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The Big Bollywood Challenge Quiz

The Big Bollywood Challenge Quiz

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

When Pakistan Was Keen On A Kashmir Solution

When Pakistan Was Keen On A Kashmir Solution

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Manmohan Singh and Musharraf felt that what they were embarking upon, if successful, could lead to a future of boundless potential for the two countries and for the relationship that was hard to foresee from the prism of the existing situation and the historical position and orthodox ideas on both sides.

Kargil scam: SC pulls up Centre for inaction

Kargil scam: SC pulls up Centre for inaction

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

"It cannot go on like this," the Supreme Court tersely told the Centre on Monday while rapping it for not taking action against officials allegedly involved in the multi-crore scam in the purchase of defence equipments in 1999 Kargil operations.

UPA, NDA clash over Kargil likely

UPA, NDA clash over Kargil likely

Rediff.com8 Jun 2004

RTI watchdog turns down plea on Kargil war toll

RTI watchdog turns down plea on Kargil war toll

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

The disclosure of information related to casualties suffered by army during Kargil war and number of terrorists killed cannot be made public as it would "affect morale of nation", Central Information Commission has held in an order 14 years after the war.

Report Card: Jaiswal 10/10, Ashwin 9/10, Jurel 9/10

Report Card: Jaiswal 10/10, Ashwin 9/10, Jurel 9/10

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

How India's players fared in the England series.

'Triumph a gift for Kargil martyrs'

'Triumph a gift for Kargil martyrs'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2004

Kargil martyr's widow attempts self immolation

Kargil martyr's widow attempts self immolation

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

Shakuntala Devi, wife of Naik Chaman Singh who laid down his life at Torling Peak, was promised land to construct a petrol pump.

Kargil freezes at minus 14 degrees; snowfall in Pahalgam

Kargil freezes at minus 14 degrees; snowfall in Pahalgam

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

Light snowfall was recorded in the famous tourist resort of Pahalgam in south Kashmir and areas in the higher reaches, including places near Amarnath cave shrine overnight while other parts of the Valley witnessed a drop in minimum temperature.

Pakistan didn't kill my father, war did: Kargil martyr's daughter

Pakistan didn't kill my father, war did: Kargil martyr's daughter

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Gurmehar lost her father Captain Mandeep Sing in the 1999 Kargil War at the age of 2. Her video, posted by Voice of Ram, is the story of her personal struggle with hate and her realisation that Pakistan didn't kill her father; war did.

Vajpayee ex-aide's book blames Musharraf's K-stand for Agra Summit collapse

Vajpayee ex-aide's book blames Musharraf's K-stand for Agra Summit collapse

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

In the book, Anger Management: The Troubled Diplomatic Relationship Between India and Pakistan, Bisaria says this public telecast sounded to observers like a mid-summit report on the talks, where Pakistan's hard views were being inflicted on India, while New Delhi's positions were unclear.

10 Women Achievers You Must Watch On OTT

10 Women Achievers You Must Watch On OTT

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Kangana Ranaut plays an Air Force pilot in Tejas, joining an increasing list of films and shows centered around women playing significant roles in their careers.

Ladakh: Lake burst triggers flash floods in Kargil; evacuation on

Ladakh: Lake burst triggers flash floods in Kargil; evacuation on

Rediff.com7 May 2015

No loss of life has, however, been reported so far.

Should we be ashamed of Kargil victory?

Should we be ashamed of Kargil victory?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2008

Has the Kargil victory, like so much else, fallen prey to petty, partisan politics?

How Musharraf Hoodwinked India

How Musharraf Hoodwinked India

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

The Musharraf episode in the recent history of the subcontinent has convinced many realists in India that the hope of establishing peace with Pakistan is like accepting a dinner invitation from cannibals and expecting to live to tell the tale, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Centre forms task forces for Jammu, Kargil & Leh

Centre forms task forces for Jammu, Kargil & Leh

Rediff.com12 Oct 2010

The Centre has formed three task forces for Leh, Kargil and Jammu to examine the developmental needs of the regions, with particular reference to deficiencies in infrastructure and make suitable recommendations. The Union Home Ministry has finalised the three teams in consultations with the state government, which will go into the details of the developments in these three regions, official sources said on Tuesday.

India-Taiwan-US Unite To Counter China's Cyber Threats

India-Taiwan-US Unite To Counter China's Cyber Threats

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Three countries share a common interest in warding off cyber attacks from various agencies PLA is developing and training in China.

SC asks Centre for report on Kargil purchases

SC asks Centre for report on Kargil purchases

Rediff.com9 Jan 2006

The report is to be filed in four weeks.

Govt risking honour of armed forces: Kargil hero's father

Govt risking honour of armed forces: Kargil hero's father

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

The government of India is doing little to keep the honour and dignity of the officers and jawans of the armed forces intact and continuing to talk peace with Pakistan when it should be showing aggression, says Dr N K Kalia, father of Kargil hero Capt Saurabh Kalia, who was captured by the Pakistan Army in 1999 and subjected to brutal torture.

'We have taught the Chinese some lessons'

'We have taught the Chinese some lessons'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'In Eastern Ladakh the Chinese attempted salami slicing.' 'Our response has been superb. Our military has responded magnificently.'

Did a woman reporter cause deaths in Kargil?

Did a woman reporter cause deaths in Kargil?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

The Central Information Commission has directed the Army to disclose if any such inquiry ever took place as per records and disclose the information as per provisions of the RTI Act.

Army to analyse tribunal verdict on Kargil officer

Army to analyse tribunal verdict on Kargil officer

Rediff.com27 May 2010

With the Armed Forces Tribunal indicting a top officer for falsifying Kargil war reports and showing bias towards a brigadier, the army said it will take action on the issue after analysing the verdict.

India Remembers The Battle of Tololing

India Remembers The Battle of Tololing

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Twenty three years ago, Indian soldiers victoriously fought the Pakistani invaders to capture Point 5140 -- now renamed Gun Hill to salute the sacrifice of the Indian Army's Gunners during that historic military operation.

PICS: India remembers Kargil martyrs on 13th anniversary

PICS: India remembers Kargil martyrs on 13th anniversary

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

The Indian Army in its full military grandeur began the two-day celebrations of the 13th anniversary of its victory in the 1999 Kargil war with the hoisting of a massive national flag at the War Memorial in Drass sub-sector of the district.

'Timid response to Kargil led to terror strikes'

'Timid response to Kargil led to terror strikes'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

A retired Indian Army General has blamed India's "timid" response to the Pakistani military ingress in Kargil in 1999 for the series of terrorist strikes beginning with the attack on Parliament in 2001.

Poonch attack martyrs' families seek 'befitting reply' from Army

Poonch attack martyrs' families seek 'befitting reply' from Army

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The soldiers' families were inconsolable as they waited for them to come home one last time.

No Kargil-like situation in Keran sector, says Army chief

No Kargil-like situation in Keran sector, says Army chief

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Army chief General Bikram Singh on Friday dismissed the suggestion that a Kargil-like situation has developed in the Keran sector in Jammu and Kashmir where around 40 terrorists backed by the Pakistan Army are fighting with soldiers and asserted that they would be flushed out soon

10 years after Kargil, Bofors upgrade hangs fire

10 years after Kargil, Bofors upgrade hangs fire

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

On the tenth anniversary of the Kargil conflict, the gun that did so much to facilitate that victory -- the 155 mm Bofors FH-77B -- could be staring at a major setback. With India's artillery modernisation programme already stalled, the plan to refurbish and upgrade India's old 155 mm FH-77B Bofors guns also seems headed for failure.

Gujarat: Pak man who got Indian citizenship in 2005 held for spying

Gujarat: Pak man who got Indian citizenship in 2005 held for spying

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

ATS has found that Labhshankar Maheshwari, a native of Pakistan who was granted Indian citizenship in 2005, had agreed to be part of the conspiracy to expedite the visa process for him, his wife and two other family members wanting to visit the neighbouring country to meet relatives.

Chopper crisis resolved: Indian Army personnel back in Kargil

Chopper crisis resolved: Indian Army personnel back in Kargil

Rediff.com23 Oct 2011

Pakistan on Sunday forced an Indian Army helicopter to land after it allegedly violated the country's airspace near Skardu. Four soldiers on board were taken into custody by authorities in Pakitsan.

PM's claim on China not true, locals say...: Rahul in Ladakh

PM's claim on China not true, locals say...: Rahul in Ladakh

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Gandhi also raised questions over the Union territory status given to Ladakh after the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories following the abrogation of Article 370.

'Kargil was a disaster, Musharraf tried to cover it up'

'Kargil was a disaster, Musharraf tried to cover it up'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

Debunking Pakistan's claims about the Kargil conflict, Lieutenant General (Retired) Shahid Aziz, then head of the Inter Services Intelligence's Analysis Wing, has said regular soldiers, not rebels fighting for Kashmir's independence, took part in the "meaningless" 1999 war. The former officer also accused the then Pakistan Army chief General Pervez Musharraf of a "cover-up".

Sharif after Kargil: 'Mr President, Pak army will GET me'

Sharif after Kargil: 'Mr President, Pak army will GET me'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Even as Nawaz Sharif struck a deal with United States President Bill Clinton in July, 1999, to end the Kargil conflict with India, the then premier believed that the powerful Pakistani army would 'get' him for brokering a truce.

'India agreed to discuss Kashmir due to Kargil'

'India agreed to discuss Kashmir due to Kargil'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

Making a strong defence of the controversial Kargil Operation, he said before that 'Kashmir couldn't be spoken. Our leaders did not mention Kashmir even in United Nation's speeches. This was the Indian side. (So) how did the Indians come on the negotiating table on Kashmir?'

Govt refers 23 Kargil deals to CBI

Govt refers 23 Kargil deals to CBI

Rediff.com13 Apr 2005

The CBI will also look into the purchase of special ammunition worth Rs 166.44 crore and spares worth Rs 97.65 crore for 155mm guns

Pakistan yet to take position on Kargil hero Capt Kalia

Pakistan yet to take position on Kargil hero Capt Kalia

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik was "a bit surprised" when the issue of torture of Kargil hero Capt Saurabh Kalia was raised by India, Pakistan High Commissioner Salman Bashir said on Tuesday, insisting that Islamabad is yet to take a position on the matter.

PAC refuses to probe Kargil arms deals

PAC refuses to probe Kargil arms deals

Rediff.com7 Aug 2003

Defence Minister George Fernandes is once again in the eye of a storm and could become a subject of censure by the privileges committee.

J-K polls can be held anytime, govt tells SC, but mum on statehood

J-K polls can be held anytime, govt tells SC, but mum on statehood

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Elections in Jammu and Kashmir can be held "anytime from now" as the work on updation of voters list is almost over, the Centre told the Supreme Court on Thursday but remained non-committal about setting a time-frame for restoration of statehood to the Union territory (UT).

'A future war with China may start at a higher tempo'

'A future war with China may start at a higher tempo'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

'...and then get scaled down somewhat.' 'It will be difficult for any side to occupy meaningful territories, maybe just a bit here and there, and the destruction may vary on either side.'

Punjab will accord martyr status to Agniveer Amritpal Singh: CM Mann

Punjab will accord martyr status to Agniveer Amritpal Singh: CM Mann

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Mann, who visited the Amritpal Singh's house in Kotli Kalan village in Mansa district on Monday, handed over a cheque of Rs 1 crore as compensation to his family, according to an official statement.