Bengal

Gaganyaan test flight successful, crew module recovered from Bay of Bengal

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Nerves gave way to smiles at the spaceport in Sriharikota as delays and an anomaly-triggered 'hold' forced Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists to revise the launch schedule of a test vehicle carrying payloads related to the country's ambitious human space flight mission, Gaganyaan which soared into skies after initial hiccups.

First test-flight of Gaganyaan this year: Govt

First test-flight of Gaganyaan this year: Govt

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

The first test-flight will be followed by sending a female-looking spacefaring humanoid robot -- Vyom Mitra -- in outer space likely next year.

'Time flies, doesn't it?' Hitman completes Sweet 16

'Time flies, doesn't it?' Hitman completes Sweet 16

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

There is something about 16 that has a lingering sweet aftertaste. Ask Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, who completed 16 summers as an international cricketer!

NASA invites Patiala students to design Moon city

NASA invites Patiala students to design Moon city

Rediff.com16 Jun 2004

18 students of Budha Dal Public School and Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology have earned the distinction of becoming the first Indian team ever to qualify for the Space Settlement Design Competition at NASA.

Ajay, Tabu Wrap Up Yet Another Film

Ajay, Tabu Wrap Up Yet Another Film

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Mouni's favourite place... Soni-Mahesh celebrate their anniversary... Tovino's fanboy moment...

Rijiju slams Oppn for brining no-trust vote, Cong dares him to...

Rijiju slams Oppn for brining no-trust vote, Cong dares him to...

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said the Congress and other opposition parties have brought the no-confidence motion against the Narendra Modi government in the Lok Sabha at a 'wrong time and in a wrong manner'.

Major takeaways from Modi's maiden state visit to US

Major takeaways from Modi's maiden state visit to US

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Here are list of some of the big ticket announcements.

Moon asks for intl effort to break the Middle East 'stalemate'

Moon asks for intl effort to break the Middle East 'stalemate'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

Just days ahead of a looming diplomatic showdown between Palestine and Israel, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon on Wednesday stressed on a new international effort to break the Middle East "stalemate".

No rush for manned space mission, safety first, says ISRO

No rush for manned space mission, safety first, says ISRO

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The space agency has redefined the mission in such a way that it will achieve success in the very first attempt.

'Film-making is a soul-sapping profession'

'Film-making is a soul-sapping profession'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

'Or because I am getting a s**tload of money.'

Ban Ki-moon condemns ceasefire violation by Hamas

Ban Ki-moon condemns ceasefire violation by Hamas

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon condemned "in the strongest terms" the reported ceasefire violation by Hamas and demanded that an Israeli soldier captured in Gaza be released immediately.

What's Mindy Kaling Doing In India?

What's Mindy Kaling Doing In India?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

She is being hailed as a fashion icon for all the amazing outfits, many Indian, she wore during the trip.

India, Greece elevate ties to strategic level; vow to double bilateral trade

India, Greece elevate ties to strategic level; vow to double bilateral trade

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

In reflection of their growing congruence in areas of defence and security, the two sides, following the Modi-Mitsotakis talks, agreed to set up an institutional dialogue at the level of national security advisors, and boost defence industrial cooperation.

After moon, ISRO gets the nod for voyage to Mars

After moon, ISRO gets the nod for voyage to Mars

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

The government has sanctioned seed money of Rs 10 crore to carry out various studies on experiments to be conducted, route of the mission and other related details necessary to scale the new frontier, said ISRO Chairman G Madhavan Nair.

World leader should find solution for entire economy: Ban Ki-moon

World leader should find solution for entire economy: Ban Ki-moon

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

He asked world leaders to use the upcoming G-20 summit in Cannes to find solutions for the entire global economy and not focus merely on domestic financial concerns.

Diamond League: Ingebrigtsen holds off Girma to win 1,500m

Diamond League: Ingebrigtsen holds off Girma to win 1,500m

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Beatrice Chepkoech of Kenya, the 3,000 metres steeplechase world champion in 2019, passed this season's world leader Sembo Almayew of Ethiopia with a lap remaining to win in 9:05.98.

Indian spacecraft to fly to moon in 2007-08

Indian spacecraft to fly to moon in 2007-08

Rediff.com8 Dec 2005

India has planned an unmanned scientific mission to moon called Chandayan-I.

Where were you when Apollo 11 landed on the moon?

Where were you when Apollo 11 landed on the moon?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

What were you doing when Neil Armstrong and Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin touched down on the Sea of Tranquility abroad the lunar module Eagle? How did you hear about it, and what did you think when you first heard that man now owned the moon?

PIX: 8L earthen lamps illuminate banks of Ganga in Varanasi on Dev Deepawali

PIX: 8L earthen lamps illuminate banks of Ganga in Varanasi on Dev Deepawali

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

A senior official of the district administration said about eight lakh lamps were lit on the 84 ghats located on the western bank of the river.

ISRO opts for 'failure-based' design for Chandrayaan-3

ISRO opts for 'failure-based' design for Chandrayaan-3

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

ISRO chairman S Somanath on Monday said instead of a success-based design in Chandrayaan-2, the space agency opted for a failure-based design in Chandrayaan-3, focused on what all can fail and how to protect it and ensure a successful landing.

Revealed! The Real Shammi Kapoor!

Revealed! The Real Shammi Kapoor!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

'When he was offered B R Chopra's Zameer, many advised him against playing Saira Banu's father, pointing out that a decade ago, he had been her hero in her debut film, Junglee.' 'When he asked me, I pointed out that he was an actor first, so nothing should stop him from playing any role.'

NASA, ISRO to send joint space missions

NASA, ISRO to send joint space missions

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

"On space, we will be able to announce that India is signing the Artemis Accords, which advance a common vision for space exploration for the benefit of all humankind," a senior administration official said hours before the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden in the Oval Office.

Future Retail gets 90 more days to conclude insolvency pocess

Future Retail gets 90 more days to conclude insolvency pocess

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

The NCLT has granted Future Retail Ltd (FRL) an extension of 90 days for concluding the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) of the company. Allowing FRL's plea the Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has extended the deadline to July 15, 2023, for concluding the CIRP of FRL. "... NCLT on April 13, 2023, heard the application and granted the said exclusion of 90 days from CIRP of FRL and consequent extension for completion of CIRP till July 15, 2023," said a regulatory filing from the company.