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ISRO names 'Prime Astronaut' for space station mission

 Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair have been selected for an upcoming Indo-US mission to the International Space Station (ISS), the Indian Space Research......

Gaganyaan astronaut Prasanth Nair is my husband, claims Kerala actor Lena

 Malayalam actor Lena on Tuesday revealed on her Instagram account that she has been married to Indian Air Force fighter pilot Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi......

From simulator sessions to yoga, astronauts train hard for Gaganyaan

 Sessions on simulators, micro gravity familiarisation and survival in addition to flying practice and Yoga -- the training schedule of India's four astronaut-designates for the Gaganyaan human......

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......

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

 After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

IIT Madras raises Rs 231 cr in funding from alumni, firms, donors in FY23

 Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) said on Monday that it had raised the highest-ever corpus of annual funds for the institution, garnering Rs 231 crore from alumni, industry and......

Coke told to stop using groundwater

 In a major blow to soft drink major Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Ltd, Kerala high court on Tuesday directed the company to stop drawing groundwater for use in its bottling plant at Plachimedu in......

Bullock carts vanish in Kerala

 Having moved the economy for centuries, have virtually vanished from Kerala roads, giving way to faster modes of motorised transportation to carry in towns and villages. Though a handful of oxen......

Ajit Balakrishnan is IAMAI Chairman Emeritus

 The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has named Ajit Balakrishnan as its Chairman Emeritus. Balakrishnan is the founder, chairman and managing director of Rediff.com. In his capacity......

Kerala floods: Businesses stare at a loss of over Rs 20,000 crore

 Kerala floods take a toll on small businesses, NBFCs brace for losses The floods in Kerala have hit small businesses in the state, mainly in the retail, agriculture, plantation and tourism......

Manorathangal Review: Anatomy of A Visionary Mindscape

 Through Manorathangal, M T Vasudevan Nair makes himself available to a whole new generation of uninitiated viewers, who can familiarise themselves with his rich body of work and hope to learn a......

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

 Amazon Prime Video has announced 69 assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting. Here's looking at the Web series that you will be watching this year! Do Read: Watch Vijay......

'So Many Landmark Indian Films Are Crying Out To Be Restored'

 '...and showcased in their original beauty.' IMAGE: G Aravindan's classic Thamp. Photograph: Kind courtesy Film Heritage Foundation Shivendra Singh Dungarpur promotes the cause of film restoration......

PIX: Looking at Prithviraj's superstar life

 Happy birthday, Prithviraj! One of Malayalam cinema's most successful actors Prithviraj Sukumaran turns 34 on October 16. Here's looking at pictures from his superstar life.   IMAGE:......

'In our country, we treat parents almost like Gods'

 'We always tell children to touch the feet of elders. But why?''Why can't a child be respected?''You have to be very equipped to even want to have children.''There are entrance exams for even......

National Aquatics: Aaron shines as four marks are sunk

 Four national records were broken as Karnataka's Aaron Agnel D'Souza clinched three gold medals and ace swimmer Richa Mishra added one, taking her tally to four, in the 65th Senior National Aquatic......

Birthday wishes to Irfan

 Dear Irfan Bhai,Tum jiyo Hazzaro saal,run banao pachass hazzar,wicket leo ak LAKH.Keep up the good work as always.Regards,Deepak Prasad-----------------------------hi irfan wish u happy bday "karka......

Readers wishes to Ganguly

 Name:Debasish BhattacharyaMessage:Dada, Many Many returns of the day. Regards from, Debasish--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name:Amitabh Message:May......

Readers wishes to John Wright

 Name:Balakrishnan Sreenivas Message:May this genial man continue as our cricket team for many for years to come. He taught us what real professionalism is. A nation of 1 billion people who are......

Readers wishes to John Wright

 Name:Debashis Mitra (HPCL) Message:All Indians will remember you. Happy Birthday. Name:vishal Message:Mr. Wright, thanx 4 setting Indian Cricket right. Happy Birthday. Name:Hari Message:Many Happy......

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