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Baahubali star Anushka to make Bollywood debut

Baahubali star Anushka to make Bollywood debut

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

'Baahubali was all about holding back passion.' 'In Saaho, Anushka and Prabhas will let it all hang out.'

Army chief to brief CCS on China-focused mountain corps

Army chief to brief CCS on China-focused mountain corps

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

The China-focused mountain corps will include three mountain divisions (20,000 soldiers each), complete with tactical airlift capability, armed with necessary armoured regiments and artillery components, and deployment of C-130J Hercules aircraft, reveals R S Chauhan.

Army chief to brief CCS on China-focused mountain corps

Army chief to brief CCS on China-focused mountain corps

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

The China-focused mountain corps will include three mountain divisions (20,000 soldiers each), complete with tactical airlift capability, armed with necessary armoured regiments and artillery components, and deployment of C-130J Hercules aircraft, reveals R S Chauhan.

Cyprus reopens banks under tight restrictions

Cyprus reopens banks under tight restrictions

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Banks were shut almost two weeks ago as the govt negotiated a 10 billion euro bailout package.

2 deals during Gen V K Singh's tenure under scanner

2 deals during Gen V K Singh's tenure under scanner

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Two defence procurement processes initiated during the tenure of former Army Chief Gen V K Singh are under the scanner following allegations of irregularities.

PIX: World's Rhinos could soon be gone, gone forever

PIX: World's Rhinos could soon be gone, gone forever

Rediff.com13 May 2013

A recent report warns that the world's rhinos could vanish in the next two decades if rampant poaching isn't curbed.

Chinese army holds military drill in East China Sea

Chinese army holds military drill in East China Sea

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Amid its raging dispute with Japan over the sovereignty of islands in East China Sea, the Chinese military has conducted exercises with amphibious tanks practising stealth landing on the territory.

Will Bihar be a cakewalk for Nitish-NDA?

Will Bihar be a cakewalk for Nitish-NDA?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

The Opposition grand alliance is proving to be a non-starter, with senior RJD leaders reluctant to be ordered about by an immature and entitled Tejashswi, observes Virendra Kapoor.

SP manifesto promises Ahir regiment in Army

SP manifesto promises Ahir regiment in Army

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav said the future of the country should be better for all sections, including farmers and Muslims.

Army won't shy away from flexing muscles if need be: Gen Bipin Rawat

Army won't shy away from flexing muscles if need be: Gen Bipin Rawat

Rediff.com1 Jan 2017

"The force is to maintain peace and tranquillity at the border but it will not shy away from flexing its muscles, if the need be," Gen Rawat said.

Vote! Who is the sexiest Game of Thrones character?

Vote! Who is the sexiest Game of Thrones character?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Looks like the cast has been abundantly blessed in the looks department.

Life Of Pi, Django Unchained bag Oscar nominations

Life Of Pi, Django Unchained bag Oscar nominations

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

Here's a quick glance at the nominees.

How India can kick China out of Ladakh

How India can kick China out of Ladakh

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

For both India and China, the most likely option -- and the most challenging -- appears to be a freezing of the status quo.

When will Indian Army permit women to fight?

When will Indian Army permit women to fight?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

'Today's India is fearless and is on track to be a great power. But this is definitely not happening without women, who form 48 per cent of our population.'

The Russian Wife scam: Single males, BEWARE

The Russian Wife scam: Single males, BEWARE

Rediff.com6 Oct 2012

The latest fraud unfolding online has scammers targetting 'single' males.

Lt col honeytrapped by Bangladeshi ISI 'worker'

Lt col honeytrapped by Bangladeshi ISI 'worker'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

A lieutenant colonel is facing charges of establishing unauthorised contacts on Facebook with a Bangladeshi woman, suspected to be an Inter Services Intelligence agent, who had earlier honeytrapped an Indian officer in Dhaka last year.

Kaepernick ad spurs Nike boycott campaign

Kaepernick ad spurs Nike boycott campaign

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Shares in the Beaverton, Oregon-based Nike Inc fell more than 2 percent after Kaepernick posted a black-and-white close-up of himself on Instagram on Monday featuring the Nike logo and "Just do it" slogan.

'M for Modi' is actually 'M for Mr Moneybag' for BJP

'M for Modi' is actually 'M for Mr Moneybag' for BJP

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Urvish Kothari looks beyond the myth of Narendra Modi and highlights the chinks in the Gujarat chief minister's armour.

No permanent role for women in combat areas: Govt

No permanent role for women in combat areas: Govt

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

The government has told the Supreme Court that it will not be possible to grant permanent commission status to women officers in combat wings like infantry, mechanised infantry and armoured corps. In an additional affidavit filed before the apex court, the defence ministry has said that combat support arms/ services have to sustain prolonged conflict hazards and hence there is no question of grant of permanent status to women officers, either now or in the future.

Military parades that inspired Trump

Military parades that inspired Trump

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

As Washington, DC, prepares to celebrate July Fourth with a military "Salute to America" that will feature military bands, a parade and flyovers from the US Navy's Blue Angels and Air Force One, here's a look at other countries that hold military marches.

In a first, Indian tank brigades to defend China border

In a first, Indian tank brigades to defend China border

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

The army's defences on the China border will get a major offensive boost with the impending deployment of two tank brigades, one each in Ladakh and northeast India.

Top Army commanders shifted; critics say 'Mandalisation' under way

Top Army commanders shifted; critics say 'Mandalisation' under way

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Officers at Army headquarters say the chief has personally initiated this reshuffle, reports Ajai Shukla

India's Light Combat Helicopter fires first rocket

India's Light Combat Helicopter fires first rocket

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

This comes after successful completion of basic performance flight testing and outstation trials for cold weather, hot weather and hot and high altitude testing in 2015, HAL said.

India need to pull up socks to face England challenge

India need to pull up socks to face England challenge

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

England will again be led by their victorious Test skipper Alastair Cook but their bowling attack, without the presence of several key Test bowlers, appears inexperienced and could be just the tonic needed by the bruised Indian batting line-up to get back into the groove.

Women on the field: Isinbayeva, Spotakova lead the pack

Women on the field: Isinbayeva, Spotakova lead the pack

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Analysis of the field events in the women's athletics programme.

LG plans to recast mobile phone business

LG plans to recast mobile phone business

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Could launch high-end models once 4G technology picks up in India.

Why IAF needs planes like this for anti-terror ops

Why IAF needs planes like this for anti-terror ops

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

'Employment of dedicated lightweight special forces aircraft may provide the answer for repeat anti-terror air strikes with surprise elements intact, the cost benefit assured and attrition minimal,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd), India's former air adviser in Pakistan.

INSIDE! How salons will look post lockdown

INSIDE! How salons will look post lockdown

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Beauty technicians and hairstylists in PPEs. Constant disinfection of instruments such as scissors and combs, Disposable neck-wraps and fresh towels. That's what beauty may look like now, reports Amrita Singh.

Amazing images of ultra-luxurious SUVs

Amazing images of ultra-luxurious SUVs

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Toronto-based Conquest Vehicles now has two SUVs under its belt, Evade and Knight XV.

Violent protests engulf US, 40 cities under curfew; 4,000 arrested

Violent protests engulf US, 40 cities under curfew; 4,000 arrested

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Considered to be the worst ever civil unrest in the US in decades, the violent protests have engulfed at least 140 cities across America in the days following the death of Floyd, a 46-year-old man who was pinned to the ground in Minneapolis on Monday by a white police officer who kneeled on his neck as he gasped for breath.

Chief of banned outfit Lashkar-e-Jhangvi held in Pak

Chief of banned outfit Lashkar-e-Jhangvi held in Pak

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

The Pakistani police on Thursday arrested Malik Ishaq, chief of the banned Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, as he returned to the country after performing the Umra pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia by violating his bail, officials said.

'No link between jawan's suicide and Samba stand-off'

'No link between jawan's suicide and Samba stand-off'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

There was no connection between the suicide of an army soldier and the stand-off between officers and jawans in an armoured unit in Samba sector in Jammu and Kashmir, Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh said on Thursday.

Another face-off in Army: Antony seeks report

Another face-off in Army: Antony seeks report

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

The Army has been hit by yet another incident of face-off between jawans and officers in a unit in Jammu and Kashmir, prompting an upset Defence Minister A K Antony to seek a detailed report from the force even as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh downplayed the matter.

Infighting in army in Samba, Antony seeks report

Infighting in army in Samba, Antony seeks report

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

In yet another instance of friction in an army unit, jawans and officers of an armoured unit were allegedly involved in a face off after a soldier committed suicide on Wednesday in the Samba district in Jammu and Kashmir.

Rajasthan has sent only one Muslim candidate to Lok Sabha since 1952

Rajasthan has sent only one Muslim candidate to Lok Sabha since 1952

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Since 1979, the BJP has not fielded any Muslim candidate from any parliamentary seat from the state.

The case of India's depleting battletank ammo

The case of India's depleting battletank ammo

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

Facing a critical shortage of ammunition for Army's fleet of T-90 and T-72 tanks after the blacklisting of an Israeli firm, the defence ministry is now looking to procure these shells from Russia.

12 dead, 59 injured in US cinema hall shooting massacre

12 dead, 59 injured in US cinema hall shooting massacre

Rediff.com21 Jul 2012

A masked gunman on Friday turned the much-awaited premiere of the latest Batman movie in a US cinema hall into a "horrific" bloodbath, spraying the audience with bullets killing 12 people and leaving 59 others injured in the worst mass shooting incident in the country since 2007.

Gunman kills 14 during Dark Knight screening in US

Gunman kills 14 during Dark Knight screening in US

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

The gunman, who was in full body armour, targeted a crowded cinema hall in the city of Aurora in Colorado, a suburb of Denver, the FOX news reported quoting local police.

French soldiers to participate in Republic Day parade

French soldiers to participate in Republic Day parade

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

In a first, French soldiers will march down the Rajpath on Republic Day along with Indian troops in the presence of President Francois Hollande who is the chief guest for this year's celebrations.

No winner in the real contest of Bahrain's Grand Prix

No winner in the real contest of Bahrain's Grand Prix

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

Demonstrators denounced the Grand Prix as a lavish stunt by a government that crushed Arab Spring protests last year and remains out of touch with popular demand for change.