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Man behind China's latest fighter jet J-15 dead

The much publicised landing of a fighter jet on China's first ever aircraft carrier ended up on a sad note as a key official involved in developing the aircraft died of heart attack.The head of......

Unaware of any potential sale of F-22 to India: Pentagon

The Pentagon has said that it is not aware of any potential sale of F-22 fighter jets to India. "I'm not aware of a potential F-22 sale to India," the Pentagon Press Secretary, George Little, told......

US Military jet crashes into apartment complex

Media reports have said that a United States Navy F/A-18 jet has crashed into a low-rise apartment complex in Virginia. The two pilots ejected before the crash. Emergencency responders rushed to......

F16, F18s would have given India unbeatable platforms: US

Having lost out on the multi-billion Indian Air Force contract, the Pentagon said American fighter jets -- F16 and F18 -- would have provided India unbeatable platforms with proven technologies at......

Yet another twist in IAF's mega fighter deal

The elimination of four aircraft vendors from the $9.5 billion global competition to sell 126 medium multi-role combat aircraft to the Indian Air Force has not been accepted quietly. Business......

Budget opens back door for black money: Experts

Budget proposals allowing foreign individuals to invest in mutual funds and halve the tax on dividends from overseas arms of Indian companies may provide a window for undeclared income parked......

Who's better? Merc E-Class versus Skoda Superb V6

Are you a performance freak looking for a sedan propelled by a V6 power plant? If yes, your wait is over. The new Mercedes Benz E-Class (W212) is here - an aggressively styled German luxury......

42 years on, Star of India returns home

More than 40 years after it left the palace in Rajkot, the heritage Rolls-Royce, The Star of India, will soon return home. Haresh Pandya tracks down the road it travelled.It is not without reason......

A school dropout's invention for his mother!

Chintakindi Mallesham, a poor weaver from Sharjipet village in Andhra Pradesh, has turned out to be a saviour for hundreds of weavers. Weavers making the traditional 'Tie & Dye' Pochampalli silk......

American engine to power light combat aircraft

In a last-minute twist, General Electric of the US has bagged the hotly contested $800-million tender to supply 99 engines for India's Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA). After both engines in the......

Bollywood's Must-Watch Movies in 2011

Every year in Bollywood presents itself with a promise ofachievement and thrill. 2011 is no different. With an exciting line-up of movies ranging from hard-boileddramas to cackling comedies to......

'I don't cook enough'

What keeps Aishwarya Rai Bachchan going, when most of her contemporaries seem to have vanished from the spotlight? The actress has been a part of the biggest releases of the year --......

Vote: Which outfit do these stars look hotter in?

The recent fashion week saw many Bollywood stunners strutting their stuff. Off the ramp too, these women know how to grab eyeballs whenever they step out. But how many can carry off different......

Looking at Vijay, Sharmila's Kari Chirate

Kannada actor Vijay is set for his second release of the year, Kari Chirate. The actor says that this film challenged him as an actor for his character has two different shades.......

Kajal returns to Tamil with Naan Mahaan Alla

After starring in a few forgettable Tamil films, Kajal Agarwal returns with yet another Tamil film Naan Mahaan Alla. The film also stars Karthi and is directed by Susinthiran of Vennila......

Vettel leads Red Bull charge in China

Red Bull's Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel put down a marker for a possible fifth win in a row by dominating both practice sessions for the Chinese Grand Prix on Friday. The......

England look to target untested SA middle order

Whatever their other shortcomings, nobody can deny that England have provided most of the thrills in this World Cup so far. They got the better of Ryan ten Doeschate's Netherlands in a classic......

Cup Camera: Longest bat, Aussie thrashing, more...

Video Courtesy: UNI TVComplete Coverage: The 2011 World CupClick on NEXT to see what Hashim Amla felt about the thrashing that the Aussies received in their second warm-up match....

Eden Gardens and the World Cup

The news is out. Eden Gardens has lost out again. The historic venue in Kolkata, which by-passed hosting of the second Test during New Zealand's latest tour to India in a bid to complete......

F1 title battle set to go down to very last lap

Fernando Alonso could take his third Formula One title in Brazil next week but neither Ferrari nor his rivals expect that to happen after a weekend win in South Korea that owed more to luck than......

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