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Coming soon: Mohanlal in Kandahar

Coming soon: Mohanlal in Kandahar

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

The actor is essaying the popular character of Major Mahadevan in Major Ravi's next Malayalam film based on a plane hijacking.

PIX: Did you see the elephant parade in Mumbai?

PIX: Did you see the elephant parade in Mumbai?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

These adorable elephant sculptures in Mumbai are spreading happiness among people of all ages.

Jharkhand: Mobile for farmers, jobs in BJP manifesto

Jharkhand: Mobile for farmers, jobs in BJP manifesto

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Every student of Classes 9 and 10 will receive Rs 2,200 and that of Classes 11 and 12 Rs 7,500 as scholarships, said the manifesto, which was released by Prasad in Ranchi, in the presence of Chief Minister Raghubar Das, Union Tribal Minister Arjun Munda and BJP's state unit president Laxman Gilua.

'We have stayed true to Major Sandeep's life'

'We have stayed true to Major Sandeep's life'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

'Every scene we have written in the film encapsulates the spirit of his life.'

Indian Army's First Battalion is completing 200 years

Indian Army's First Battalion is completing 200 years

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Comprising not just the gritty Gorkhas, but also men from Kumaon and Garhwal regions, Sir Robert Colquhuon had raised the regiment on April 24, 1815 in Uttaranchal's Almora.

Don't forget the IAF's role in the '62 war!

Don't forget the IAF's role in the '62 war!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

China declared a ceasefire on November 21 and kept Aksai Chin as its trophy. The sinews of the IAF were not muscular enough to retake Aksai Chin. What matters is what we have done since 1962. Air-minded, we are, but are we strong-minded? asks M P Anil Kumar.

The hero who prevented the Chinese from invading Assam

The hero who prevented the Chinese from invading Assam

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat, 21, received the Mahavir Chakra in the 1962 War with China. Such was his valour that a temple and museum stands on the land he died defending in the icy valley of Arunachal Pradesh.

Has Modi Sarkar delivered on Budget 2014?

Has Modi Sarkar delivered on Budget 2014?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Fifty-six months on, the government's record in implementing these schemes and projects has been mixed, report Arup Roychoudhury and Indivjal Dhasmana.

This Is The Week Of 26/11: Never Forget

This Is The Week Of 26/11: Never Forget

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

In India, the anniversary of 26/11 comes and goes with only the bare minimum of remembrance. We don't even bother very much about honouring those who acted with great bravery that day, rues Vir Sanghvi.

Parents drive 2,000 km for army officer's funeral

Parents drive 2,000 km for army officer's funeral

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Col N S Bal, who had earned a Shaurya Chakra and ran marathons despite battling cancer, died on Thursday at a hospital in Bengaluru, officials said.

V K Prakash debuts in Kannada

V K Prakash debuts in Kannada

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

The director of Freaky Chakra and Punaradhivasam is coming out with his first Kannada venture Aidu Ondla Aidhu.

Aditi, Deepika, Alia: IIFA's Fashion moments

Aditi, Deepika, Alia: IIFA's Fashion moments

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

While the glamour was on full display, Namrata Thakker looks at all the good, bad and ugly fashion moments from the green carpet.

Meet The Man behind Skoda VW India

Meet The Man behind Skoda VW India

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'Approach people with respect, mindful that they know their job better than you do, and that you're not superior to them just because you may be better educated or their boss.' Skoda Auto VW India MD Gurpratap S Boparai cites his management credo to Pavan Lall.

PHOTOS: A sneak peek of CDS uniform, insignia

PHOTOS: A sneak peek of CDS uniform, insignia

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

The CDS will have his office in South Block in New Delhi and shall have the parent service uniform, officials said on Tuesday.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Sneak peek into Xi's hotel during meet with Modi

Sneak peek into Xi's hotel during meet with Modi

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

India is leaving no stone unturned in the grand welcome and stay of China's President Xi Jinping during his visit to the shore town of Mahabalipuram for his second informal summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. From a grand welcome to cultural programmes, Jinping is getting the royal treatment. During his stay for the summit, Jinping will be housed at ITC Grand Chola Hotel, a 5-star hotel, where comfort and opulence is guaranteed. Take a look.

Cutting cake depicting national flag not an offence: HC

Cutting cake depicting national flag not an offence: HC

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Cutting a huge cake depicting the National Flag and eating it could not be construed as an offence punishable under the relevant Act, the Madras high Court ruled.

We were ready to strike Pak post Abhinandan's capture: Ex-IAF chief

We were ready to strike Pak post Abhinandan's capture: Ex-IAF chief

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

"The way he (Pakistan MP) is saying that 'pair kaanp rahe the' (his legs were trembling). It is because the military posture was very offensive... God forbid if there are military misadventure on 27th and hit some of our military installations, we were in a position to wipe out their forward brigades. They know what is our capability," he said.

10 #ParisFashionWeek looks you will love forever

10 #ParisFashionWeek looks you will love forever

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

Presenting the best looks from the recently concluded Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week 2017.

Like father, like son: Flying MiG-21 runs in the Varthaman family

Like father, like son: Flying MiG-21 runs in the Varthaman family

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Abhi comes from a family which has served the Indian Air Force since World War II when his grandfather Simhakutty was a member of the air force.

UPA in a no-win situation on FDI, says Arun Jaitely

UPA in a no-win situation on FDI, says Arun Jaitely

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

Opposition leader in the Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley on Friday said the United Progressive Alliance government was trapped in its own web of "chakra-vyuha" with the ill-timed decision to allow foreign players in multi-brand retail. He said that the UPA had landed itself in a no-win situation, with no escape route.

Breastfeeding is good for the heart: Study

Breastfeeding is good for the heart: Study

Rediff.com20 May 2019

According to a new study, breastfeeding lowers the risk of heart disease in women.

Navy sends warship to rescue injured officer stranded in Indian Ocean

Navy sends warship to rescue injured officer stranded in Indian Ocean

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

Commander Abhilash Tomy KC, who is representing India in the Golden Globe Race, suffered a back injury on Friday after the yacht was dismasted due to extremely rough weather and sea conditions in the Indian Ocean.

Guess whose biopic Varun Dhawan stars in?

Guess whose biopic Varun Dhawan stars in?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Bollywood, right here!

Why not a Victory in Bangladesh Day?

Why not a Victory in Bangladesh Day?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

'The failure to remember the martyrs on a grand scale is a national problem. As a nation-State, India time and again fails to honour its true heroes: The men in uniform.'

'2022 will be blockbuster year for films'

'2022 will be blockbuster year for films'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'We will see footfall returning to pre-COVID levels by January.'

Have you heard about this Indian Hero?

Have you heard about this Indian Hero?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

Major Chewang Rinchen became the youngest recipient of the Maha Vir Chakra. He not only seized the highest post ever captured, but also liberated an area of 800 sq km from Pak occupied Kashmir, the largest area captured in the 1971 war with hardly any supplies and no artillery support. Claude Arpi salutes this brave Indian soldier.

Why Isha Singh Wanted To Join The IPS

Why Isha Singh Wanted To Join The IPS

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

'Many enter the civil services with the desire to do good work but get beaten by the system, step back or become part of it.' 'Ten fantastic officers out of 100 can completely change the game.'

When the President shared a cup of tea with war heroes

When the President shared a cup of tea with war heroes

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday hosted a high tea for 1965 war veterans in the Rashtrapati Bhavan complex as the country celebrated the golden jubilee of the war with Pakistan.

Jaipur's Royal Family: 15-Year Battle Ends

Jaipur's Royal Family: 15-Year Battle Ends

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

A battle royale, fought over 15 long years, comes to an end as a prince and a princess -- grandchildren of the legendary Rajmata Gayatri Devi -- get back the Jai Mahal Palace Hotel from their step-uncles.

IAF's Abhinandan's unit gets 'Falcon Slayers' patches

IAF's Abhinandan's unit gets 'Falcon Slayers' patches

Rediff.com15 May 2019

The new patches given to the 51 Squadron of IAF depict a MiG21 in the foreground along with a red-coloured F-16 with 'Falcon Slayers' written on top and 'AMRAAM Dodgers' written at the bottom of it.

Quiz Time: Whose life is Sunny Deol's character in Border based on?

Quiz Time: Whose life is Sunny Deol's character in Border based on?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Will fight China's gun power with truth: Dalai Lama

Will fight China's gun power with truth: Dalai Lama

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

'The world is reeling under violence, often in the name of religion. This must not happen and humanistic values must be promoted'

Mohanlal to fight in Kashmir

Mohanlal to fight in Kashmir

Rediff.com29 Mar 2006

Price of the relentless daily war in Kashmir

Price of the relentless daily war in Kashmir

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Colonel M N Rai's supreme sacrifice highlights that the Indian Army continues to be led from the front by its officers.

What if Nehru had used the IAF in 1962?

What if Nehru had used the IAF in 1962?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

'If we had sent a few airplanes (into Tibet), we could have wiped the Chinese out.' 'And everything could have been different in the 1962 War.' 'They did not believe me there was no Chinese air force.' 'Can you imagine what would have happened if we had used the IAF at that time?' 'The Chinese would have never dared do anything down the line.'

Every Indian must salute these patriots

Every Indian must salute these patriots

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

BharatShakti.in Founder Nitin A Gokhale pays homage to Mr E N Rammohan and Colonel M B Ravindranath, two genuine Indian heroes who sadly passed into the ages on Sunday

'Bhartiyata' should be our only loyalty'

'Bhartiyata' should be our only loyalty'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

'As Indians, we should be claiming and celebrating 'Bhartiyata' rather than seeking commitment to beliefs which are divisive and exclusionary.'

Ayub Khan, the war hero who became an MP

Ayub Khan, the war hero who became an MP

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Decorated with a Vir Chakra for leading an attack that destroyed four tanks, Risaldar Ayub Khan shared a name with the Pakistani president who ordered the invasion of India in 1965. India's Ayub came from a family of soldiers and made his country proud.

Should young couples invest in child insurance?

Should young couples invest in child insurance?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

There is no reason for a child with no dependents to have insurance because insurance is put in place to provide for the child in the event of a parent's untimely death and not the other way around, says Amar Pandit.