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40 Years Since Rakesh Sharma's Space Flight

The Russian embassy marked the 40th anniversary of the first space flight by an Indian, Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, with an exhibition at the Russian Cultural Centre in New Delhi. On April 3,......

Gaganyaan astronauts trained at Rakesh Sharma's Russian center

The four astronauts who will be part of India's first human space flight program, Gaganyaan, were trained at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut training center in Russia, the same center where Rakesh......

Pilibhit encounter: Manhunt launched for aides of killed terrorists

Following the encounter of three Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) terrorists in Pilibhit, security agencies are intensifying their search for their local helpers in the Terai region. IMAGE: ADG......

Ferry sinks off Mumbai coast as Navy boat rams it; 13 killed, 99 rescued

Thirteen persons died and 99 others were rescued after a Navy craft crashed into a ferry off the Mumbai coast on Wednesday, the Navy said. IMAGE: Indian Coast Guard rescued 80 passengers after a......

When Rakesh Sharma found himself in a different kind of space

Though this time India's first astronaut remained earth bound. P Rajendran/Rediff.com finds out more about his journey off the beaten track along America's East Coast. There were 40 teams in all;......

Bajaj CNG Bikes Break Sales Records

The Freedom 125 has sold 8,310 units in October to date.This is its highest since it was launched in July and may touch close to 9,000 by the end of the month. IMAGE: The Freedom 125 Photograph:......

Bajaj Rises to Top in E-scooters With Low-cost Strategy: Can it Stay There?

The two-wheeler giant had only 14 per cent of the electric two-wheeler market in May this year, but its 26.8 per cent in December IMAGE: Executive Director of Bajaj Auto Rakesh Sharma along with......

Festival demand boosts domestic sales of two-wheelers by up to 26%

Major two-wheeler manufacturers in India witnessed a double-digit increase in domestic sales in October, driven by the festival fervour. Image used for representation purpose only. Photograph: ANI......

Pixxel Gets An Order From NASA

This is the first deal by an Indian startup after the sector was opened to private companies in 2020. IMAGE: Pixxel founder and CEO Awais Ahmed and Cosmonaut Rakesh Sharma during the 'Youth Sabha......

Trade on road to recovery but Indian firms tread cautiously

Truck movements across the India-Bangladesh border are on the rise, with increasing rentals signalling a trade recovery between the two South Asian nations. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters Yet,......

The Roshans Review: Delightful!

The Roshans is somewhat like leafing through a glossy coffee table book full of trivia -- no depth, but such a shiny collection of memories, observes Deepa Gahlot. The nepotism debate is dialed......

Kapil Sharma on his father astronaut Rakesh Sharma, John Abraham, I Me Aur Main

I Me Aur Main director Kapil Sharma speaks to Rediff.com's Patcy N about his father astronaut Rakesh Sharma, John Abraham and how he turned out the way he did.Following his father's footsteps......

Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video Review: Stree, Lies & Videotape

Between tons of sexual innuendo and Kapil Sharma brand of slapstick gags characterised in loud caricatures, moronic behaviour, flimsy wigs and cartoonish rhythm, Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video's......

Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam Comes With A Message

Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam, with its retro-inspired title song and background score just tries too hard, both with the comedy and the message, observes Deepa Gahlot. The best thing about Kahan Shuru......

Manoj, Rajkummar Party With Shah Rukh Khan

Bollywood folk were present at the wedding reception builder and Producer Anand Pandit hosted for daughter Aishwarya and son-in-law Sahil. A look at the power couples and other guests. Shah......

Paralympians Soar, But Await India Inc's Leap Of Faith

'Historically, there hasn't been much representation around para-athletes from a brand perspective.''With their best medal tally in Paris, it has triggered considerable organic interest.' IMAGE:......

Is Gambhir The Coach Team India Needs?

Like the billionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, Gautam Gambhir, the tenacious former opener-turned-coach, also seems to be governed by instincts while picking unheralded players and turning them......

Armless archer Sheetal Devi makes history at Asian Para Games

Becomes first Indian woman to win 2 Asian Para Games gold IMAGE: 16-year-old Sheetal Devi from Jammu and Kashmir, now has a hat-trick of medals at the Asian Para Games. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Asian Para Games: India bag 17 medals, including 3 gold

IMAGE: Prachi Yadav bagged her second medal of the Games as she claimed the gold in KL2 event.. Photograph: SAI Media/X Prachi Yadav became the first Indian to win a para canoe gold in the Asian......

WFI President's post: Two-way contest between Sanjay Singh, Anita Sheoran

IMAGE: In race for the top position, Sanjay Kumar Singh is a loyalist of outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Photograph: ANI Either Sanjay Kumar Singh or 2010 CWG champion Anita Sheoran......

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