Navy's proposal for 2nd indigenous aircraft carrier gets govt nod

The government is set to positively consider the Indian Navy's proposal for the construction of a second aircraft carrier at a cost of around Rs 40,000 crore, in a major move that comes against the......

Govt nod for Rs 7,800-cr purchase to enhance forces' operational capabilities

The defence ministry on Thursday approved capital acquisition proposals worth approximately Rs 7,800 crore that included procurement of electronic warfare suite for Mi-17 V5 helicopters. IMAGE:......

2 aircraft carriers, 35 jets: Navy conducts mega operation

In one of the biggest demonstrations of its combat prowess in recent years, the Indian Navy has carried out a mega operation in the Arabian sea that involved two aircraft carriers, multiple......

Another Boost For The Indian Navy

IMAGE: The Indian Navy's MH60R helicopter undertakes maiden landings on the INS Kolkata, here and below. All Photographs: ANI Photo   In a significant milestone for the Indian Navy, its MH60R......

Are farmers in India and China losing the plot?

Lack of literacy is compromising the ability of farmers in India and China, two of the world's most populous countries with the smallest farm size, to raise productivity without losing soil......

Bitter pill for India's sugar market

UP’s mills, dominated by the private sector’s 94 units, have already expressed their inability to participate in the next crushing season Domestic sugar market glut, farmers’......

Kochhar family and the mystery of Credential Finance

Its registration is unusual because the firm appears twice in the RoC database, but different identification numbers. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The Kochhar family’s finance......

An exceptional crossover SUV

A rich blend of technology and earthy materials giving the Lexus NX 300h a unique look. Photograph: Kind courtesy Lexus India The soon-to-be-launched Lexus NX 300h is essentially a hybrid......

India Open: Sen, Satwik-Chirag enter final; Sindhu exits

IMAGE: Top seed PV Sindhu was outclassed by Thailand's Supanida Katethong in the women's singles semi-final. Photograph: Badminton Association of India World Championships bronze medallist Lakshya......

How much do you know about World Cup batting records?

In a three part series, Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers from cricket World Cups held between 1975 to 2015. Check out Part I   Most Consecutive Wins IMAGE: Team Australia......