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Drones Are What India Needs For Future Wars

Drones Are What India Needs For Future Wars

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

The foremost lesson for India today is to beef up its air defence to cater for multiple drone attacks. As seen in Operation Sindoor, we have come a long way, but there's room for getting better. We must develop a robust and almost impregnable air cover over ourselves, asserts IAF veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

'India Missed Opportunity To Take Back Parts Of PoK'

'India Missed Opportunity To Take Back Parts Of PoK'

Rediff.com14 May 2025

'Had Haji Pir and/or Skardu been taken, the message would have gone out not just to General Asim Munir and his cohort in the Pakistan army but to the Pakistani people that every terrorist incident in India would lead to substantial loss of territory in PoK.'

Onboard the stunning Glacier Express

Onboard the stunning Glacier Express

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

The Glacier Express takes tourists on an exhilarating trip through the World Heritage site in the Albula/Bernina landscapes.

Countries with most billionaires

Countries with most billionaires

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

Number of billionaires is increasing all across the world.

Amazing photos reveal the future!

Amazing photos reveal the future!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

What does the future hold for the technological world?

PIX: Zynga chief's spectacular home for $1.97 mn!

PIX: Zynga chief's spectacular home for $1.97 mn!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Mark Pincus plans to sell another plush property in San Francisco for $1.97 million.

This will be the world's tallest building!

This will be the world's tallest building!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

While Burj Khalifa in Dubai remains the tallest building in the world, a new challenger has emerged.

This will be the world's tallest building!

This will be the world's tallest building!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

While Burj Khalifa in Dubai remains the tallest building in the world, a new challenger has emerged.

Inside the world's most stunning railway stations

Inside the world's most stunning railway stations

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Berlin Hauptbahnhof (Berlin Central Station) is one of the biggest and most beautiful railway stations in Europe.

Once blue, Lucknow turns green and red in celebration

Once blue, Lucknow turns green and red in celebration

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

Mulayam Singh Yadav's Samajwadi Party on Tuesday swept to power in Uttar Pradesh with a spectacular win.

Stunning views of cities and countries from around the world

Stunning views of cities and countries from around the world

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

There is no shortage of natural and man-made beauty in the world.

In PHOTOS: Deadly triple blasts rock south Thailand

In PHOTOS: Deadly triple blasts rock south Thailand

Rediff.com31 Mar 2012

At least eight people have been killed and 68 injured in three explosions that rocked the southern Thai province of Yala on Saturday, officials said.

Oz pacers use 'perfume ball' to mop Indian tail

Oz pacers use 'perfume ball' to mop Indian tail

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

It is called the 'throat ball' or the 'perfume ball' and the Australian pacers are using it with intimidating regularity against Indian tailenders in the ongoing Test series.

PICS: 5 STUNNING features of Royal Enfield Desert Storm

PICS: 5 STUNNING features of Royal Enfield Desert Storm

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

The sexy Royal Enfield Desert Storm has been making heads turn on Indian roads. Here are some of the really cool features of this mean machine.

In PHOTOS: Japan's tsunami 'ghost ship' sinks

In PHOTOS: Japan's tsunami 'ghost ship' sinks

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

The United States coast guard used a cannon to sink a derelict and fuel-laden Japanese vessel that drifted to Alaska after the March 2011 tsunami.

Most valuable luxury brands in the world

Most valuable luxury brands in the world

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

Luxury brand market is witnessing one of the fastest growth.

Top Indian deans at world's best business schools

Top Indian deans at world's best business schools

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

There are now several Indian deans at US universities.

Top jewellery companies in the world

Top jewellery companies in the world

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

There are many jewellery retailers in the world, but not all are famous.

Amazing toys of billionaires

Amazing toys of billionaires

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Billionaires have it all - from supercars to exotic islands to coolest toys.

These 17 smartphones, tablets are the next wave

These 17 smartphones, tablets are the next wave

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

Some dazzling mobile phones have been launched at the Barcelona World Congress in Spain.

Amazing campus of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Amazing campus of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation campus in Seattle, Washington has secured LEED-NC Platinum certification from the US Green Building Council.

Dia Mirza scorches the ramp at Fashion Week

Dia Mirza scorches the ramp at Fashion Week

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

Dia Mirza walked the ramp for as showstopper for late Gulshan Kumar's daughter Khushali Kumar.

Indian among Silicon Valley's youngest CEOs

Indian among Silicon Valley's youngest CEOs

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

Technology world is witnessing massive changes, and it is mostly youngsters who are driving these changes.

Volvo launches 3 stunning diesel cars in India

Volvo launches 3 stunning diesel cars in India

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

Volvo joins the band of affordable entry level luxury cars.

Here's what Hungary does with banknotes!

Here's what Hungary does with banknotes!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

Hungary has found a novel way to reutilise the notes.

World's most beautiful airports

World's most beautiful airports

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Waiting at some airports can be a pleasant experience.

New MPV in town. Chevrolet Enjoy at Rs 6.5 lakh

New MPV in town. Chevrolet Enjoy at Rs 6.5 lakh

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

General Motors used the Auto Expo 2012 platform wisely and introduced its much anticipated MPV.

Gujarat MPs want bullet train from Ahmedabad to Mumbai

Gujarat MPs want bullet train from Ahmedabad to Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

BJP MPs from Gujarat met Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi and submitted a memorandum requesting new railway projects, including that of a bullet train between Ahmedabad and Mumbai.

20 most corrupt countries in the world

20 most corrupt countries in the world

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

Corruption is a big problem not only in India, but across the world.

Dream cars of the golden age

Dream cars of the golden age

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

There are some cars that instantly remind us of the golden period of automobile history.

Train mishap in Assam kills 3, injures 50

Train mishap in Assam kills 3, injures 50

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Three persons were killed and over 50 injured when a passenger train derailed after hitting an earth-cutting vehicle at an unmanned railway crossing in Assam's Kamrup (Rural) district on Friday

Spotted: Mandira, Farhan, Amisha at Fashion Week

Spotted: Mandira, Farhan, Amisha at Fashion Week

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

Day one of Fashion Week saw celebrities like Mandira Bedi, Farhan Akhtar, Karisma Kapur, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Amisha Patel and more

PHOTOS: HTC One X and HTC One V

PHOTOS: HTC One X and HTC One V

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

HTC three days back unveiled its flagship phone -- One X and One V -- running on Android 4.0 operating system. Here are some stunning pictures and specifications of the One X and One V.

The killing fields of Syria

The killing fields of Syria

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

More than 7,500 people have been killed in Syria since the uprising against President Bashar Al-Assad's regime began nearly a year ago, a top United Nations official told the Security Council.

49 killed, 600 hurt in Argentina train crash

49 killed, 600 hurt in Argentina train crash

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

Forty nine people were killed and over 600 injured in a train crash in Argentina. The train hit the end of the platform at Once Station in Buenos Aires during the morning rush hour.

Most expensive mobile phones in the world

Most expensive mobile phones in the world

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

While all of us have mobile phones, some go for really expensive ones.

10 countries deepest in debt

10 countries deepest in debt

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

There are many countries in the world that are facing rising debt problems.

Amazing planes with unusual duties

Amazing planes with unusual duties

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Most of the aeroplanes in the world are used to transport people or goods, but some have unusual purposes.

Stunning villa: Bill Gates spends $600,000 on rent!

Stunning villa: Bill Gates spends $600,000 on rent!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

Last winter, Microsoft founder Bill Gates spent a whopping $600,000 per month to rent a plush bungalow in Wellington, Florida.

Dogs, poodles and more take to the ramp!

Dogs, poodles and more take to the ramp!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is an annual event to judge some of the most stunning dogs across the United States. It is held at New York's Madison Square Garden every year.