News for 'Field Marshal'

Adani, Hindenburg, Hydrogen...

Adani, Hindenburg, Hydrogen...

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Given the hydrogen connection, it's ironic that Hindenburg Research released a long report, accusing the Adani group of financial manipulation, observes Devangshu Datta.

The Euro 2024 All Stars Team

The Euro 2024 All Stars Team

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Shailesh Karkera picks the Best Players at Euro 24.

PHOTOS: India celebrates 70th Army Day

PHOTOS: India celebrates 70th Army Day

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

Army Day is celebrated on January 15 very year in recognition of Lieutenant General (later Field Marshal) KM Cariappa taking over as the first Commander-in Chief of Indian Army from Sir Francis Butcher, the last British Commander this day in 1948.

Manekshaw: A soldier who created nation

Manekshaw: A soldier who created nation

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

A soldier's General, Field Marshal Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw crafted India's greatest military victory in the 1971 Indo-Pak war that created just not history, but also a new nation.

Army complex to be named after Manekshaw

Army complex to be named after Manekshaw

Rediff.com30 Jun 2008

The government will name an under-construction complex for warfare studies in the Delhi Cantonment after Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. "We have decided to rename the Param Vir Complex being constructed at the entrance to Delhi Cantonment as Manekshaw Centre in memory of the iconic military leader," Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor said on Monday.

Is The Military Giving Up On Cricket?

Is The Military Giving Up On Cricket?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

In the absence of the Army, the BCCI may not consider a depleted Services side worthy of participation at the national level, notes Air Marshal Pramod Vasant Athawale (retd).

Gaurav Gill's car involved in accident, three people dead

Gaurav Gill's car involved in accident, three people dead

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

The Rally has been called off due to the incident.

HC dismisses lawyer's plea on Manekshaw's funeral

HC dismisses lawyer's plea on Manekshaw's funeral

Rediff.com16 Jul 2008

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday rejected a lawyer's plea, in the form of a letter, seeking directions against the Centre for alleged lapses during the state funeral of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw.The Supreme Court lawyer, P L Suneja, in the letter addressed to the Chief Justice of High Court, alleged that the manner in which Manekshaw's funeral was held was 'shameful'.He pleaded that his one-page letter should be converted to a PIL.

Manekshaw's condolence book open

Manekshaw's condolence book open

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

A condolence book for Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw kept at the Martyrs' Memorial in India Gate, New Delhi, will be open for two more days owing to tremendous public response, Defence Ministry officials said on Wednesday.

Sam Bahadur introduces us to Indira Gandhi

Sam Bahadur introduces us to Indira Gandhi

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

What is Bollywood celebrating?

If you have to die, do so around Delhi or Mumbai

If you have to die, do so around Delhi or Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Jun 2008

The fact that the defence minister was represented by his deputy Pallam Raju, the fact that the navy and air staff sent two-star generals, shows that however high or mighty, if you should die as you must, you should do so somewhere in the vicinity of New Delhi -- or Bombay. Or else, too bad.

Bharat Shakti a message to adversaries about India's combat potential

Bharat Shakti a message to adversaries about India's combat potential

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

The synergised demonstration of indigenous defence capabilities during 'Bharat Shakti' is a "testimony to its commitment towards modernisation through indigenisation," the sources said.

Indo-Pak history turns full circle

Indo-Pak history turns full circle

Rediff.com19 Jan 2005

Umer Ayub Khan signs a petition to the World Bank raising a dispute over the Baglihar hydropower project under the Indus Waters Treaty. His grandfather and Nehru had signed the treaty.

The curious case of Khalid Sheikh

The curious case of Khalid Sheikh

Rediff.com4 Mar 2003

Lanka's parliament to pick president on July 20, Wickremesinghe frontrunner

Lanka's parliament to pick president on July 20, Wickremesinghe frontrunner

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The 225-member Parliament will elect the new president by a secret vote on July 20, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena said on Friday.

'War is not a pleasant experience'

'War is not a pleasant experience'

Rediff.com25 May 2005

King Gyanendra sends emissary

King Gyanendra sends emissary

Rediff.com24 Mar 2005

Field Marshal Meen Bahadur Rana is expected to meet officials in the ministries of external affairs and home as part of Kathmandu's efforts to persuade India to soften its stand, sources said.

The courage to say NO!

The courage to say NO!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2003

Sam Bahadur

Sam Bahadur

Rediff.com3 Apr 2003

The charisma that surrounds the man had preceded him and soldier and officer alike knew the 'chosen one' had arrived and henceforth all would be well.

What is Indus Waters Treaty and why India has issued notice to Pak

What is Indus Waters Treaty and why India has issued notice to Pak

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

India has issued a notice to Pakistan for modification of the Indus Waters Treaty of September 1960 following Islamabad's "intransigence" on its implementation

The Complete Hotelier And Host Extraordinaire

The Complete Hotelier And Host Extraordinaire

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Shreekant Sambrani remembers P R S 'Biki' Oberoi, personal friend and hospitality icon, who passed into the ages this week.

'We have to be prepared for the invisible enemy'

'We have to be prepared for the invisible enemy'

Rediff.com10 May 2023

'Unlike on the western and eastern borders where there is an enemy at the gate, here there is an invisible enemy which is building its own capability and can come into play at a time and place of his choosing.'

A legend for the nation, a humble man to his children

A legend for the nation, a humble man to his children

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Arvind and Asha Singh, children of Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh, say they will remember him as one of the most humble men, who treated everyone with respect.

Standalone air defence command may prove counter-productive: IAF chief

Standalone air defence command may prove counter-productive: IAF chief

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The chief of air staff also said that independent air defence systems in the field will have very little relevance in tomorrow's wars unless they are a part of a larger integrated air defence system.

Air force veterans critical of IAF being 'supporting arm' remark by CDS

Air force veterans critical of IAF being 'supporting arm' remark by CDS

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

'The statement that Indian Air Force is supporting arm to the other two services is incorrect and wrong'

The Heroes Who Saved Ladakh For India

The Heroes Who Saved Ladakh For India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Visiting the Rezang La Memorial, one has a feeling of super-humans defending the Indian territory against the Chinese onslaught, says Claude Arpi on the 60th anniversary of the heroic battle of the 1962 War.

PHOTOS: 71st Army Day parade

PHOTOS: 71st Army Day parade

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

The Army Day is celebrated on January 15 every year to mark the taking over as commander-in-chief of the Indian Army by then Lt Gen K M Carriappa in 1949 from General Francis Butcher, the last British Commander-in-Chief of India.

'Here's my pistol, now come on shoot me'

'Here's my pistol, now come on shoot me'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2008

'He deserved to be field marshal because he carried the air force and navy with him in '71. Remember we were fighting on two fronts -- east and west. He stood out.'

Meet IAF's First Agniveers!

Meet IAF's First Agniveers!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

After five months of a rigorous training, the Agniveervayus passed out of the Airmen Training School, impressing the audience with the skills they had acquired in just 22 weeks of training at the IAF base.

10 critical injuries on the cricket field

10 critical injuries on the cricket field

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Injuries of varying proportions have occurred on the cricket field, some fatal while others life altering. Rediff.com gives you a lowdown of 10 most critical injuries in cricket.

PIX: Van der Dussen steers SA past Afghanistan

PIX: Van der Dussen steers SA past Afghanistan

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Images from the ICC World Cup match between Afghanistan vs South Africa, in Ahmedabad, on Friday.

On founding day, Army shows its colours

On founding day, Army shows its colours

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

The Indian Army on Friday celebrated the Army Day in recognition of Lieutenant General (later Field Marshal) K M Cariappa's taking over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the force from General Sir Francis Butcher -- the last British Commander-in-Chief of India, on January 15, 1949.

Sword used during 1857 rebellion goes on sale in UK

Sword used during 1857 rebellion goes on sale in UK

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

The sabre, or a curved sword, has been identified as a gift to a British officer for his success in suppressing a siege in Lucknow during what India describes its First War of Independence.

Top Navy commanders in 3-day meet as China nibbles at IOR

Top Navy commanders in 3-day meet as China nibbles at IOR

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The Indian Navy on Monday unveiled a 15-year plan to boost maritime infrastructure even as Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar said the force is working with the Army and the IAF to ensure tri-services jointness and integration to meet future challenges.

Bollywood gets VERY PATRIOTIC!

Bollywood gets VERY PATRIOTIC!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Joginder Tuteja takes a look at Bollywood's patriotic films, coming up.

Return to status quo ante, total withdrawal must for LAC peace: IAF chief

Return to status quo ante, total withdrawal must for LAC peace: IAF chief

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

The chief of air staff said Chinese actions along the frontier including in the Ladakh sector are being monitored constantly and the IAF's overall preparations are part of continuing efforts irrespective of challenges from China.

Lt Gen Bipin Rawat to be the new army chief

Lt Gen Bipin Rawat to be the new army chief

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Lt General Rawat belongs to the famous 5th Battalion of 11th Gorkha Rifles. He is the current vice chief of army staff of Indian Army.

India is my favourite place in the world to captain: Smith

India is my favourite place in the world to captain: Smith

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Stand-in captain Smith savours rare Australian win in India

PHOTOS: India's military might showcased at Army Day parade

PHOTOS: India's military might showcased at Army Day parade

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

General M M Naravane attended the Army Day parade for the first time as the Army chief. The Army Day is celebrated on January 15 every year to mark Lieutenant General K M Cariappa taking over as commander-in-chief of the Indian Army in 1949 from General Francis Butcher, the last British commander-in-chief of India.