News for 'Armouri'

Leh clash an 'isolated act of indiscipline': Army

Leh clash an 'isolated act of indiscipline': Army

Rediff.com12 May 2012

The army on Saturday said the clash involving men and officers of the an artillery regiment near Leh can be termed as an "isolated act of indiscipline" and not a mutiny.

The curious case of rising prices

The curious case of rising prices

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

Our economic climate since the spring of 2007, when foodgrain prices started their journey northwards, has created an imbalance in market power between buyers and sellers, to the great disadvantage of the former.

Bengal win will put Mamata in race for PM

Bengal win will put Mamata in race for PM

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

The TMC expects to emerge victorious by way of a majority of minority votes and a minority of majority votes, notes Arun Bhatnagar, a retired IAS officer.

Media commission slams scribe's arrest under OSA

Media commission slams scribe's arrest under OSA

Rediff.com21 May 2011

The South Asia Media Commission has condemned the arrest of Mumbai journalist Tarakant Dwivedi alias Akela, who exposed the faulty storage of weapons purchased after the 26/11 attack in the Railway Protection Force armoury.

Aussies have problems against swing bowling: Rohit Sharma

Aussies have problems against swing bowling: Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com17 Dec 2011

The face-off is still some days away but Indian batsman Rohit Sharma has already spotted a chink in the Australian armoury, saying the hosts have problems against swing bowling and his team will look to capitalise on the weakness when the Test series starts in Melbourne on December 26.

Pandya now the fab fifth bowler in India attack

Pandya now the fab fifth bowler in India attack

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

He now inspires so much confidence in Virat Kohli that the India captain went with only five bowlers in Tuesday's victory against Bangladesh which secured their place in the semi-finals.

Expect a slow turner at the Wankhede, says curator

Expect a slow turner at the Wankhede, says curator

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

With spin the chink in England's armoury, it seems their misery on the tour of India will continue in Mumbai as well. Compared to the sporting track on offer during the World Cup final, the one at the Wankhede stadium, which hosts Sunday's fourth ODI in the five-match series, wears a dry and slower look.

Why I want Kolhi to captain my All Stars XI

Why I want Kolhi to captain my All Stars XI

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Laxmi Negi picks her All Stars XI after the IPL 2020 league games.

CSK-Delhi Capitals: Dhoni's acumen versus Pant's power

CSK-Delhi Capitals: Dhoni's acumen versus Pant's power

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

CSK, with their experience of winning important moments, will certainly make Capitals wary.

Here's what makes KKR a threat in the IPL

Here's what makes KKR a threat in the IPL

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Sunil Narine has been one of the chief architects behind KKR's success in the Indian Premier League in 2012 and 2014 editions and he, along with Kuldeep Yadav and Piyush Chawla will prove a strong bowling combine for KKR.

Saina closer to Indonesian title after 'miraculous win'

Saina closer to Indonesian title after 'miraculous win'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2011

Defending champion Saina Nehwal inched closer to a third successive Indonesian Open Super Series title after advancing to the finals with a hard-fought victory over Chinese Taipei's Shao Chieh Cheng in Jakarta on Saturday.

Gowariker: Wasn't interested in history in school

Gowariker: Wasn't interested in history in school

Rediff.com14 Oct 2010

Ashutosh Gowariker is ready with yet another period film, Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey.

LeT, Maoists may target power plants: Centre

LeT, Maoists may target power plants: Centre

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

The government on Tuesday said terror outfit Lashkar-e-Tayiba and the Maoists had undertaken extensive reconnaissance of power plants in several states in a bid to attack Central Industrial Security Force armouries located there. Besides LeT, there are also reports of Communist Party of India - Maoist having undertaken extensive reconnaissance to target the CISF armouries located in some power plants," Minister of State for Home Affairs Mullappally Ramachandran said.

Shuttlers Kashyap, Chetan advance to semis

Shuttlers Kashyap, Chetan advance to semis

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

Rising shuttler P Kashyap stunned higher-ranked Malaysian Muhammad Hafiz Hasim to advance to the semi-finals of the individual badminton event of the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi on Monday.

Tipu Sultan's firepower fetches over Rs 56 crore

Tipu Sultan's firepower fetches over Rs 56 crore

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Auction house Bonhams has sold a spectacular collection of arms and armour once owned by Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan for over 6 million pounds (Rs 56.8 crore).

2021 World Cup 'massive challenge' for India women

2021 World Cup 'massive challenge' for India women

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

Deprived of some much-needed game time with the cancellation of England tour, senior India spinner Poonam Yadav reckons it could be extremely difficult for the World Cup-bound players to turn up and "instantly" deliver after the long coronavirus-forced break. The Indian women's cricket team's proposed tour, the only major assignment before next year's ICC World Cup, was called off earlier this week due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Anti-armour bullets acquired by terrorists triggers alarm in J&K

Anti-armour bullets acquired by terrorists triggers alarm in J&K

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

The bullet has the capability to pierce a static bullet proof bunker used during counter-terrorism operations

60 pc voting in Maoist-infested Gadchiroli

60 pc voting in Maoist-infested Gadchiroli

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

A record 70 per cent voter turnout was registered at 12 of the 22 booths in Gadchiroli district where re-polling was conducted on Thursday.The overall percentage of voting, however, dipped to approximately 60 per cent due to the low turnout at polling stations in Aheri assembly segment. Armouri assembly reported 74 per cent turnout while Gadchiroli recorded 72 per cent and Aheri 39. However, not a single voter turned up for voting at Bamanpalli polling station.

Tipu Sultan's sword fetches record price

Tipu Sultan's sword fetches record price

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

In 2003, the 200-year-old sword was bought with much fanfare by liquor baron Vijay Mallya.

WATCH: Dhoni on the 2 BIG moments of his career

WATCH: Dhoni on the 2 BIG moments of his career

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

'There are a lot of uncertainties when it comes to cricket.'

'Vettori is a thinker with a good understanding'

'Vettori is a thinker with a good understanding'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

Former New Zealand cricketer Stephen Boock reckons that captain Daniel Vettori is one of the cleverest finger spinners to grace the cricketing world.

Orissa: 11 CISF men die in Maoist attack

Orissa: 11 CISF men die in Maoist attack

Rediff.com13 Apr 2009

The well-planned attack, apparently aimed at affecting the upcoming polls and looting weapons, took place shortly after 9.30 pm on Sunday when about 22 CISF personnel were inside a canteen at Asia's biggest bauxite mine. The heavily-armed Maoists, numbering about 200, including some women, looted the CISF armoury in the mine area which contained huge quantities of sophisticated arms and ammunition as well as explosives, police sources said.

Here's what makes Chahal different from others...

Here's what makes Chahal different from others...

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Chahal has made a successful comeback with a stellar showing against Bangladesh

Check out this 'powerful weapon for bowlers'

Check out this 'powerful weapon for bowlers'

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Knuckle ball a powerful weapon for bowlers, says Aaron Finch.

Focus on Pandya, Bumrah's workload as Mumbai take on Delhi

Focus on Pandya, Bumrah's workload as Mumbai take on Delhi

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Workload management of pacer Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Hardik Pandya will be the focus when Mumbai Indians take on a renamed Delhi Capitals in their first match of the 12th Indian Premier League in Mumbai on Sunday.

Orissa govt ready to hold talks with Naxals

Orissa govt ready to hold talks with Naxals

Rediff.com24 Feb 2008

"My government is always prepared for dialogue with the Naxals, but first they should give up arms and the path of violence," Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik told reporters after reviewing the ongoing combing operation against Maoists at a high-level meeting here.

India develops submarine version of Brahmos

India develops submarine version of Brahmos

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

However, trials of the missile were awaiting the necessary platform, which will be identified by the Navy soon.

The economists' diet

The economists' diet

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Unlike most diets, the economists' regimen is based on more than just counting calories, reducing fat intake or eating specific food combinations, according to Prof Crowson.

Israel has 150 N-weapons: Carter

Israel has 150 N-weapons: Carter

Rediff.com27 May 2008

At a press conference at the annual literary Hay Festival in Wales, former president Jimmy Carter said the Jewish State has at least 150 nuclear weapons in its armoury. His answer came in response to a question on America's policy towards a nuclear-armed Iran, wherein he argued that any newly-turned nuclear State faces enormous odds

India's bowlers ready to nullify big-hitting teams

India's bowlers ready to nullify big-hitting teams

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Ahead of Thursday's match against the West Indies India's bowling coach Bharat Arun says his bowlers have plans in place for aggressive batsmen.

Off-spinner with leg-breaks is like a multi-lingual: Tendulkar

Off-spinner with leg-breaks is like a multi-lingual: Tendulkar

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Sachin Tendulkar reflected on the growing demand for wrist spinners in limited-overs cricket

Mendis working on 'sixth' delivery

Mendis working on 'sixth' delivery

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

Having bamboozled batsmen in the recent Asia Cup, Sri Lanka's 'mystery' spinner Ajantha Mendis sought to put Indian batsmen on the backfoot ahead of the Test series by Thursday disclosing that he was working on a new delivery to add more variety to his armoury.

Bumrah pleased to take wickets and contribute

Bumrah pleased to take wickets and contribute

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah was more than happy to take advantage of the helpful conditions with ball in hand and the 25-year-old took great pains to ensure the magnitude of the occasion didn't adversely affect him.

How Federer can get the better of Nadal in semis

How Federer can get the better of Nadal in semis

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

What can the Swiss great do to win three sets against the king of clay when in their previous French Open duels he has never won two?

How To PROTECT Yourself Against Online Scams

How To PROTECT Yourself Against Online Scams

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'The major worry for everyone using Internet-linked devices today is whether the latest download on his smartphone or laptop is a bait from a digital hacker who is out to secure access to his hard-earned money,' notes T A Ramalingam, chief technical officer, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance.

National shooters allowed free import of arms

National shooters allowed free import of arms

Rediff.com9 Jun 2007

All competitors who shoot the Minimum Qualification Score at the National Shooting Championship competitions will be exempted from customs duty on import of equipments.

India arm helps Tesco take on Wal-Mart in US

India arm helps Tesco take on Wal-Mart in US

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

To differentiate itself from Wal-Mart, Tesco, through its Fresh & Easy chain, has gone in for convenient neighbourhood stores which stock fresh foods, which is not a thrust area for Wal-Mart. But cost is one area where the two cannot avoid clashing, and this is where Tesco Hindustan Service Centre steps in.

Meet the youngest player to hit half-century in IPL

Meet the youngest player to hit half-century in IPL

Rediff.com4 May 2019

impressed all and sundry by scoring 160 runs at an average of 40.

How leg-spinner Poonam Yadav 'turned' it around

How leg-spinner Poonam Yadav 'turned' it around

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

India's leg spinner Poonam Yadav on how she stayed positive during her injury lay-off and return for the women's T20 World Cup.

Sai's Take: Missing T N Seshan

Sai's Take: Missing T N Seshan

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

'Just as the monkey god needed a Jambavan to prod him into realising his superpowers, so did the poll panel need a poke from the Supreme Court into remembering it had an armoury of powers at its disposal to stop the infractions,' notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.