News for 'Martial'

Pakistan government rules out martial law

Pakistan government rules out martial law

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

The ruling PML-Q, whose top leaders held hectic consultations till late Thursday night, have advised Musharraf not to impose martial law or declare an emergency.

Court martial sentences Lt Col to 8-year RI

Court martial sentences Lt Col to 8-year RI

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

Lt Col R Mittal was tried on six charges under provisions of Sections 52 and 63 of the Army Act for intent to defraud and acts prejudicial to good order and military discipline, Army sources said on Wednesday.

Super-sub Martial's wonder-goal makes United manager Van Gaal smile

Super-sub Martial's wonder-goal makes United manager Van Gaal smile

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

United manager Louis van Gaal, who had come under scrutiny for sanctioning the deadline-day deal this month and had even been accused of 'panic-buying', was suitably impressed if typically understated.

Kapow! Mixed martial arts show packs a punch

Kapow! Mixed martial arts show packs a punch

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

Full Contact Championship or FCC has been conducting mixed martial arts (MMA) bouts over the last three years in Mumbai. A ringside view of the fastest growing sport.

The case of a court martial and SMS

The case of a court martial and SMS

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

A naval officer has questioned the ability of his superior to have court martialled him saying he was sending SMS from his mobile phone during the proceedings.

Army 'deserter' to be court martialled

Army 'deserter' to be court martialled

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

The army has initiated court martial proceedings against a soldier, who "deserted" the service in 1999 and is accused of providing information to the Pakistani army, defence sources said.

Lanka: Fonseka arrested, to be court-martialled

Lanka: Fonseka arrested, to be court-martialled

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

General Sarath Fonseka, the defeated candidate in the recent Sri Lanka's presidential election and the country's former Army chief, has been arrested, BBC has reported.

Chennai schoolgirls revive an Indian martial art form

Chennai schoolgirls revive an Indian martial art form

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

S Saraswathi met up with international Silambam champions N Nagabhavani and N Lakshmi Soujanya and their coach in Korattur, Chennai. Here's what she learned about the two young experts and the dying sport.

Sukna scam:Rath first Lt Gen to face court martial

Sukna scam:Rath first Lt Gen to face court martial

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

For the first time in the history of Indian armed forces, a serving lieutenant general will face a court martial for his alleged involvement in financial irregularities. Former 33 Corps Commander Lieutenant General General P K Rath will face a court martial starting August 30 for his role in issuing a no-objection certificate to a private realtor for building an educational institution on a 70-acre piece of land adjacent to the Sukna military station in West Bengal.

Senior Navy officer to face court martial for fire in INS Sindhuratna

Senior Navy officer to face court martial for fire in INS Sindhuratna

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

The commanding Officer of INS Sindhuratna will face court martial while 6 other officers were issued letters of "severe displeasure" after being found guilty for the fire onboard the submarine last year, which led to the resignation of then Navy chief Admiral D K Joshi.

Where You Can Watch Bad Newz

Where You Can Watch Bad Newz

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Sukanya Verma gives you some interesting options to choose from.

EPL: City go top again; Rashford and Martial give United win

EPL: City go top again; Rashford and Martial give United win

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Top-class goals from Bernardo Silva and Sergio Aguero took Manchester City back to the top of the Premier League in a 2-0 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday.

United without Rooney, Martial, Carrick, Fellaini for Watford visit

United without Rooney, Martial, Carrick, Fellaini for Watford visit

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Manchester United will be without skipper Wayne Rooney, Marouane Fellaini, Michael Carrick and Anthony Martial for their visit to Watford on Saturday when the Premier League resumes after the international break.

The martial art-inspired stylings of Arjun Saluja

The martial art-inspired stylings of Arjun Saluja

Rediff.com18 Sep 2010

Designer Arjun Saluja collaborated with haircare giant TIGI to present a hairstyle and high-fashion showing on Day Two of the LFW. Have a look.

Land scam: Lt Gen Prakash faces court martial

Land scam: Lt Gen Prakash faces court martial

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

A top military official, Lt Gen Awadesh Prakash, allegedly involved in the Sukna land scam faces court martial with the Union Defence Minister A K Antony asking army chief General Deepak Kapoor to initiate disciplinary action against the officer.

Soon, Uttar Pradesh girls to fight crime with martial arts

Soon, Uttar Pradesh girls to fight crime with martial arts

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Amidst rise in cases of crime against women, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday directed that martial arts training for girls should be introduced in schools and colleges so that they can learn self-defence.

Machil fake encounter: 6 army men to be court martialed

Machil fake encounter: 6 army men to be court martialed

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

The army on Wednesday ordered court martial proceedings against six of its men, including two officers, for their alleged involvement in the 2010 Machil fake encounter case that had triggered a two month-long agitation in the Kashmir Valley.

Court martial against major accused of rape

Court martial against major accused of rape

Rediff.com20 Dec 2004

There are five charges against Major Rahman Hussain, including rape and molestation of Aaisha Begum and her daughter.

Yudhra Review: When Style Meets Stereotype

Yudhra Review: When Style Meets Stereotype

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

There are so many loopholes in this lazily scribbled plot, it could be a different movie and still as crummy, observes Sukanya Verma.

FIH to revive India-Pakistan hockey series?

FIH to revive India-Pakistan hockey series?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

It has been 18 years since arch-rivals India and Pakistan have locked horns in a bilateral hockey Test series.

Vedaa Review: Action Packed Caste Drama

Vedaa Review: Action Packed Caste Drama

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Vedaa is realistic but also has the kind of mainstream elements and action sequences that make a film gripping, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Assault on B'deshi: BSF orders court martial against 8

Assault on B'deshi: BSF orders court martial against 8

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

The Border Security Force has ordered court martial proceedings against eight of its personnel after a video of their stripping, kicking and beating a Bangladeshi national along the India-Bangla border in West Bengal's Murshidabad district surfaced recently. The personnel, according to BSF chief Utthan K Bansal, were found prima facie "guilty" after a court of inquiry was conducted into the incident, which took place early in January.

Recipes: Sreeja's Ulli Theeyal and Beetroot Pachadi for Onam

Recipes: Sreeja's Ulli Theeyal and Beetroot Pachadi for Onam

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

On the occasion of Onam, whip up a baby onion curry and a raita made from beets

Coast Guard officer faces court martial on Pak terror boat rant

Coast Guard officer faces court martial on Pak terror boat rant

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Loshali had contradicted the government's claim that the crew of the intruding Pakistani boat had themselves set the vessel ablaze, leading to an explosion that caused the vessel to sink.

Injured Martial to be rested for West Ham tie as United vie for top-four finish

Injured Martial to be rested for West Ham tie as United vie for top-four finish

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Manchester United forward Anthony Martial may be rested for Tuesday's Premier League trip to West Ham United to avoid aggravating a hamstring injury, manager Louis van Gaal has said.

How do athletes prepare for weight category sports?

How do athletes prepare for weight category sports?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

The weight category sports at the Olympics are wrestling, boxing, taekwondo, judo and weightlifting. Most of these are combat sports and weight categories are designed to match athletes with competitors of similar size.

All Set For Guru Nanak Parkash Utsav

All Set For Guru Nanak Parkash Utsav

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Guru Nanak Devji's 554th birth anniversary will be celebrated on Monday, November 27, 2023.

In India, Kejriwal got bail: Imran Khan tells Pak SC

In India, Kejriwal got bail: Imran Khan tells Pak SC

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has invoked the case of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal getting bail to campaign ahead of India's general elections, as he complained before the Supreme Court about the mistreatment meted to him in jail.

President's Bodyguard Is 250!

President's Bodyguard Is 250!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

President Droupadi Murmu inspected a guard of honour at the sestercentennial (250th anniversary) celebrations and presented the President's Standard of Bodyguard and Regimental Standard to the President's Bodyguard at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Thursday, November 16, 2023.

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

National-award winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-politician, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty -- who has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award -- is truly a force of nature, notes Sukanya Verma.

Daring Displays Of India's Marital Arts

Daring Displays Of India's Marital Arts

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Glimpses from the Military Tattoo and Tribal Dance festival marking Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's 126th birth anniversary at the JLN stadium in New Delhi on Monday, January 23, 2023.

See, What Army Can Do!

See, What Army Can Do!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

On January 15, 2024, as part of the 76th Army Day celebrations, a military and combat display 'Shaurya Sandhya' was organised at the Lucknow Cantonment in Uttar Pradesh.

WWE is now part of UFC

WWE is now part of UFC

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The merger forms TKO Group Holdings

Mixed martial artists open a can of worms; sue league, allege antitrust

Mixed martial artists open a can of worms; sue league, allege antitrust

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Mixed martial artists sued the Ultimate Fighting Championship league, alleging the business has a monopoly on the professional fighting market and limits the potential earnings of its athletes.

Celebrating Guru Ram Das

Celebrating Guru Ram Das

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

The 489th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Ram Das, the fourth Guru of Sikhs, was celebrated in Amritsar on Monday, October 30, 2023.

Immigrant from India wins Israeli kickboxing championship

Immigrant from India wins Israeli kickboxing championship

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Obed Hrangchal, a 28-year-old Indian Jew from Mizoram who immigrated to Israel in 2020, has won the Jewish state's kickboxing championship and is likely to represent the country in international competitions.

Transfer Talk: Rooney as clueless as Man United fans about Anthony Martial

Transfer Talk: Rooney as clueless as Man United fans about Anthony Martial

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney did not have the faintest idea who Anthony Martial was when the Monaco forward was linked with a move to Old Trafford earlier this week, according to team mate Morgan Schneiderlin.

Amshipora fake encounter: Captain's life term suspended, gets conditional bail

Amshipora fake encounter: Captain's life term suspended, gets conditional bail

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

The tribunal also granted conditional bail to Captain Bhoopendra Singh and directed him to appear before its principal registrar at a regular interval starting from January next year.

Manchester United back in Champions League; Liverpool miss out

Manchester United back in Champions League; Liverpool miss out

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Manchester United will be back in action in next season's Champions League after they hammered Chelsea 4-1.