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Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Swiatek waltz into round 2

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Swiatek waltz into round 2

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

IMAGES from Day 1 of all the action from the Wimbledon Championships played at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Monday.

Misses, waits and progress in naval missiles

Misses, waits and progress in naval missiles

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

The aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, formerly the Admiral Gorshkov, expected to join the Indian Navy later this year, is already late by five years and its price has risen three-fold, from $947 million (about Rs 5,735 crore) in 2004 to $2.3 billion (Rs 13,928.8 crore) today.

At India Gate, visitors miss iconic 'Amar Jawan Jyoti'

At India Gate, visitors miss iconic 'Amar Jawan Jyoti'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

The revamped stretch of the rechristened Kartavya Path -- from the Raisina Hill complex to the India Gate -- and the verdant lawns surrounding them were thrown open to the public on Friday after two years.

Chandrayaan-3 Will Head To Moon In 2022

Chandrayaan-3 Will Head To Moon In 2022

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

ISRO hopes to put a crew on the moon, but it has to learn how to keep people alive and healthy in space first.

AWESOME Images Of The Heavens!

AWESOME Images Of The Heavens!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The Royal Observatory Greenwich shortlisted 34 images for its Astronomy Photographer Of The Year 2023 competition from thousands of entries received from all over the world.

The Battle To Save Malabar Hill

The Battle To Save Malabar Hill

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

'If the authorities go about completing this project the way they have proposed, this is going to cause a HUGE environmental impact not only on Malabar Hill but also on the rest of the city.'

India tests Agni-I ballistic missile

India tests Agni-I ballistic missile

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

The surface-to-surface missile, powered by solid propellants, was test-fired from a mobile launcher at 10.10 am from launch pad-4 of the Integrated Test Range at Abdul Kalam Island (Wheeler Island), defence officials said.

China adds cruise missiles to South China Sea equation

China adds cruise missiles to South China Sea equation

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Amid deepening row with the United States over disputed South China Sea where American ships challenged China's claims of sovereignty, Chinese military has deployed its latest anti-ship cruise missiles which experts say can form a powerful defence line at sea.

French Open: Djokovic keeps title defence on track, Zverev survives scare

French Open: Djokovic keeps title defence on track, Zverev survives scare

Rediff.com25 May 2022

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Wednesday.

Ballistic missile Agni-IV successfully test-fired

Ballistic missile Agni-IV successfully test-fired

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Agni-IV missile is equipped with 5th generation onboard computer and distributed architecture. It has the latest features to correct and guide itself for in-flight disturbance.

Lessons For Banks To Learn From SVB Collapse

Lessons For Banks To Learn From SVB Collapse

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

The difference between what the banks play in the US and India is not that of soccer and football but rugby and football. SVB also has a unique character. But when risks are mispriced, the fallout could be very similar, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Modi's challenge to DRDO: Finish projects before other nations

Modi's challenge to DRDO: Finish projects before other nations

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Against the backdrop of delays in several of its major projects, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesdau told Defence Research and Development Organisation to speed up and complete its programmes in time as the world will not wait for it.

The Big Mac Inflation Index

The Big Mac Inflation Index

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The ever-astute Ravi Matthai, Director of Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad in 1971, offered me a basic salary of Rs 1,000 per month on my return from the United States. I doubt if IIMA could hire a faculty member at Rs 55,000 per month today! points out Dr Shreekant Sambrani.

There's so much DRDO wants to do

There's so much DRDO wants to do

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

From tackling cyber threat to having an an unmanned tank, there's so much DRDO wants to do

What Parrikar needs to focus on in 2017

What Parrikar needs to focus on in 2017

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

'The defence minister needs to focus on human resources-related issues at the same pace in 2017 as he did on acquisitions in 2016,' says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

'Nothing new about cyclones in May'

'Nothing new about cyclones in May'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'It is the most prone month for the development of cyclones in the pre-monsoon period.'

Poor monsoon: Minister tells Rediff: 'No need to panic'

Poor monsoon: Minister tells Rediff: 'No need to panic'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

'We are not saying we are going to face a drought... We are a doing and performing government. A contingency plan is being prepared,' Science Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan tells Rediff.com

Planning Commission is dead, long live the new Plan!

Planning Commission is dead, long live the new Plan!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

The Plan Panel was set up by a simple government resolution in March 1950 had withstood many political and economic upheavals.

'Time to play hardball with China'

'Time to play hardball with China'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

'Unless India ups the ante, Beijing will continue to believe its transgressions are cost free and will feel encouraged to do more of the same.'

India successfully test-fires Agni-I missile

India successfully test-fires Agni-I missile

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Agni-I missile is equipped with sophisticated navigation system which ensures it reaches the target with a high degree of accuracy and precision.

5 scientific contributions of 'Missile Man' Kalam

5 scientific contributions of 'Missile Man' Kalam

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

As an aerospace scientist, Kalam worked with India's two major space research organisations --DRDO and ISRO.

Suriya's 10 BEST Films

Suriya's 10 BEST Films

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

As we celebrate the actor's much deserved award, Divya Nair presents 10 landmark films in Suriya's career, ranked in order of performance.

China unveils new missile defence system

China unveils new missile defence system

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

China has unveiled its latest surface-to-air missile system for the first time coinciding with President Xi Jinping's four-nation tour, including India.

Vikrant: A Giant Leap For Indian Navy

Vikrant: A Giant Leap For Indian Navy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The Indian Navy has a big role to play in support of our strategic objectives in the Indian Ocean. The increasing Chinese presence in the Indian Ocean is a matter of concern and need to be factored. Hence, the requirement of an Aircraft Carrier is a foregone conclusion, asserts Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Nuclear-capable Agni-I missile successfully test-fired

Nuclear-capable Agni-I missile successfully test-fired

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

India on Friday successfully test-fired its indigenously developed nuclear-capable Agni-I ballistic missile with a strike range of 700 km from a test range off Odisha coast as part of a user trial by the army.

New 'smart' windows to cut your power bills!

New 'smart' windows to cut your power bills!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Smart windows are aimed at saving on cooling and heating bills for homes and businesses.

Agni-1 successfully test-fired

Agni-1 successfully test-fired

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

India successfully test-fired its indigenously built nuclear capable Agni-I missile, which has a strike range of 700 kilometre on Thursday, from a test range off Odisha coast as part of a user trial by the army.

Nuclear-capable Agni-II missile successfully test fired

Nuclear-capable Agni-II missile successfully test fired

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

India on Sunday successfully test-fired its medium-range nuclear-capable Agni-II missile with a strike range of more than 2,000 km from the Wheeler Island off Odisha coast as part of a user trial by the army.

Amid LAC standoff, India, Russia hold naval drills

Amid LAC standoff, India, Russia hold naval drills

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

A wide spectrum of drills including surface and anti-aircraft drills, helicopter operations, maneuvers and cross-deck flying was carried out for the second consecutive day as part of the 11th edition of the biennial Indo-Russian exercise Indra Navy.

In a first, Chinese, Pakistani pilots jointly fly jets in combat drills

In a first, Chinese, Pakistani pilots jointly fly jets in combat drills

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

"Speaking of Pakistan, the first word that comes to my mind is 'Iron Pak'," Col Wu Qian told a media briefing

Seven captains in seven months not ideal: Ganguly

Seven captains in seven months not ideal: Ganguly

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

As he rang in his 50th birthday with friends and family in London, the BCCI president, and one of Indian cricket's most fascinating characters, spoke on a range of issues including multiple captains, workload management, huge media rights valuation and heading the board.

The long-rumoured dollar rally in world markets is at hand

The long-rumoured dollar rally in world markets is at hand

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Don't catch falling knives or chase bear rallies no matter how enticing those eight pc green blips look. They may be mouse traps, warns Sonali Ranade

What Chandrayaan-2 will do for India

What Chandrayaan-2 will do for India

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

'In a part of the world where the government tells people what not to eat and what slogans to shout and not shout, it is beneficial to develop a mentality that is science minded and therefore open-minded.' 'That is possibly why the space programme has always had support from all sides of the political divide,' says Aakar Patel.

How the S-400 missiles will protect India

How the S-400 missiles will protect India

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

With cruise missile and air strikes being India's most likely response to a hypothetical Pakistani terrorist outrage in the future, retaliation from the Pakistan air force is inevitable. That is where the S-400 will come into play, says Ajai Shukla.

Seahawks for Navy: India, US to seal deal

Seahawks for Navy: India, US to seal deal

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Given the urgency, the Indian Navy is buying 24 MH-60R Seahawks in flyaway condition, and plans to build another 99 in India through the strategic partnership route.

Nuclear capable ICBM Agni-5 successfully test-fired

Nuclear capable ICBM Agni-5 successfully test-fired

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

A lot of new technologies developed indigenously were successfully tested in the trial.

Rafale could've made Balakot results better: IAF chief

Rafale could've made Balakot results better: IAF chief

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

'In the Balakot operation, we had technology on our side, and we could launch precision stand of weapons with great accuracy.'

'I never thought I'd play a seductress'

'I never thought I'd play a seductress'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

'I found myself a bigger playground to play around in as an actress.' 'The characters I choose to play are far removed from the person that I am.' 'That, I suppose, is the fun of being an actor.' 'You can live many lives in one lifetime, right?'

Navy scouting for 7 'Made in India' corvettes

Navy scouting for 7 'Made in India' corvettes

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Private shipyards like the Reliance Defence and Engineering Limited are likely to respond to the navy's Request for Information (RFI) along with state-run shipyards.

Adversaries may take advantage if we do not have strong armed forces: Gen Rawat

Adversaries may take advantage if we do not have strong armed forces: Gen Rawat

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

'But, then are we saying that armed forces must prepare for war? No'