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DRDO chief sacked 15 months ahead of his contract term

DRDO chief sacked 15 months ahead of his contract term

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Government on Tuesday removed the chief of top defence research organisation Avinash Chander, 15 months before his contract was to end.

Hindu-Americans must make room for everyone

Hindu-Americans must make room for everyone

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Vineet Chander, Director of Hindu Life, Princeton University, offers his take on the US presential election -- what it means to him and what he believes it might to the community.

Himachal seals borders after Khalistani flags surfaced

Himachal seals borders after Khalistani flags surfaced

Rediff.com9 May 2022

The SIT has been directed to take up the investigation of the case immediately and carry out a professional and impartial investigation to ensure transparency.

The Hindu priest attacked in New York

The Hindu priest attacked in New York

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

New York City Councilman Donovan Philips, who visited Swami Harish Chander Puri to express support, put it down to the surcharged environment created by President Trump.

Priyanka Chopra zindabad: Cong leader's gaffe

"Priyanka Chopra zindabad": Cong leader's gaffe

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Soon after realising his mistake, Surender Kumar apologised and corrected himself and said, "Priyanka Gandhi zindabad".

Is there a message in DRDO chief's exit?

Is there a message in DRDO chief's exit?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

By removing Avinash Chander last week, the government has chosen to sacrifice the organisation's most potent symbol of success

Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, 4 others get life term in murder case

Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, 4 others get life term in murder case

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

The court in Panchkula had convicted Ram Rahim and four others -- Krishan Lal, Jasbir Singh, Avtar Singh and Sabdil -- in the murder case on October 8.

Key 'dissenter' Anand Sharma excluded from Himachal Cong panels

Key 'dissenter' Anand Sharma excluded from Himachal Cong panels

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

The action comes two days after Congress president Sonia Gandhi held a key meeting and broke the ice by starting dialogue with some of the prominent 'letter-writers', who had earlier written to her demanding an overhaul of the party and an effective leadership.

Not 'logical' to include MSP in talks: Govt to farmers

Not 'logical' to include MSP in talks: Govt to farmers

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

The agriculture ministry also reiterated it is ready to find a "logical solution" to the issues raised by protesting farmer unions.

Rs 40,000 cr approved to deal with Covid: Govt to LS

Rs 40,000 cr approved to deal with Covid: Govt to LS

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Rai said as informed by the health ministry, the central government has been providing required technical and financial assistance to all states and Union Territories (UTs) for strengthening their healthcare system, including management of the COVID-19 public health challenge, from time to time, and the financial assistance to states and UTs is provided under the National Health Mission (NHM).

SKM to decide on future course of action over the weekend

SKM to decide on future course of action over the weekend

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

It also said that the SKM will take note of all developments and will hold its meeting soon and announce further decisions.

DRDO chief was removed to bring in someone younger: Parrikar

DRDO chief was removed to bring in someone younger: Parrikar

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday said there was no controversy in the sacking of Avinash Chander as Defence Research and Development Organisation chief and it was he who recommended that the position should be held by someone from a "slightly younger generation" and not by someone on contract.

RELIVING Amitabh Memories

RELIVING Amitabh Memories

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Namrata Thakker takes a walk down memory lane with Big B, in his own words.

Dera chief's sentencing in murder case deferred till Oct 18

Dera chief's sentencing in murder case deferred till Oct 18

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

The special court had convicted them on Friday in the murder case of a Dera manager, Ranjit Singh.

Sacking not a good word to hear after 42-yr-service: India's 'Agni' man

Sacking not a good word to hear after 42-yr-service: India's 'Agni' man

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Former DRDO chief Avinash Chander's tenure was abruptly curtailed.

'Do not focus on grammar while learning English'

'Do not focus on grammar while learning English'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

In an online chat with readers, Chander Madan, CEO of eAge Software Services addressed queries on how to improve English communication skills.

Protesting farmers confine ex-Haryana minister, BJP leaders in temple

Protesting farmers confine ex-Haryana minister, BJP leaders in temple

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

According to a police official, the incident occurred when Grover along with the local BJP leaders reached the temple complex as part of their plan to watch from there the live telecast of Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiling a statue of Adi Shankaracharya at the seer's rebuilt samadhi in Kedarnath.

Govt mulls bifurcation of DRDO chief and scientific adviser portfolios

Govt mulls bifurcation of DRDO chief and scientific adviser portfolios

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

The government is contemplating the bifurcation of the portfolio of DRDO chief as well as scientific adviser to the defence minister, which at present rests with a single person.

Want to improve English? Listen, read, practice!

Want to improve English? Listen, read, practice!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

In an online chat Chander Madan, CEO of eAge Software Services addressed reader queries on how to improve English language skills.

Wrestlers Anshu, Sonam qualify for Tokyo Olympics

Wrestlers Anshu, Sonam qualify for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

India's young wrestlers Anshu Malik and Sonam Malik produced impressive performances in the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Almaty, Kazakhstan on Saturday to qualify for the Tokyo Games.

Additional police force withdrawn from Delhi borders

Additional police force withdrawn from Delhi borders

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

To maintain law and order during the farmers' tractor parade, thousands of security personnel had been deployed at several border points.

It was a perfect farewell gift, says DRDO chief on Agni missile launch

It was a perfect farewell gift, says DRDO chief on Agni missile launch

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Avinash Chander's contract was terminated 15 months before his term was over

Headless DRDO is seriously worrying

Headless DRDO is seriously worrying

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Among the programmes suffering from this lack of leadership is the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft project.

Kathua: BJP ministers who joined rally in support of accused quit

Kathua: BJP ministers who joined rally in support of accused quit

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Forest Minister Chaudhary Lal Singh and Industries Minister Chander Prakash had attended the rally.

Spotted: Gavaskar, Dhoni and Pathan

Spotted: Gavaskar, Dhoni and Pathan

Rediff.com11 Feb 2008

Reader Chander Ramanathan sent us these pictures from Melbourne.

Virbhadra Singh suffering from swine flu

Virbhadra Singh suffering from swine flu

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

He was admitted to the hospital on Sunday after he complaints of breathing problem.

Rahul's tutorial for the Rajasthan Congress

Rahul's tutorial for the Rajasthan Congress

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

The Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi wants state leaders to pull up their socks and deliver results within three months or face consequences, reports Renu Mittal

India hits back at UN rights chief over Rohingya remark

India hits back at UN rights chief over Rohingya remark

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

There appears to be inadequate appreciation of the freedoms and rights that are guaranteed and practised daily in a vibrant democracy, India says.

Gurmeet Ram Rahim convicted in journalist murder case

Gurmeet Ram Rahim convicted in journalist murder case

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

The 51-year-old sect head is currently serving a 20-year prison term in Rohtak's Sunaria jail for raping two of his women followers.

Agni 5 project director shunted, alleges victimisation

Agni 5 project director shunted, alleges victimisation

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

RK Gupta has complained to the defence ministry alleging victimisation.

Did you know India's working on robotic soldiers?

Did you know India's working on robotic soldiers?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

Under the project being undertaken by DRDO, robots would be developed with very high level of intelligence to enable them to differentiate between a threat and a friend.

The mastermind behind India's Star Wars

The mastermind behind India's Star Wars

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

DRDO chief G Satheesh Reddy Reddy is the first Indian to be appointed Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation and of the Royal Aeronautical Society.

India-Pak agreement: J-K border residents hope for lasting peace

India-Pak agreement: J-K border residents hope for lasting peace

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

The announcement by India and Pakistan to strictly observe all agreements on ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) and other sectors has rekindled hope for a peaceful future among border residents in Jammu and Kashmir who have been living under constant fear of firing and shelling.

India's missile programme for peace: DRDO chief

India's missile programme for peace: DRDO chief

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Defence Research Development and Organisation Director General Avinash Chander on Saturday said that India's missile programme is purely aimed at peace in the country.

Why Every Indian Must Salute The Heroes of Rezang La

Why Every Indian Must Salute The Heroes of Rezang La

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

It will never be possible to recreate an exact account of this epic battle to remember and honour other brave jawans, but one thing that the nation will always do is to bow down their heads in respect and reverence at the war memorial at Chushul called 'The Rezang La War Memorial -- Ahir Dham'.

Indian-Canadian docs donate $1 mn for blind

Indian-Canadian docs donate $1 mn for blind

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

Drs Daya and Chander Gupta donated $1 million to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind in Manitoba earlier this month. The CNIB renamed the CNIB Winnipeg Building as The Drs Daya and Chander Gupta Center and organised a dinner in their honour on July 3.

17 cops held guilty in Uttarakhand fake encounter of MBA student

17 cops held guilty in Uttarakhand fake encounter of MBA student

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

A Delhi court on Friday convicted 17 Uttarakhand Police personnel, seven of them for murder and others for various offences including criminal conspiracy and kidnapping in a fake encounter case in which an MBA student was shot dead in Uttarakhand in 2009.

Review: Vaalu is a regular commercial entertainer

Review: Vaalu is a regular commercial entertainer

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Director Vijay Chander's Vaalu is a regular commercial entertainer with a weak plot, poor execution, unrealistic action and mindless fun, writes S Saraswathi.

British tour operators upbeat about India

British tour operators upbeat about India

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

Despite the recent terror attacks on Mumbai, British tour operators are upbeat about India being a safe tourist destination.

West Pakistan refugees in Jammu get domicile certificates

West Pakistan refugees in Jammu get domicile certificates

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

A divisional level officer said that over 1,900 domicile certificates have been granted to West Pakistan refugees and the process to grant all of them citizenship certificates is going on.