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Are you ready for these Telugu movies?

Are you ready for these Telugu movies?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The Telugu film industry has its superstars making release announcements in quick succession.

16 years & everything Ash wore at Cannes

16 years & everything Ash wore at Cannes

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Cannes fashion choices have come a long way from her debut in 2002.

'I Couldn't Believe I Was A Free Man'

'I Couldn't Believe I Was A Free Man'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

'How long can you keep a person in jail using false cases?'

Heard These AMAZING Asha Bhosle Songs?

Heard These AMAZING Asha Bhosle Songs?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

On Ashaji's 89th birthday on September 8, Subhash K Jha revisits some of her lesser-known classics.

'They wanted to strike terror in India'

'They wanted to strike terror in India'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

'The entire idea behind the serial bomb blasts was to strike fear in the minds of Indians.' 'I don't think the blasts were targeted to derail the Indian economy; the idea behind the blasts was retribution.'

Aero India 21: Fewer flying displays

Aero India 21: Fewer flying displays

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

For the defence ministry, Aero India 2021 is an opportunity to show its commitment to the prime minister's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.

#20YearsOfGadar: 9 LESSER KNOWN Facts

#20YearsOfGadar: 9 LESSER KNOWN Facts

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Joginder Tuteja lists some lesser known facts about this blockbuster starring Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel.

Brazil opens the door for Indian navy and Gripen

Brazil opens the door for Indian navy and Gripen

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

SAAB's Sea Gripen constitutes a new option as the INS Vikrant's light fighter

When Queen Elizabeth Visited NDA

When Queen Elizabeth Visited NDA

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

'I have never seen such a large parade being commanded with such precision just by a vocal word of command.' 'I would like to import this technology to England.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd), then a final year cadet at the National Defence Academy remembers Queen Elizabeth II's visit to NDA in November 1983.

The Hero of the Battle of Longewala

The Hero of the Battle of Longewala

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri was awarded the Mahavir Chakra, the second highest medal for gallantry for leading a small company of men against a massive Pakistani attack.

Patiala clashes: 3 top cops shunted out; 3 arrested

Patiala clashes: 3 top cops shunted out; 3 arrested

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

The order to suspend the services was issued by the home affairs and justice department and heavy police security was deployed at the site of the clashes outside the Kali Mata temple in Patiala.

Style diaries: You'll want to steal Sonam's all black look

Style diaries: You'll want to steal Sonam's all black look

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

A weekly roundup of the best and worst styles from the celebrity circuit.

5 Unforgettable Shankar-Jaikishan Songs

5 Unforgettable Shankar-Jaikishan Songs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

As we mark the 34th death anniversary of Shankar -- of the legendary Shankar-Jaikishan duo -- Subhash K Jha selects five evergreen songs from their greatest hits.

India begins hunt for over 100 fighter jets in world's biggest procurement

India begins hunt for over 100 fighter jets in world's biggest procurement

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The Indian Air Force has 31 fighter squadrons as against authorised strength of 42 squadrons.

Furfura Sharif cleric floats new political outfit in Bengal

Furfura Sharif cleric floats new political outfit in Bengal

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

The pirzada said that the newly launched outfit might contest state elections from all 294 assembly seats.

'Aadesh Shrivastava was a good soul, a fighter'

'Aadesh Shrivastava was a good soul, a fighter'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Bollywood stars pay tribute to music composer Aadesh Shrivastava.

What HAL plans to do after Sukhoi-30MKIs

What HAL plans to do after Sukhoi-30MKIs

Rediff.com15 May 2021

Top HAL sources say the AMCA, which is being developed as the IAF's next-generation stealth fighter, is slated to be assembled at HAL Nashik.

Boeing gets US govt nod to offer F-15EX jet to India: Official

Boeing gets US govt nod to offer F-15EX jet to India: Official

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

United States aerospace major Boeing on Thursday said it received approval from the country's government to offer its F-15EX multi-role combat jet to the Indian Air Force.

India, Russia seal $500 million deal for construction of 2 frigates

India, Russia seal $500 million deal for construction of 2 frigates

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Under the deal, Russia will provide design, technology know how and key materials to GSL for construction of the ships in India.

Pakistan inducts first AWACS into fleet

Pakistan inducts first AWACS into fleet

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

Pakistan has become the second country in South Asia after India to have inducted the sophisticated surveillance aircraft, Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) in its Air Force.

'It is almost as if there is a death wish for the Tejas'

'It is almost as if there is a death wish for the Tejas'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

The contracts with Israel Aerospace Industries will condemn the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft to a marginal presence in the IAF's future fleet.

Will Super Hornets bridge IAF's 200-aircraft gap?

Will Super Hornets bridge IAF's 200-aircraft gap?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Boeing expects the IAF to soon place an inquiry for twin-engine fighter jets to bridge a 200-aircraft gap in its armoury. And the Super Hornet is ready to fly in.

Aero Awesome: Stunning display over Bengaluru skies

Aero Awesome: Stunning display over Bengaluru skies

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

One of the most sought after exhibitions in Asia, as many as 549 companies are participating this year with 53 fighter aircraft on display.

'Nimmi was always ahead of her time'

'Nimmi was always ahead of her time'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

'She was gutsy and rebellious enough to take on roles other more conventional actresses wouldn't dare and she excelled in them.'

What Boeing wants to supply IAF, navy

What Boeing wants to supply IAF, navy

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Boeing is pressing hard to win the Indian Navy contract for 57 aircraft carrier-borne fighters. It could offer the Super Hornet in the ongoing IAF procurement of 114 medium fighters; its upgraded F-15EX fighter also on the list.

Of Modi's 'Make in India' and Anil Ambani's boldest plan

Of Modi's 'Make in India' and Anil Ambani's boldest plan

Rediff.com30 May 2016

The success of Anil Ambani's ambitious defence plan will depend partly on whether he can persuade government officials and international partners that he can build sophisticated equipment and partly on whether the PM can get India's notoriously slow procurement process to work, say Paritosh Bansal, Sanjeev Miglani and Promit Mukherjee.

How the army taught the Chinese a lesson

How the army taught the Chinese a lesson

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The Chinese probably thought that brutal assault was a knock-out, but they had not counted on the ingenuity, loyalty and courage of battle-trained Indian officers and jawans.

Naidu blasts Congress for blocking passage of GST bill

Naidu blasts Congress for blocking passage of GST bill

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

The Union minister said it is "not fair" on Congress's part to set conditions for the passage of the GST bill and if the said clauses were so crucial, the UPA could have brought these in the original bill when it was in power.

What Anupam Kher thinks of SRK and Aamir

What Anupam Kher thinks of SRK and Aamir

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

A revealing excerpt from Anupam Kher's Lessons Life Taught Me, Unknowingly: An Autobiography.

PIX: Aishwarya in Cannes, 15 years on

PIX: Aishwarya in Cannes, 15 years on

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Looking back at the best of Ash, in Cannes.

Is he going to be the next CM of Punjab?

Is he going to be the next CM of Punjab?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

If 'Raja' Amarinder Singh can address the issues of health and education, he is certain to coast to victory.

Look at the weapons Russia wants to sell us!

Look at the weapons Russia wants to sell us!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Russia -- already India's biggest arms supplier from 2014-18, accounting for 58 per cent of India's defence imports -- eyes more, reports Ajai Shukla.

Boeing joins hands with HAL, Mahindra to build Super Hornet fighter jet in India

Boeing joins hands with HAL, Mahindra to build Super Hornet fighter jet in India

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Boeing is likely to vie for the deal to supply 110 fighter jets to the IAF in one of the biggest such procurement in recent years globally which could be worth over USD 15 billion.

Lockheed Martin offers to build F-16s in India on assured orders from IAF

Lockheed Martin offers to build F-16s in India on assured orders from IAF

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The company wants to make F 16-Block 70 "for India, from India and export to the world".

How Ajit became a suave villain

How Ajit became a suave villain

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

'My father became a very popular villain and in some films, was paid more than the hero. He was a very simple person. All he needed was six pairs of white shirts and trousers for the whole year, one or two packets of Dunhill cigarettes a day and books.' Shehzaad Khan on his famous father Ajit.

The Rafale 'secret' clause

The Rafale 'secret' clause

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

'India placed the order, primarily due to the IAF's 'critical operational necessity'.' 'The complexity of the IAF's requirements delayed the process for months.' 'It is these requirements which cannot be made public.' 'Can you image Indian politicians publicly discussing the pros and the cons of such military equipment?' 'It would provide India's enemies with indications about the IAF's tactical plans in case of a conflict.' 'It is crucial that they should remain secret to protect India's defence preparedness,' explains Claude Arpi.

Kalki, Sonam, Deepika: BEST red carpet fashion? VOTE!

Kalki, Sonam, Deepika: BEST red carpet fashion? VOTE!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Take part in this fun poll now!

Parrikar could have been a great defence minister but...

Parrikar could have been a great defence minister but...

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

'A month after assuming charge, Parrikar promised a policy within six months to "end or at least reduce" terrorist infiltration across the Line of Control.' 'However, infiltration continued apace, leading to high-profile terrorist attacks in Gurdaspur, Pathankot, and Uri.' 'During this phase, he made the controversial suggestion that India should fight terror with terror, hinting at supporting terror groups to strike in Pakistan,' observes Ajai Shukla.

Why do ministers lie about India's development story?

Why do ministers lie about India's development story?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Columnist T N Ninan wonders when there is real progress to talk about, why our ministers make exaggerated claims.

Akshay, Ajay, Sunny: VOTE for Bollywood's Super Sardar!

Akshay, Ajay, Sunny: VOTE for Bollywood's Super Sardar!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Here's looking at Bollywood's coolest turbanators!