News for 'Operation Tiger'

Fukrey Returns Review: A silly endeavour to milk a fluke

Fukrey Returns Review: A silly endeavour to milk a fluke

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Fukrey Returns is a clumsily conceived sequel, feels Sukanya Verma.

Easter bombers visited Kashmir, Kerala for training: SL army chief

Easter bombers visited Kashmir, Kerala for training: SL army chief

Rediff.com4 May 2019

The commander said that by looking at the pattern of operation and the places that the suspects travelled, there has to be some outside involvement of some leadership or instructions.

Woods confirms meeting authorities about doctor

Woods confirms meeting authorities about doctor

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

Tiger Woods has been interviewed by US authorities investigating Canadian doctor Anthony Galea, who is charged for unlawfully treating athletes with human growth hormone, the golfer said on Thursday.

Kargil@21: When the choppers attacked the enemy

Kargil@21: When the choppers attacked the enemy

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

'We decided that we would fire our rockets and dive into the valley and get away, making it difficult for the missiles to be fired.'

Flipkart arms pledge assets for Rs 1,400-cr credit

Flipkart arms pledge assets for Rs 1,400-cr credit

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

A combination of bank guarantees, letters of credit, buyer's credit for computer servers have been provided to the two local operational arms by Kotak Mahindra Bank and Deutsche Bank.

LTTE provided Tamil translations on war strategy

LTTE provided Tamil translations on war strategy

Rediff.com19 Jul 2009

A perfect strategist who undertook operations against the Sri Lankan army methodically, Velupillai Prabhakaran provided Tamil translations on English language books on war strategy to his cadres to take on the government forces.

Lanka lifts restrictions on Tamil refugees

Lanka lifts restrictions on Tamil refugees

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

The Sri Lankan government on Tuesday allowed nearly 1.30 lakh Tamil civilians housed in refugees camps in northern part of the island country to visit their relatives, as authorities lifted restrictions on their movement.

Lanka names officer accused of human rights abuse as Army chief

Lanka names officer accused of human rights abuse as Army chief

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Silva's name was mentioned in the resolution passed by the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in 2013, alleging rights abuses by the Sri Lankan Army.

Competing farmers unions prolong stir

Competing farmers unions prolong stir

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Let the implementation of reforms be left to the discretion of individual states and ensure an end to the illogical stir, argues Virendra Kapoor.

Chidmabaram rules out military ops against Naxals

Chidmabaram rules out military ops against Naxals

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Home Minister P Chidambaram ruled out military operations as an option to tackle the Maoist menace and said it is a matter of "ethical consideration" not to do so.

Kalyan Krishnamurthy: The man Flipkart is banking on

Kalyan Krishnamurthy: The man Flipkart is banking on

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Alnoor Peermohamed & Raghu Krishnan find out why the new CEO is said to be the perfect man for turning around Flipkart's fortunes.

Violence mars Tamil Nadu bandh, Chennai unaffected

Violence mars Tamil Nadu bandh, Chennai unaffected

Rediff.com4 Feb 2009

Stray incidents of violence were reported from some parts of the state as the day-long general strike called by an umbrella organisation of pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam parties began on Wednesday morning. Incidents of stone pelting on state-owned buses were reported from some districts, police said, adding that no one was injured in the incidents. Normal life remained unaffected in the state capital where public transport services operated normally.

Army on Kilinochchi's doorstep, says Lanka

Army on Kilinochchi's doorstep, says Lanka

Rediff.com23 Nov 2008

Advancing Sri Lankan troops have intensified the battle near the LTTE-controlled headquarters of Kilinochchi amidst fierce resistance by the Tamil Tigers and are now consolidating their position near Mannar, officials said today.

Enforcement Directorate to issue show cause to Flipkart

Enforcement Directorate to issue show cause to Flipkart

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Enforcement Directorate sources tell Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com that the probe into FDI received by Flipkart continues and a show cause notice will be issued to the online retailer.

IB, R&AW to work under one roof

IB, R&AW to work under one roof

Rediff.com20 May 2014

Bureaucratic delays have cost the two security agencies precious time in nabbing terrorists. The new arrangement will see the two security agency work together and share information in real time. Vicky Nanjappa reports

'Supercop' K P S Gill passes away at 82

'Supercop' K P S Gill passes away at 82

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Gill was suffering from end-stage kidney failure and significant ischemic heart disease. He was recovering from peritonitis.

Nadal, Gauff nominated for Laureus awards

Nadal, Gauff nominated for Laureus awards

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Rafael Nadal is in contention for the 'World Sportsman of the Year' award alongside six-time Formula 1 World champion Lewis Hamilton, six-time World MotoGP champion Marc Mrquez and six-time FIFA World Footballer of the Year Lionel Messi.

Intervene in Lanka, Vaiko tells PM

Intervene in Lanka, Vaiko tells PM

Rediff.com13 Oct 2008

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader Vaiko met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday, seeking his urgent intervention in the Sri Lankan issue.

'2020 is a washout for movie business'

'2020 is a washout for movie business'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'There will be two to three months of containment, and when there is normalcy, the risk is a relapse and a return to lockdowns.'

Why Muniyamma doesn't care about Prabhakaran's dea

Why Muniyamma doesn't care about Prabhakaran's dea

Rediff.com20 May 2009

The news of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam chief V Prabhakaran's death has created ripples across the world, but it makes no difference to Muniyamma, the milk vendor who tipped off the Bangalore police about Rajiv Gandhi's assassins in 1991.What really matters to Muniyamma, 55, is that she is yet to receive the Rs 10 lakh promised to her by the police, for tipping them off about the whereabouts of LTTE operatives Shivarasan and Shubha.

Why wasn't Sivarasan caught alive?

Why wasn't Sivarasan caught alive?

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'These are people who are anxious to die.' 'We have not seen such type of committed people anywhere.'

50,000 civilians trapped in Lanka war zone: UN

50,000 civilians trapped in Lanka war zone: UN

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

The United Nations on Friday said that more than 50,000 civilians were still trapped in Sri Lanka's war zone and renewed its call to Colombo to allow an assessment mission into the area to facilitate relief operations and evacuation procedures. The Sri Lankan government had said that an estimated 15,000 people still remained in the war zone.

From Rediff Archives: The strange case of Yakub Memon

From Rediff Archives: The strange case of Yakub Memon

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Back in 2007, Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt had profiled Yakub after he was sentenced to death by the Terrorist and Disruptive Actives (Prevention) Act court for criminal conspiracy and financing air tickets to send co-conspirators for arms and RDX training to Pakistan.

From Rediff Archives: The strange case of Yakub Memon

From Rediff Archives: The strange case of Yakub Memon

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Back in 2007, Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt had profiled Yakub after he was sentenced to death by the Terrorist and Disruptive Actives (Prevention) Act court for criminal conspiracy and financing air tickets to send co-conspirators for arms and RDX training to Pakistan.

LTTE chief's final farewell to deputy

LTTE chief's final farewell to deputy

Rediff.com23 May 2008

Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam chief Velupillai Prabhakaran pays his last respects to senior LTTE strategist Balasegaram Kandiah alias Brigadier Balraj, who died after a cardiac arrest at an undislosed location on Tuesday. The LTTE has announced a three-day mourning for him.

'Employee referrals have worked for us'

'Employee referrals have worked for us'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

"We have never done much lateral hiring since we promote from within the company. Given the GE legacy, Genpact has always believed in performance appraisals. This period is no different," says V N Tyagarajan, COO, Genpact.

Maneka flays Maha govt for 'ghastly murder' of tigress Avni

Maneka flays Maha govt for 'ghastly murder' of tigress Avni

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

Tigress Avni, who is believed to be responsible for the deaths of 13 people in the past two years, was killed in Maharashtra's Yavatmal on Friday as part of an operation.

Post devaluation, Quikr is no longer a unicorn

Post devaluation, Quikr is no longer a unicorn

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Major shareholder Kinnevik, a Swedish investment firm, devalued Quikr by 45%, referring to the exaggerated revenue resulting from fraudulent transactions that rocked the company. Quikr is now valued at about $577 million.

Sri Lanka sidelines India

Sri Lanka sidelines India

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

Bolstered by American and Pakistani support, Colombo is increasingly insensitive to Indian concerns over the plight of the Tamils.

SL defence secy quits; PM says more attacks possible

SL defence secy quits; PM says more attacks possible

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Authorities also released photographs of six suspects, including three women, wanted for their involvement in the attacks and sought information regarding them from the public.

India last resort for Lankan youths

India last resort for Lankan youths

Rediff.com25 Jan 2008

Even if the police step up their vigil against these illegal immigrants, these Sri Lankan youths will find a way to sneak into the country, as they live under desperate conditions.

LTTE is the most dangerous extremist outfit: FBI

LTTE is the most dangerous extremist outfit: FBI

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

The LTTE has 'quite a resume' as a terrorist group, which is credited with perfecting the use of suicide bombers, inventing suicide belts and pioneering the use of women in suicide attacks, the top investigating agency said.

Early Diwali at Ola, gets $1.1 bn funding, another $1 bn in pipeline

Early Diwali at Ola, gets $1.1 bn funding, another $1 bn in pipeline

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

The company did not disclose the valuations at which funds were raised.

Tata-SIA may sport Vistara brand name

Tata-SIA may sport Vistara brand name

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Singapore Airlines has given new brand names to two carriers it controls - SilkAir (short-haul) and Scoot (low-cost, long-haul.

God's own country safe haven for terror?

God's own country safe haven for terror?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

Vice-Admiral Damle said the LTTE, which was facing an 'almost impenetrable situation' on the Tamil Nadu coast, was now beginning to shift its drug trafficking, arms running and other activities to the Kerala coast, especially in the Thiruvananthapuram-Kochi stretch.

Ola Cabs acquires TaxiForSure in $200-mn deal

Ola Cabs acquires TaxiForSure in $200-mn deal

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Ola Cabs acquires TaxiForSure in $200-mn deal.

38 LTTE men killed in clashes

38 LTTE men killed in clashes

Rediff.com18 Oct 2007

While 18 rebels were killed on Thursday, 20 LTTE cadre were shot dead yesterday, the defence ministry said, adding that seven soldiers were also injured during the operations.

The challenge in Kashmir

The challenge in Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

'Collateral damage during operations needs to be avoided.' 'Such an objective can be achieved more easily should stone throwers not gear up to en masse oppose security forces.' 'With the conditions being quite sensitive at this stage, the death of one of these boys could easily serve the terrorists in instigating violence,' notes Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

Flipkart gets a 3% devaluation by Morgan Stanley

Flipkart gets a 3% devaluation by Morgan Stanley

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

This is the sixth consecutive markdown in the valuation of Flipkart by the US firm.