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Breaking 400-year-old tradition, women enter Shani temple's inner sanctum

Breaking 400-year-old tradition, women enter Shani temple's inner sanctum

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

Despite the trust's orders that men as well as women will not be allowed to enter the Shani Shingnapur temple here, around 100 men were on Friday seen storming into the inner sanctum of the holy place.

Now, women seek entry into Mumbai's Haji Ali dargah

Now, women seek entry into Mumbai's Haji Ali dargah

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Several activists belonging to Muslim women groups held placards demanding entry for females into the sanctum sanctorum of the historic dargah, which receives hundreds of devotees everyday.

9 facts you MUST know about Planet 9

9 facts you MUST know about Planet 9

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Here's everything you need to know about Planet Nine.

Neptune-sized planet lurks at edge of our solar system

Neptune-sized planet lurks at edge of our solar system

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

The planet, which is supposed to be far beyond the orbit of Pluto, is being called as 'planet nine' by astronomers.

Up in the sky! It's a bird, it's a plane... it's five planets in a rare celestial dance

Up in the sky! It's a bird, it's a plane... it's five planets in a rare celestial dance

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Pay attention skywatchers! Five of the planets in our solar system will align diagonally in the predawn night sky starting Thursday morning.

Saturn to appear brightest on January 13

Saturn to appear brightest on January 13

Rediff.com12 Jan 2005

This year's 'Opposition of Saturn' is considered the brightest till the 'opposition' on December 11, 2031, according to Akash Ganga Centre for Astronomy at Badlapur at Thane district.

NASA spacecraft enters Saturn orbit

NASA spacecraft enters Saturn orbit

Rediff.com1 Jul 2004

Cassini has become the first to orbit Saturn, the second-largest planet in the solar system.

Missed Venus? Saturn is round the corner

Missed Venus? Saturn is round the corner

Rediff.com10 Jun 2004

After having witnessed the 'goddess of love' dance across the face of the Sun on Tuesday, astronomers are getting ready to watch the unmasking of the planet Saturn -- the 'lord of the rings' -- from Friday.

Looking at Carrie Fisher's life in pictures

Looking at Carrie Fisher's life in pictures

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Carrie Fisher, who made Star Wars character Princess Leia so popular, passed into the ages on December 28

Shani temple issue: Fadnavis meets women activists

Shani temple issue: Fadnavis meets women activists

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Fadnavis, who on Tuesday favoured a dialogue on the issue in the wake of a tense showdown, did not make any comment on the set of demands before leaving the venue.

NASA reveals stunning images of blue skies on Pluto

NASA reveals stunning images of blue skies on Pluto

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The first color images of Pluto's atmospheric hazes, returned by NASA's New Horizons spacecraft last week, reveal that the a fine blue tinge.

We will find alien life by 2025: NASA chief scientist

We will find alien life by 2025: NASA chief scientist

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

Signs of alien life will be detected by 2025, while "definitive evidence" of extra-terrestrial beings may be found within the next 20 to 30 years, top NASA scientists say.

Women activists' bid to enter Shani temple foiled, Maha govt to intervene

Women activists' bid to enter Shani temple foiled, Maha govt to intervene

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

Ahmednagar police stopped the activists of 'Ranaragini Bhoomata Brigade' protesting against the alleged gender bias by the temple authorities, led by Trupti Desai, at Supa, about 70 km from the temple premises, foiling their bid to offer worship at the sacred platform.

STUNNING Northern Lights dazzle across the sky

STUNNING Northern Lights dazzle across the sky

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

As the name suggests, the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) are especially related to polar regions, and occur in a 2,500 km radius centered on the magnetic north pole.

Modi as PM: What his horoscope says

Modi as PM: What his horoscope says

Rediff.com15 May 2014

Well-known astrologer Prem C Sharma reads the astrological charts of both Narendra Modi Rahul Gandhi, and tells us what to expect.

Mary Barra calls GM's actions on deadly defect 'unacceptable'

Mary Barra calls GM's actions on deadly defect 'unacceptable'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

General Motors Co CEO Mary Barra on Tuesday called her company's slow response to faulty ignition switches linked to at least 13 deaths "unacceptable," but could not give U.S. lawmakers many answers as to what went wrong.

The astronomy photos of 2016 are simply stellar

The astronomy photos of 2016 are simply stellar

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

From captivating photos of Northern Lights, sparkling galaxies, the 'man on the moon' and more, photos taken by the winners of the Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2016 competition are an absolute treat.

Arunachal Pradesh: Hindi, Hindu, Tribalistan

Arunachal Pradesh: Hindi, Hindu, Tribalistan

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

'The Congress, all these decades, worked on a slow Hindi-isation and Indianisation of Arunachal tribes. The RSS wants rapid Hinduisation,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Europa League: Tottenham inflict double pain on depleted Anzhi

Europa League: Tottenham inflict double pain on depleted Anzhi

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Tottenham Hotspur exposed the weaknesses in Anzhi Makhachkala's star-shorn squad, winning 2-0 in Moscow to maintain their perfect start in the second round of Europa League group stage matches on Thursday.

Review: Interstellar is a true cinematic milestone

Review: Interstellar is a true cinematic milestone

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Interstellar is an incredible ride, a film that will scare and stupefy and drop jaws and make us weep, the kind of film that makes our hearts thump against our ribs for forty straight-minutes and makes us believe in the glory of the movies.

Top 5 retro-racing games making a comeback

Top 5 retro-racing games making a comeback

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

Remember the hours you spent as a kid playing Road Rash and Crazy Taxi? Well, they're back!

Italian cyber cops stole Indian defence info?

Italian cyber cops stole Indian defence info?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2011

If the documents released by international hackers' group are to be believed, the Italian cyber police -- National Anti-Crime Computer Centre for Critical Infrastructure Protection (CNAIPIC) -- was widely hacking Indian embassy's letters with Russian defence firms, the Izvestia daily said.

Newly-found super-earth, a waterworld?

Newly-found super-earth, a waterworld?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

A 'super-earth' discovered recently some 40 light years away could be covered with either water vapour or a thick haze, scientists have said. The planet, which is 2.6 times bigger than earth, has given scientists their first chance to analyse the atmosphere of a world outside the solar system.

Dr Singh may resign from PM's post, stars predict

Dr Singh may resign from PM's post, stars predict

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

In November 2011, ketu will come as the pratyantar lord causing him severe anguish and a permanent damage to Dr Manmohan Singh's once bright and unsullied reputation.

GM to drop 'mark of excellence' logo

GM to drop 'mark of excellence' logo

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

General Motors Co. plans to remove its GM "Mark of Excellence" from all models launched by the company in the future.

The peak GM never scaled

The peak GM never scaled

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

Let us re-visit the iconic brands under the GM umbrella and to see why none of them could change the fortune for the General.

Detroit's 3 auto majors post double digit fall

Detroit's 3 auto majors post double digit fall

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

The companies hope 2010 would be a better year for them as the economy begins to show some signs of recovery.

CSKA give new boss Juande Ramos winning start

CSKA give new boss Juande Ramos winning start

Rediff.com13 Sep 2009

Spaniard Juande Ramos made a triumphant debut as coach of CSKA Moscow on Saturday when his new team scored three second-half goals to crush Krylya Sovietov Samara 3-0 in a Russian Premier League match.

Scientists discover richest planetary system yet

Scientists discover richest planetary system yet

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

The planets and their sun-like star are about 127 light-years from Earth and the system is one of only 15 known to have more than three worlds.

Now, driverless cars at Heathrow

Now, driverless cars at Heathrow

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

Battery-operated driverless cars with bug-eyed windows will soon be carrying passengers at the Heathrow Airport. The bubble shaped vehicles look like a capsule and their doors fold back like butterfly wings.

Galileo discovered planet Neptune?

Galileo discovered planet Neptune?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

Astronomer Galileo Galilei may have discovered Neptune in 1613 -- 234 years before the planet was officially found, according to a new theory.

A leaner General Motors plans future path

A leaner General Motors plans future path

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

Aiming to bolster its sagging auto sales and ultimately getting into the black, General Motors is set to emerge leaner and cost-competitive through drastic restructuring, according to the firm's bankruptcy filing.

Reliance Big's 20 film projects approved

Reliance Big's 20 film projects approved

Rediff.com15 May 2009

Seven deals with Nicholas Cage's Saturn Films, Jim Carrey's JC 23 Entertainment, George Clooney's Smokehouse Productions, Chris Columbus' 1492 Pictures, Tom Hanks' Playtone Productions, Brad Pitt's Plan B Entertainment and Jay Roach's Everyman Pictures were announced last year itself. These were followed by deals with Julia Roberts' Red Om Films and Brett Ratner's Rat Entertainment.

GM top executives spared in internal report on safety failure

GM top executives spared in internal report on safety failure

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Earlier this year, Toyota Motor Corp was fined $1.2 billion for concealing problems related to sudden acceleration of some of its vehicles.

GM top executives spared in internal report on safety failure

GM top executives spared in internal report on safety failure

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Earlier this year, Toyota Motor Corp was fined $1.2 billion for concealing problems related to sudden acceleration of some of its vehicles.

ADAG, Spielberg plan $300mn movie on Martin Luther

ADAG, Spielberg plan $300mn movie on Martin Luther

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

Budget to match that of smash-hit sci-fi Avatar, the most expensive movie made till date.

Major traffic plan drawn up for 6 cities

Major traffic plan drawn up for 6 cities

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

The cities for which the CTTP is being framed are Mysore, Mangalore, Belgaum, Hubli- Dharwad, Bellary and Gulbarga, which are administered by municipal corporations. The plans are being drafted on the directions of the Directorate for Urban Land Transport. According to a recent study, urbanisation is going on at a fast pace. The urban population has risen 30 per cent.

Reliance Entertainment, Spielberg deal completed

Reliance Entertainment, Spielberg deal completed

Rediff.com20 Sep 2008

Anil Ambani group's Reliance Entertainment and DreamWorks SKG of acclaimed director Steven Spielberg have completed the much-talked about deal for jointly making Hollywood films.

Earth-like planets discovered in nearby system

Earth-like planets discovered in nearby system

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

Astronomers have discovered a batch of three 'super-Earths' orbiting a nearby star, and two other solar systems with small planets as well, which suggests that Earth-like planets may be very common.

Anil Ambani turns to Hollywood

Anil Ambani turns to Hollywood

Rediff.com19 May 2008

After acquiring 200 theatres in America the Anil Ambani group, on Sunday will now co-produce Hollywood films, a territory which until now was dominated by UTV. Some of the films benefitting from the Reliance alliance is Nicolas Cage's Saturn Productions, Jim Carrey's JC 23 Entertainment, George Clooney's Smokehouse Productions, Chris Columbus 1492 Pictures, Tom Hanks' Playtone Productions, Brad Pitt's Plan B Entertainment and Jay Roach's Everyman Pictures.