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'Nuclear sabre-rattling': India's strong reply to Pak army chief's threats

'Nuclear sabre-rattling': India's strong reply to Pak army chief's threats

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

There is a real danger of nuclear weapons falling in the hands of non state actors in Pakistan, they said adding his remarks are a symptom that democracy does not exist in that country.

Buying The Most Coveted Japani Joota

Buying The Most Coveted Japani Joota

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

'When you finally hold that red bag with your personalised Onitsukas inside, it feels like ticking off a very satisfying item on your travel checklist,' discovers Mayur Sanap after visiting Onitsuka Tiger's famous Red Concept store in Tokyo.

Farewell MiG-21. Flying Legend, IAF's Soul

Farewell MiG-21. Flying Legend, IAF's Soul

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

The MiG-21's sharp silhouette and supersonic roar will live on in the memories of those who flew it, those who maintained it, and those who watched it streak across the sky as a symbol of India's strength, asserts IAF veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

'Dead Or Alive, Not A Single Man Will Turn Back'

'Dead Or Alive, Not A Single Man Will Turn Back'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

10 Heroes of the 1965 War which ended on September 23 60 years ago.

Trump Taunts Modi, But India, US Still Do Business

Trump Taunts Modi, But India, US Still Do Business

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

India and the US have collaborated through the past one month on launching a powerful satellite; are commencing joint production of GE Aerospace's F414 jet engines in India; India is participating in a massive three week-long military exercise in the Western Pacific, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Air India, Sabre ink fare, seat access deal

Air India, Sabre ink fare, seat access deal

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Full service carrier Air India on Thursday announced a new multi-year global distribution services partnership with US-based Sabre Corporation. The collaboration enables travel agents and corporations around the world to access Air India fares and seats through Sabre's extensive global travel marketplace, Air India said in a statement. In addition to the distribution services, Air India said it is utilising Sabre's consultancy expertise to help determine optimal routes for its existing and new fleet.

'Trump Tilting Towards Pakistan'

'Trump Tilting Towards Pakistan'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'India is too important to the United States for there to be any kind of a permanent bump in the relationship.'

Sindoor: Pakistan Air Force Was No Match For IAF

Sindoor: Pakistan Air Force Was No Match For IAF

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

'Operation Sindoor had three objectives.' 'One, destroy the Lashkar-e-Taiba headquarters at Muridke and the Jaish-e-Mohammed headquarters at Bahawalpur.' 'Second, deter and defend any counterstrike by Pakistan.' 'And third, if they persist, demonstrably deliver counterforce punishment.' 'All of the three boxes, the IAF checked,' points out Shekhar Gupta.

'India Will Destroy Anything Of Value In Pakistan'

'India Will Destroy Anything Of Value In Pakistan'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'If you fire two missiles at Jamnagar or ten missiles there, what do you think India will do?' 'India will fire 500 missiles on Tarbela and Mangla, destroy the Sukkur Barrage, destroy Karachi port.' 'When you start issuing threats, it should be with some sense and sensibility.' 'You shouldn't just shoot your mouth off just because you have appointed yourself field marshal.'

Rah, Rah, India Say Anuksha, Aishwarya, Sejal...

Rah, Rah, India Say Anuksha, Aishwarya, Sejal...

Rediff.com29 May 2025

International stars are increasingly turning to Indian designers to make a statement at international events.

What Malaika's Week Has Been Like

What Malaika's Week Has Been Like

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Malaika Arora is in the mood to share.

PIX: Injury halts Dimitrov's charge on struggling Sinner

PIX: Injury halts Dimitrov's charge on struggling Sinner

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Novak Djokovic reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the 16th time but it proved a hard day's work at his Centre Court office.

Israel Took 6 Days, India Nailed In 2!

Israel Took 6 Days, India Nailed In 2!

Rediff.com15 May 2025

'For weeks, months and years, it would continue to be debated if India should have pushed the early advantage and decapacitated Pakistan militarily.' 'India refused to bite the provocatively proverbial bullet and escalate it into a full-fledged war,' notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Rubio's Call To Munir Was Critical'

'Rubio's Call To Munir Was Critical'

Rediff.com12 May 2025

'Fears in Washington began to intensify when it was realised that subsequent Pakistani and Indian attacks on major military facilities -- which were significant in terms of geographic scope and intensity -- could rapidly take both sides to where neither actually wanted to go.' 'The US objective was to stop the fighting as soon as possible. Everything else was secondary.'

1971 War: How Mukti Joddhas Saved An IAF Pilot

1971 War: How Mukti Joddhas Saved An IAF Pilot

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Squadron Leader Kanwal Deep Mehra's daredevilry during the 1971 War brought down a Pakistani F-86 Sabre. But he had to bail out of his plane, was badly injured. Then a fierce band of armed guerillas evacuated him to safety at great risk to their lives.

SABR: Federer's new attacking weapon!

SABR: Federer's new attacking weapon!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

The SABR may have also been the catalyst for the improvement in Roger Federer's backhand that was so instrumental in helping him to Australian Open victory at the start of this year, and looks set to spearhead his assault on Wimbledon.

Olympics: Fencer Kharlan wins Ukraine's first medal

Olympics: Fencer Kharlan wins Ukraine's first medal

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Olga Kharlan claimed a dramatic bronze medal for Ukraine as she beat Choi Sebin of South Korea.

'I Studied Medicine Only For Papa'

'I Studied Medicine Only For Papa'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

'Thanks to Chhaava's success, I now have the creative freedom to pick and choose.'

Paris Paralympics: THRILLING PIX!

Paris Paralympics: THRILLING PIX!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Images from Day 6 of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

Olympics: Women fencers win Ukraine's first gold in Paris

Olympics: Women fencers win Ukraine's first gold in Paris

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Ukraine claimed the gold medal in the women's sabre team event as they rallied to edge South Korea in a thrilling final bout at the Paris Games on Saturday.

Egyptian fencer Hafez competed while 7 months pregnant!

Egyptian fencer Hafez competed while 7 months pregnant!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez revealed she competed in the women's sabre at the Paris Olympics while seven months pregnant.

Unbelievable! Olympic Champ offers gold medal to thief if returned

Unbelievable! Olympic Champ offers gold medal to thief if returned

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Former Hungarian fencer Laszlo Csongradi has been left so distraught by the theft of his Olympic gold medal that he has offered to leave it to the thief in his will if it is returned.

Sabre Capital to launch $1 bn fund

Sabre Capital to launch $1 bn fund

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

Sabre Capital Worldwide Inc, which had earlier set up an India-specific $350 million private equity fund, on Monday said it may launch a new $1 billion dollar fund within a year.

My Father, The War Hero

My Father, The War Hero

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

To share your Father's Day story (Father's Day will be celebrated on Sunday, June 16), just mail us at getahead@rediff.co.in (subject: Father's Day) along with your name, the place where you live, your father's name and picture and your message about him.

Olympics Fencing: Queen Kong breaks French hearts to win gold

Olympics Fencing: Queen Kong breaks French hearts to win gold

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Hong Kong's fencing queen Vivian Kong claimed her first Olympic gold medal in a nerve-wracking bout against local favourite Auriane Mallo-Breton of France.

France win elusive team sabre gold

France win elusive team sabre gold

Rediff.com20 Aug 2004

France finally won the one Olympic men's fencing title that has always eluded them when they beat Italy 45-42.

'Where Do You Get Courage From?'

'Where Do You Get Courage From?'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Air Marshal Denzil Keelor was an Indian Air Force legend. His nephew Basil Keelor, son of another war hero Wing Commander Trevor Keelor, remembers a remarkable officer and gentleman.

No pact with Sabre: Centurion Bank

No pact with Sabre: Centurion Bank

Rediff.com14 Feb 2003

Centurion Bank Ltd said it hasn’t taken any decision on the proposal received from Sabre Capital Worldwide Inc.

Montano wins men's sabre gold

Montano wins men's sabre gold

Rediff.com14 Aug 2004

The Italian fencer won the men's individual sabre beating Hungarian Zsolt Nemcsik 15-14 in a thrilling final.

Oldest And 'Youngest' Olympians In Paris

Oldest And 'Youngest' Olympians In Paris

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Two stories of strength and determination coming out of the Paris Games.

Pregnant athletes send message of strength to women

Pregnant athletes send message of strength to women

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

When an Egyptian fencer picked up her sabre and an Azerbaijani archer steadied her bow, there was one thing Paris Olympics spectators may not have immediately noticed - they were pregnant.

China: 'India Must Not Accept Ceding Of Patrolling Rights'

China: 'India Must Not Accept Ceding Of Patrolling Rights'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

'Disengagement is merely the first step in a lengthy process of arriving at a new normal along the LAC in Eastern Ladakh and the entire land boundary.' 'The Indian government should insist on the restoration of the status quo ante in Eastern Ladakh.'

What Will Modi Discuss At Quad Meeting?

What Will Modi Discuss At Quad Meeting?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Saturday's Quad meeting in Delaware is taking place against the backdrop of China's assertive behaviour in the South China Sea, its sabre-rattling in the Taiwan Strait and increasing footprints in the Pacific and Indian Ocean, asserts Rup Narayan Das.

Sabre, Tamasek float $5 bn fund

Sabre, Tamasek float $5 bn fund

Rediff.com5 Jul 2005

Ukrainians hail fencers for winning Olympic gold medal

Ukrainians hail fencers for winning Olympic gold medal

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Ukrainians hailed their women's sabre team for winning the country's first gold of the Paris Olympics

Paris 2024 Olympics: STUNNING Pix!

Paris 2024 Olympics: STUNNING Pix!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

A collection of stunning pictures from the Paris 2024 Games

How to counter Pakistan's nuclear sabre-rattling

How to counter Pakistan's nuclear sabre-rattling

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

'India should pledge that it will only target those provinces of Pakistan where nuclear weapons are located,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

With a jam-packed schedule brimming with both legendary athletes and captivating storylines, Paris 2024 promises unforgettable moments.