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OTT This Week: Starring Vijay, Chiranjeevi, Mammootty

OTT This Week: Starring Vijay, Chiranjeevi, Mammootty

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

South Indian cinema's biggest superstars rock the show on OTT. Sukanya Verma gives us some recommendations for the week.

'Rocket launch is always a risky business'

'Rocket launch is always a risky business'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

'It is a blessing in disguise that they could find the glitch before the launch.' 'If this was not found, the entire mission would have been lost.'

Out of this world! Jaw dropping entries in Astronomy Photographer of the Year

Out of this world! Jaw dropping entries in Astronomy Photographer of the Year

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Thank heavens for these images! From a mesmerizing panorama of the aurora borealis in Iceland to a beautiful image of Comet Neowise, the Royal Observatory's annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition has again produced some truly astounding images. Run by the Royal Observatory Greenwich in London in association with BBC Sky at Night Magazine and now in its thirteenth year, the competition this year received over 4,500 entries from around the world. The competition winners will be announced on September 16 at an online award ceremony, and displayed in London's National Maritime Museum that same month. Here's our favourite images from this year's batch.

Rahul gets hero's welcome at Congress hq, says truth always wins

Rahul gets hero's welcome at Congress hq, says truth always wins

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

When the House was taking up private members' business, Chowdhury urged Rajendra Agrawal, who was presiding over the proceedings, to allow Gandhi to attend the House.

PSLV-C56 successfully places 7 Singaporean satellites into orbit

PSLV-C56 successfully places 7 Singaporean satellites into orbit

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Around 23 minutes after lift-off, the primary satellite got separated and it was followed by six other co-passenger satellites, which were deployed into the intended orbits sequentially, ISRO said.

'Bodies lay strewn in Jallianwala Bagh for weeks'

'Bodies lay strewn in Jallianwala Bagh for weeks'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

'A lot of what you see on screen, particularly the night of the massacre, is pretty close to what really happened as it is based on survivor stories.'

Omicron surge: 3,000 flights cancelled worldwide; 11,500 delayed

Omicron surge: 3,000 flights cancelled worldwide; 11,500 delayed

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

A total of 2,969 flight cancellations and 11,512 flight delays worldwide on Tuesday, with 1,172 of the cancellations and 5,458 of the delays occurring within, into, or out of the US, according to the flight-tracking website FlightAware.

10 STUNNING Films I Watched In Cannes

10 STUNNING Films I Watched In Cannes

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Twelve days of movie madness and 36 films later, Aseem Chhabra lists his top 10 favourite films from this year's Cannes Film Festival.

It's purrfect! Yoga with cats

It's purrfect! Yoga with cats

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Na-meow-ste! With International Yoga Day just around the corner, here's a look at this interesting yoga class in Brooklyn, United States where participants -- human and cats alike -- stretch into various poses!

JNU students clash with cops during protest over fee hike, dress code

JNU students clash with cops during protest over fee hike, dress code

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

The protests, which started in the morning, is part of the agitation against the hostel manual and several other issues like restrictions by the administration on entry to the Parthasarathy Rocks, attempts to lock students' union office, according to the students.

Indian-origin teenage varsity student among 3 killed in UK knife attacks

Indian-origin teenage varsity student among 3 killed in UK knife attacks

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Nottinghamshire police said the 31-year-old suspect, who remains in custody, then went on to stab a man in his 50s to death and also attempted to run over three people - still in hospital - with a van stolen from that man.

Miss Universe: Who Did Divita Rai Lose To?

Miss Universe: Who Did Divita Rai Lose To?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

At 28, R'Bonney Nola Gabriel is the oldest contestant from the USA to win the title, an age limit she says she would like to change.

World Athletics PIX: Duplantis vaults to pole position; Kipyegon triumphs

World Athletics PIX: Duplantis vaults to pole position; Kipyegon triumphs

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Saturday.

AWESOME Images Of The Heavens!

AWESOME Images Of The Heavens!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The Royal Observatory Greenwich has announced the shortlisted images of the 2022 Astronomy Photographer of the Year!

Witch-hunt, cries Trump ahead of facing criminal charges in NYC court

Witch-hunt, cries Trump ahead of facing criminal charges in NYC court

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Former US President Donald Trump is expected to appear before a specially secured Manhattan courthouse on Tuesday to be arraigned on history-making criminal charges related to paying hush money to a porn star during his 2016 presidential campaign.

French Open PIX: Gauff, Jabeur race into quarters

French Open PIX: Gauff, Jabeur race into quarters

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Images from Day 9 of the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday.

Chandrayaan-2: Second lunar-bound orbit manoeuvre performed

Chandrayaan-2: Second lunar-bound orbit manoeuvre performed

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

All spacecraft parameters are normal, the Bengaluru headquartered space agency said after the maneuver.

Chandrayaan-2 achieved 98% success: ISRO chief

Chandrayaan-2 achieved 98% success: ISRO chief

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

Sivan asserted that though Chandrayaan-2 did not go as per script, it will have no bearing with on the 'Gaganyaan' mission.

'I see a deep connection between the sea and the human soul'

'I see a deep connection between the sea and the human soul'

Rediff.com18 May 2023

After being caught in the perfect storm and conquering near death at sea four years ago, Abhilash Tomy has made seafaring history by coming second in the world's most difficult ocean race. As he sailed to the finish line to welcoming cheers, holding the Indian flag, his remarkable story tells us the amazing things human beings can do.

Sushma Swaraj leaves for New York for Yoga Day event at UN

Sushma Swaraj leaves for New York for Yoga Day event at UN

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday left for New York where she is going to participate in the International Yoga Day event being organised by the Indian Mission at the United Nations.

Ramzan to start on Friday amid coronavirus panic

Ramzan to start on Friday amid coronavirus panic

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

This year is expected to be an extremely low-key Ramzan with social-distancing imposed across the world, including Saudi Arabia which is home to Islam's holiest shrines.

Why can't we have a reserve day in World Cup?

Why can't we have a reserve day in World Cup?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

For Sri Lanka, it was the second successive time that they were forced to share points. The Island nation's last game against Pakistan was also a washed out.

Chandrayaan-2: ISRO performs 4th orbit manoeuvre

Chandrayaan-2: ISRO performs 4th orbit manoeuvre

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

All spacecraft parameters are normal, the Bengaluru headquartered space agency said after the maneuver on the spacecraft.

'Why has Uddhavji become so helpless?'

'Why has Uddhavji become so helpless?'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

'When I felt that the party is drifting away from Hindutva, I tried to speak to Uddhavji. But nobody was ready to listen.'

NASA captures images of Chandrayaan-2's landing site

NASA captures images of Chandrayaan-2's landing site

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft has snapped a series of images during its flyby on September 17 of Vikram's attempted landing sight near the Moon's uncharted south pole.

Chandrayaan-2 successfully enters lunar orbit

Chandrayaan-2 successfully enters lunar orbit

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

"The duration of manoeuvre was 1,738 seconds. With this, Chandrayaan-2 was successfully inserted into a Lunar orbit," Indian Space Research Organisation said.

When Olonga 'bounced Tendulkar out' in Sharjah...

When Olonga 'bounced Tendulkar out' in Sharjah...

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Olonga wasn't a cricketing great, not even Zimbabwe's best during the golden era of the country's cricket, but the beaded hair, a slinging action and a mean bouncer to get Sachin Tendulkar out on a lifeless Sharjah track made him a household name in India.

On 'Victory Day', Russia displays its might

On 'Victory Day', Russia displays its might

Rediff.com9 May 2015

Russia on Saturday staged a grand military parade in Moscow to commemorate the 70th anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany in the presence of several world leaders, including President Pranab Mukherjee, even as Western powers boycotted the event due to a standoff over Ukraine.

Chandrayaan-2 performs 1st de-orbiting manoeuvre

Chandrayaan-2 performs 1st de-orbiting manoeuvre

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Two de-orbit manoeuvres of Vikram Lander, to bring it further down, have been planned to prepare for its landing in the south polar region of the moon.

2nd orbit raising manoeuvre of Chandrayaan-2 performed: ISRO

2nd orbit raising manoeuvre of Chandrayaan-2 performed: ISRO

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

According to ISRO officials, Earth bound orbit is a phase during which the spacecraft will remain in the Earth's sphere of influence.

South Korean Prez visits Akshardham Temple

South Korean Prez visits Akshardham Temple

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Moon who is on a three-day visit to India arrived in New Delhi on Sunday evening.

'Mamata will prove to be a game-changer in 2024'

'Mamata will prove to be a game-changer in 2024'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

'My role will be to take her message across the country.'

Single-day toll in New York falls below 500 in 3 weeks

Single-day toll in New York falls below 500 in 3 weeks

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said three-day average in number of hospitalised virus patients was also lower for the sixth straight day to 16,428, down from a peak of nearly 19,000.

Our ODD ODD World

Our ODD ODD World

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Odd and unusual images from around the world.

Top moments from the week gone by

Top moments from the week gone by

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Here are the best images from across the world from the previous week.

This Royals power-hitter wants to emulate Yuvraj...

This Royals power-hitter wants to emulate Yuvraj...

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

26-year-old Jodhpur left-hander Shubham Garhwal was bought by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 20 lakh at the 2022 auction.

ISRO will realise national dream: PM on Chandrayaan-2

ISRO will realise national dream: PM on Chandrayaan-2

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

He said the ISRO scientists have a very strong spirit of working and will not rest till the objective is met.

Chandrayaan-2 lander lowers orbit further ahead of landing

Chandrayaan-2 lander lowers orbit further ahead of landing

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

The nine-second de-orbiting or retro-orbiting manoeuvre was executed at 3.42 am using the onboard propulsion system.

After 2 yrs, devotees offer Eid prayers in mosques in large numbers

After 2 yrs, devotees offer Eid prayers in mosques in large numbers

Rediff.com3 May 2022

As the month-long fasting observed by the people of the Muslim community during Ramzan came to an end on Modnay, devotees across the country offered namaz on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr in large numbers on Tuesday.

Zubair's tweet threatened communal harmony: Delhi Police

Zubair's tweet threatened communal harmony: Delhi Police

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

A day after fact-checking website Alt News co-founder Mohammad Zubair was arrested by the Delhi Police, officials said on Tuesday that his 'objectionable tweet of 2018 led to a Twitter storm with hate speeches, detrimental to communal harmony'.