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MiG-21 crashes, pilot killed

MiG-21 crashes, pilot killed

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

The aircraft broke into pieces, leading to fuel tanks catching fire at the Bangalore Airport runway. This disrupted airport operations for some time before authorities removed the debris.\n

Air force jet crashes near Ambala

Air force jet crashes near Ambala

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

The pilot managed to escape safely.

Shot down PAF's F-16: IAF contradicts US magazine

Shot down PAF's F-16: IAF contradicts US magazine

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

'During the aerial engagement, one MiG 21 Bison of the IAF shot down an F-16 in Nowshera sector,' the IAF said in a statement.

Stokes 'looking forward to seeing mum and dad' in New Zealand

Stokes 'looking forward to seeing mum and dad' in New Zealand

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

'Just catch up with everyone I haven't seen in a long time'

What the survivors need!

What the survivors need!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

Please help!

BCCI seek ICC nod for Dhoni's dagger insignia gloves

BCCI seek ICC nod for Dhoni's dagger insignia gloves

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The dagger insignia on Mahendra Singh Dhoni's wicketkeeping gloves put India's cricket administrators on collision course with the ICC after the BCCI declined the world body's "request" to have it removed.

Army's Northern Command celebrates 44th Raising day

Army's Northern Command celebrates 44th Raising day

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Army's Northern Command, popularly known as 'Dhruva Command', on Wednesday celebrated its 44th Raising Day as its chief Lt Gen DS Hooda encouraged the troops to continue maintaining their "exalted standards" through professionalism, dedication and devotion to duty.

2 held as mystery around floating objects at Mumbai airport solved

2 held as mystery around floating objects at Mumbai airport solved

Rediff.com26 May 2015

The objects were promotional balloons filled with gas, launched by the event management company to advertise its client.

Air Chief Marshal will continue sky diving

Air Chief Marshal will continue sky diving

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005

Tyagi, said he was in no mood to give up his new found hobby.

Former final referee says corners would make good tiebreaker

Former final referee says corners would make good tiebreaker

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

Senegal became the first team in World Cup history to be eliminated on yellow cards after finishing level with Japan on points, goal difference and goals scored in Group H on Thursday.

Football Extras: India slips out of top 100 in latest charts

Football Extras: India slips out of top 100 in latest charts

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Football Focus: Bale will not leave Madrid, says agent

Football Focus: Bale will not leave Madrid, says agent

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

A Test of patience

A Test of patience

Rediff.com6 Jan 2003

Trailer review: Ranbir enters a deliciously madcap world with Jagga Jasoos

Trailer review: Ranbir enters a deliciously madcap world with Jagga Jasoos

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

For the sake of children's cinema in India, Raja Sen genuinely hope this film is a solid step forward.

Reliance makes a cash call

Reliance makes a cash call

Rediff.com14 Feb 2004

Boeing's India Man

Boeing's India Man

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Till high school, his medium of learning was Marathi. Later, he completed his doctorate under Neil Armstrong's guidance. He has travelled to close to 50 countries, sold $350 billion worth of aircraft. Anjuli Bhargava meets Boeing SVP Dinesh Keskar.

First flying car to go on sale in 2017

First flying car to go on sale in 2017

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

First flying car to go on sale in 2017

FMCG companies feel the pinch, finally

FMCG companies feel the pinch, finally

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

High retail inflation is exerting pressure on households to cut expenses wherever possible.

Army planned offensive in PoK in January

Army planned offensive in PoK in January

Rediff.com23 Dec 2002

Lt Gen N C Vij sad men from the special forces, specialised units of the army and air force were to be involved in the attack, which was called off at the last moment.

When UK's bravehearts turn photographers

When UK's bravehearts turn photographers

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The annual 'People's Choice' for Royal Air Force image of the year has opened for public voting.

Yuvraj Singh, India's Warrior Prince

Yuvraj Singh, India's Warrior Prince

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

'What I would love him to do most is to become a life coach and share his incredible story of struggle, success, and survival,' says marketing guru Sandeep Goyal.

AI plane searched at Bangkok airport after bomb threats

AI plane searched at Bangkok airport after bomb threats

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

All passengers were evacuated safely via slides.

President honours surgical strikes heroes with Shaurya Chakras

President honours surgical strikes heroes with Shaurya Chakras

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday awarded Shaurya Chakras to the officers who took part in the daring surgical strike across the Line of Control last year.

Corporatising OFBs: An idea whose time has come

Corporatising OFBs: An idea whose time has come

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'The much-awaited decision could be a welcome change at a time when the Indian armed forces are crying for self-reliance and the defence industry is looking forward to more indigenisation,' notes Nitin A Gokhale.

'Chowkidar chor hai': Rahul's no-holds-barred attack on PM

'Chowkidar chor hai': Rahul's no-holds-barred attack on PM

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Gandhi was referring to prime minister's 'silence' on Rafale fighter aircraft deal with France and the Modi government's 'failure' to bring fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya to book.

Indian Army finally gets its 'eye in the sky'

Indian Army finally gets its 'eye in the sky'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

The SpyLite aerial system will help our soldiers in border flashpoints like Doklam and in encounters with terrorists in Kashmir.

Prem Watsa's role in BlackBerry chief's salary under lens

Prem Watsa's role in BlackBerry chief's salary under lens

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Months before Fairfax Financial Holdings Inc bid $4.7 billion for BlackBerry Ltd, Fairfax boss Prem Watsa played a role in securing a golden parachute worth as much as $55 million for the smartphone maker's chief executive.

Armed Forces present evidence of shooting down Pakistan F-16

Armed Forces present evidence of shooting down Pakistan F-16

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The tri-services chiefs while addressing the media also said that the forces were in a state of heightened readiness to deal with any eventuality.

No post is priority for me, will go by party decision on CM: Gehlot

No post is priority for me, will go by party decision on CM: Gehlot

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

He said he is 'more than satisfied' with his long political career as a five-time Lok Sabha MP, three time Union minister and chief minister for 10 years.

PHOTOS: First women soldiers from US army's toughest school

PHOTOS: First women soldiers from US army's toughest school

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Captain Kristen Griest and 1st Lt Shaye Haver are the first women ever to graduate from the United States army's Ranger School, designed to produce elite and tough leaders.

Leicester secure promotion to Premier League

Leicester secure promotion to Premier League

Rediff.com6 Apr 2014

Leicester City have returned to the Premier League for the first time since 2004 despite not kicking a ball on Saturday after Queens Park Rangers and Derby County both lost.

Does oiling really help to grow your hair?

Does oiling really help to grow your hair?

Rediff.com8 May 2019

While oiling conditions the scalp, it will not stop your hair from falling nor will it accelerate the rate of hair re-growth, says Dr Apoorva Shah.

The BEST role you like Dhoni in. Vote!

The BEST role you like Dhoni in. Vote!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

When not playing cricket, Dhoni wears many hats apart from being a batsman, wicketkeeper and sometimes a bowler.

As winter approaches, LoC is on fire

As winter approaches, LoC is on fire

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

'If the strength of foreign terrorists can be brought to negligible levels there will be few takers for militancy.' 'That is why it is important to neutralise the terrorists at their launch pads,' advises Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Four days on, no sign of Coast Guard aircraft wreckage

Four days on, no sign of Coast Guard aircraft wreckage

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Fifteen ships belonging to both the Coast Guard and the Indian Navy are a part of the search mission, in addition to the advanced Boeing Poseidon P81 surveillance aircraft.

India's hair care industry is worth Rs 22,500 crores!

India's hair care industry is worth Rs 22,500 crores!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

While demand for hair care products is increasing in both rural and urban markets, urban consumers have proven to be more extravagant, reports T E Narasimhan.

8 Myanmar raid personnel among 67 to get gallantry medals

8 Myanmar raid personnel among 67 to get gallantry medals

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

Eight personnel of the 21 Para Regiment, which had undertaken a daring operation just inside Myanmar territory following the Manipur ambush, were among 67 for whom President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday approved Gallantry awards.