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Andrew Symonds dies in car accident in Queensland

Andrew Symonds dies in car accident in Queensland

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Multiple media outlets said Symonds, who was 46 and played 26 times for Australia, had been involved in a single vehicle incident in Hervey Range, 50 km from Townsville on Saturday night.

REWIND: India in the last 48 hours

REWIND: India in the last 48 hours

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Here's a recap of moments captured in India in the past 48 hours.

'There was no doubt Vicky will deliver what I want'

'There was no doubt Vicky will deliver what I want'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

'He not only immerses himself into the character, but he wears it.' 'He does not let even a fragment of himself show while he's playing the part.'

Indian Army tests 'Air Cavalry' concept

Indian Army tests 'Air Cavalry' concept

Rediff.com13 May 2018

This being done by the Indian Army, with an eye on the future, which is focusing on strengthening its combative air assets by procuring attack helicopters.

'Got to display wide range of emotions in Brother Of Bommali'

'Got to display wide range of emotions in Brother Of Bommali'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Actress karthika Nair talks about her new Telugu film.

Tata Motors to supply 10,000 XPRES-T EVs

Tata Motors to supply 10,000 XPRES-T EVs

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Tata Motors on Monday said it has bagged an order for supply of 10,000 XPRES-T EV units from BluSmart Electric Mobility. The deployment of 10,000 units makes this the biggest ever EV fleet order in India, the auto major said in a statement. With deliveries starting soon, these vehicles are an addition to the 3,500 XPRES-T EV order, which was signed by both the companies in October last year, and will be used across the country for commuters, in turn helping minimise the carbon footprint.

India to begin trials of 160 km air to air missiles this year

India to begin trials of 160 km air to air missiles this year

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

The extended range Astra Mark 2 would give India an edge over its adversaries and would add more lethality to its fighter jets in aerial combat, like the one which happened a day after the Balakot airstrikes on February 26, 2019.

No evidence Ashes Test under fixing threat, says ICC

No evidence Ashes Test under fixing threat, says ICC

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The International Cricket Council is taking allegations in a British newspaper about attempts to organise spot-fixing during the third Ashes Test "extremely seriously" but do not think the match has been compromised, global cricket's governing body said on Thursday.

Star Wars: India set to test anti-missile defence shield

Star Wars: India set to test anti-missile defence shield

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

DRDO's latest test towards developing an anti-ballistic missile shield, to protect Indian targets against nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles fired from Pakistan or China will provide a technology that is akin to striking a bullet with a bullet, say Ajai Shukla

Why Rajiv Gandhi Decided On Nuclear Weapons

Why Rajiv Gandhi Decided On Nuclear Weapons

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The idea of weaponization got a fillip from an unexpected quarter. In the last week of October 1985, Rajiv met US President Ronald Reagan. Reagan told Rajiv, 'Pakistan has already made a bomb.' When Rajiv started talking about disarmament, the US president cut him short, 'Don't talk theory, think of your own protection.'

IAF inducts India-made light combat helicopters 'Prachand'

IAF inducts India-made light combat helicopters 'Prachand'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

The 5.8-tonne twin-engine gunship chopper is armed with air-to-air missiles, 20 mm turret guns, rocket systems and other weapons.

Will Apple Do in India What Samsung Did In Vietnam?

Will Apple Do in India What Samsung Did In Vietnam?

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Apple is hoping to assemble in India 25 per cent of all iPhones produced globally to reduce its heavy dependence on China.

If China And India Go To War At Sea...

If China And India Go To War At Sea...

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

The coming together of the Quad and the Australia-UK-US grouping would be a formidable adversary, moving toward the creation of a 'thousand ship navy' that reins in the PLA navy in the Indo-Pacific.

'LCH Outperformed Other Aircraft In Ladakh'

'LCH Outperformed Other Aircraft In Ladakh'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

All of India welcomes the Light Combat Helicopter into the Armed Forces arsenal and wishes it a safe tenure and happy shooting. May it rule the skies and ensure that the enemies are given a fitting reply when the need arises.

The Challenges Before Ola, Uber...

The Challenges Before Ola, Uber...

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

In many states, aggregators operate without a licence; in others, with the risk of the licence being revoked by any regional transport office on the slightest pretext.

PSB mergers may mean Rs 5,000-cr demand in IT outsourcing

PSB mergers may mean Rs 5,000-cr demand in IT outsourcing

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

To begin with, there would be the immediate integration of various technology stacks. This would create more business for global consulting and IT services entities such as KPMG, PwC, EY, Accenture and IBM, among others. Indian service providers - Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and Wipro, for instance - would also cash in.

Moyes unsure of timing of EPL return

Moyes unsure of timing of EPL return

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

The government last month opened the door for elite sport to resume and the Premier League said it would restart its season on June 17.

Why BrahMos is crucial in a war with China

Why BrahMos is crucial in a war with China

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

In any conflict with China, the unmanned BrahMos could be advantageously used in the opening stages for pinpoint strikes on heavily defended targets -- such as air bases, headquarters, key roads and railways or logistics dumps -- which are too dangerous for manned fighter aircraft to attack.

Centre asks states to keep suspected monkeypox cases in isolation

Centre asks states to keep suspected monkeypox cases in isolation

Rediff.com26 May 2022

According to sources, so far only one traveller from Canada having symptoms of monkeypox infection had been isolated.

Soon, 40 Sukhoi fighter jets will be armed with Brahmos

Soon, 40 Sukhoi fighter jets will be armed with Brahmos

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

The fleet of 40 Sukhoi jet will undergo structural modifications at the state-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd for integration of the missile on them.

Vikram-S opens new doors for India's space programme

Vikram-S opens new doors for India's space programme

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

The 6-metre tall launch vehicle Vikram-S is named after Vikram Sarabhai, the father of the country's space programme and lifted off at 11.30 am.

Tata Motors launches Nexon EV MAX at Rs 17.74 lakh

Tata Motors launches Nexon EV MAX at Rs 17.74 lakh

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Tata Motors on Wednesday expanded its electric vehicle range in the country with the launch of Nexon EV MAX, priced between Rs 17.74-19.24 lakh (ex-showroom). Equipped with a 40.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, the Nexon EV Max offers 33 per cent higher battery capacity than the Nexon EV, delivering ARAI certified range of 437 km (under standard testing conditions), ensuring uninterrupted inter-city travel. ARAI refers to Automotive Research Association of India. The model produces 105 kW (143 PS) of power and delivers a torque of 250 Nm, resulting in 0 to 100 sprint times in under 9 seconds.

Chips: Can India Be A World Leader?

Chips: Can India Be A World Leader?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Is self-reliance the right approach in a mega-buck game, or better to be part of a network? asks T N Ninan.

China protests Pelosi visit; official media reports troop movement around Taiwan

China protests Pelosi visit; official media reports troop movement around Taiwan

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

China's official media reported air and ground movement of troops in Taiwan Straits -- the waters that separate China and Taiwan -- as US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taipei on Tuesday disregarding Beijing's stern warnings.

SSLV's second flight scheduled in first quarter of this year: ISRO

SSLV's second flight scheduled in first quarter of this year: ISRO

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The SSLV is designed to be affordable and amenable to industry production and aimed to function as a launch-on-demand platform for mini, micro or nano satellites.

As monkeypox cases rise overseas, govt issues do's and don'ts

As monkeypox cases rise overseas, govt issues do's and don'ts

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Amid increasing cases of monkeypox being reported in non-endemic countries, the government on Tuesday issued guidelines directing district surveillance units to consider even one such case as an outbreak and initiating a detailed investigation through the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme.

'Athletes banned until 2020 can compete at Tokyo Olympics'

'Athletes banned until 2020 can compete at Tokyo Olympics'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

The postponement of the Tokyo Olympics will allow athletes banned until 2020 to qualify for the Games next year as doping bans are based on time periods and not events, Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) head Brett Clothier said. Last month, the International Olympic Committee and the Japanese government agreed to postpone the Tokyo Games, due to start in July, to 2021 because of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic that has killed over 150,000 people worldwide.

Will Xiaomi disrupt India's e-scooter market?

Will Xiaomi disrupt India's e-scooter market?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

Known for its phones and emerging from nowhere in the segment, it might take on the scooter Goliaths.

Six feet gap not enough to prevent virus spread, says study

Six feet gap not enough to prevent virus spread, says study

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Physical distancing of two metres - about six and a half feet - may not be enough to sufficiently prevent transmission of virus-carrying airborne aerosols indoors, says a study.

China conducts precision strikes over Taiwan Strait

China conducts precision strikes over Taiwan Strait

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

The Chinese military on Thursday said it has conducted precision strikes over the Taiwan Strait and 'expected results' were achieved, in apparent retaliation to the United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taipei disregarding Beijing's vociferous warnings.

Sports Shorts: The Weeknd to perform at 2021 Super Bowl

Sports Shorts: The Weeknd to perform at 2021 Super Bowl

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Earlier this year, Jennifer Lopez and Shakira took the honors in a halftime show of girl power and Latina strength. Previous performers have included Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Prince and the Rolling Stones.

'AI is going to be used as a weapon by the bad guys'

'AI is going to be used as a weapon by the bad guys'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

'This is a race where every technology can be used by the bad guys and good guys.'

Chinese military drills near Taiwan conclude with island attack

Chinese military drills near Taiwan conclude with island attack

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

The Chinese military, on the last day of its largest-ever military exercises to vent out its anger over United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, carried out island saturation attack drills in the Taiwan Straits, amid global concerns of a full-scale attack to annex the breakaway island which Beijing claims is part of its territory.

EPL: Watford match at Burnley called off after COVID outbreak

EPL: Watford match at Burnley called off after COVID outbreak

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Leicester City said they had a request to postpone Thursday's game against Tottenham Hotspur rejected by the league.

A brand new Agni missile Pakistan should be wary of

A brand new Agni missile Pakistan should be wary of

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Powering the Agni-1P will be the cutting-edge technologies developed for the Agni-4 and Agni-5 missiles.

'We are the only nation which has given a bloody nose to China'

'We are the only nation which has given a bloody nose to China'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

'The Chinese fault lines are tremendous and we need to exploit them.'

Loss of smell, taste added to COVID-19 symptoms: Health min

Loss of smell, taste added to COVID-19 symptoms: Health min

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

The US's national public health institute, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, had in early May incorporated "a new loss of taste or smell" in the list of COVID-19 symptoms.

How India can NEUTRALISE Enemy Drones

How India can NEUTRALISE Enemy Drones

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'An armed helicopter equipped with counter-drone systems will provide the airborne counter-drone capability and flexibility needed to protect India's critical assets.'

Australia topple India as ICC tweaks WTC rules

Australia topple India as ICC tweaks WTC rules

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

The change in WTC rule, prompted by the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, allowed Australia (82.22%) to leapfrog India (75) to the top of the standings