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What next in Kashmir?

What next in Kashmir?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

'We should give azaadi to Jammu and Ladakh from the domination of Kashmir valley politics,' suggests Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'The standoff with China won't get over soon'

'The standoff with China won't get over soon'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

'Our defence services are in a position to checkmate any Chinese adventurism.'

Angela Merkel named Time 'Person of the Year 2015'

Angela Merkel named Time 'Person of the Year 2015'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Time said Merkel was chosen as the 'Person of the Year' because she is the 'de facto leader' of a continent, 'steward' of the world's fourth biggest economy, a 'principled manager and a resolute diplomat'.

The 70-year-old COVID-19 Warrior

The 70-year-old COVID-19 Warrior

Rediff.com12 May 2020

'I am not scared of corona, I am sure God is protecting us.'

Sushma Swaraj: Extraordinary leader with many firsts

Sushma Swaraj: Extraordinary leader with many firsts

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

The powerful orator leaves behind the legacy of an easily-accessible leader who played a key role in BJP's emergence in the late 1990s.

On surprise Afghan visit, Trump announces resumption of peace talks

On surprise Afghan visit, Trump announces resumption of peace talks

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Trump had a hastily-arranged bilateral meeting with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani

Army says don't forget our views on Siachen

Army says don't forget our views on Siachen

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

"Army has submitted its views to the government on the issue. I am sure the government will keep them in mind," Army Chief General J J Singh told reporters in New Delhi when asked whether it was ready for demilitarisation of the glacier.

VP Naidu inaugurates 1st India-built war memorial in France

VP Naidu inaugurates 1st India-built war memorial in France

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

The memorial is the first-of-its-kind built by India in France after the country's Independence. The announcement to construct the memorial was made by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj during her last visit to Paris in June 2018.

'No place in India can compare to the strategic importance of Leh'

'No place in India can compare to the strategic importance of Leh'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

'The Ladakh Scouts are a fantastic mountain troops suited to this terrain.' 'Other troops have to first get acclimatised, but these men are tough mountain people.'

PM to visit Siachen on Jun 12

PM to visit Siachen on Jun 12

Rediff.com1 Jun 2005

This is the first time that an Indian prime minister is visiting the inhospitable glacier.

9th round of Siachen talks begin

9th round of Siachen talks begin

Rediff.com26 May 2005

Pakistan is expected to maintain its old stand of willingness to agree for simultaneous pull back of troops to pre-1984 positions but would not authenticate the present positions held by India on Siachen on the maps as demanded by New Delhi.

What the Apache, the IAF's 'flying tank', can do

What the Apache, the IAF's 'flying tank', can do

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Its advanced Longbow radar picks up enemy armoured vehicles and then destroys them with anti-tank missiles, air-to-surface rockets or a chain gun that sends 625 rounds per minute ripping into the targets.

Tigers in high mountains, tanks in snow

Tigers in high mountains, tanks in snow

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Like millions of people across the world, the year 2020 had dealt me irreplaceable losses and the lowest of blows. Like I have always done at such junctures, I had sought the refuge of the mountains. I wanted to end the year on a high, to show the finger to life, says Sumit Bhattacharya after a memorable journey to North Sikkim.

Pakistan open to all proposals on Siachen

Pakistan open to all proposals on Siachen

Rediff.com22 May 2006

The 13-member delegation is hopeful of a outcome.

Army's Northern Command celebrates 44th Raising day

Army's Northern Command celebrates 44th Raising day

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Army's Northern Command, popularly known as 'Dhruva Command', on Wednesday celebrated its 44th Raising Day as its chief Lt Gen DS Hooda encouraged the troops to continue maintaining their "exalted standards" through professionalism, dedication and devotion to duty.

Taking care of the elderly in COVID-19 times

Taking care of the elderly in COVID-19 times

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Arundhuti Dasgupta on the anxiety and logistical challenges of caring for elderly parents during lockdown, especially if they are ailing and live away from you.

Make way for decision-making robots

Make way for decision-making robots

Rediff.com21 Sep 2006

Researchers believe that more complex machines may soon be on the drawing board, and military robots might one day even be asked to make some important decisions on their own.

Meet the Indian soldier who guards the Chinese border

Meet the Indian soldier who guards the Chinese border

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

'It is a miracle how a soldier handles the lack of oxygen, stands his post and also confronts the Chinese at 14,000 feet where survival itself is a challenge.'

Time's Aparisim Ghosh takes a break from Baghdad

Time's Aparisim Ghosh takes a break from Baghdad

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

After covering the battlefields of Baghdad for three-and-a-half years, Time magazine's Aparasim Ghosh takes a break in New York.

Ashok Chakra for militant-turned-solider Nazir Wani posthumously

Ashok Chakra for militant-turned-solider Nazir Wani posthumously

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Wani laid down his life during an anti-terror operation at Shopian in Kashmir in November last year.

Massive protests in Jamia after gunman injures student during anti-CAA march

Massive protests in Jamia after gunman injures student during anti-CAA march

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

The man, who identified himself as 'Rambhakt Gopal', was subsequently overpowered by police and detained. The gunman went live on Facebook before the brandishing the gun.

Violence shatters Afghan-Pak pact

Violence shatters Afghan-Pak pact

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

In boost to its firepower, IAF inducts 8 Apache choppers

In boost to its firepower, IAF inducts 8 Apache choppers

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

The AH-64E Apache is one of the world's most advanced multi-role combat helicopters, and is flown by the US army.

Siachen talks inconclusive

Siachen talks inconclusive

Rediff.com27 May 2005

Smriti, Nirmala tie rakhi to 'brothers' at borders

Smriti, Nirmala tie rakhi to 'brothers' at borders

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

The festival of Rakshabandhan is being celebrated across the country on Thursday.

Army to never get control over Pakistan's nukes: Report

Army to never get control over Pakistan's nukes: Report

Rediff.com1 Mar 2014

Pakistan will not delegate "advance authority" over nuclear weapons to military unit commanders even in the event of a crisis with India, according to a media report.

India successfully test fires Trishul

India successfully test fires Trishul

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

Defence sources said the missile, which was launched from a mobile launcher at 3.15 pm, successfully hit a target attached to a pilotless target aircraft.

TAC C3I - A shot in the arm for Indian Army

TAC C3I - A shot in the arm for Indian Army

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005

Pattabhiraman said with the developnment of the new generation system, army battlefield command and control as well as communication and surveillance system would now be more secure and less suspectibile to outside jamming.

Wikileaks source US soldier found guilty of espionage

Wikileaks source US soldier found guilty of espionage

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

Bradley Manning, the United States army soldier who leaked a massive trove of secret US government files to WikiLeaks, was on Tuesday acquitted of the most serious charge of aiding the enemy but was convicted of several counts of espionage.

#GadgetReview: The Asus ROG Zephyrus M laptop

#GadgetReview: The Asus ROG Zephyrus M laptop

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

The Zephyrus M is a great option if you're looking for a smooth-as-silk portable gaming laptop, says Rahul Saha.

PM Modi to celebrate Diwali with flood victims in Kashmir

PM Modi to celebrate Diwali with flood victims in Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday afternoon arrived in summer capital Srinagar after visiting troops at the Siachen glacier, the world's highest battlefield in Ladakh region.

De-militarise Siachen: Army to Centre

De-militarise Siachen: Army to Centre

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

"We have given our viewpoint to the government on converting the Saltoro ridge and the glacier into a de-militarized zone," Army Chief General J J Singh told reporters on Tuesday.

Trishul test fired in Orissa

Trishul test fired in Orissa

Rediff.com8 Dec 2005

The sleek missile was fired from a mobile launcher at about 4.15 pm. It was targeted at a para-barrel dropped from a chopper, the sources said.

For Rahul, this election was win some, lose lots

For Rahul, this election was win some, lose lots

Rediff.com23 May 2019

The party and its president, it seemed, were also unable to articulate their views effectively enough

Celebrating Heroes: Meet the IAF's first para rower

Celebrating Heroes: Meet the IAF's first para rower

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'I am grateful to God that I am alive and he has made me differently-abled for a greater cause,' says Wing Commander Shantanu.

Ind, Pak resume talks on Siachen

Ind, Pak resume talks on Siachen

Rediff.com27 May 2005