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Say Hello To Vikrant Massey's Son

Say Hello To Vikrant Massey's Son

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Vikrant Massey introduced his son Vardaan to the world on his first birthday, posting happy pictures of the family on social media.

153 dead as Ditwah leaves trail of destruction in Lanka; rain pounds TN

153 dead as Ditwah leaves trail of destruction in Lanka; rain pounds TN

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Cyclone Ditwah exits Sri Lanka after causing widespread destruction and over 120 deaths, heading towards the Indian coast. Heavy rains and high winds are expected to continue.

Third vehicle suspected in Andhra bus fire accident

Third vehicle suspected in Andhra bus fire accident

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Andhra Pradesh Police suspect the involvement of a third vehicle in the bus fire accident that killed 19 passengers. Investigation is underway to determine if another vehicle hit the motorcycle before the bus ran over it.

INS Vikrant : 12 years late, 13 times the cost

INS Vikrant : 12 years late, 13 times the cost

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

The MiG29K and MiG29KUB, the aircraft carrier's primary fighters, spent more time in the hangar than in the air, with fleet serviceability remaining below 50 per cent, reports Ajai Shukla.

2025's A to Z OF ENTERTAINMENT

2025's A to Z OF ENTERTAINMENT

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

As the year draws to a close, Rediff's Senior Contributor Roshmila Bhattacharya takes a look at the hits and misses, the highs and lows, the newsmakers and the dealbreakers in alphabetical order.

India's first aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant's new avatar!

India's first aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant's new avatar!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Bajaj Auto on Monday unveiled a 150 cc bike 'V', which contains metal from India's first aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.

Bhumi, Vikrant's Pariksha Gyaan

Bhumi, Vikrant's Pariksha Gyaan

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

'Eat well, rest well; keep improving; and go play, unplug.'

Decommissioned INS Vikrant sold for Rs 60 crore

Decommissioned INS Vikrant sold for Rs 60 crore

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

The decommissioned aircraft carrier of the Indian Navy, INS Vikrant, which played an important role in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, has been sold for Rs 60 crore.

Helipad, restaurant to be built in INS Vikrant

Helipad, restaurant to be built in INS Vikrant

Rediff.com1 Mar 2009

India's first aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, decommissioned by the Navy over a decade ago, is to be put to commercial use like restaurants and convention centres. INS Vikrant, now only a museum, is to have certain value additions to make it financially viable.

Kirit Somaiya, son booked for misuse of Rs 57 cr funds to save INS Vikrant

Kirit Somaiya, son booked for misuse of Rs 57 cr funds to save INS Vikrant

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

The Mumbai police have registered a case of cheating against Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kirit Somaiya and his son Neil for alleged misappropriation of over Rs 57 crore funds collected to save aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.

Comic Con Is No Longer Just A Pilgrimage For Fans

Comic Con Is No Longer Just A Pilgrimage For Fans

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

It is a marketplace of attention, where legacy publishers, global franchises, and consumer brands meet to make the most of India's expanding fandom economy.

INS Vikrant in numbers: 18 storeys high, 2500 km of cable work

INS Vikrant in numbers: 18 storeys high, 2500 km of cable work

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

A flight deck equivalent to the size of two football fields, standing tall at 18 storeys, kitchen equipment that could dish out 16,000 chapatis a day while the sentinel keeps an eye on the seas, 2,500 km long cable work -- INS Vikrant is a feature-packed addition to the Indian Navy.

Court rejects Kirit Somaiya's pre-arrest bail plea in INS Vikrant funds case

Court rejects Kirit Somaiya's pre-arrest bail plea in INS Vikrant funds case

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

A court in Mumbai on Monday rejected the anticipatory bail application of Maharashtra BJP leader Kirit Somaiya in a case pertaining to alleged misappropriation of over Rs 57 crore funds collected to save aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.

China commissions 3rd aircraft carrier: Should India worry?

China commissions 3rd aircraft carrier: Should India worry?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

China has commissioned its third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, featuring advanced electromagnetic catapults, amidst rising tensions and military modernization efforts.

Celina Jaitly accuses husband of violence, cruelty; seeks Rs 50 cr

Celina Jaitly accuses husband of violence, cruelty; seeks Rs 50 cr

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Actor Celina Jaitly has filed a domestic violence complaint in a local court in Mumbai alleging that she has suffered severe emotional, physical, sexual and verbal abuse at the hands of her Austrian husband Peter Haag.

Is Vikrant Massey Retiring?

Is Vikrant Massey Retiring?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

In a shocking revelation that has left the film industry in disbelief, Vikrant Massey has announced that he will retire from acting after 2025.

Bajaj Auto to launch bike from metal used in INS Vikrant

Bajaj Auto to launch bike from metal used in INS Vikrant

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

The Pune-based two- and three-wheeler maker will roll out the 150-cc bike, christened 'V', on February 1

Congress to contest all 11 legislative council seats in UP

Congress to contest all 11 legislative council seats in UP

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

The Congress party has announced its intention to contest all 11 seats in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council elections, signaling a solo approach. The party aims to represent the voices of youth and teachers and has begun voter registration efforts.

National Awards: 'Wanted A Good Picture To Hang At Home'

National Awards: 'Wanted A Good Picture To Hang At Home'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'Winning awards, everything, I don't think you can plan all these things. You don't go out there wanting to make a film saying, 'this film will win an award'. You can't do art with that intent.'

Kurnool bus inferno: New info reveals another accident

Kurnool bus inferno: New info reveals another accident

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

The driver of a Bengaluru-bound bus that caught fire in Andhra Pradesh, killing 20 people, is in police custody. He is accused of fleeing the scene after the collision.

Revealed: What caused the deadly bus fire in Kurnool

Revealed: What caused the deadly bus fire in Kurnool

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Andhra Pradesh police investigate the cause of a deadly bus fire in Kurnool, suspecting a battery explosion contributed more to the blaze than the two-wheeler's fuel tank. DNA profiling of the charred bodies is underway.

PHOTOS: INS Vikrant, India's first indigenous aircraft carrier

PHOTOS: INS Vikrant, India's first indigenous aircraft carrier

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

India will launch its first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant on Monday, making an entry into a select club of countries capable of designing and building a carrier of this size and capability.

India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant undocked

India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant undocked

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

India on Wednesday undocked its first indigenously-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.

Kurnool bus fire: Drivers booked for negligence

Kurnool bus fire: Drivers booked for negligence

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

A case of negligence and overspeed has been registered against two drivers in connection with the fatal bus fire that killed 20 people in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.

'Thank You For Being My True Chand'

'Thank You For Being My True Chand'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Bollywood couples celebrated Karwa Chauth on October 10 and made many loved-up pictures on social media.

France's Rafale-M, US's Super Hornet vie for deployment on INS Vikrant

France's Rafale-M, US's Super Hornet vie for deployment on INS Vikrant

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

The marine version of the French-made Rafale fighter jet has been successfully flight-tested at a shore-based facility in Goa where conditions similar to that on the indigenously-developed aircraft carrier INS Vikrant were simulated, a top diplomat said.

It's Rafale vs Boeing for INS Vikrant's fighters

It's Rafale vs Boeing for INS Vikrant's fighters

Rediff.com23 May 2022

The Indian Navy has decided that the twin-seat Rafale will not be disqualified on the basis of its inability to operate from an aircraft carrier.

Janhvi, Ranbir, Tiger's Modi Moment

Janhvi, Ranbir, Tiger's Modi Moment

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Bollywood folk attended the screening of the musical saga Mera Desh Pehle: The Untold Story Of Shri Narendra Modi at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai on Sunday.

India to seal 2 mega subs deals worth Rs 1 lakh cr by 2025

India to seal 2 mega subs deals worth Rs 1 lakh cr by 2025

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

The first project that is being negotiated is for the procurement of three Scorpene submarines, which will be jointly constructed by state-run Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL) and French defence major Naval Group.

Maritime museum INS Vikrant may land in scrapyard

Maritime museum INS Vikrant may land in scrapyard

Rediff.com13 May 2003

The Navy needs five crore rupees to carry out maintainence work on the hull which is deteriorating.

Andhra bus fire: Vehicle ran over bike before Swamy could act, say police

Andhra bus fire: Vehicle ran over bike before Swamy could act, say police

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Andhra Pradesh police confirm that two drunk motorcyclists caused a bus fire that killed 19 passengers. The bus ran over their already-wrecked vehicle, leading to a fuel tank explosion.

Raashii, Vikrant Dance The Garba With...

Raashii, Vikrant Dance The Garba With...

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Raashii Khanna and Vikrant Massey celebrated the beginning of Navratri with Falguni Pathak.

Navy gets replacement for Sea Guardian drone after crash in Sep

Navy gets replacement for Sea Guardian drone after crash in Sep

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

The Indian Navy has received a replacement MQ-9B Sea Guardian drone from General Atomics after one of its leased drones crashed into the Bay of Bengal in September 2023. The new drone replaces the one lost in a "controlled ditching" due to a technical snag. The Indian Navy has also leased two MQ-9B drones from General Atomics in 2020, and India has signed a deal to procure 31 Predator drones from General Atomics for USD 4 billion. The supply of these drones will begin in January 2029. The Navy is also pushing for another indigenously-built aircraft carrier to replace INS Vikramaditya, which is expected to have a lifespan of another 10 years.

President Murmu Visits The Vikrant

President Murmu Visits The Vikrant

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

President Droupadi Murmu visited the INS Vikrant in Kochi on Thursday, March 16, 2023, to interact with the officers and sailors on board the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier.

INS Vikrant fund case: Kirit Somaiya gets anticipatory bail

INS Vikrant fund case: Kirit Somaiya gets anticipatory bail

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Justice Dangre noted that the allegations against the BJP leader and his son were "unsubstantiated."

20 burnt alive as Bengaluru-bound bus catches fire

20 burnt alive as Bengaluru-bound bus catches fire

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

A Bengaluru-bound private bus from Hyderabad caught fire in this district on Friday after colliding with a two-wheeler, leaving 20 people dead, most of them charred to death, a senior police official said.

Kriti, Vikrant Win Big At IIFA Digital Awards

Kriti, Vikrant Win Big At IIFA Digital Awards

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

The IIFA Digital Awards were announced on Saturday, March 8, 2025, night in Jaipur. Take the look at the winners.

Aussie PM Explores The Vikrant

Aussie PM Explores The Vikrant

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese became the first foreign leader to visit the pride of the Indian Navy, the INS Vikrant, India's first indigenously built aircraft carrier.

Saiyaara Arrives On OTT In September

Saiyaara Arrives On OTT In September

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

September has packed in quite a bit on OTT, with many series and movies seeing their digital premiere. Joginder Tuteja lists the OTT menu for the month.

Vikrant Heads Out To Sea

Vikrant Heads Out To Sea

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

India's first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, headed out for the next set of its sea trials in Kochi on Sunday, January 9, 2022.