Rakesh Sharma

Rediff.com » News » Rakesh Sharma

News for Rakesh Sharma

News
Business
Movies
Sports

15 Things You Must Know About Rakesh Sharma

Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma's space journey captivated the nation in 1984. 'I am past history,' one of India's greatest heroes said when Rediff asked him to speak about Group Captain Subhanshu......

40 Years Since Rakesh Sharma's Space Flight

The Russian embassy marked the 40th anniversary of the first space flight by an Indian, Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, with an exhibition at the Russian Cultural Centre in New Delhi. On April 3,......

Gaganyaan astronauts trained at Rakesh Sharma's Russian center

The four astronauts who will be part of India's first human space flight program, Gaganyaan, were trained at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut training center in Russia, the same center where Rakesh......

International aviation body to honor Rakesh Sharma

Rakesh Sharma, India's first and the only cosmonaut, will join a select group of Indians when the International Forest of Friendship honors the retired Indian Air Force Wing Commander in Kansas......

CJI considers virtual hearings due to Delhi's air pollution

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, while considering the possibility of shifting Supreme Court hearings to the virtual-only mode due to the severe air pollution, said he felt unwell when he went......

Bajaj Auto posts highest ever quarterly revenue and PAT

Pune-based two-wheeler major Bajaj Auto posted its highest ever quarterly revenue and profit after tax (PAT) in Q2FY26. Photograph: Rupak De Chowdhuri/Reuters Even as consolidated revenues were up......

Private Talent At PSU Banks Is Welcome, But...

Opening up the corner office is fine, but will the government be able to attract talent without giving a market-rate salary?, asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff In......

Sebi bans Wadhawan brothers for five years in DHFL fund diversion case

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has barred Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd’s (DHFL) former promoters Kapil and Dheeraj Wadhawan for five years from the securities market......

Ola Electric: Can It Spark EV Adoption?

Why has the shift from ICE to electric slowed down despite initial enthusiasm? IMAGE: Bhavish Aggarwal, CEO of Ola Cabs, and founder of Ola Electric, speaks during a press conference in Mumbai.......

Bajaj Rises to Top in E-scooters With Low-cost Strategy: Can it Stay There?

The two-wheeler giant had only 14 per cent of the electric two-wheeler market in May this year, but its 26.8 per cent in December IMAGE: Executive Director of Bajaj Auto Rakesh Sharma along with......

De De Pyaar De 2 Review: Fun Watch

It's been a while since Hindi cinema had a zany, well-written comedy, applauds Deepa Gahlot. There are stars who refuse to age, and continue to act opposite leading ladies half their age. And......

Kapil Sharma on his father astronaut Rakesh Sharma, John Abraham, I Me Aur Main

I Me Aur Main director Kapil Sharma speaks to Rediff.com's Patcy N about his father astronaut Rakesh Sharma, John Abraham and how he turned out the way he did.Following his father's footsteps......

Miss Universe India 2025 To Play Sita

Photograph: Kind courtesy Manika Vishwakarma /Instagram Miss Universe India 2025 Manika Vishwakarma will play Sita in the upcoming annual theatrical event, Ayodhya Ramleela. Ayodhya Ramleela is......

The Roshans Review: Delightful!

The Roshans is somewhat like leafing through a glossy coffee table book full of trivia -- no depth, but such a shiny collection of memories, observes Deepa Gahlot. The nepotism debate is dialed......

Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video Review: Stree, Lies & Videotape

Between tons of sexual innuendo and Kapil Sharma brand of slapstick gags characterised in loud caricatures, moronic behaviour, flimsy wigs and cartoonish rhythm, Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video's......

Pro Kabaddi: Titans beat Giants in thrilling finish

IMAGE: The intensity stayed high as the Titans and the Giants continued to match each other in every department. Photograph: Pro Kabaddi League/X Telugu Titans held their composure in the final......

PKL: Gujarat Giants outmuscle Patna Pirates

IMAGE: Gujarat Giants kept their top-eight hopes alive with a win over Patna Pirates in the Pro Kabaddi League, in New Delhi, on Tuesday. Photograph: Pro Kabaddi League/X Gujarat Giants kept......

PKL: Dahiya leads Haryana's stunning win over Gujarat Giants

IMAGE: Haryana Steelers registered five Super Tackles in the game, which eventually proved to be the difference between the two sides. Photograph: PKL/X Skipper Jaideep Dahiya shone bright as......

PKL: Dabang Delhi do the double over Gujarat Giants

IMAGE: Dabang Delhi extended their lead at the top of the Pro Kabaddi League points table to four points with a win over Gujarat Giants on Friday. Photograph: Pro Kabaddi League/X Dabang Delhi KC......

'Vaibhav has two options: Gill Highway & Shaw Bylane'

Former international and renowned coach WV Raman believes that for Vaibhav Suryavanshi to flourish, it would be important that the family, especially the parents, have their feet rooted to the......