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Why did Nike end Neymar deal?

Why did Nike end Neymar deal?

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Neymar's spokeswoman said the athlete would vigorously defend himself if any claim is presented, describing the allegations as baseless and adding that the endorsement deal ended for commercial reasons.

Was This The Right Time For Agnipath?

Was This The Right Time For Agnipath?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

'Given the possibility that our unstable northern and western borders may become 'live' at short notice, any major systemic change which impacts combat effectiveness should be brought about in a cautious and progressive manner.'

'Modi has done little to punish China'

'Modi has done little to punish China'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

'It is only when Beijing sees a country with an infirm political will such as India that it acts up as the PLA has done in eastern Ladakh.'

'Honour to be known as Amitabh Bachchan's voice'

'Honour to be known as Amitabh Bachchan's voice'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

'Today, when I look back, our journey together ajooba lagta hai.'

Questions linger over Pakistan's 'terror boat'

Questions linger over Pakistan's 'terror boat'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

Days after the Indian Coast Guard intercepted a 'terror boat' from Pakistan, there are still some doubts over the claims.

Who Says Gujarat Is A BJP Bastion?

Who Says Gujarat Is A BJP Bastion?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

The Congress won 77 seats or 42% of seats in the 2017 polls. How then can Gujarat be called a BJP bastion, asks Sanjeev Nayyar.

7 Royal Marines arrested over 'suspicion of murder

7 Royal Marines arrested over 'suspicion of murder

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

The UK ministry of defence (MoD) has confirmed the arrest of Seven Royal Marines from the British Royal Navy (RN) on suspicion of murder.

How US Javelin missile spoiled Israeli party in India

How US Javelin missile spoiled Israeli party in India

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

The defence ministry is finalising a decision to allow the FGM-148 Javelin missile, built by US companies Lockheed Martin and Raytheon, into a contest to supply the Indian Army with anti-tank guided missiles. This is bad news for Israelis

As LoC heats up, army buys 2 rocket regiments

As LoC heats up, army buys 2 rocket regiments

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

The ministry of defence has bought two regiments of the indigenous Pinaka multi-barrelled rocket launcher for Rs 3,230 crore.

MF Guru: 'If you want to build a corpus of 3-4 Cr...'

MF Guru: 'If you want to build a corpus of 3-4 Cr...'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your Mutual Fund queries.

Modi's Economic Record: No 'disaster' nor anticipated success

Modi's Economic Record: No 'disaster' nor anticipated success

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Three-quarters into the 10 years that Mr Modi had sought for transforming India, the 'output' numbers look impressive, but the key 'outcome' numbers don't show up much, if at all, observes T N Ninan.

4 reasons why Rafale could ruin Modi and Parrikar's party

4 reasons why Rafale could ruin Modi and Parrikar's party

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

There is considerable discomfort within the defence ministry about the Rafale deal.

HAL vs IAF: Govt decision on trainer aircraft row today

HAL vs IAF: Govt decision on trainer aircraft row today

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The Indian Air Force argued that Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's HTT-40 trainer jet would be costlier than the Swiss Pilatus trainer over its 30-year service life. When HAL challenged this contention, the IAF was not able to back it with figures.

Army offers 8,500 doctors to fight coronavirus

Army offers 8,500 doctors to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The military is 'totally prepared to stand up to the demands made by the government and the people.'

PHOTOS: India, China armies begin anti-terror drills

PHOTOS: India, China armies begin anti-terror drills

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Both sides are fielding the same number of troops for the joint exercises, which will culminate on October.

UK shuts UFO special desk over lack of proof of aliens

UK shuts UFO special desk over lack of proof of aliens

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Britain closed its special Unidentified Flying Object desk in 2009 despite a surge in reported sightings, saying it served "no defence purpose" and was taking staff away from more valuable defence-related activities, according to newly released archival documents on Friday.

Surreal pictures that define India's beauty

Surreal pictures that define India's beauty

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Rediff readers shared these beautiful images from their travels across India.

Jaitley hints at raising defence FDI cap

Jaitley hints at raising defence FDI cap

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Arun Jaitley has clarified his custodianship of 3 ministries - finance, corporate affairs and defence.

Moto Z2 Force: A sturdy phone that cannot break even if you throw it!

Moto Z2 Force: A sturdy phone that cannot break even if you throw it!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Durable build, top-tier innards and compatibility with MotoMods make Moto Z2 Force a power-packed smartphone, says Khalid Anzar

Indian Navy's 3rd Kalavari class submarine commissioned

Indian Navy's 3rd Kalavari class submarine commissioned

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

INS Karanj is the third Kalavari-class submarine to be commissioned into the Navy. The diesel-electric submarines based on the Scorpene design are also referred as Scorpene class submarines.

Does the military need Armed Forces Tribunals?

Does the military need Armed Forces Tribunals?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

The AFT was intended to reduce military related cases in civil courts. Instead, the backlog in defence-related cases has increased from 9,000 to 16,000 after the AFT's creation.

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.

Rajnath Singh's dilemma

Rajnath Singh's dilemma

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

The defence minister has to correct a major asymmetry. Will his discipline come in the way?

Why is IAF so keen on scuttling HAL's indigenous trainer aircraft?

Why is IAF so keen on scuttling HAL's indigenous trainer aircraft?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

An IAF "request for information" floated on the MoD website invites Indian companies to submit preliminary bids to supply the IAF with 106 PC-7 Mk II trainers. Ajai Shukla reports

US Admiral caught in ministry protocol for appointments

US Admiral caught in ministry protocol for appointments

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Admiral Sam Locklear heads the US Pacific Command, making him the most powerful military commander on earth. With 60 per cent of the US Navy under him, PACOM oversees 52 per cent of the planet. Locklear is America's military pointsman for 36 countries, including India and China.

BOOM! BOOM! Army gets big boost

BOOM! BOOM! Army gets big boost

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

'After decades, there is movement on multiple fronts in artillery development. Now let us see how quickly we can get these guns into service'

Ready for Ayesha Takia?

Ready for Ayesha Takia?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

If you have been missing Ayesha, some good news.

India's next big defence scam...

India's next big defence scam...

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Move over artillery gun deals stamp paper fodder and other scams! India's pinnacle of subterfuge will soon belong to a new hustle called offsets on which pliant Indian defence manufacturers are set to ride to riches. Setting the stage for this shakedown is a disinterested Ministry of Defence (MoD), which has artlessly authored a scamster's delight called the Defence Offset Procedure.

'You will definitely be somewhere around us'

'You will definitely be somewhere around us'

Rediff.com23 May 2020

'Your memories will always remain etched in my heart through your films.'

New defence purchase policy soon

New defence purchase policy soon

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

CII-KPMG report plugs private sector role.

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.

What good are submarines without torpedoes

What good are submarines without torpedoes

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

How will the navy's six Scorpenes fight, when their primary weapon -- the Black Shark torpedo -- is blocked by a ministry of defence ban on the company chosen to supply these? This gloomy scenario provides a heaven-sent opportunity to revisit the navy's torpedo purchase plan, handled without strategic vision and economic foresight.

Piercing the army's armour of deception

Piercing the army's armour of deception

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

The story of the T-90 has been coloured by deception and obfuscation from even before the tank was procured. Business Standard has pieced together, from internal documents and multiple interviews with MoD sources, an account of how the Indian Army has saddled itself with an underperforming, yet overpriced, version of the Russian T-90.

Review: Moto Z Play

Review: Moto Z Play

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Himanshu Juneja is impressed with the Moto Z Play's 'wow' factor.

ONGC's stake sale talks with ConocoPhillips, Shell hit roadblock

ONGC's stake sale talks with ConocoPhillips, Shell hit roadblock

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

The company has been in talks with ConocoPhillips and Shell for some time. It now says the MoD's stringent norms on exploration in 'no-go' areas is posing a big challenge in taking the deal forward.

How Antony's incompetence left India's defences in a mess

How Antony's incompetence left India's defences in a mess

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

'The defence minister is stuck in the trivial and frivolous with a clerical mindset merely to prove his so-called 'honesty" overlooking the primary aim of adding sufficient military muscle and firepower to the defence services,' says Bharat Verma.

French fashion institute in Mumbai

French fashion institute in Mumbai

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

Mod'art, sister school of Mod'art in Paris, has opened in Mumbai, offering two courses.

Nations must ensure cryptocurrency does not end in wrong hands: PM

Nations must ensure cryptocurrency does not end in wrong hands: PM

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Modi cautioning that cryptocurrency can spoil the youth.

Report says Reliance got over 100m tax waiver from France post Rafale deal

Report says Reliance got over 100m tax waiver from France post Rafale deal

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

MoD dismissed the report saying it draws 'conjectural connection between tax exemption to a private company and procurement of Rafale jets'.