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Chanu battles own demons ahead of Olympic campaign

Chanu battles own demons ahead of Olympic campaign

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'We know that Mira has to go well beyond the 200kg mark. 202kg will not cut it this time but somewhere around 205-206kg should do it. But we are prepared for the challenge.'

Why GT Will Wear Lavender Jerseys

Why GT Will Wear Lavender Jerseys

Rediff.com10 May 2024

For the second year running, they will wearing special lavender jerseys in their May 13 home game against the Kolkata Knight Riders.

Celebrating History: Mumbai's First Sarvajanik Bappa

Celebrating History: Mumbai's First Sarvajanik Bappa

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Mumbai's historic tryst with the Lord of Wisdom began at the Keshavji Naik Chawl in 1893.

'I apologise': Modi on Shivaji statue collapse, mentions Savarkar

'I apologise': Modi on Shivaji statue collapse, mentions Savarkar

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday apologised to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and those hurt by the collapse of the warrior king's statue in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district, an act coming in the backdrop of a huge row over the crash which provided ammunition to the opposition to target the Mahayuti government ahead of assembly polls.

Aditi, The Girl Who Loves Red

Aditi, The Girl Who Loves Red

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Aditi Sandhya Sharma played cadet Neha Joshi aka NJ in the Hrithik Roshan-Deepika Padukone starrer.

Champai Soren quits JMM, set to join BJP on Aug 30

Champai Soren quits JMM, set to join BJP on Aug 30

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Soren, who is scheduled to join the Bharatiya Janata Party on August 30, also resigned as an MLA of the state assembly and a minister in the Jharkhand Cabinet.

India's first woman fighter pilot participates in R-Day parade

India's first woman fighter pilot participates in R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

Kanth joined the fighter squadron in November 2017 and flew the first solo on MiG-21 Bison in March 2018. She is currently posted at a fighter base in the western sector.

Gratitude-filled Dhawan bids cricket goodbye

Gratitude-filled Dhawan bids cricket goodbye

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

The 38-year-old made his international debut in 2010 in an ODI against Australia in Visakhapatnam and his last India game was also a 50-over match, against Bangladesh in 2022.

Maharashtra govt promises bigger, better Shivaji statue

Maharashtra govt promises bigger, better Shivaji statue

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

It is a question now whether the makers of the statue had comprehended all these factors before making it, the senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader said.

Pak's LeT, JeM have hundreds of fighters, camps in Afghanistan: UN report

Pak's LeT, JeM have hundreds of fighters, camps in Afghanistan: UN report

Rediff.com30 May 2022

The 13th report of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team cites a UN Member State as saying that Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), a Deobandi group ideologically closer to the Taliban "maintains eight training camps in Nangarhar, three of which are directly under Taliban control."

'She will fulfil my dream of an Olympic gold medal'

'She will fulfil my dream of an Olympic gold medal'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Mahavir said he had advised her niece on the playing strategy against her strong rivals.

The Failed Promise of Indian 2

The Failed Promise of Indian 2

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Kamal Haasan is right where he left off from the first film but there is only so much he can do to salvage an already lost cause, observes Arjun Menon.

Cop, Naxalite killed in encounter in Chhattsigarh's Kanker

Cop, Naxalite killed in encounter in Chhattsigarh's Kanker

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

The gunfight occurred in a forest near Hidur village under Chhotebethiya police station limits, where a joint team of security personnel was out on an anti-Naxal operation, Inspector General of Police (Bastar Range) Sundarraj P said.

The Day I Was Reborn

The Day I Was Reborn

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'We had been deceived by the clouds, taken to the brink of death, but saved by the Almighty.'

Bangladeshis hope for normalcy with new govt at the helm

Bangladeshis hope for normalcy with new govt at the helm

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

People in Bangladesh have welcomed the new interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, hoping it would restore order, end repression and hold a fair election to facilitate a democratic transition of power.

Coming soon! AMCA, India's Gen-5 fighter

Coming soon! AMCA, India's Gen-5 fighter

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

While its operating radius remains secret, a back-of-the-envelope calculation indicates it can easily strike targets 1,000 kilometres away and return to base.

Pak responds to India's Rafale with China-made 25 J-10C fighter jets

Pak responds to India's Rafale with China-made 25 J-10C fighter jets

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Pakistan has acquired a full squadron of 25 multirole J-10C fighter jets from its all weather ally China in response to India's purchase of Rafale aircraft, Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has said.

Olympics: Nikhat Zareen to go on solo trip after Paris heartbreak

Olympics: Nikhat Zareen to go on solo trip after Paris heartbreak

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Nikhat Zareen bowed out of the Olympics after a heartbreaking 0-5 loss to China's Wu Yu on Thursday.

US in talks with Poland to send fighter jets to Ukraine: White House

US in talks with Poland to send fighter jets to Ukraine: White House

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

The spokesperson also said that they are figuring out the logistics as to how the aircraft would be transferred from Poland to Ukraine.

'I have no fear of failure because...'

'I have no fear of failure because...'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

'...when you hit rock bottom, you can't go any lower than that. 'And I've been to rock bottom.' 'But that's what made me the actor I am today. I'm fearless.'

40 Years Of Operation Meghdoot!

40 Years Of Operation Meghdoot!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Operation Meghdoot was launched on April 13, 1984, when the Indian Army and IAF advanced to the Siachen Glacier to secure the heights dominating the northern Ladakh region

Will Teri Baaton Mein... Get A Valentine Boost?

Will Teri Baaton Mein... Get A Valentine Boost?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya saw a decent weekend at the box office.

'Sanju has always been a fighter'

'Sanju has always been a fighter'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

'We should wait for his statement rather than speculating and wish him all the best.'

'Farmers are our Annadata'

'Farmers are our Annadata'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

This is the full text of the address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of India's 78th Independence Day.

On Kargil Vijay Diwas, Modi hails Agnipath, targets Opposition

On Kargil Vijay Diwas, Modi hails Agnipath, targets Opposition

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Agnipath scheme is an example of necessary reforms undertaken by the Army and accused the opposition of playing politics over the recruitment process aimed at keeping the average age in armed forces young.

'Pakistan Intelligence Have Killed Hundreds Of Baloch'

'Pakistan Intelligence Have Killed Hundreds Of Baloch'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

'If the government sincerely addressed the issue of missing persons, it would alleviate 80% of the grievances in Balochistan.' 'No matter how many development projects Islamabad announces for the region, the people will remain upset as long as their loved ones are missing.'

IAF successfully test-fires BrahMos missile from Su30-MkI fighter jet

IAF successfully test-fires BrahMos missile from Su30-MkI fighter jet

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

The "live firing" of the missile was carried out in close coordination with the Indian Navy, the IAF said.

7 Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh

7 Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Altogether seven firearms have been recovered from the encounter site, he said.

''Baloch Are Humiliated As Indian Agents'

''Baloch Are Humiliated As Indian Agents'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

'It has been 14 years since I began living in exile and it's shocking that the situation in Balochistan has only worsened rather than improved.'

Modi reveals names of Gaganyan mission astronauts. They are...

Modi reveals names of Gaganyan mission astronauts. They are...

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The four astronauts are -- Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, Angad Prathap, Ajit Krishnan, and Shubhanshu Shukla -- Modi said at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) at Thumba near the Kerala state capital.

This Is The New Blockbuster In India

This Is The New Blockbuster In India

Rediff.com6 May 2024

While things remain bleak for Bollywood at the box office, Hollywood's Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has brought quick relief to exhibitors and distributors.

PIX: McLaughlin-Levrone sinks 400m hurdles World mark

PIX: McLaughlin-Levrone sinks 400m hurdles World mark

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Images from the athletics action at Stade de France, Saint-Denis, Paris, on Thursday.

Dravid's advice to Gambhir: Smile through tough times

Dravid's advice to Gambhir: Smile through tough times

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Gambhir was left visibly moved as Dravid reflected on his successful tenure and offered words of wisdom for the new role.

Deepika, Hrithik ready for Fighter

Deepika, Hrithik ready for Fighter

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Sanya in Telugu film remake... Varun finishes Bhedhiya...

IAF's future plan: 36 Rafales among 450 fighter jets

IAF's future plan: 36 Rafales among 450 fighter jets

Rediff.com18 May 2020

The list of aircraft planned to be inducted by the Air Force include 36 Rafales, 114 Multirole Fighter Aircraft, 100 Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) and over 200 variants of the Light Combat Aircraft. "In the next 15 years, 83 LCAs are our primary focus, after that LCA Mark 2 will come in we are looking at close to 100 of those, that makes it near 200 of LCA class," Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria told ANI in an interview.

Sara Feels Gratitude For...

Sara Feels Gratitude For...

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Ranveer is lost in thought... Aditi gets sun-kissed...Shakti Mohan goes to Sri Lanka...

Gaganyaan astronaut Prasanth Nair is my husband, claims Kerala actor Lena

Gaganyaan astronaut Prasanth Nair is my husband, claims Kerala actor Lena

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The Sneham actor also shared a photograph of her and Nair posing with the ISRO chairman S Somanath.

'Independence Without Safety Means Nothing'

'Independence Without Safety Means Nothing'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

'I humbly request the government to create safe spaces for ALL women, the strictest of punishment and the swiftest justice.'

MiG 25: The Fighter who Shot Differently

MiG 25: The Fighter who Shot Differently

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

'Windows shook and rattled, and the thunderous growl of the engines doused even the sound of our noisy helicopter till such time the plane had lifted itself into the skies and disappeared from view.'

India's military might, women power on full display at R-Day parade

India's military might, women power on full display at R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The mesmerizing march included elite marching contingents, missiles, warplanes, surveillance gadgets and lethal weapon systems, with French President Emmanuel Macron gracing the occasion as the chief guest.