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NASA spots 'impossible' cloud on Saturn moon -- for second time

NASA spots 'impossible' cloud on Saturn moon -- for second time

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Located in Titan's stratosphere, the cloud is made of a compound of carbon and nitrogen known as dicyanoacetylene (C4N2), an ingredient in the chemical cocktail that colours the giant moon's hazy, brownish-orange atmosphere.

Chile volcano roars back to life; 5,000 civilians evacuated

Chile volcano roars back to life; 5,000 civilians evacuated

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Bursts of volcanic lightning and lava lit up the night sky in southern Chile after the Calbuco volcano erupted twice after nearly half a century of inactivity, forcing over 5,000 people to evacuate.

Is your city one of the world's 20 most polluted cities?

Is your city one of the world's 20 most polluted cities?

Rediff.com4 May 2018

India had 14 out of the world's 20 most polluted cities, the World Health Organization reveals.

Home appliance cos roll out the biggies for festive season

Home appliance cos roll out the biggies for festive season

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

The festive season, which usually starts from September, is when 35 per cent annual sales get transacted for most durables firms.

Smog chokes Beijing as Paris climate talks get under way

Smog chokes Beijing as Paris climate talks get under way

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Air quality in the city of 16 million is usually bad in winter.

PHOTO: The invisible space 'noodles'in the Milky Way

PHOTO: The invisible space 'noodles'in the Milky Way

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

The structures appear to be 'lumps' in the thin gas that lies between the stars in our galaxy, researchers said.

Desi space observatory, the fourth of its kind, set for launch

Desi space observatory, the fourth of its kind, set for launch

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

India's observatory will be the fourth in space, after the Hubble, Russia's Spektr R and Suzaku of Japan.

The genius who discovered how stars live and die

The genius who discovered how stars live and die

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

The LIGO announcement -- which confirmed, among other things, that gold, platinum and other heavy metals were products of neutron star collisions -- came just before Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar's 107th birthday.

Media & entertainment: Key issues ignored

Media & entertainment: Key issues ignored

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Union budget was mildly for cable broadcasting industry and DTH.

Ex-Congress MP Rajaiah arrested for allegedly killing daughter-in-law, grandkids

Ex-Congress MP Rajaiah arrested for allegedly killing daughter-in-law, grandkids

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Charred bodies of Sarika and her three children, who died on the spot due to burn injuries were recovered on Wednesday.

Sheena Bora Case: Now divorced, Indrani, Peter meet

Sheena Bora Case: Now divorced, Indrani, Peter meet

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

This week was the first time Peter and Indrani appeared in court no longer married, footloose and fancy free once again, even if in jail.

These PHOTOS will inspire your next trip

These PHOTOS will inspire your next trip

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Winners of the 2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year.

Red alert as Beijing's air turns to 'hazardous'

Red alert as Beijing's air turns to 'hazardous'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Under the red alert, which is the highest in the four-tier emergency response system created in 2013, all schools have been ordered to be closed, and outdoor construction halted.

Best April Fools' pranks: Meat cleaver phone, a selfie car...

Best April Fools' pranks: Meat cleaver phone, a selfie car...

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Don't believe us? Take a look for yourself:

Will plane debris tell us where MH370 crashed?

Will plane debris tell us where MH370 crashed?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

The discovery of the plane wreckage that washed up on Reunion Island, believed to be from the missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370, may be consistent with a possible crash site in the South-East Indian Ocean, researchers say.

Now, plastic bags can produce diesel

Now, plastic bags can produce diesel

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

The conversion produces significantly more energy than it requires and results in transportation fuels -- diesel, for example -- that can be blended with existing ultra-low-sulphur diesels and bio-diesels, researchers said.

The Lady Who Writes Magical Songs

The Lady Who Writes Magical Songs

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

'We, the audience, listen to stories that have nothing to do with us and we cry, just from the truth of those stories.' 'And Anvita is one of those people who makes this happen.'

Top 20 summer getaways in India

Top 20 summer getaways in India

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Visit these places to escape the summer heat.

Sunfeast Yippee ban: ITC says not consulted, Gujarat FDCA contests view

Sunfeast Yippee ban: ITC says not consulted, Gujarat FDCA contests view

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

This is second time in a month when a packaged food co has complained

His company has been saving the planet for 29 years

His company has been saving the planet for 29 years

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Ved Prakash who has been working in the field of recyclable raw materials for 29 years aims to 'create value' every day.

COPD: 2nd biggest cause for deaths in India

COPD: 2nd biggest cause for deaths in India

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

'COPD causes an economic loss of Rs 35,000 crores.' 'We cannot afford to lose such a huge amount due to one disease.' 'COPD is a non-communicable disease and that's why it remained low in priority.' 'The time is right to shift the focus to COPD as HIV/AIDS and TB are under control. 'This badly neglected disease has become the second largest cause for deaths in India.' 'It is time for us to wake up and give due importance to this disease.'

US wants to monitor Air Quality; India stunned

US wants to monitor Air Quality; India stunned

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

13 out of the world's 20 most polluted cities are in India. Most shockingly, the latest Central Pollution Control Board statistics reveal that the pollution levels in Gwalior, Raipur and even little known Kashipur are higher than that of Delhi which means we have some of the most polluted zones in the world.

FAQ: How does Dengue spread? How can it be prevented?

FAQ: How does Dengue spread? How can it be prevented?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

B K Tyagi, director of the Madurai-based Centre for Research in Medical Entomology, talks with Rediff.com's Shobha Warrier about how dengue fever can be controlled.

How ISRO's new satellite will change India's Internet

How ISRO's new satellite will change India's Internet

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

A truly 'made in India' satellite that will empower a digital India.

Why humans can recognise faces and read

Why humans can recognise faces and read

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

A team led by Kolkata-born scientists has discovered a special sweet spot in the eye plays a crucial role in humans being able to to focus on computer screens and also read, an ability which is unique to Homo sapiens.

Ranbaxy recalls some batches of generic Lipitor in latest quality blow

Ranbaxy recalls some batches of generic Lipitor in latest quality blow

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

The recall is the latest in a series of problems to hit Ranbaxy, which has had all its India factories stopped from sending drugs and ingredients to the United States.

How Modi thought of demonetisation

How Modi thought of demonetisation

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

'In the coming months, expect more government action that will be packaged as an assault on black money,' warns A K Bhattacharya.

Will debris help find MH370?

Will debris help find MH370?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Was Flight MH370 diverted en route Beijing? What exactly caused the fatal crash? Even as Malaysia confirms that the wing part washed ashore Reunion Island was from the missing jet, crucial questions remain unanswered

National Geographic reveals the best travel photos

National Geographic reveals the best travel photos

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

National Geographic has announced the winners of its prestigious Travel Photographer of the Year photo contest for 2017. And the images are just breathtaking.

Chalein saath, saath: Forward together we go, US tells India

Chalein saath, saath: Forward together we go, US tells India

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the White House for the private dinner hosted by President Barack Obama, India and the US on Monday issued a vision statement "Chalein Saath Saath: Forward Together We Go" that called for a joint endeavour for prosperity and peace.

What is the secret behind Coal India's success?

What is the secret behind Coal India's success?

Rediff.com15 May 2016

Coal India achieved a staggering production of 536.51 million tonnes during the financial year ended March 31, 2016

The ancient Indian myth that could save our oceans

The ancient Indian myth that could save our oceans

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Today humanity is churning the ocean with a thoughtless vengeance -- with toxic wastes, plastics and hazardous substances being dumped into our once pristine seas. And there is no benign Lord Shiva to rescue us from our collective greed, says Shyam Saran.

How to survive Delhi's smog

How to survive Delhi's smog

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

With pollution reaching alarming levels post Diwali, what is the best way to cope?

Delhi is the world's most polluted megacity!

Delhi is the world's most polluted megacity!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

In 2012, with one million deaths, China reported the highest toll from PM2.5 and PM10 pollution. At the time, India followed, reporting 621,138 deaths, nearly 10 per cent of the global toll associated with outdoor and indoor air pollution

Pakistan's national anthem and its Bombay connection

Pakistan's national anthem and its Bombay connection

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

What connection does Qaumi Tarana -- Pakistan's national anthem, which millions of Indians heard at the Eden Gardens on Saturday -- have to Bombay?

Sheena Bora Trial: And then the witness began to cry

Sheena Bora Trial: And then the witness began to cry

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

She continued to cry, harder, feebly dabbed her eyes with the handkerchief she had received, and declared painfully: "He is hurting my emotions!"

Last minute tips to crack the IIT JEE 2016

Last minute tips to crack the IIT JEE 2016

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Ramesh Batlish, Head-FIITJEE Noida shares crucial advice for engineering aspirants.

Why India will do nothing about killer 'diesel'

Why India will do nothing about killer 'diesel'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Every time we pointed out the overwhelming evidence of diesel's toxicity, we were brushed aside.

Tech partnerships in climate change can make the world a better place

Tech partnerships in climate change can make the world a better place

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

For existing technologies, unless appropriate financing is available, deployment at scale is difficult.

Do it yourself: 8 tips to make your car cleaner

Do it yourself: 8 tips to make your car cleaner

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Do not try to clean the soap bathed sponge with water but squeeze the sponge and get that mud and other impurities out in a more accurate manner.