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PHOTOS: Saluting the 'Guardians of Sea'

PHOTOS: Saluting the 'Guardians of Sea'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Navy Day is celebrated every December 4, as on this day in 1971 during the Indo-Pak war Indian Navy undertook Operation Trident in which its missile boats carried out an audacious attack to sink enemy ships.

35-ft Shivaji Maharaj statue, unveiled by Modi, collapses in Maha

35-ft Shivaji Maharaj statue, unveiled by Modi, collapses in Maha

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Modi unveiled the statue on December 4 last year on the occasion of Navy Day. He also participated in the celebrations at the fort.

Diwali Recipe: Jayanti's 20-Minute Sukhdi

Diwali Recipe: Jayanti's 20-Minute Sukhdi

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Jaggery and wheat come together to make the fastest and most perfect Diwali sweet.

DGCA directs airlines to seat kids up to 12 years with their parents

DGCA directs airlines to seat kids up to 12 years with their parents

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

A child who is less than 12 years of age must be allotted a seat beside at least one parent or a guardian with whom he is travelling, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) told airlines on Tuesday. The DGCA has said that the air transport circular on unbundling of services and fees by scheduled airlines is being modified. It allows airlines to charge for excess baggage, preferential seats, meals, snacks, drinks, and carriage of musical instruments.

Navy team to probe Shivaji statue collapse in Maharashtra

Navy team to probe Shivaji statue collapse in Maharashtra

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

In a late-night statement, the Navy said it has deputed a team to immediately investigate the cause of the "unfortunate accident" and initiate steps to repair, restore and reinstate the statue at the earliest.

Fiscal deficit for FY25 estimated to be 4.9%: FM

Fiscal deficit for FY25 estimated to be 4.9%: FM

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the fiscal deficit for 2024-25 is estimated at 4.9 per cent of GDP.

Landour Longings

Landour Longings

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

When in Landour, discovers Supriya Newar, one of the most important things to do and that too in large measures, is to do nothing at all.

'Trump will pick up from where he left off with India'

'Trump will pick up from where he left off with India'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Lisa Curtis, who served as deputy assistant to President Trump and as National Security Council senior director for South and Central Asia from 2017 to 2021, said she expected the same bumps for India and the US, as in Trump's first term, including tariff, dependence on Russia over arms supply and oil purchase from Iran. Curtis, however, said both countries could never enter an alliance but develop a partnership that is "short of an alliance". She hoped them to achieve a cooperation that deters China, but also prepares both countries in case of a crisis or conflict, be it in the Taiwan Strait, the South China Sea, or another flare-up on the India-China border.

Olympics: Afghan refugee athlete disqualified for slogan

Olympics: Afghan refugee athlete disqualified for slogan

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Afghan B-Girl Manizha Talash, a member of the refugee Olympic team at the Paris Games, was disqualified after displaying the words "Free Afghan Women" on her cape.

IAF gets first Apache Guardian attack helicopter

IAF gets first Apache Guardian attack helicopter

Rediff.com11 May 2019

United States aerospace major Boeing has handed over first of the 22 Apache Guardian attack helicopters to the Indian Air Force, nearly three-and-half years after a multi-billion dollar deal for the choppers was sealed.

BCCI's strong stance: A lesson for English cricket?

BCCI's strong stance: A lesson for English cricket?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The BCCI had mandated all international players, except for seniors like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, to play in tournaments such as Ranji and Duleep Trophy when they are not busy with national commitments, the move highlighting the board's emphasis on the role of domestic cricket.

Bangladesh reopens educational institutions after month-long closure

Bangladesh reopens educational institutions after month-long closure

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

In the morning, school students in uniform were seen going to their institutions, many accompanied by guardians, the Daily Star reported.

Row over Modi's visit to CJI's home for Ganpati puja

Row over Modi's visit to CJI's home for Ganpati puja

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Several opposition leaders and some lawyers of the Supreme Court reacted sharply to Modi attending the puja at the CJI's residence.

Can't rule out partial lockdown in Mumbai: Guardian Minister

Can't rule out partial lockdown in Mumbai: Guardian Minister

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

'We may have to shut places like beaches and the Gateway of India where people gather in the evenings'

Bengali film personalities join protest against doctor's murder

Bengali film personalities join protest against doctor's murder

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

While one was organised by the alumni of Ramakrishna Mission-run educational institutions, another involved students and past pupils from a well-known convent school, both echoing the demand for justice for the medic.

Rocket tails recovered after drone, missile attacks in Manipur: Police

Rocket tails recovered after drone, missile attacks in Manipur: Police

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

The Manipur police dismissed the claims of Lt Gen PC Nair, a retired DG of Assam Rifles, in a recent media interview that no drones or rockets have been used in the attacks.

'Every Citizen On The Border Is A Soldier'

'Every Citizen On The Border Is A Soldier'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

'The greatness of India can be experienced by meeting Indians on the frontiers of India.' 'Every citizen on the border is a soldier'

Trump assassination attempt suspect 'planned' to recruit Afghan soldiers in Ukraine

Trump assassination attempt suspect 'planned' to recruit Afghan soldiers in Ukraine

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Ryan Wesley Routh, who authorities suspect was planning to attack the Republican presidential nominee as he played a round of golf, made these remarks to The New York Times.

India could get 22 Guardian drones from US

India could get 22 Guardian drones from US

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

This was the first major request of arms sale purchase by India after Obama designated New Delhi as a major 'strategic defence partner'.

Afghan sprinter makes bold statement at Paris Olympics

Afghan sprinter makes bold statement at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Kimia Yousofi sends message for Afghan women with Paris performance

Shivaji's tiger claw brought to Mumbai, to go on display in Satara

Shivaji's tiger claw brought to Mumbai, to go on display in Satara

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The 'wagh nakh' or tiger claw-shaped weapon used by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was brought to Mumbai from a London museum on Wednesday, state Culture Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar said.

Stone pelting at Ganesh pandal in Surat triggers clash; 34 detained

Stone pelting at Ganesh pandal in Surat triggers clash; 34 detained

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

As per police, some miscreants travelling in an autorickshaw threw stones at the Ganesh pandal, damaging the idol.

Rains lash Pune; waterlogging after 65 mm downpour in 2 hours, trees uprooted

Rains lash Pune; waterlogging after 65 mm downpour in 2 hours, trees uprooted

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Many areas witnessed waterlogging and at least 31 incidents of tree fall were reported.

'Yeh Patthar Nahin Todegi'

'Yeh Patthar Nahin Todegi'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

There was a memorable meeting with a 'tall, elegant, beautiful girl', who had recently finished her 12th in the strongly tribal Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. 'I was shocked. In this whole sea of villages, I knew for sure there was no other 12th pass girl. I said I want to meet your father.' 'She brought her father, a daily-wage labourer. I asked him: "How come you decided to educate your girl till the 12th standard? You break stones for a living and you don't have a lot of money".' 'He just said one line and in that one line he said everything.'

India-Canada Rift: US Is The Only Winner

India-Canada Rift: US Is The Only Winner

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

'Are we to believe that coordinated moves by the Canadian and US authorities are no longer taking place?', asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

She Helps Girls Get Education

She Helps Girls Get Education

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

What are the reasons why a girl's education falls by the wayside? Why was Safeena a casualty too? Maybe because the education system doesn't give youngsters enough options? Or there are societal issues or pressures?

When Sharad Pawar stood up to meet nephew Ajit

When Sharad Pawar stood up to meet nephew Ajit

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar chief Sharad Pawar stood up when he came face to face with his estranged nephew and Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar at an official meeting in Pune on Saturday.

Mona Singh: What My Father Taught Me

Mona Singh: What My Father Taught Me

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

'My relationship with my father is a journey of mental growth and understanding and finding joy and happiness together.'

'Omar Will Be Sure Shot Chief Minister'

'Omar Will Be Sure Shot Chief Minister'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

'INDIA will easily cross 50 seats out of 90 in Jammu and Kashmir.'

'Jobs, Jobs, Jobs': What Kashmiris Want

'Jobs, Jobs, Jobs': What Kashmiris Want

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

At Srinagar's famed Lal Chowk, Rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf meets a computer engineer who drives an auto for a living and discovers that Kashmiris are more interested in finding jobs than discussing the assembly election.

Please Send Payal's Film To The Oscars!

Please Send Payal's Film To The Oscars!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

How wonderful it would be for all of us to watch the Oscar ceremony on March 2, 2025 and watch AWIAL win an Oscar, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Will James Anderson retire during England's home summer?

Will James Anderson retire during England's home summer?

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Legendary James Anderson is set for his final appearance in Test cricket as the upcoming home season for England will be the last for cricket's most successful fast bowler, a report in UK media said.

Diana Ross named backup guardian of MJ's kids

Diana Ross named backup guardian of MJ's kids

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

The 65-year-old singer is to act as guardian if Jacksons' matriarch Katherine Jackson, named as the primary guardian, dies or "is unwilling or unable" to act as guardian.

CBI quizzes RG Kar ex-principal for 6th day; ED probe sought against him

CBI quizzes RG Kar ex-principal for 6th day; ED probe sought against him

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Although no fresh arrests were reported in the case, the Central Bureau of Investigation continued with its questioning of top officials of the RG Kar Hospital.

Ex-Australia cricketer Michael Slater remanded to police custody

Ex-Australia cricketer Michael Slater remanded to police custody

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Michael Slater has been remanded in police custody after being charged with offences including common assault and stalking.

US clears sale of Guardian drones to India

US clears sale of Guardian drones to India

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

In a late night statement, the White House said completion of these sales would increase bilateral defence trade to nearly USD 19 billion, supporting thousands of US jobs.

How the world's press rated Paris's Olympics Opening Ceremony

How the world's press rated Paris's Olympics Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

However, the 6,000-odd athletes, 3,000 performers, 300,000 spectators and dozens of world leaders had to endure heavy rain for much of the event.

Meet TIME's Person of the Year: The Guardians

Meet TIME's Person of the Year: The Guardians

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was murdered at the GulfKingdom's consulate in Istanbul in October, and three other journalists were named TIME's Person of the Year, an honour that recognises them for "taking great risks in pursuit of greater truths" and "for speaking up and for speaking out". "For taking great risks in pursuit of greater truths, for the imperfect but essential quest for facts, for speaking up and for speaking out, the Guardians -- Jamal Khashoggi, the Capital Gazette, Maria Ressa, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo -- are TIME's Person of the Year," the magazine said on Tuesday. Here's all you need to know about TIME's Guardians.

Deadpool & Wolverine Review: Awesome Twosome

Deadpool & Wolverine Review: Awesome Twosome

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Deadpool & Wolverine is an example of confident film-making and unbridled enthusiasm to show what the Deadpool franchise means for its fans, observes Mayur Sanap.

What's holding up India's $3 billion Predator drone deal with US?

What's holding up India's $3 billion Predator drone deal with US?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

India is procuring the long-endurance 'hunter-killer' drones to crank up the surveillance apparatus of the armed forces, especially along the Line of Actual Control with China.