News for 'Parachute'

Pics: 10 reasons why you must visit Himachal in winter, not summer!

Pics: 10 reasons why you must visit Himachal in winter, not summer!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Rediff readers share the winter secrets of the Himalayan state.

WARNING! Are you harming your skin?

WARNING! Are you harming your skin?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Scrubbing your face multiple times in a day may make you feel that it looks fresh, fair and healthy. But doing this can be detrimental to your skin warns Dr Dinesh Jain.

China's spacecraft successfully brings home moon samples

China's spacecraft successfully brings home moon samples

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

China's President Xi Jinping congratulated scientists on the complete success of the Chang'e-5 mission.

Ad age: Some catchy jingles from recent times

Ad age: Some catchy jingles from recent times

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

In the second part, we showcase some new jingles that ride on the 'original music and lyrics' format. We also believe these new age commercials have managed to entertain us just the old ones.

Google buyout: Motorola Mobility CEO to get $66 mn

Google buyout: Motorola Mobility CEO to get $66 mn

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

This was disclosed in a filing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission, in which Motorola outlined the compensation that Jha stands to gain.

Dhoni unlikely for South Africa T20Is as Pant set to continue

Dhoni unlikely for South Africa T20Is as Pant set to continue

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

The former captain is unlikely to be selected for India's three-match T20 home series against South Africa starting September 15 in Dharamsala.

Landing a plane at the world's highest airfield

Landing a plane at the world's highest airfield

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

The sortie had to be executed in good weather and in sub-zero temperatures, which meant it was to be accomplished by mid or third week in May before the earth heated up and the monsoon clouds made things difficult.

IAF trainer aircraft crashes near Hyderabad, pilot safe

IAF trainer aircraft crashes near Hyderabad, pilot safe

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

The pilot of the aircraft is safe; a Court of Inquiry will ascertain the cause of the crash.

Dhoni can't wear gloves with dagger logo at WC: ICC

Dhoni can't wear gloves with dagger logo at WC: ICC

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The rule-book allows for only one sponsor's logo on the wicket-keeping gloves. In Dhoni's case, he already sports an SG logo on his gloves. Dhoni is an Honorary Lieutenant Colonel in the Parachute Regiment of the Territorial Army and dagger is part of their emblem.

As BJP rings in new entrants, old guard feels left out

As BJP rings in new entrants, old guard feels left out

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

The saffron party, which had witnessed unprecedented growth in terms of vote share and mass base over the last few years, had opened its doors wide for leaders from other parties as part of its poll strategy, but that did not go down well with many senior leaders, who had once locked horns with the newbies from rival camps, sources in the BJP said.

Confident of two-thirds majority: Tejashwi

Confident of two-thirds majority: Tejashwi

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

The RJD leader, who is the Mahagathbandhan's chief ministerial face, said that if voted to power, providing jobs to unemployed youth would be his topmost priority.

40 Facts to Know About Dhoni

40 Facts to Know About Dhoni

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

40 must know nuggets about the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Why I want to be flown by Captain Mateti

Why I want to be flown by Captain Mateti

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

'There are many among us who will feel content and proud if occasion rises for us to hear his name on a flight announcement,' says Nikita Puri.

Mallya's 'sweetheart deal' faces Sebi scrutiny

Mallya's 'sweetheart deal' faces Sebi scrutiny

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Such an exit arrangement is commonly known in the business parlance as 'golden parachute' or 'sweetheart deal'

REVEALED: Moments after IAF's pilot Abhinandan was captured

REVEALED: Moments after IAF's pilot Abhinandan was captured

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

A village head says that after the IAF pilot landed on Pakistani soil he attempted to destroy documents in his possession.

Dhoni@39: 14 things you didn't know

Dhoni@39: 14 things you didn't know

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

From TC to Cricket Legend, what an incredible journey Mahi has had!

Lt Gen Bhardwaj is new Army vice chief

Lt Gen Bhardwaj is new Army vice chief

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

Lieutenant General P C Bhardwaj, a special operations expert, on Thursday took over as Vice Chief of the Army. Lt Gen Bhardwaj, who was commissioned to the First Battalion Parachute Regiment in June 1970, was hitherto the Udhampur-based Army Northern Command General Officer Commanding-in-Chief.

Was anti-Maoist operation botched up?

Was anti-Maoist operation botched up?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

'Counter-insurgency operations cannot be conducted by following inflexible SOPs.' 'It is unwise to enter jungles with a large body of troops without precise intelligence,' asserts counter-insurgency expert Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

VOTE: Should Dhoni be allowed to keep Balidaan Badge on his gloves?

VOTE: Should Dhoni be allowed to keep Balidaan Badge on his gloves?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Controversy erupted at the World Cup after the International Cricket Council asked former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni to remove the dagger insignia from his wicket-keeping gloves.

MIG-27 crash in West Bengal, pilot ejects out

MIG-27 crash in West Bengal, pilot ejects out

Rediff.com24 Jul 2010

An IAF spokesperson said in New Delhi that the MiG-27 took off from the Hashimara Air Base for a routine sortie and crashed within minutes of take-off.

At 13, she has achieved the unthinkable!

At 13, she has achieved the unthinkable!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

This is Isabella Rose Taylor. She is 13. And she's just showed at New York Fashion Week.

Why Abhinandan's homecoming was delayed

Why Abhinandan's homecoming was delayed

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

'Recording of his video message caused delay in his handing over'

We are moving beyond Dhoni, says chief selector Prasad

We are moving beyond Dhoni, says chief selector Prasad

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Chairman of selectors MSK Prasad made it amply clear that Rishabh Pant is the first choice wicketkeeper for India in the limited overs format.

Shakti-2016: Indo, French forces take on terrorists in Bikaner

Shakti-2016: Indo, French forces take on terrorists in Bikaner

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Rediff.com takes a look at the joint operation Shakti that focused on physical fitness, tactical drills, techniques and procedure.

'Dhoni's gesture an act of patriotism & not nationalism'

'Dhoni's gesture an act of patriotism & not nationalism'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The sports fraternity came out in support of Mahendra Singh Dhoni for wearing the dagger insignia on his wicketkeeping gloves during India's World Cup game against South Africa.

Stokes dismissed for two in Canterbury debut

Stokes dismissed for two in Canterbury debut

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

The 26-year-old New Zealand-born Stokes was omitted from the England touring party to Australia for the Ashes and remains suspended pending the outcome of a police investigation into an incident outside a Bristol nightclub in September.

Sukhoi fighter jet crashes near Pune, both pilots safe

Sukhoi fighter jet crashes near Pune, both pilots safe

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

A Sukhoi fighter plane used for the training purpose crashed at Kolwadi near Pune in the Tuesday evening.

Attacks probe: The need for secrecy

Attacks probe: The need for secrecy

Rediff.com28 Dec 2008

'What was the need for the investigating officers to tell the journalists about the place where the surviving Lashkar terrorist was being detained and where he is going to be transferred next? Don't they realise that such information would be useful to the Lashkar and the ISI if they want to mount an operation to rescue or eliminate him? What was the need for the journalists to find out such sensitive details and disseminate them in the media?'

Werder enjoy UEFA Cup stroll

Werder enjoy UEFA Cup stroll

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

Werder Bremen goalkeeper Tim Wiese saved two first-half penalties as the Bundesliga side began their UEFA Cup campaign with a 3-0 win over Braga.

Nishant UAV successfully tested

Nishant UAV successfully tested

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

Nishant is one of the few UAVs in the world in its weight-class capable of being catapult launched and recovered by using parachute, thus eliminating the need for a runway as in case of conventional take-off and landing with wheels, a DRDO release said in Bangalore on Friday.

Diwali with 'Rabri rockets' & 'Nitish flowerpots'

Diwali with 'Rabri rockets' & 'Nitish flowerpots'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2006

Apart from these popular cracker brands, sparkles named after Congress president Sonia Gandhi and bombs named after Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat were also found to be doing good business in the state.

Bumrah rested for WI ODIs, T20Is; Dhawan back, Dhoni 'unavailable'

Bumrah rested for WI ODIs, T20Is; Dhawan back, Dhoni 'unavailable'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for the three-match T20Is and ODIs against West Indies but has been included in the Test squad, while veteran wicketkeeper Mahendra Singh Dhoni is 'unavailable' for the entire tour.

Remembering Kargil: 'Bombs on Target!'

Remembering Kargil: 'Bombs on Target!'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

One can only imagine how it is at the receiving end of the bomb. The sound is deafening, splinters and rocks fly like missiles and the blast sucks in the air around asphyxiating everyone. The shock waves can be felt for miles around.

Dhoni says he wanted to join the Indian Army

Dhoni says he wanted to join the Indian Army

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said he always aspired to be a soldier but destiny intervened to make him a cricketer.

The Forgotten Hero of the Indian Air Force

The Forgotten Hero of the Indian Air Force

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Did Vinod Sehgal die in Tsangdgar or was he taken PoW to Tibet or China? Why has the IAF kept so quiet for all these years, asks Claude Arpi.

Total Dhamaal Review: Anil-Madhuri deserved a better film!

Total Dhamaal Review: Anil-Madhuri deserved a better film!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Total Dhamaal would be unwatchable without Madhuri's spunk and bossy swag playing off Anil Kapoor's bellyaching, bugged half's protests, says Sukanya Verma.

Bhojpuri starlet Swati tells all

Bhojpuri starlet Swati tells all

Rediff.com18 Jun 2007

Swati Verma parachuted into stardom soon after her maiden Bhojpuri film Sasurari Zindabad hit the marquee. Here she talks about her tryst with fame and why family support is important.

Drones will deliver critical drugs at your doorstep

Drones will deliver critical drugs at your doorstep

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Maharashtra govt, California-based Zipline to launch the automated delivery service funded by Serum Institute.

How to get fired like a man

How to get fired like a man

Rediff.com14 Sep 2006

Deepika, Ranbir rake in big money

Deepika, Ranbir rake in big money

Rediff.com31 Dec 2007

The actors lead the newcomers pack in endorsement moolah.