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Krrish 3 Review: Hrithik to the rescue again!

Krrish 3 Review: Hrithik to the rescue again!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Krrish 3 is a outrageous mishmash of Bollywood sentimentality meets E.T. meets Superman meets X-Men.

Tata Sons, SIA infuse Rs 500 cr in Vistara

Tata Sons, SIA infuse Rs 500 cr in Vistara

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Vistara's growth and future funding requirement would hinge on how soon the government changes these rules.

Review: NH10 is a strikingly believable horror film

Review: NH10 is a strikingly believable horror film

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

NH10 is a scary, compelling ride featuring an actress who surpasses herself, says Raja Sen.

INS Viraat: End of an era

INS Viraat: End of an era

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

The Indian Navy's flagship carrier, the INS Viraat will be decommissioned on March 6 after serving the nation for 30 glorious years.

EPL PIX: Arsenal stay top as Tottenham self-implode; Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Arsenal stay top as Tottenham self-implode; Chelsea win

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

US dismisses report on India covertly increasing nukes

US dismisses report on India covertly increasing nukes

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

The US dismissed a report suggesting that India is covertly enriching its nuclear weapons capabilities, describing it as "speculative".

Review: Kapoor & Sons is an absorbing layered family drama

Review: Kapoor & Sons is an absorbing layered family drama

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

What's eating the Kapoors? Sukanya Verma gives you some answers.

India's first all-women crew set to sail around the world

India's first all-women crew set to sail around the world

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Five young women are getting ready to circumnavigate the world.

Review: Aligarh is a refreshing and respectful take on homosexuality

Review: Aligarh is a refreshing and respectful take on homosexuality

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Manoj Bajpayee gives his character a lot soul and sensitivity in Aligarh, feels Sukanya Verma.

Review: Crimson Peak is a gorgeous Gothic masterwork

Review: Crimson Peak is a gorgeous Gothic masterwork

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Crimson Peak is not for everyone, but the mood is set very early on, says Raja Sen.

'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.

Ensure safety in nuclear assets: Antony to DRDO, Navy

Ensure safety in nuclear assets: Antony to DRDO, Navy

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Defence Minister A K Antony has asked the Navy and the DRDO to maintain highest safety standards in the nuclear submarine fleet of the country after the mishap at the site of an under-construction vessel at Vishakhapatnam in which one person was killed.

All 737 Max 8 planes in India grounded; SpiceJet to cancel around 35 flights Thursday

All 737 Max 8 planes in India grounded; SpiceJet to cancel around 35 flights Thursday

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

SpiceJet has been most affected by the grounding of 737 Max 8 aircraft as it has 12 of them in its fleet.

Summer of discontent back to haunt India's airlines

Summer of discontent back to haunt India's airlines

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Within two weeks of many airlines deciding to roll back salary cuts encouraged by a steady increase in traffic flow, a second wave of coronavirus along with rules of compulsory RT-PCR test has hit forward bookings. The fears of last summer, when the pandemic had overturned all the wisdom of airline boardrooms, have returned to haunt the aviation industry. According to an official in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, flight occupancy is down to 60 per cent from 70 per cent in the first week of March. Airline lobby group IATA estimates that low cost airlines need to fly at 80 per cent occupancy to be profitable.

Guardians of the Galaxy 2 Review: Groot and gang save the world. And this film!

Guardians of the Galaxy 2 Review: Groot and gang save the world. And this film!

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 doesn't always escape the trappings of an obligatory sequel, but the disarming shenanigans of its screwball superheroes coax you to stay hooked on to that feeling, promises Sukanya Verma.

Airlines go for cuts again as grounding may extend

Airlines go for cuts again as grounding may extend

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Companies across the sector are restructuring payrolls of crew, cutting allowances, and extending leave without pay duration as they realise they will have more aircraft and employees compared to customers.

Our prompt action in Ladakh shows combat readiness: IAF chief

Our prompt action in Ladakh shows combat readiness: IAF chief

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

In an address to the air warriors on the occasion of the 89th Air Force Day, the Chief of Air Staff also said that the IAF must demonstrate to the nation that external forces will not be allowed to violate its territory.

Review: Guardians Of The Galaxy is a stunning success

Review: Guardians Of The Galaxy is a stunning success

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Guardians Of The Galaxy takes place in a remarkable world drawn lovingly and beautifully by imaginative folks low on skin-coloured crayons.

IndiGo offers bonus to pilots in lieu of leave

IndiGo offers bonus to pilots in lieu of leave

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Airline to deploy around 50 planes in the next seven months

Review: Hate Story 2 is gutless, brainless, soulless, sexless!

Review: Hate Story 2 is gutless, brainless, soulless, sexless!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

A stale plot with flatly executed scenes of retribution and a lacklustre leading lady; Hate Story 2 is too trivial to be erotic or thrilling

US dismisses report on India covertly increasing nukes

US dismisses report on India covertly increasing nukes

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

The US dismissed a report suggesting that India is covertly enriching its nuclear weapons capabilities, describing it as "speculative".

TROPEX, which tested India's combat readiness, concludes

TROPEX, which tested India's combat readiness, concludes

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

The Theatre-level Readiness and Operational Exercise was conducted to test combat readiness of the combined fleets of the Navy, the Air Force, the Army and the Coast Guard.

Heropanti Review: Tiger Shroff shows promise in a shoddy launch vehicle

Heropanti Review: Tiger Shroff shows promise in a shoddy launch vehicle

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Tiger Shroff could not have asked for a shoddier launch with Heropanti. Yet, somehow beneath the pin-up torso, the soulful eyes and an awkward smile -- a genuine, graceful, likeable boy comes through, writes Sukanya Verma.

Chidambaram favours easing rules for airlines to fly abroad

Chidambaram favours easing rules for airlines to fly abroad

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Finance Minister P Chidambaram has supported Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh's suggestion on doing away with a rule that bars Indian carriers from flying abroad unless they complete five years of service and own a 20-aircraft fleet.

Finally! An Indian Coming-Of-Age Movie For Grownups

Finally! An Indian Coming-Of-Age Movie For Grownups

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Dear Friend is for those who idealised Dil Chahta Hai all out of proportion, and then warmed up to the premise that friendship could be a lot more complicated, and transient, observes Sreehari Nair.

Modi bags deals worth Rs 90,550 crore on Day 1 of UK trip

Modi bags deals worth Rs 90,550 crore on Day 1 of UK trip

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

India and the United Kingdom on Thursday announced deals worth 9 billion Pound (Rs 90,550 crore) as they signed a civilian nuclear pact and decided to collaborate in the field of defence and cyber security besides launching a railway rupee bond in London.

India, US to ink landmark defence pact on Tuesday

India, US to ink landmark defence pact on Tuesday

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

On Tuesday, Pompeo and Esper will hold the 2+2 talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, covering the entire expanse of defence and security ties as well as key regional and global issues.

Review: The Grand Budapest Hotel is a true marvel

Review: The Grand Budapest Hotel is a true marvel

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Nobody makes denial look this fabulous, says Raja Sen after watching Wes Anderson's The Grand Budapest Hotel.

Review: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is brilliant

Review: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is brilliant

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

According to Sukanya Verma, The Hobbit series continues to exhilarate and astound with The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.

Emirates cancels order for Airbus 70 A350 planes

Emirates cancels order for Airbus 70 A350 planes

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

The decision cuts the order book for the European company's newest jet, which is due to enter service in around six months' time, by around 10 per cent.

Don't look now but China's military is changing!

Don't look now but China's military is changing!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

In a few years from now, India will be looking at an entirely different type of military adversary across the borders, in our waters, in the air, in space and in our communication networks, says Nitin Pai.

The Course Mate Who Will Be Chief

The Course Mate Who Will Be Chief

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

'As a course mate who has followed closely this star on the Bombay Sappers firmament, my heart swells with pride to see his extraordinary brilliance and focus; his commitment and his dedication; his hard work; and his technical as well as tactical knowledge,' says Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd) of his batchmate General Manoj Pande who will take over as chief of the army staff on May 1.

Review: Yeh Jaawani Hai Deewani is totally worth it!

Review: Yeh Jaawani Hai Deewani is totally worth it!

Rediff.com31 May 2013

Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani is predictable but who cares? Romance is back with a bang and it is exuberant, entertaining, dazzling and worth your time, writes Sukanya Verma.

Pakistan recognition for Israel in exchange for F-35 jets?

Pakistan recognition for Israel in exchange for F-35 jets?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

It is well known that Israel would welcome a diplomatic relationship with Pakistan and feelings of a section of the Pakistani military were likewise.

DGCA asks SpiceJet to give funding plan by Dec 15

DGCA asks SpiceJet to give funding plan by Dec 15

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

The airline management has now sought a meeting with civil aviation minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju to present the airline's plan.

Baalu rules out privatisation of SCI

Baalu rules out privatisation of SCI

Rediff.com26 May 2004

The new Minister for Shipping Road Transport and Highways T R Baalu on Wednesday ruled out privatisation of the national flag carrier Shipping Corporation of India but saw no problems in giving berths on ports to private firms.

Is Modi govt weakening HAL?

Is Modi govt weakening HAL?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

With no payments coming in, HAL for the first time ever taken a bank loan of Rs 7.81 billion.

Beware India's enemies! 'IAF is expanding at a rapid pace'

Beware India's enemies! 'IAF is expanding at a rapid pace'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

'IAF is expanding at a rapid pace'

Wuhan Revisited: One year after the Modi-Xi Summit

Wuhan Revisited: One year after the Modi-Xi Summit

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

'From Doklam to Wuhan and the return of the India-China relationship to its previous equilibrium is indeed a major contribution of President Xi and PM Modi. Without any doubt they deserve the kudos for their sagacity and their wisdom,' says Ambassador Gautam Bambawale, India's envoy to China during the Wuhan summit.

CV sales drop by over 17% in Nov on slowdown woes

CV sales drop by over 17% in Nov on slowdown woes

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Companies expect recovery in second half of fiscal as BS VI approaches, claim banks and NBFCs showing greater interest in financing.