News for 'space race'

The Battle For Satellite Spectrum

The Battle For Satellite Spectrum

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

While the market for satellite broadband currently is small, the potential is large as an estimated 30 per cent of the country does not have reliable terrestrial broadband services.

A morning with the first Indian in space

A morning with the first Indian in space

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

The remarkable story of Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian in space, will be seen in a film featuring Aamir Khan.

EPL: Spurs' top four hopes dented

EPL: Spurs' top four hopes dented

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Tottenham Hotspur missed the chance to move into the top four when they were held to a 1-1 draw at West Ham United

Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: The Best Batters!

Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: The Best Batters!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Vote for your best knock of the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match.

12 innovations from the 1950s that we still use today

12 innovations from the 1950s that we still use today

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

The decade of 1950s is marked with some of the major scientific innovations. Here are few of them that are still relevant today.

EPL PIX: Manchester City thump Wolves; Arsenal down Bouremouth

EPL PIX: Manchester City thump Wolves; Arsenal down Bouremouth

Rediff.com5 May 2024

IMAGES from Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Russia marks Sputnik's 50th anniversary

Russia marks Sputnik's 50th anniversary

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

Russia on Thursday marked the golden jubilee of the launch of the first artificial satellite Sputnik, which sparked off a space race between the then Communist state and the US 50 years ago.

3rd time lucky India is 4th nation to land spacecraft on Moon

3rd time lucky India is 4th nation to land spacecraft on Moon

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

India on Wednesday joined an elite group of three nations to have sent a spacecraft on the Moon, as Chandrayaan-3 landed a rover on the lunar surface to explore the uncharted territories near the south pole.

Is Elon Musk's Tesla in space the moon landing of our times?

Is Elon Musk's Tesla in space the moon landing of our times?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

And what happens next?

The Marvels Review: Goofy Fun

The Marvels Review: Goofy Fun

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

The Marvels is a muddled effort, but it still stands up as this refreshingly goofy and enjoyable superhero romp, notes Mayur Sanap.

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.

Why Formula One is targeting Indian market

Why Formula One is targeting Indian market

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Formula One launch F1 TV in India, target 'strong mobile market'

'BJP Has Several Big Ideas For 2024 Election'

'BJP Has Several Big Ideas For 2024 Election'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

'The allegations of government involvement in targeted assassinations abroad are likely to help, not hurt, the ruling party.' 'True or false, they convey a sense of muscularity and, in some quarters, are celebrated as a harbinger of 'great power' status.'

Packaged food sector leaving consumers spoilt for choice with new launches

Packaged food sector leaving consumers spoilt for choice with new launches

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Over the past year, Amul has undergone a transformative journey, evolving from a dairy-centric entity to a comprehensive foods company. Since 2022, PepsiCo India, too, has embarked on extensive launches in the food category. Not to be left behind, ITC, which has been introducing an average of 100 fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) products across categories every year, has also launched a number of packaged food items.

Hamilton back on pole for first time since 2021

Hamilton back on pole for first time since 2021

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

It was Hamilton's first pole position since Saudi Arabia in December 2021.

10 Photographs You HAVE To See Today

10 Photographs You HAVE To See Today

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The ten best pics of 2023.

The Vibrant Gujarat Quiz!

The Vibrant Gujarat Quiz!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

How much do you know about the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024?

Soccer PIX: Dominant Real Madrid cement top spot; Juve held

Soccer PIX: Dominant Real Madrid cement top spot; Juve held

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

La Liga leaders Real Madrid cruised to a 4-0 home win over relegation-threatened Celta Vigo on Sunday to restore their seven-point lead at the top of the table with a dominant display.

Racing towards a brave new world

Racing towards a brave new world

Rediff.com6 May 2004

PIX: Man City breathe a sigh of relief; In-form Everton beat Chelsea

PIX: Man City breathe a sigh of relief; In-form Everton beat Chelsea

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Bernardo Silva and Jack Grealish scored three minutes apart as Manchester City came from behind to beat Premier League newcomers Luton Town.

Obama to double scientific research funding

Obama to double scientific research funding

Rediff.com28 Apr 2009

Barack Obama on Monday promised to double public funding of scientific research to exceed the level Washington spent during the "space race" unleashed by Dwight Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy 50 years ago.

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

At this year's TIME ball in New York City on Thursday, April 25, you would have run into a Coimbatore-born American scientist, looking lovely in Sabyasachi Mukherjee designer finery, who would most likely have been hanging out with Dua Lipa.

'Baramati is not the Pawars' property'

'Baramati is not the Pawars' property'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

'If the Pawars are so powerful, then why are they scared of me?'

China lands its rover on Mars, creates history

China lands its rover on Mars, creates history

Rediff.com15 May 2021

The rover, Zhurong, named after a god of fire and war in Chinese mythology, landed at the pre-selected area in Utopia Planitia on Mars, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

'Politics can't be a part time job'

'Politics can't be a part time job'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'The BJP is doing politics 24x365, but the Congress revs up only during elections.'

EPL PIX: Everton, Newcastle play out dramatic draws

EPL PIX: Everton, Newcastle play out dramatic draws

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Battle Royale in Thiruvananthapuram

Battle Royale in Thiruvananthapuram

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

The Lok Sabha contest in Thiruvananthapuram is shaping up to be a significant battle involving key candidates like Shashi Tharoor, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, and Panniyan Ravindran. This three-cornered fight highlights the political dynamics in Kerala's capital city, with each candidate bringing their own vision and promises for the region's development, notes Rajeev Srinivasan.

Oberoi Realty, Kalpataru in race for Tata Steel plot

Oberoi Realty, Kalpataru in race for Tata Steel plot

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

Consultants said the fact that Oberoi had no debt on its books and Kalpataru had low debt helped the two in the slow realty market.

EPL PIX: Arsenal thrash Burnley; Liverpool cruise

EPL PIX: Arsenal thrash Burnley; Liverpool cruise

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Bukayo Saka scored either side of halftime as Arsenal crushed second-bottom Burnley 5-0.

Turning Point: Pooran's Wicket

Turning Point: Pooran's Wicket

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Just as Nicholas Pooran looked like taking LSG to a win, CSK Impact Player Tushar Deshpande had him holing out to Ben Stokes in the deep.

F1: Hamilton wins dramatic Brazilian GP to keep title race alive

F1: Hamilton wins dramatic Brazilian GP to keep title race alive

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton won the Brazilian Grand Prix at the Interlagos Circuit in Sao Paulo on Sunday to keep the Formula One Championship alive with one race left this season.

Hits and misses in the M&A space

Hits and misses in the M&A space

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

The failed deals could be the much-needed wake-up call for the M&A space.

Writing With Fire: Only Indian Film In The Oscar Race

Writing With Fire: Only Indian Film In The Oscar Race

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

'This is a film that speaks to the spirit of women who have been cast into the bottom of India's social hierarchy, and how they have navigated their way to redefine the meaning of power.'

Race to take credit for electric vehicles gathers speed

Race to take credit for electric vehicles gathers speed

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

Ministries such as road transport and heavy industries are learnt to have objected to NITI Aayog's attempts to become an implementing body for the EV programme.

Top Performer: The Hitman's Back

Top Performer: The Hitman's Back

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

Rohit Sharma ended his barren spell with the bat as Mumbai Indians edged Delhi Capitals off the final ball of the match.

PIX: Pak pip NZ via DLS method to keep semis hopes alive

PIX: Pak pip NZ via DLS method to keep semis hopes alive

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

IMAGEs from the World Cup match between Pakistan and New Zealand played at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday

EPL PIX: Arsenal thrash sorry Chelsea to go top

EPL PIX: Arsenal thrash sorry Chelsea to go top

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Chelsea lost for the sixth time in six games in all competitions since interim coach Frank Lampard replaced Graham Potter last month, a dismal run for a club who were crowned European champions as recently as two years ago.

US lawmakers ask Biden to raise 'areas of concern' with Modi

US lawmakers ask Biden to raise 'areas of concern' with Modi

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Describing India as an important member of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (the Quad) and a crucial partner for stability in the Indo-Pacific, the letter said that the lawmakers support the deepening strategic partnership between the two countries.

Football PIX: Messi guides Barca to derby win; Bayern stumble in title race

Football PIX: Messi guides Barca to derby win; Bayern stumble in title race

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Lionel Messi scored twice to earn Barcelona a 2-0 derby win over Espanyol and send them 13 points clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday.

Ride A Formula E Car For Free!

Ride A Formula E Car For Free!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Mumbai's Museum of Living History is truly a delight.