News for 'AGNI'

Why is Shruti Haasan looking so fierce?

Why is Shruti Haasan looking so fierce?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Her stylish black separates demanded our attention.

Defence exports grew by 334% in last 5 years: Govt

Defence exports grew by 334% in last 5 years: Govt

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

Defence exports have grown by 334 per cent in the last five years and India is now exporting to over 75 countries due to collaborative efforts, the government said on Sunday. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) said in a tweet: "The Indian Defence sector, the second largest armed force is at the cusp of revolution." "Defence exports grew by 334 per cent in the last five years; India now exporting to over 75 countries due to collaborative efforts," it said.

Female cheetah dies in Kuno after mating gone wrong, 3rd death in 42 days

Female cheetah dies in Kuno after mating gone wrong, 3rd death in 42 days

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Female cheetah 'Daksha', translocated to Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park from South Africa, died on Tuesday, a forest official said.

Sacking not a good word to hear after 42-yr-service: India's 'Agni' man

Sacking not a good word to hear after 42-yr-service: India's 'Agni' man

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Former DRDO chief Avinash Chander's tenure was abruptly curtailed.

Watch! When Nature walks on the ramp...

Watch! When Nature walks on the ramp...

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The challenge was sustainable fashion. Here's how Urvashi Kaur and Antar-Agni fared.

Golden Globe Movies Now On OTT!

Golden Globe Movies Now On OTT!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Zombies, multiverse, tragedy, Japanese culinary traditions, you'll find it aplenty on OTT this week.

What are Vidya Balan and her family celebrating?

What are Vidya Balan and her family celebrating?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Neha-Angad leave Mumbai... Vidyut, Rajkummar promote their films... Deepti launches her memoir...

Anyone who kills cows is deemed to rot in hell: Allahabad HC

Anyone who kills cows is deemed to rot in hell: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

The Lucknow bench of Allahabad high court has expressed hope that the Centre will take an appropriate decision to ban cow slaughter and declare it as a 'protected national animal'.

Mamata backs Kejriwal, to vote against central ordinance

Mamata backs Kejriwal, to vote against central ordinance

Rediff.com23 May 2023

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday assured her counterpart from Delhi Arvind Kejriwal, that her party would support him in his fight against the central ordinance to control appointments and transfer of bureaucrats.

BJP Minister Claims 'Trial By Fire', Quits

BJP Minister Claims 'Trial By Fire', Quits

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Eshwarappa had initially refused to resign as a minister, but was instructed to do so by Bharatiya Janata Party bosses in New Delhi before BJP National President Jagat Prakash Nadda arrived in Bengaluru for consultations with state party leaders on Friday.

Why Madhoo Quit Acting So Abruptly

Why Madhoo Quit Acting So Abruptly

Rediff.com11 May 2023

'A feeling of dissatisfaction had begun to set in because somewhere, I had begun to think of myself as a very good actress. I believed that the flood of offers coming my way did not do justice to my talent or potential.'

Ranbir to Raj: Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Ranbir to Raj: Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Sukanya Verma looks at the many ways fire enjoys a significant presence in our movies.

Kiara, Sidharth get ready for Shershaah

Kiara, Sidharth get ready for Shershaah

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Adah puts on her Joker smile... Esha travels to Oman...

Yoga, moong soup... in govt's Covid health document

Yoga, moong soup... in govt's Covid health document

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

With the threat of COVID-19 pandemic continuing to loom over the world, the Ministry of Ayush has come out with a comprehensive document putting forth the concept of 'holistic health'.

India successfully test-fires K-4 submarine-launched nuclear capable missile

India successfully test-fires K-4 submarine-launched nuclear capable missile

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

The missile, developed by the DRDO, has a range of 3,500 km and it will be able to bring almost all parts of Pakistan and several areas of China within its reach, officials said.

Govt to spend a whopping $130 billion for military modernisation

Govt to spend a whopping $130 billion for military modernisation

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

The armed forces have been pushing for adequate allocation of funds so that they are well prepared to deal with the possibility of a "two-front" war on both northern and western borders.

What Thriller Will You Watch On OTT?

What Thriller Will You Watch On OTT?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Middle Earth comes to OTT as does a spate of other offerings. Sukanya Verma gives you your OTT menu.

Setback for Uddhav as Bal Thackeray's grandson joins Shinde camp

Setback for Uddhav as Bal Thackeray's grandson joins Shinde camp

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

It will be the first major electoral contest in the state after Shinde's rebellion brought down the previous Maharashtra government led by Uddhav Thackeray in June this year.

Does Part 1 *ALWAYS* Lead To Part 2?

Does Part 1 *ALWAYS* Lead To Part 2?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

How many of these films will actually go on to have the next installment? Let's check out.

What's Mouni Roy Celebrating?

What's Mouni Roy Celebrating?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Kangana and Vidya are ready with new films... What's Abhay doing in Death Valley? Why is Dharmendra remembering a 1974 movie?

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE!

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

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

Why Decoupled Just Doesn't Work

Why Decoupled Just Doesn't Work

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

The failure of Decoupled is that, as it deals almost solely in 'snapshots of insight', it fails to showcase how life flows, how the world goes round, how things unfold, feels Rohit Sathish Nair.

India responds to China: We are NOT targeting any nation

India responds to China: We are NOT targeting any nation

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Maintaining that its strategic capabilities were not targeted against any particular country, India has said that it abides by all applicable international obligations and expects others do the same, while responding to Chinese reaction to its test-firing of Agni V missile.

Kumbh virtually ends as key akhadas pull out

Kumbh virtually ends as key akhadas pull out

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Most of the devotees have already left and the akhadas have been winding up their camps one after another.

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE!

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

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

Collectors' items: Some of these exotic pets cost Rs 150,000!

Collectors' items: Some of these exotic pets cost Rs 150,000!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

White-lipped tamarin is a type of monkey that lives in the Amazon area of Brazil and Bolivia. Prevost's squirrel is a colourful species from the forests in the Thai-Malay Peninsula and nearby islands. Sugar gliders are tiny marsupials - 6.3 to 8.3 inches in length - native to Australia.

Advertising titan, civic activist, actor, writer Gerson da Cunha is dead

Advertising titan, civic activist, actor, writer Gerson da Cunha is dead

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Ad man Gerson da Cunha, a multi-faceted personality who was very passionate about civic activism in later years, died in Mumbai on Friday. He was 92.

5 scientific contributions of 'Missile Man' Kalam

5 scientific contributions of 'Missile Man' Kalam

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

As an aerospace scientist, Kalam worked with India's two major space research organisations --DRDO and ISRO.

OMG! What's Divya Khosla trying to say?

OMG! What's Divya Khosla trying to say?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

When celebs have fun at fashion week.

COMING UP In July At A Theatre Near YOU

COMING UP In July At A Theatre Near YOU

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

There are as many as nine Hindi movies arriving in theatres in July.

India developing missile to target all of China: US experts

India developing missile to target all of China: US experts

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

India's nuclear strategy, which has traditionally focused on Pakistan, now appears to place increased emphasis on China, the two experts claimed.

Kumbh Mela: Seers keep last Shahi Snan symbolic

Kumbh Mela: Seers keep last Shahi Snan symbolic

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 17 had appealed to sadhus to observe the remaining duration of the Kumbh only in a "symbolic" manner. Following this different 'akhadas' had agreed to keep their participation symbolic.

The woman behind the success of Agni-V

The woman behind the success of Agni-V

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

Breaking the glass ceiling to enter a field dominated by men, Tessy Thomas has had to walk the tightrope as a defence scientist and homemaker to achieve what very few women have. Mohammed Siddique reports

All about India's Agni-III ballistic missile

All about India's Agni-III ballistic missile

Rediff.com8 May 2008

All about India's Agni-III missile

Quiz: Agni Sakshi is inspired from which Hollywood film?

Quiz: Agni Sakshi is inspired from which Hollywood film?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Agni III test-fired: Congratulate our scientists

Agni III test-fired: Congratulate our scientists

Rediff.com12 Apr 2007

A message board on the successful launch of Agni-III

Why China does NOT fear India's missiles

Why China does NOT fear India's missiles

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

China has well and truly cemented its position in the 'star wars' era. Gordon Arthur explains why.

13 Ways Of Looking At Mani Ratnam

13 Ways Of Looking At Mani Ratnam

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Does the "story" of a Mani Ratnam film come first or does its "spirit" asks Sreehari Nair.

Made in India: World's 1st 3D printed rocket engine

Made in India: World's 1st 3D printed rocket engine

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

The entire engine, Agnilet, is one piece of hardware from start to finish and has zero assembled parts, reports T E Narasimhan.

Indian DJ changes the way Hong Kong parties

Indian DJ changes the way Hong Kong parties

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

She spins Bollywood tracks when she's not doing her investment consultant job.