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'Nothing wrong with women entering NDA'

'Nothing wrong with women entering NDA'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

'Entry and qualification must not be through concession and must be reserved for only those who meet the stringent standards of the institution'.

Bollywood gets PATRIOTIC All Over Again!

Bollywood gets PATRIOTIC All Over Again!

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Joginder Tuteja looks at the patriotic movies coming up in 2022.

Huma gives you a reason to stay home

Huma gives you a reason to stay home

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Sandeepa shoots...Esha Deol celebrates International Dance Day...

Check out SunRisers' bonding session!

Check out SunRisers' bonding session!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

SunRisers Hyderabad players had team bonding sessions on Thursday as the Orange Army aims to bounce back after a disappointing start in IPL 2021.

'A straightforward man from the mountains'

'A straightforward man from the mountains'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

'The General appreciated the importance of history in understanding modern conflict.' Tibetologist Claude Arpi recalls his meetings with General Bipin Rawat.

Chhattisgarh CM watches Kashmir Files, says it shows half-truths

Chhattisgarh CM watches Kashmir Files, says it shows half-truths

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has claimed the movie portrays half truth and only shows violence without conveying any message.

When A Param Vir Chakra Hero Retires

When A Param Vir Chakra Hero Retires

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

A salute to the youngest Param Vir Chakra Awardee, Subedar Major (Honorary Captain) Yogendra Singh Yadav who has retired from the Indian Army.

After 3 years Sheikh Hasina to visit India on Sep 5 for talks

After 3 years Sheikh Hasina to visit India on Sep 5 for talks

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to travel to India on September 5 on a three-day official visit during which defence cooperation and regional stability are likely to be the focus of her talks with Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, an official said on Monday.

Get Ready for Bollywood's COPS

Get Ready for Bollywood's COPS

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Rohit Shetty's Sooryavanshi has set the stage for many more cop movies.

Surprise That Charles Became Charles III

Surprise That Charles Became Charles III

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The unfortunate associations with the name Charles for an English king -- one who was executed; the other with a very unsavoury reputation -- led royal observers to assume that Charles would not take his Christian name when he became king.

Will these India-China army exercises achieve anything?

Will these India-China army exercises achieve anything?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

'The focus on countering terrorism brings to the issue Beijing's non-serious approach in this regard. India's permanent representative at the UN has raised in vain the issue of funding and the release of 26/11 suspect Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi. But China has blocked these objections since December 2014 at the UN even after 'highest levels' in India intervened,' notes Srikanth Kondapalli, reviewing the India-China military exercises in Kunming.

Exclusive! The mantra that handed the Indian Army victory in 1971

Exclusive! The mantra that handed the Indian Army victory in 1971

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Air Vice Marshal Arjun Subramaniam lists the major operational takeaways from the 1971 War in his new book 'India's Wars, A Military History, 1947-1971'.

That Man Afridi!

That Man Afridi!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Man Of The Match Shaheen Afridi stole the show on Sunday with his brilliant bowling against India. The Pakistani pacer sent back the in-form opening pair of K L Rahul and Rohit Sharma with unplayable balls to set the tone for Pakistan's imposing victory by 10 wickets.

'We wanted to capture Major Sandeep's spirit'

'We wanted to capture Major Sandeep's spirit'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

'People only knew about the hundreds of people he had saved and his Ashoka Chakra.' 'I came to know about this beautiful life that he had lived, that was so much more than the way he died.' 'I was interested in that being.'

Army chief to protest defence ministry treatment of ex-servicemen

Army chief to protest defence ministry treatment of ex-servicemen

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

On the eve of Army Day, Army Chief General Bikram Singh says he will raise this issue with the Rajya Raksha Mantri, Jitendra Singh, who oversees the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, reports Ajai Shukla.

Meet The GORGEOUS Miss Teen Divas

Meet The GORGEOUS Miss Teen Divas

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Say hello to the newly crowned beauty queens!

Bad weather caused Nepal plane crash: Preliminary probe

Bad weather caused Nepal plane crash: Preliminary probe

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Preliminary investigation revealed that the aircraft had crashed into the mountains after it swerved to the right, instead of turning to the left due to inclement weather.

This is what SCARES Huma Qureshi!

This is what SCARES Huma Qureshi!

Rediff.com26 May 2021

'I don't understand politics.' 'I don't want to understand politics.' 'I am an actor.'

'LCH Outperformed Other Aircraft In Ladakh'

'LCH Outperformed Other Aircraft In Ladakh'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

All of India welcomes the Light Combat Helicopter into the Armed Forces arsenal and wishes it a safe tenure and happy shooting. May it rule the skies and ensure that the enemies are given a fitting reply when the need arises.

'I was not brought up to raise my hand on a woman'

'I was not brought up to raise my hand on a woman'

Rediff.com30 May 2022

'I was scared and sceptical because I was not brought up to raise my hand on a woman.' 'So I didn't think I would look convincing in a hand-to-hand combat with a woman.'

What Bigg Boss 14 contestants are up to

What Bigg Boss 14 contestants are up to

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

We take a look at their post Bigg Boss 14 lives and careers.

After Nehru, this Sikkim village names a road after PM Modi

After Nehru, this Sikkim village names a road after PM Modi

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

A second road linking Tsomgo lake and Nathula border pass with Gangtok -- christened as 'Narendra Modi Marg' -- was officially inaugurated by Sikkim Governor Ganga Prasad.

Prez, PM, others pay last respects to Pranab Mukherjee

Prez, PM, others pay last respects to Pranab Mukherjee

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Mukherjee's mortal remains were brought to his residence, 10, Rajaji Marg, earlier on Tuesday from the army hospital where he breathed his last on Monday.

'He was firm and uncompromising about things that were not acceptable'

'He was firm and uncompromising about things that were not acceptable'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

General Bipin Rawat was given the guideline by the prime minister to achieve the integration of the three forces by the 75th year of India's Independence. This should be carried forward with utmost speed.

Will A Retired General Become CDS?

Will A Retired General Become CDS?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

'Being a serving officer or wearing a uniform does not make an officer more competent than one who has retired.'

Farewell, Victor of the Battle of Basantar

Farewell, Victor of the Battle of Basantar

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Lieutenant General Walter Anthony Gustavo Pinto was known for his dynamic, bold and aggressive leadership in the Battle of Basantar during the 1971 War. Lieutenant General B T Pandit -- who was awarded a Vir Chakra for his courage during that battle -- salutes the Victor of Basantar who passed into the ages last week.

Taimur takes a pottery class with Kareena

Taimur takes a pottery class with Kareena

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Bollywood stars have posted interesting pictures on Instagram.

Has India Changed Its Tibet Policy?

Has India Changed Its Tibet Policy?

Rediff.com18 May 2022

One priority for Delhi (for the new foreign secretary in particular) is to have an in-depth discussion with Dharamsala as soon as possible, suggests Claude Arpi.

BrahMos deal is India's first-ever weapons sale

BrahMos deal is India's first-ever weapons sale

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

The Philippines, confronted with Chinese bullying in the South China Sea, have become the first foreign military to order the shore-based, anti-ship cruise missile.

New CSK jersey salutes India's soldiers

New CSK jersey salutes India's soldiers

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'It has been on our mind for some time now to find ways to raise awareness about the significant and selfless role of the armed forces. The camouflage is an appreciation of their service. They are the true heroes.'

'People are realising his 'Pappu' image has no truth'

'People are realising his 'Pappu' image has no truth'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

'Rahul Gandhi has shown courage to heal the heart of democracy.'

Is The BJP Stung By Rahul's Walk?

Is The BJP Stung By Rahul's Walk?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Nowadays, our politics is habituated to sitting on a high pedestal, hobnobbing with world leaders, generating impressions of a superpower and returning to earth for the purpose of winning elections. In contrast, the yatra never left earth, observes Shyam G Menon.

Imran Khan's Naya Pakistan is KAPUT

Imran Khan's Naya Pakistan is KAPUT

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

The Pakistani military may shortly give Imran Khan the boot, substituting him with another puppet, predicts Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

Neeraj, Bindra bask in Olympics gold glitter

Neeraj, Bindra bask in Olympics gold glitter

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

The 2008 Beijing Olympics gold medallist presented the 2020 Olympics javelin throw champion a puppy, named 'Tokyo'.

1971 War: Solitary Confinement In Pakistan

1971 War: Solitary Confinement In Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

''I heard from the Pakistani brigadier that Flying Officer Pradeep Apte had been killed after he ejected safely and tried to escape. This news sent a chill up my spine. I had been lucky so far...'

'Bollywood is a different ballgame'

'Bollywood is a different ballgame'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

'I hope OTT remains that way where the focus is on performance and good content.'

Look out for Major Sheena on Republic Day

Look out for Major Sheena on Republic Day

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

'I chose the army over glamour,' says Major Sheena, who feels no other profession elicits the kind of respect like the army does.

'We were a show of force to the enemy'

'We were a show of force to the enemy'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

'Not a single bullet was fired, but we were warning the enemy not to continue with their antics!' IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe finds out how the Light Combat Helicopter, which will be inducted into the IAF on October 3, was designed, developed and flown.

Post Uri freeze, Pak wants to host the much-delayed SAARC Summit

Post Uri freeze, Pak wants to host the much-delayed SAARC Summit

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

The 2016 SAARC Summit was originally planned to be held in Islamabad on November 15-19, 2016. But after a terror attack on an Indian Army camp in Uri in Jammu and Kashmir on September 18 that year, India expressed its inability to participate in the summit due to "prevailing circumstances". The summit was called off after Bangladesh, Bhutan and Afghanistan also declined to participate in the Islamabad meet.

An Indian Discovery That Will Help Healing

An Indian Discovery That Will Help Healing

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

'After the discovery of the biomarkers, Calpain and Inflammasomes, we know we have a biomarker to target.' 'That way, we can use the biomarkers for an early diagnosis of blood clotting due to hypoxia or low oxygen in the tissues, and can save a life.'