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Boeing joins hands with HAL, Mahindra to build Super Hornet fighter jet in India

Boeing joins hands with HAL, Mahindra to build Super Hornet fighter jet in India

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Boeing is likely to vie for the deal to supply 110 fighter jets to the IAF in one of the biggest such procurement in recent years globally which could be worth over USD 15 billion.

World Tour Finals: Sindhu beaten by Yamaguchi in opener

World Tour Finals: Sindhu beaten by Yamaguchi in opener

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

India's P V Sindhu squandered an 11-6 lead in the second game before going down 18-21, 21-18, 21-8 in 68 minutes to former world number one Akane Yamaguchi.

Preview: The Redmi Note 9 Pro series

Preview: The Redmi Note 9 Pro series

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com gives you the lowdown on the latest Redmi phones in the market.

SEE: First batch of Rafale jets flies out of France for India

SEE: First batch of Rafale jets flies out of France for India

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The aircraft flew out from the airbase in the French port city of Bordeaux and will cover a distance of nearly 7,000 km with air-to-air refuelling and a single stop in the United Arab Emirates before arriving at Ambala airbase on Wednesday, officials said.

Sourabh loses Syed Modi International final

Sourabh loses Syed Modi International final

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

The 26-year-old Indian, who won two BWF Super 100 titles in Hyderabad and Vietnam this year, went down 15-21, 17-21 to world no 22 Tzu Wei in a 48-minute summit clash to miss out on his maiden Super 300 crown.

Syed Modi badminton: Sourabh enters final, Rituparna loses in semis

Syed Modi badminton: Sourabh enters final, Rituparna loses in semis

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Sourabh kept moving ahead despite a spirited fight from Heo and eventually pocketed the match.

Ronaldo 'accepts prison sentence', 18.8 million euro fine in tax case

Ronaldo 'accepts prison sentence', 18.8 million euro fine in tax case

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has reached a deal with the Spanish tax authorities

Indian hockey's GOLDEN evening in Moscow

Indian hockey's GOLDEN evening in Moscow

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

'The feeling that we were Olympic champions only dawned on us when we reached India.'

First batch of 5 Rafale jets land at Ambala air base

First batch of 5 Rafale jets land at Ambala air base

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

The fleet landed at Al Dhafra airbase on Monday in the United Arab Emirates after flying for over seven hours from the Merignac airbase. It was the only stopover by the jets while flying from France to India.

10 kids died after falling into borewells in 15 yrs

10 kids died after falling into borewells in 15 yrs

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

The toddler's death brought to the fore the lack of awareness on sealing unused borewells and public apathy towards taking safety measures.

Will Tejas beat Pak, Korean jets in Malaysia?

Will Tejas beat Pak, Korean jets in Malaysia?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

'It would be a travesty if the Malaysian air force likes the Tejas, but decides against it because it sees the IAF reluctance to back the fighter.'

Saina, Srikanth enter quarters of Malaysia Masters

Saina, Srikanth enter quarters of Malaysia Masters

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

If Saina manages to go past Okuhara, the Indian might run into fourth seed Carolina Marin, who is placed in her half of the draw.

SAG: India men, women win badminton gold

SAG: India men, women win badminton gold

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

India is being represented by 487 athletes in more than 15 disciplines.

In Pics: The making of India's next supermodel

In Pics: The making of India's next supermodel

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Ever wondered what it is like to actually audition for India's biggest model talent hunt?

This camera is mirrorless! And it costs more than diamonds!!

This camera is mirrorless! And it costs more than diamonds!!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Fujifilm leaps ahead of mirrorless camera competition by launching its GFX 100, a 102MP medium format CMOS sensor camera and two new Fujinon large format cinema zoom lenses named the Premista series.

'There will never be another toe crusher like you again'

'There will never be another toe crusher like you again'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

The veteran Sri Lanka fast bowler rattled Bangladesh with a fiery spell in his final ODI, signing off in style with figures of 3/38 in front of his home crowd in Colombo.

Can KKR end their losing run against Mumbai Indians?

Can KKR end their losing run against Mumbai Indians?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

Mumbai Indians have an eight-match winning streak against Kolkata Knight Riders with an overall 18-5 head-to-head record.

Dhoni dropped from T20I series against Windies, Australia

Dhoni dropped from T20I series against Windies, Australia

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Virat Kohli was rested from the three-match T20I series against the West Indies.

Sachin to Prithvi: 'Continue batting fearlessly'

Sachin to Prithvi: 'Continue batting fearlessly'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Prithvi Shaw's belligerent strokeplay caught the attention of the cricketing world and no wonder many former greats lavished rich praise on the Mumbai wonderkid.

New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. What went down at Auto Expo Day 2

New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. What went down at Auto Expo Day 2

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. A quick look at what went down at Auto Expo Day 2.

Review: Is the Google Pixel 3a worth Rs 39,990?

Review: Is the Google Pixel 3a worth Rs 39,990?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

The Google Pixel 3a trades off some of the premium features of the Pixel 3, but these scale-downs are not noticeable in day-to-day usage, says Khalid Anzar.

First look: The Google Pixel 4

First look: The Google Pixel 4

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com brings you the details.

Why gamers will love this keyboard!

Why gamers will love this keyboard!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

The HyperX Alloy Elite RGB keyboard is a gem for people who play games on stationed systems but is a huge turn off for those looking for mobility, says Rahul Saha.

India's dream fighter jet: Boeing says it can deliver

India's dream fighter jet: Boeing says it can deliver

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

Boeing's plan involves setting up an Indian factory and the aerospace ecosystem to build the Block II Super Hornet.

F-21 won't be sold to anyone if IAF buys it: Lockheed Martin

F-21 won't be sold to anyone if IAF buys it: Lockheed Martin

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Lockheed, which has a longstanding relationship of 25 years with India, unveiled the F-21 during the Aero India show in Bengaluru in February, saying it will address the Indian Air Force's unique requirements.

KKR team atmosphere not healthy, claims Russell

KKR team atmosphere not healthy, claims Russell

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

'I'm disappointed that we get defeated by a team Rajasthan Royals with weak batting order. If we can't restrict a team for under 170 with our bowling attack then we will need miracles against a strong team like Mumbai'

Life inside an aircraft carrier

Life inside an aircraft carrier

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Here are the glimpses of life aboard USS Harry S Truman aircraft carrier.

Will India get 3rd aircraft carrier?

Will India get 3rd aircraft carrier?

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Costing Rs 500 billion, the INS Vishal will be the Indian military's single most expensive defence platform.

Finally gold for Sindhu, claims World Tour Finals title

Finally gold for Sindhu, claims World Tour Finals title

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

With the straight-game victory, Sindhu became the first Indian to achieve the feat.

India Open: Srikanth seals final spot; Sindhu crashes out

India Open: Srikanth seals final spot; Sindhu crashes out

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Srikanth had entered the finals of Commonwealth Games last year but he failed to reach the summit clash in any BWF superseries or BWF World Tour tournament since his French Open win in October, 2017.

Was Rafale a must for the IAF?

Was Rafale a must for the IAF?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

'It is hard to justify $225 million a plane for an increasingly obsolete mission.' The purchase of the 36 Rafales has changed little for the IAF.

Why is the F-21 being offered to India?

Why is the F-21 being offered to India?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

In rebranding the F-16 into the F-21, Lockheed Martin appears to have accepted what many have warned it for years: That the IAF would never buy a fighter whose very name is associated across India with the Pakistan Air Force which has operated the F-16 since the 1980s.

'Modi hai to mumkin hai', says Pompeo in India policy speech

'Modi hai to mumkin hai', says Pompeo in India policy speech

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Pompeo will travel to India, Sri Lanka, Japan and South Korea from June 24 to 30. His four-nation is aimed at deepening US partnerships in the strategic Indo-Pacific region.

The Honda Civic is back, bigger and better than before

The Honda Civic is back, bigger and better than before

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

The radical styling that consists of 17-inch diamond-cut wheel rims and a chrome grill that comes with a sleek coupe-inspired profile -- the kind you'd expect to see in an Acura or a Lexus sports car -- make the Civic one of the best-looking cars on the road today irrespective of price.

Sports Shorts: Easy day for Bajrang, Ravi excels in Worlds trials

Sports Shorts: Easy day for Bajrang, Ravi excels in Worlds trials

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Frida

Why did India pay 350 mn euros for the Rafale?

Why did India pay 350 mn euros for the Rafale?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

The IAF has paid French aerospace firms Dassault and Thales about Euro 350 million for 'performance-based logistics'. This requires the vendors to ensure that 75 per cent of the Rafale fleet is combat-ready at all times, notes Ajai Shukla.

Tennis round-up: Kristyna stuns twin Karolina

Tennis round-up: Kristyna stuns twin Karolina

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

It was Kristyna's first win over a top-five ranked player and she will go on to play fellow Czech Barbora Strycova in the quarter-finals.

Pompeo coming to India with American goodies

Pompeo coming to India with American goodies

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

So, how does Pompeo's check list look like? In a broad sense, he is coming here 'to make sure that we have economic openness'; to ensure that 'we have to deliver'; to understand that 'we have to execute' what we promised to do; and, to 'broach some tough topics', points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Saina, Prannoy lose in Asia Championship semis

Saina, Prannoy lose in Asia Championship semis

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

The Indian challenge ended at the Asia Badminton Championship after Saina Nehwal and H S Prannoy went down fighting in the singles semi-finals, in Wuhan, on Saturday.

Saina, Sindhu to face-off in Indonesia Masters quarters

Saina, Sindhu to face-off in Indonesia Masters quarters

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Young men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty too entered the quarter-finals after getting past Chinese Taipei's Liao Min Chun and Su Ching Heng 21-17, 21-16 in the second round.