News for 'A-18'

Saina enters in Orleans Masters semifinals

Saina enters in Orleans Masters semifinals

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

The London Olympic bronze medallist will face either Denmark's Line Christophersen or compatriot Ira Sharma for a place in the finals at the Super 100 event, which is a part of BWF's revised Olympic qualification events.

India's Submarine Dilemma

India's Submarine Dilemma

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Hydrography (underwater geography) prevents the Indian Navy for opting for an all-conventional, or all-nuclear submarine fleet.

What Boeing wants to supply IAF, navy

What Boeing wants to supply IAF, navy

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Boeing is pressing hard to win the Indian Navy contract for 57 aircraft carrier-borne fighters. It could offer the Super Hornet in the ongoing IAF procurement of 114 medium fighters; its upgraded F-15EX fighter also on the list.

Sindhu suffers demoralising defeat in Swiss Open final

Sindhu suffers demoralising defeat in Swiss Open final

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

It was Sindhu's third successive loss to Marin, who had won both the Super 1000 events in Thailand in January before finishing runners-up at the HSBC BWF World Tour Finals.

All England: Sindhu sent packing by Chochuwong in semis

All England: Sindhu sent packing by Chochuwong in semis

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

India's P V Sindhu came into the semi-final contest with an overwhelming 4-1 head-to-head lead over Thailand's Chochuwong, but wasn't at her best.

Boeing wants to sell world's fastest fighter jet to IAF

Boeing wants to sell world's fastest fighter jet to IAF

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Capable of flying at Mach 2.5 (two-and-a-half times the speed of sound), the F-15EX is the world's fastest fighter aircraft. It carries 13.5 tonnes of weapons load, more than the Rafale or the Sukhoi-30MKI.

Aero India 21: Fewer flying displays

Aero India 21: Fewer flying displays

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

For the defence ministry, Aero India 2021 is an opportunity to show its commitment to the prime minister's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.

The DDLJ Quiz

The DDLJ Quiz

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Sukanya Verma presents a DDLJ special quiz to test your knowledge about one of Hindi cinema's most successful films of all time.

America rising anew: Biden tells US Congress

America rising anew: Biden tells US Congress

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Biden said that 100 days since he took the oath of office on January 20 and inherited the worst pandemic in a century and the worst economic crisis in a decade, America is on the move again, turning peril into possibility, crisis into opportunity and setback into strength.

Mitchell Starc reaches settlement in 2018 IPL case

Mitchell Starc reaches settlement in 2018 IPL case

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Starc, who bagged a $ 1.8 million (Rs 9.4 crore) contract with KKR ahead of the 2018 IPL, couldn't play a single match due to a right leg injury.

Looking to go omnichannel, BigBasket may seal deal with Tatas

Looking to go omnichannel, BigBasket may seal deal with Tatas

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

The competition which BigBasket faces now is with the big three - Amazon, Walmart, and Reliance.

'Scanty, sketchy evidence': Court grants bail to Disha Ravi

'Scanty, sketchy evidence': Court grants bail to Disha Ravi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Ravi was arrested by a Cyber Cell team of the Delhi Police from Bengaluru and brought to Delhi. She was currently in police custody.

Vijay Hazare: Karnataka seal last-8 berth

Vijay Hazare: Karnataka seal last-8 berth

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Devdutt Padikkal continued his terrific form ahead of the IPL with a third successive century as the defending champions stormed into the Vijay Hazare Trophy quarterfinals

Govt decides to host Aero India in Bengaluru in Feb

Govt decides to host Aero India in Bengaluru in Feb

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

The defence ministry took the decision to hold the biennial event as scheduled following inputs from major stakeholders including the domestic defence industry and global aerospace majors, official sources said.

How Indian pharma bounced back from lockdown lows

How Indian pharma bounced back from lockdown lows

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

From rising prescriptions to the pharma sales force back on the field with full vigour and companies finally finding their feet with the digital marketing strategies - Indian drug makers have shown that medicine sales is certainly a sunshine sector.

India's Mandhana slams joint fastest T20 half-century

India's Mandhana slams joint fastest T20 half-century

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

India's Smriti Mandhana slammed the joint fastest half-century in women's T20 cricket as she propelled Western Storm to a 18-run victory against Loughborough Lightning in a rain-hit match in the Kia Super League in Taunton, on Sunday.

'Govt wants 1.38 bn Indians to be yes men of the ruling party'

'Govt wants 1.38 bn Indians to be yes men of the ruling party'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

'It is a sad day when social activists, environmental campaigners, anti-corruption workers are singled out as anti-nationals and then criminalised.'

World Tour Final: Sindhu beats Bingjiao for consolation win

World Tour Final: Sindhu beats Bingjiao for consolation win

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

PV Sindhu recorded a consolation win over China's He Bingjiao in the third Group A match to end her campaign on a positive note

His wealth grew the fastest in India during pandemic

His wealth grew the fastest in India during pandemic

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Pune-based entrepreneur's unlisted company is already the largest vaccine manufacturer in the world and the networth has been helped by vaccine distribution and manufacturing potential of his business, it added. Recentrly, Serum struck an agreement with AstraZeneca to manufacture 1 billion doses of coronavirus vaccine being developed by Oxford University.

After arrival of Rafales, Rajnath sends veiled warning to China

After arrival of Rafales, Rajnath sends veiled warning to China

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

'Anyone who should be worried about or critical about this new capability of the Indian Air Force, it should be those who want to threaten our territorial integrity'

India, US bid to finalise key defence deals ahead of Trump's visit

India, US bid to finalise key defence deals ahead of Trump's visit

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Official sources said talks were underway to wrap up negotiations on procurement of a missile defence system by India from the US for $1.86 billion.

'Didn't want Rafale deal to go Bofors way'

'Didn't want Rafale deal to go Bofors way'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

'We were against politicisation of the defence acquisition process. It was a question of capability of the air force'

Boeing joins hands with HAL, Mahindra to build Super Hornet fighter jet in India

Boeing joins hands with HAL, Mahindra to build Super Hornet fighter jet in India

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Boeing is likely to vie for the deal to supply 110 fighter jets to the IAF in one of the biggest such procurement in recent years globally which could be worth over USD 15 billion.

World Tour Finals: Sindhu beaten by Yamaguchi in opener

World Tour Finals: Sindhu beaten by Yamaguchi in opener

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

India's P V Sindhu squandered an 11-6 lead in the second game before going down 18-21, 21-18, 21-8 in 68 minutes to former world number one Akane Yamaguchi.

Preview: The Redmi Note 9 Pro series

Preview: The Redmi Note 9 Pro series

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com gives you the lowdown on the latest Redmi phones in the market.

Sourabh loses Syed Modi International final

Sourabh loses Syed Modi International final

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

The 26-year-old Indian, who won two BWF Super 100 titles in Hyderabad and Vietnam this year, went down 15-21, 17-21 to world no 22 Tzu Wei in a 48-minute summit clash to miss out on his maiden Super 300 crown.

Syed Modi badminton: Sourabh enters final, Rituparna loses in semis

Syed Modi badminton: Sourabh enters final, Rituparna loses in semis

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Sourabh kept moving ahead despite a spirited fight from Heo and eventually pocketed the match.

Ronaldo 'accepts prison sentence', 18.8 million euro fine in tax case

Ronaldo 'accepts prison sentence', 18.8 million euro fine in tax case

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has reached a deal with the Spanish tax authorities

SEE: First batch of Rafale jets flies out of France for India

SEE: First batch of Rafale jets flies out of France for India

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The aircraft flew out from the airbase in the French port city of Bordeaux and will cover a distance of nearly 7,000 km with air-to-air refuelling and a single stop in the United Arab Emirates before arriving at Ambala airbase on Wednesday, officials said.

10 kids died after falling into borewells in 15 yrs

10 kids died after falling into borewells in 15 yrs

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

The toddler's death brought to the fore the lack of awareness on sealing unused borewells and public apathy towards taking safety measures.

Indian hockey's GOLDEN evening in Moscow

Indian hockey's GOLDEN evening in Moscow

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

'The feeling that we were Olympic champions only dawned on us when we reached India.'

First batch of 5 Rafale jets land at Ambala air base

First batch of 5 Rafale jets land at Ambala air base

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

The fleet landed at Al Dhafra airbase on Monday in the United Arab Emirates after flying for over seven hours from the Merignac airbase. It was the only stopover by the jets while flying from France to India.

Will Tejas beat Pak, Korean jets in Malaysia?

Will Tejas beat Pak, Korean jets in Malaysia?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

'It would be a travesty if the Malaysian air force likes the Tejas, but decides against it because it sees the IAF reluctance to back the fighter.'

Saina, Srikanth enter quarters of Malaysia Masters

Saina, Srikanth enter quarters of Malaysia Masters

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

If Saina manages to go past Okuhara, the Indian might run into fourth seed Carolina Marin, who is placed in her half of the draw.

In Pics: The making of India's next supermodel

In Pics: The making of India's next supermodel

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Ever wondered what it is like to actually audition for India's biggest model talent hunt?

SAG: India men, women win badminton gold

SAG: India men, women win badminton gold

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

India is being represented by 487 athletes in more than 15 disciplines.

This camera is mirrorless! And it costs more than diamonds!!

This camera is mirrorless! And it costs more than diamonds!!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Fujifilm leaps ahead of mirrorless camera competition by launching its GFX 100, a 102MP medium format CMOS sensor camera and two new Fujinon large format cinema zoom lenses named the Premista series.

'There will never be another toe crusher like you again'

'There will never be another toe crusher like you again'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

The veteran Sri Lanka fast bowler rattled Bangladesh with a fiery spell in his final ODI, signing off in style with figures of 3/38 in front of his home crowd in Colombo.

Can KKR end their losing run against Mumbai Indians?

Can KKR end their losing run against Mumbai Indians?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

Mumbai Indians have an eight-match winning streak against Kolkata Knight Riders with an overall 18-5 head-to-head record.

Dhoni dropped from T20I series against Windies, Australia

Dhoni dropped from T20I series against Windies, Australia

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Virat Kohli was rested from the three-match T20I series against the West Indies.