News for 'tarang'

No stars, all grit as Saurashtra face Vidarbha in VHT final

No stars, all grit as Saurashtra face Vidarbha in VHT final

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Unlike in the past, both Saurashtra and Vidarbha do not have any superstars in their line-up.

Vijay Hazare semis: In-form Prabhsimran to be key for Punjab

Vijay Hazare semis: In-form Prabhsimran to be key for Punjab

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Riding on momentum gained from Mumbai win, Punjab to take on Saurashtra in VHT semis

HAL Boosts Tejas as MiG-21 Era Ends

HAL Boosts Tejas as MiG-21 Era Ends

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

HAL aims to raise output from the current ceiling of 24 aircraft a year to 30 by the end of 2027

The Story Behind Chalte Chalte Mere Yeh Geet Yaad Rakhna

The Story Behind Chalte Chalte Mere Yeh Geet Yaad Rakhna

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

'Bappi Lahiri was looking for a break so he and his father would meet me.' 'I told Director Bhisham Kohli about this promising young boy from Kolkata, and Bappi came over with his harmonium.' 'Bappi played this composition and Bhisham liked it immediately.' 'As we were discussing, I said I would give the words, and that's how I wrote this song.'

Wow! Look At These Planes Over Jodhpur

Wow! Look At These Planes Over Jodhpur

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

The Indian Air Force's Suryakiran aerobatic team dazzles the skies during Phase 2 of Exercise Tarang Shakti 24 with their mesmerising aerial display in Jodhpur.

Air Force, Army, Navy vice chiefs fly Tejas aircraft

Air Force, Army, Navy vice chiefs fly Tejas aircraft

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

The participation of the three vice chiefs in the Tarang Shakti exercise demonstrated the growing focus on cross-domain cooperation, with land, sea, and air forces working together to face modern challenges, an official said.

ALH-Dhruv, Tejas not part of Republic Day flypast

ALH-Dhruv, Tejas not part of Republic Day flypast

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

The indigenously designed and developed Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH-Dhruv) and the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas will not be part of the upcoming Republic Day flypast in India due to the grounding of the entire fleet of ALH-Dhruv helicopters following a crash earlier this month. The grounding of the helicopters is a result of a Coast Guard ALH crash in Porbandar, Gujarat on January 5, which claimed the lives of two pilots and an aircrew diver. The decision to exclude the ALH-Dhruv and Tejas from the flypast comes as a high-level probe panel investigates the cause of the crash.

IAF Widow Becomes Army Officer

IAF Widow Becomes Army Officer

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Her husband, Squadron Leader Kuldeep Singh, died in a helicopter crash in the Nilgiris in which India's first CDS General Bipin Rawat was killed.

Meet the first woman fighter pilot in LCA Tejas fleet

Meet the first woman fighter pilot in LCA Tejas fleet

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Up until recently, she was flying the MiG-21s and was recently posted to the LCA squadron deployed in Naliya air base in the Gujarat sector along the border with Pakistan.

How IAF plans to strengthen 'depleted' squadron

How IAF plans to strengthen 'depleted' squadron

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has seen a reduction in fighter squadrons due to the phasing out of ageing MiG-21, MiG-23 and MiG-27 aircraft. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence acknowledged the "shortage" and highlighted the multi-pronged approach being taken to address it. This includes the induction of indigenous Tejas fighters and the procurement of additional LCA Mk-1A aircraft. The report also addresses concerns over "incidences of spying" within the IAF and details the action taken against those involved.

Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh is new chief of air staff

Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh is new chief of air staff

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh has been appointed as the next Chief of the Air Staff.

IAF Rafale jets wrap up 10-day Red Flag exercise in Alaska

IAF Rafale jets wrap up 10-day Red Flag exercise in Alaska

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

The IAF contingent participated in the exercise from June 4 to 14.

Vanraj Bhatia's CHALLENGE for Lata Mangeshkar

Vanraj Bhatia's CHALLENGE for Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com11 May 2021

'It was one of the most difficult and complex songs of my career.'

G20 Summit: Presidential dinner showcases India's diverse musical heritage

G20 Summit: Presidential dinner showcases India's diverse musical heritage

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

An ensemble of musicians, some of whom played sursingar, mohan veena, dilruba and other rare instruments, regaled G20 world leaders during the ceremonial dinner hosted for them by President Droupadi Murmu.

Cyrus Mistry accident: Co-passenger Darius Pandole discharged from hospital

Cyrus Mistry accident: Co-passenger Darius Pandole discharged from hospital

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

His wife, Dr Anahita Pandole, who was driving the car at the time of the accident, was recovering and will be discharged soon, said an official of the Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital.

Deepika, Ananya Make Their Debut AGAIN!

Deepika, Ananya Make Their Debut AGAIN!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

With OTT gaining popularity, several stars will make their debut on digital platforms.

12 RARE Lata Mangeshkar songs

12 RARE Lata Mangeshkar songs

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

We continue celebrating Lataji's birthday, as Subhash K Jha picks 12 unknown but exquisite Lata songs

More Stars than in Heaven on OTT!

More Stars than in Heaven on OTT!

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Quite a few major stars would be seen on OTT this year, marking their digital debuts.

Now, carry your bank in your mobile!

Now, carry your bank in your mobile!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

Mobile Wallet allows a customer access their entire financial portfolio via their mobile phones securely, while the bank takes their gamut of offerings one step further and enhances their repertoire of Mobile Banking Solutions with effortless ease, without compromising quality or security.

Delhi HC refuses pre-arrest bail to Hindu outfit leader in Jantar Mantar case

Delhi HC refuses pre-arrest bail to Hindu outfit leader in Jantar Mantar case

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The Delhi high court on Friday refused to grant interim protection from arrest to the president of the Hindu Raksha Dal, Bhupinder Tomar, who is accused of raising communal slogans and inciting youth to propagate against a particular religion at a rally at Jantar Mantar on August 8.

Hate speech accused defends Hindu rashtra demand

Hate speech accused defends Hindu rashtra demand

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

In a democratic set up, a demand for "Hindu rashtra" does not amount to promoting enmity between religious groups, an accused in a case of allegedly communal sloganeering at an event at Jantar Mantar here argued before the Delhi High Court on Wednesday.

Meet These Kids of Bollywood Villains

Meet These Kids of Bollywood Villains

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

It's very easy to keep up with the children of Bollywood's leading heroes. But what about Bollywood's biggest villains?

Assets case: Raids at Kripashankar Singh's residence

Assets case: Raids at Kripashankar Singh's residence

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

On Friday morning, the Mumbai crime branch is carrying out raids at premises of former Mumbai Congress chief Kripashankar Singh including his Bandra residence. The raids come after a first information report was recently filed against the Congress leader for amassing disproportionate assets worth crores.

Spotted: Ian Chappell in Dallas, Texas

Spotted: Ian Chappell in Dallas, Texas

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

Reader Ramana spotted Ian Chappell in Dallas, Texas.

'Want to invest? Seek professional help'

'Want to invest? Seek professional help'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

Transcript of the insurance chat held on Wednesday.

'An entrepreneur knows how to get started'

'An entrepreneur knows how to get started'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

Transcript of the IIT chat held on Friday.

What my 5 YO grandson is doing during the lockdown

What my 5 YO grandson is doing during the lockdown

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'My five-year-old grandson Arjun enthusiastically helps in jhadoo pocha, putting clothes in the washing machine, drying and then folding them up,' says Dr Veena Adige.

Local calls @ 75 paise/min from BSNL prepaid

Local calls @ 75 paise/min from BSNL prepaid

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited will introduce SIM-based prepaid CDMA WLL service from August 1 that will further bring down the local call rate to 75 paise a minute.

'An Indian film without songs is meaningless'

'An Indian film without songs is meaningless'

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Vanraj Bhatia, the creator of unforgettable music, hated the fact that the 'New Wave' directors did not respect Hindi cinema's multi-song format.

Mumbai gang rape survivor discharged from hospital

Mumbai gang rape survivor discharged from hospital

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

The 23-year-old photojournalist, who was gang-raped at a defunct mill complex in Mumbai nearly a week ago, has been discharged from hospital after doctors attending on her declared her "medically fit".

PM welcomes Shinzo Abe, plays guide, hosts dinner

PM welcomes Shinzo Abe, plays guide, hosts dinner

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Here are the best moments from Abe's visit on Day 1.

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

590 cricketers -- including 370 Indian players and 220 overseas players -- will go under the hammer during the two-day mega auction in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13.

The dark side to 100% electrification of India

The dark side to 100% electrification of India

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

India has achieved 100 per cent electrical connectivity, but 100 per cent electrification remains a long-drawn task, says Shreya Jai.

Coming soon: A Modi museum in Gujarat

Coming soon: A Modi museum in Gujarat

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

The Gujarat tourism department is planning to convert the erstwhile house of Modi's family into a museum, reports Sohini Das.

Find out US retailers' latest strategy to woo Indian buyers

Find out US retailers' latest strategy to woo Indian buyers

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

E-commerce model appears to be the best bet available to US retail giants at this point to tap the Indian market.

6 stocks that make for good investment bets

6 stocks that make for good investment bets

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

These have been selected based on the earnings growth prospects and favourable (buy) ratings by brokerages

'You have hair. Donate it. Put a smile on their faces'

'You have hair. Donate it. Put a smile on their faces'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

One does not need to be extraordinary to be a hero. Sometimes, cutting your hair can be enough.

Mumbai gang rape: Third accused arrested; hunt on for 2 others

Mumbai gang rape: Third accused arrested; hunt on for 2 others

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

A third accused in the brutal gang rape of a 23-year-old photojournalist was arrested on Saturday from south Mumbai even as police launched a manhunt for two others in the case, which sparked a wave of protests.

'I have never been desperate'

'I have never been desperate'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

'I have experimented a lot with my acting, now I want to get into the commercial heroine space.' 'I am toning myself up to live up to the hotness standards of Varun and Jacqueline.' 'I am trying to get there.'

Mumbai gang rape accused to be tried in fast track court

Mumbai gang rape accused to be tried in fast track court

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

All the five accused in the gang rape of a photojournalist in a secluded area of a defunct mill have been arrested by police with the remaining two suspects on the run being held today three days after the crime which will be tried in a fast track court.