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Modi to present India's climate action plan at COP26 summit

Modi to present India's climate action plan at COP26 summit

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

During his three-day UK visit until Tuesday, Modi is listed to address the COP26 summit with a national statement about India's climate action plan in the afternoon session on Monday, ahead of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan.

'Modi's address to US Congress an opportunity to boost ties'

'Modi's address to US Congress an opportunity to boost ties'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

Reflecting the strong bipartisan support to the India-US relationship, the lawmakers welcomed the decision of the House Speaker Paul Ryan to invite Modi to address the joint meeting.

Why US lawmakers want PM Modi at Capitol Hill

Why US lawmakers want PM Modi at Capitol Hill

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to a joint meeting of the United States Congress will be an opportunity to energise efforts to improve bilateral ties, top American lawmakers from across the political divide have said.

10 OTT Shows to Watch This Week

10 OTT Shows to Watch This Week

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Bhumi Pednekar and Konkona Sen Sharma's ode to sisterhood, Robert Pattinson's amusing accent, Satyajit Ray's many masterpieces, Steven Soderbergh's breakout indie, Mark Ruffalo's good fight -- all this and more on Sukanya Verma's recommendation list on OTT this week.

Chandrayaan 2 launch called off after technical glitch

Chandrayaan 2 launch called off after technical glitch

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Indian Space Research Organisation will announce a revised launch date later.

In tribute to Kalam, NASA names new bacteria after him

In tribute to Kalam, NASA names new bacteria after him

Rediff.com21 May 2017

The new organism -- Solibacillus kalamii -- was found on the filters of the International Space Station.

Renewable energy: Investments may cross $15 bn in 2022

Renewable energy: Investments may cross $15 bn in 2022

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

After witnessing cloudy skies this year, the country's renewable energy sector is expected to boom with a likely investment of over $15 billion in 2022 as the government focuses on electric vehicles, green hydrogen, manufacturing of solar equipment as well as achieving the ambitious 175 GW renewable capacity target. India, which has an installed renewable energy generation capacity of a little over 150 GW, aims to reach 175 GW in 2022. Out of the total mix, 100 GW would be from solar, 60 GW from wind, 10 GW from bio-power and 5 GW from small hydro power projects.

The Power of China's 'Princelings'

The Power of China's 'Princelings'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Two elderly Chinese aerospace experts are hospitalised after a violent attack by a 'Princeling', states Jayadeva Ranade, the distinguished China expert and retired RA&W officer, highlighting the power the 'Princelings' ironically hold in the Communist People's Republic.

Gehraiyaan Review

Gehraiyaan Review

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Deepika Padukone embodies to perfection the Gehraiyaan in the title, applauds Sukanya Verma.

ISRO racing against time to salvage Vikram, Pragyan

ISRO racing against time to salvage Vikram, Pragyan

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

'All possible efforts are being made to establish communication with (the) lander,' the ISRO further said in a tweet.

ISRO successfully launches Chandrayaan-2

ISRO successfully launches Chandrayaan-2

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

The ISRO is aiming for a soft landing of the lander in the South Pole region of the moon where no country has gone so far.

Hopes fade as ISRO's chances to relink with lander grow dim

Hopes fade as ISRO's chances to relink with lander grow dim

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

"Progressively, you can imagine that it becomes that much more difficult, with each passing hour, the available power on the battery gets drained out, and there won't be anything left for it to power and operate", an ISRO official said.

Cassini ends 20-year-long epic journey, sends stunning Saturn photos before plunge

Cassini ends 20-year-long epic journey, sends stunning Saturn photos before plunge

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

No spacecraft has ever ventured so close to the planet before, NASA said.

Coming Soon! RBI's CBDCs Revolution

Coming Soon! RBI's CBDCs Revolution

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

If the CBDCs don't offer interest, why will people shift from cash to CBDCs?, asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

What Attracted Kriti To Bachchan Pandey

What Attracted Kriti To Bachchan Pandey

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

'I play an urban girl after a very long time.' 'What I saw in her was that she was very, very, gutsy.'

Is there Life Out There?

Is there Life Out There?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

The presence of phosphine in Venus's thick atmosphere has revived the age-old question: Are we alone?

Scientists hail ISRO for detecting Chandrayaan-2 glitch in time

Scientists hail ISRO for detecting Chandrayaan-2 glitch in time

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Scientists also expressed the hope that any technical problem will be sorted out by ISRO, and the mission will be launched successfully.

Sidhartha Mallya to enter brand endorsement market

Sidhartha Mallya to enter brand endorsement market

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

United Breweries Group chief Vijay Mallya's son, Sidhartha Mallya is set to step into the world of brand endorsement with celebrity management firm KWAN signing him up to become face of some luxury brands.

Why this Gully Boy decided to play a villain

Why this Gully Boy decided to play a villain

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

His character Sasya in She, says Vijay Verma, 'is an extremely repellent character. It does everything that a decent human being wouldn't do.'

Modi calls for 'repair and prepare' as India emerges from pandemic

Modi calls for 'repair and prepare' as India emerges from pandemic

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for focus on 'repair and prepare' as the nation emerges out of a devastating pandemic. "Over the past year, we have witnessed a lot of disruption in different sectors. Much of it is still there. Yet, disruption does not have to mean despair," he said at VivaTech Summit. "Instead, we must keep the focus on the twin foundations of repair and prepare," he said referring to the need to augment healthcare infrastructure in the country as well as prop up the economy.

Modi to meet 15 global funds as India seeks investment to lift economy

Modi to meet 15 global funds as India seeks investment to lift economy

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

The main purpose of the meeting is to assess their views on reforms that are required to attract long-term capital into the country.

 Will Mondelez's Christmas cookie work?

Will Mondelez's Christmas cookie work?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

The company expects Bournvita Crunchy to strengthen its presence in the cookie segment.

We will bring you back home safe, India tells citizens in Ukraine

We will bring you back home safe, India tells citizens in Ukraine

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

A government statement said Modi conveyed to Putin that India attaches the highest priority to the safe exit of Indians from Ukraine and their return to India.

Fly your name to the moon for Rs 500

Fly your name to the moon for Rs 500

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Contributors to Team Indus project will have names etched on an object going to space.

'I am still greedy'

'I am still greedy'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

'I am very grateful that I am getting such nice parts.'

Govt to snip red-tape in PSU sale approval, cut time frame by 90%

Govt to snip red-tape in PSU sale approval, cut time frame by 90%

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

The idea is to do away with the need for the approval of the Core Group of Secretaries on Divestment for privatisation of companies, especially in non-strategic sectors.

This new James Bond museum has the 'licence to thrill'

This new James Bond museum has the 'licence to thrill'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Set to open on July 12, the museum will allow visitors take a journey through the cinematic world of Britain's deadliest spy.

Countdown to Chandrayaan 2 launch begins

Countdown to Chandrayaan 2 launch begins

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

The Indian Space Research Organisation said that the countdown started at 6.51 am on Sunday.

What Budget has in store for regional rural banks

What Budget has in store for regional rural banks

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

RRBs were formed under an Act to provide credit to small farmers, agricultural labourers and businesses in rural areas.

Inside the beautiful and weird world of science

Inside the beautiful and weird world of science

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Incredible images depicting the scientific world give a beautiful insight into the academic world. A shortlist of images from the Royal Photographic Society's science photographer of the year competition has been released and includes images from the macroscopic to the microscopic. The winning images will be revealed in October to coincide with the opening of the free exhibition. The Science Photographer of the Year exhibition will run at the Science Museum from October 7-January 5.

Welcome to a museum where the art is sweet!

Welcome to a museum where the art is sweet!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Welcome to The Sweet Art Museum in the neighbourhood of Marvila in Lisbon where the art is sweet. The Sweet Art Museum is the first pop-up digital museum in Europe fully dedicated to happiness.

The BEST and WORST of 2021

The BEST and WORST of 2021

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

A year marked by more lows than highs for Hindi cinema, here's a recap of the best and worst in 2021.

How Kapil's advice helped Dravid take up coaching

How Kapil's advice helped Dravid take up coaching

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Batting great Rahul Dravid says legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev's advice helped him to explore options after his retirement before eventually taking up the coaching job of India A and Under-19 sides. Dravid said he was also "a little fortunate" that at the back end of his career, he was already in a captain-cum-coach role of IPL side Rajasthan Royals.

Why Andhra Pradesh is India's top hiring destination

Why Andhra Pradesh is India's top hiring destination

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

According to India Skills Report 2019, Andhra Pradesh offers equal space to both male and female workers.

The Lonar Crater, At Last!

The Lonar Crater, At Last!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Rajesh Karkera journeys through verdant countryside to the little-explored pristine Lonar lake in eastern Maharashtra.

When Smita Patil lived Arth in real life

When Smita Patil lived Arth in real life

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

'Films like Arth don't happen again and again. They come once in a lifetime. I was lucky to make it, and I couldn't have done it without Smita and Shabana.'

What to expect from NASA's historic Pluto flyby?

What to expect from NASA's historic Pluto flyby?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Ahead of this momentous event, learn why the spacecraft won't be stopping at the dwarf planet and much more.

Rules of the Game review

Rules of the Game review

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

'It's not the destination, but the journey that keeps you hooked in Rules of the Game,' observes Joginder Tuteja.

Will stand with India in confronting threats it faces: Biden

Will stand with India in confronting threats it faces: Biden

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

"Fifteen years ago, I was leading the efforts to approve the historic civil nuclear deal with India. I said that if the US and India became closer friends and partners, then the world will be a safer place," Biden, who was vice-president in the Obama administration, said while addressing the Indian-American community on India's Independence Day.

ASK ANU: 'He finds a million ways to torture my sister'

ASK ANU: 'He finds a million ways to torture my sister'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.