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Pinaka rockets successfully test-fired

Pinaka rockets successfully test-fired

Rediff.com29 May 2014

India's indigenously developed Pinaka rockets were on Thursday successfully test-fired thrice from a multi-barrel rocket launcher at an armament base in Chandipur-on-sea, about 15 km from Balasore in Odisha.

Respecting Religious Sentiments Doesn't Mean Constructing 6-Lane Highways

Respecting Religious Sentiments Doesn't Mean Constructing 6-Lane Highways

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

In recent years, the twin demands of both religion and defence have been added to the development argument to sweep aside environmental and terrain considerations while undertaking infrastructure development in the Himalayan zone, points out former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Attack Review

Attack Review

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

John Abraham is impressive in Attack. Sadly, the story is not, notes Namrata Thakker.

UP's Ram temple model gets best R-Day tableau award

UP's Ram temple model gets best R-Day tableau award

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Uttar Pradesh's tableau at this year's Republic Day parade was adjudged the best and awarded by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday, said the Defence Ministry.

Transfers: Bayern sign Dutch defender De Ligt from Juventus

Transfers: Bayern sign Dutch defender De Ligt from Juventus

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Bayern Munich have signed Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt from Juventus on a deal until 2027, the German Bundesliga champions said on Tuesday.

With 7.2% GDP growth in FY23, India's economy now stands at $3.3 trillion

With 7.2% GDP growth in FY23, India's economy now stands at $3.3 trillion

Rediff.com31 May 2023

India's economy grew 6.1 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2022-23, pushing up the annual growth rate to 7.2 per cent, official data showed on Wednesday.

The story behind India's stagnant exports

The story behind India's stagnant exports

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

The key reason for the country's stagnating exports is its failure to build a strong manufacturing base, says T N Ninan.

New India knows its direction, has no confusion, Modi tells diaspora

New India knows its direction, has no confusion, Modi tells diaspora

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Wrapping up his four-day state visit to the US, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that a new and proud journey of India-US ties has begun and the world is watching the two great democracies strengthening their bond.

Making the Infosys story extraordinary again

Making the Infosys story extraordinary again

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

With employees as brand ambassadors, can the company get the grime off its image?

Raksha Mantri, Thank You For Rezang La Memorial

Raksha Mantri, Thank You For Rezang La Memorial

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

The decision to renovate the memorial was taken by Rajnath Singh when he visited Leh in June 2021. Renovation commenced in mid-July and the complex was ready within three months for inauguration on the 59th anniversary of the battle.

India won't spare anyone: Rajnath's strong message to China

India won't spare anyone: Rajnath's strong message to China

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Singh, in his address to the Indian-American community in San Francisco, also sent a subtle message to the United States that New Delhi does not believe in a diplomacy of 'zero-sum game' and its relationship with one country cannot be at the expense of the other.

Argentina vs France World Cup final: The key battles

Argentina vs France World Cup final: The key battles

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

The three match-ups which are likely to have a strong bearing on the result in Sunday's FIFA World Cup final.

Ajoba Inspires Grandsons To Join Armed Forces

Ajoba Inspires Grandsons To Join Armed Forces

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Keshav Govind Vyas is the reason his grandsons chose to join the armed forces.

Can Adani Do A Dhirubhai?

Can Adani Do A Dhirubhai?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

The last time a bear attack was launched on a controversial businessman was when a cabal of brokers launched an assault in the early 1980s on what they thought was an over-priced Reliance share, recalls T N Ninan.

'Markets are conflicted on which way to move'

'Markets are conflicted on which way to move'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

'Calendar year 2023 is going to be big as pessimism takes a back seat.'

'Mera baap sant tha, main nahin hoon'

'Mera baap sant tha, main nahin hoon'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'She showed courage at every turn in her political career.'

Sharapova poised for title defence

Sharapova poised for title defence

Rediff.com16 Jun 2005

The Holy Waterfalls and the Great Guru

The Holy Waterfalls and the Great Guru

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

It is on the exact spot where the Guru is said to have created 108 waterfalls, that the Yangtse clash took place between the Indian Army and the Chinese PLA on the night of December 9, 2022. As it had done in Ladakh in May 2020, the PLA tried to change the unmarked LAC in the Yangtse sector in Arunachal Pradesh. It was the most serious border incident since the Galwan Valley clash in June 2020, notes Claude Arpi.

China believes the best form of defence is attack

China believes the best form of defence is attack

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

'How can a State, which claims to be a responsible power, unilaterally grab a "disputed" area to build a road on it?' asks Claude Arpi.

Ukraine, China figure among talks during India-US 2+2 ministerial

Ukraine, China figure among talks during India-US 2+2 ministerial

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

The 2+2 was attended by Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin and their Indian counterparts S Jaishankar and Rajnath Singh respectively.

AUKUS And The Militarization Of Indo Pacific

AUKUS And The Militarization Of Indo Pacific

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Although the pact would focus mainly on the Pacific and the South China Sea region, any action designed to deter China with or without New Delhi's active participation is a welcome move, notes Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Now, Kangana will play IAF pilot

Now, Kangana will play IAF pilot

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

The actor will star in Tejas, the story of a fighter pilot.

Why is Russian air force missing in action?

Why is Russian air force missing in action?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

Only 75 aircraft were deployed to support the invasion, observes Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

Why Do Banks Hide Losses?

Why Do Banks Hide Losses?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Believe it or not, the regulator is even stretching its arm to identify stressed borrowers and gauge the 'distance to default' as a measure of a particular bank's fragility, reveals Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

INS Arihant: The story of India's incredible hard work

INS Arihant: The story of India's incredible hard work

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

With the launch of the first indigenous aircraft today, India will join a club of nations like the United States, Russia, China, the United Kingdom and France that possess nuclear-powered submarines

OTT This Week: Matrix. Masala. Mysteries

OTT This Week: Matrix. Masala. Mysteries

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Sukanya Verma lists your picks.

'India, come out and play sport'

'India, come out and play sport'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Modi leads politicians and sportspersons in wishing countrymen on National Sports Day

'How would America respond if China invades India?'

'How would America respond if China invades India?'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

'India will want a lot of help from the US, but it's not going to want US troops.'

Is India Witnessing A Silent Bull Market?

Is India Witnessing A Silent Bull Market?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The most important positive of India's stealth bull market is earnings growth across different sectors, explains Debashis Basu.

Paul Pogba's elder brother joins ATK Mohun Bagan

Paul Pogba's elder brother joins ATK Mohun Bagan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

Mohun Bagan sign Paul Pogba's elder brother Florentin

'The story hasn't finished yet'

'The story hasn't finished yet'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

'Age really does not matter so long as you are fit and in form and scoring runs consistently,' says former India opener Akash Chopra.

The success story of an Indian origin lawyer

The success story of an Indian origin lawyer

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

For someone who has worked as a federal criminal prosecutor for the better part of her life, it was a challenge for Anjali Chaturvedi to act as defence attorney in an alleged white collar crime. But her success vindicated her lifelong conviction that she should never shy away from challenges.

The inside story of Mourinho's failed tenure at Man United

The inside story of Mourinho's failed tenure at Man United

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

United are bigger than any one man and the decision to send Mourinho packing drives home that philosophy to players, fans and opponents.

Massive row erupts over Israeli director's remark on 'Kashmir Files'

Massive row erupts over Israeli director's remark on 'Kashmir Files'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

As controversy grew, BJP leaders, actors also joined the discourse against him.

Aatmanirbharta At Aero India 2023

Aatmanirbharta At Aero India 2023

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The real value of the Tejas Mark 1 is the role it will now play in the development of India's next generation of fighter aircraft that will be more technologically advanced and lethal.

'I see a deep connection between the sea and the human soul'

'I see a deep connection between the sea and the human soul'

Rediff.com18 May 2023

After being caught in the perfect storm and conquering near death at sea four years ago, Abhilash Tomy has made seafaring history by coming second in the world's most difficult ocean race. As he sailed to the finish line to welcoming cheers, holding the Indian flag, his remarkable story tells us the amazing things human beings can do.

The amazing success story of Abhijit Avasthi!

The amazing success story of Abhijit Avasthi!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

The journey of Abhijit Avasthi, the former national creative director of Ogilvy & Mather, is as amazing as it is unbelievable. Read on!

The Village of Heroes

The Village of Heroes

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The village in Maharashtra has continuously sent soldiers to the Army since World War I. Every other person you meet is a soldier or a retired soldier or is aspiring to be a soldier.

Tabu gets BUSY!

Tabu gets BUSY!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

After Maqbool and Haider, Tabu reunites with director Vishal Bhardwaj in a spy thriller called Khufiya. But that's not all.

The true story behind HPCL's stake sale

The true story behind HPCL's stake sale

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The government shouldn't hide behind the veil of making a domestic giant out of the HPC-ONGC deal, rather it should just say it needs cash from this divestment exercise, says Sudhir Bisht.