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Asim Munir Wants His Generals In Pakistan Army

Asim Munir Wants His Generals In Pakistan Army

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Aware of simmering dissensions within the top echelons of the army, Munir has moved slowly in reshuffling senior generals, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W, India's external intelligence agency.

'Hard to see how Hamas can be defeated'

'Hard to see how Hamas can be defeated'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

'The purported claim that Israel can defeat Hamas and everything 'would go back to normal' is completely absurd.'

Maha building collapse: Toll rises to 6, owner of structure detained

Maha building collapse: Toll rises to 6, owner of structure detained

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

Nine persons were still feared trapped under the debris of the structure which collapsed at 1.45 pm on Saturday at Wardhaman Compound in Valpada area, they said, adding that search and rescue operations were on.

China, Beware! Indian Army Is Ready In Ladakh

China, Beware! Indian Army Is Ready In Ladakh

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

The Indian Army's Shatrujeet Brigade conducted an airborne exercise along the northern borders in Eastern Ladakh to validate its Rapid Response Capabilities.

Durand Cup: Nandhakumar breaks East Bengal's derby drought

Durand Cup: Nandhakumar breaks East Bengal's derby drought

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Nandhakumar ends East Bengal's 1658-day wait to beat Mohun Bagan

36 hours on, fire continues at Mumbai mall

36 hours on, fire continues at Mumbai mall

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

The fire had erupted on the second floor of the basement-plus-three storied mall at 8.50 pm on Thursday.

Amrita Rao joins the bikini brigade

Amrita Rao joins the bikini brigade

Rediff.com18 Jun 2009

Amrita Rao sheds her girl-next-door image and slips into a sexy two-piece.

3 villagers killed as MiG-21 crashes into Rajasthan home

3 villagers killed as MiG-21 crashes into Rajasthan home

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The pilot made all efforts to avert human casualties and crash-landed the plane on the outskirts of a village, Prakash said.

New zeal... and India's young brigade delivers

New zeal... and India's young brigade delivers

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

The 2-0 series win over New Zealand, says Haresh Pandya, was built around remarkable performances and handsome contributions from Team India's youngsters.

Rain fury in Mumbai, Thane: 3 dead, alert issued for today

Rain fury in Mumbai, Thane: 3 dead, alert issued for today

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

A 22-year-old person was killed and another one injured on Thursday after a tree fell on their hut in Mumbai as moderate to heavy rains lashed the city and its suburbs in the last 24 hours, officials said.

Maha hospital fire: Rescuing patients on ventilator was difficult

Maha hospital fire: Rescuing patients on ventilator was difficult

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

The blaze claimed 11 lives. Most of the patients were senior citizens, and many of them were on ventilator or oxygen, which made the rescue operation more tricky.

Asia Cup: Middle-order woes hamper India-Pak as rain looms

Asia Cup: Middle-order woes hamper India-Pak as rain looms

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Pakistan does not have any injury concerns but they are one of the most undercooked ODI sides at the moment. Since the 2019 World Cup, the 'Green Brigade' has played just 29 ODIs, whereas India have played 57 matches in the same period. - Asia Cup 2023

What I Saw In The Kargil War...

What I Saw In The Kargil War...

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

'I told my commander that they were not militants, but full-fledged soldiers with machine guns.'

R-Day parade: Indian Army showcases its might at Rajpath

R-Day parade: Indian Army showcases its might at Rajpath

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

The Indian Army on Wednesday showcased at the Republic Day parade the Centurion tank, PT-76 tank, 75/24 Pack howitzer and OT-62 TOPAZ armoured personnel carrier

Smith's men better than Cronje's brigade

Smith's men better than Cronje's brigade

Rediff.com31 Dec 2008

Former South African greats shied away from comparing Graeme Smith's men to the 1969-70 all-star squad but had no hesitation in acknowledging that the current side is better than the 1990s batch led by Hansie Cronje.

Hina, Karishma, Sara's Winter Dressing

Hina, Karishma, Sara's Winter Dressing

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Layering Lessons from B-Town log.

Massive fire at Mumbai highrise, guard falls to death from 19th floor

Massive fire at Mumbai highrise, guard falls to death from 19th floor

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

The fire erupted on the 19th floor of the One Avighna Park building on Currey Road shortly before noon, the official said, adding search and rescue operations are underway.

'No man can do more than give his life for his country'

'No man can do more than give his life for his country'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

At this time, sixty years ago, Brigadier John Parshuram Dalvi and a majority of his men were captured as prisoners of war by the Chinese during the 1962 war. His son Michael Dalvi, 77, has preserved his father's memory and the story of the gallant men of the 7th Infantry Brigade with honour.

UP's laptop brigade: Akhilesh, Rahul and Varun

UP's laptop brigade: Akhilesh, Rahul and Varun

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

Catch up on the latest capital gossip in this week's Dilli Gupshup.

Priyanka, Deepika, Alia: Bollywood's SEXY crop top brigade

Priyanka, Deepika, Alia: Bollywood's SEXY crop top brigade

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Here's a how-to guide to getting this bohemian fad right this season.

BEST takes 400 leased buses off roads after frequent fire on CNG buses

BEST takes 400 leased buses off roads after frequent fire on CNG buses

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

The number of buses available for service could go down below 3,000 now.

Prayers And Candles For Ukraine...

Prayers And Candles For Ukraine...

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Glimpses of the human suffering in Ukraine.

Big blow to Russia in Ukraine, strategic city lost

Big blow to Russia in Ukraine, strategic city lost

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

The war between Russia and Ukraine appears to be entering a new phase after Kyiv dealt a big blow to Moscow's grip on parts of the east with a fast-moving offensive that saw Ukrainian troops enter the strategic city of Izium after six months of occupation.

DLF's Rajiv Singh tops list of wealthiest Indian real estate entrepreneurs

DLF's Rajiv Singh tops list of wealthiest Indian real estate entrepreneurs

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Realty major DLF's chairman Rajiv Singh remains the wealthiest Indian real estate entrepreneur with a wealth of Rs 59,030 crore, according to GROHE-HURUN India. With a wealth of Rs 42,270 crore, Mangal Prabhat Lodha and his family of Mumbai-based Macrotech Developers (Lodha Group) is at the second position. Arjun Menda & family of Bengaluru-based RMZ Corp debuted at the third position on the list, with a wealth of Rs 37,000 crore.

1 dead as ceiling slabs of multiple flats collapse in Navi Mumbai

1 dead as ceiling slabs of multiple flats collapse in Navi Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

According to civic officials, some drilling work was in progress on the sixth floor.

Hindutva brigade prepares for carpet-bombing

Hindutva brigade prepares for carpet-bombing

Rediff.com5 Dec 2007

According to sources in the BJP, raking up the Soharbuddin case is just a "trailer" in the election-eve madness

'Chinese are in the game of ambitions'

'Chinese are in the game of ambitions'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

'China is playing the big global game.' 'Their ambitions lie far beyond the Line of Actual Control.'

Rahul brigade wants Parliament debate on Lokpal

Rahul brigade wants Parliament debate on Lokpal

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

Interestingly, his sister Priyanka Gandhi-Vadra was present in the Speaker's gallery to watch her brother speak on the issue of corruption and Hazare's agitation. Priyanka has just returned from New York where their mother Sonia Gandhi is recuperating after surgery.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, nearby areas; girl drowns, people evacuated

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, nearby areas; girl drowns, people evacuated

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Local train services came to a halt between Badlapur and Ambarnath section in Maharashtra's Thane district adjoining Mumbai due to water-logging on railway tracks after heavy rains, officials said.

Blaze at Mumbai mall doused after 56 hours

Blaze at Mumbai mall doused after 56 hours

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

This is probably one of the longest fire-fighting operations in Mumbai in recent times.

Fire breaks out at film set in Mumbai,1 dead

Fire breaks out at film set in Mumbai,1 dead

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Two film sets, one of Rajshri Productions and another of director Luv Ranjan's new film, were gutted in the blaze.

Young brigade in charge at Siyaram

Young brigade in charge at Siyaram

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

The next generation of the Poddar family, the promoters of the Rs 1,500 crore (Rs 15 billion) Siyaram group, is taking charge.

PIX: Army's airborne exercise in eastern Ladakh

PIX: Army's airborne exercise in eastern Ladakh

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

The Indian Army's Shatrujeet brigade is conducting an airborne exercise along the northern borders in eastern Ladakh to validate its rapid response capabilities, sources said on Monday.

Sukhoi-Mirage crash: Eyewitnesses recount blast-like sound

Sukhoi-Mirage crash: Eyewitnesses recount blast-like sound

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

The debris of the two aircraft fell in Pahargarh area in Morena, 75 kilometres from the district headquarters, while some parts also fell in Bharatpur, just across the border in neighbouring Rajasthan.

Is Faith Above Science?

Is Faith Above Science?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Against the backdrop of Kerala's appetite for commonsense, it was assumed that this controversy would pass. Respect for rationalism and scientific outlook is strong in the state despite political forces gnawing at it for their own goals, observes Shyam G Menon.

Disastrous Decisions, Achievements: Pervez Musharraf's Mixed Legacy

Disastrous Decisions, Achievements: Pervez Musharraf's Mixed Legacy

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Learning perhaps from the Kargil debacle, Musharraf tried hard to evolve as a statesman in his dealings with India, recalls Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

China has 200,000 troops at LAC!

China has 200,000 troops at LAC!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The intrusions into India were likely carried out by the PLA's better trained and equipped 'mobile operational units'.

Major fire at Britannia's Pantnagar plant; no casualties reported

Major fire at Britannia's Pantnagar plant; no casualties reported

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

A major fire broke out in Britannia Industries' Pantnagar manufacturing plant on Sunday destroying thousands of tons of biscuits. However, no one was killed or injured in the fire which broke out around 1230 hours in the biscuit division of the factory, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Udhamsingh Nagar (district) Manjunath T C told Business Standard after the firefighters put the fire out. "With the help of 15-20 fire tenders, we were able to control the fire which was very major," Manjunath said.

IPL: Gambhir, Kallis and the diamond duck brigade

IPL: Gambhir, Kallis and the diamond duck brigade

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Rediff.com lists the batsmen who have unfortunately been dismissed without facing a ball during this IPL. A look at the tournament's diamond ducks.

Mira, Shibani, Rhea Bare Their Shoulders

Mira, Shibani, Rhea Bare Their Shoulders

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Don't let the monsoon stop you from showing a little shoulder.