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Wreckage of downed Pak F-16 seen in PoK

Wreckage of downed Pak F-16 seen in PoK

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

Sources added that Commanding Officer of Pakistan's 7 Northern Light Infantry inspected the site along with other officials.

China says Musk's SpaceX satellites had 2 close encounters with its space station

China says Musk's SpaceX satellites had 2 close encounters with its space station

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

China on Tuesday alleged that US billionaire Elon Musk-owned SpaceX's satellites had two 'close encounters' with its space station in orbit, and has complained to the United Nations about the incidents which endangered the safety of the Chinese astronauts.

The looming winter of discontent that awaits India

The looming winter of discontent that awaits India

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

The dreary, cold months from December to February may prove to be the undoing of many a nation as they grapple with sky-high fuel prices - a result of the Ukraine conflict and the pandemic. Many - Europe, South Korea, Japan, and China - will still pull through on the strength of their wealth or because of strong storage infrastructure. But India will have its back to the wall. Signs of liquefied natural gas (LNG) rates hitting new records this winter are already evident.

Shocking: Naxals fly drones over CRPF camp in Bastar

Shocking: Naxals fly drones over CRPF camp in Bastar

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Shoot-at-sight orders have been issued to security forces deployed across Left Wing Extremism affected states after a 'serious and new' threat of possession and operation of drones by Maoist cadres came to light recently, officials said on Sunday.

Ratan Tata takes to skies in F-16 fighter jet

Ratan Tata takes to skies in F-16 fighter jet

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

With this, Tata has now become the oldest Indian to fly the American-made aircraft. Tata, who holds a pilot's licence, had said the thought of the F-16 flight "excites me very much."

Mammootty Gets Off A Bus; Goes Down A Rabbit Hole

Mammootty Gets Off A Bus; Goes Down A Rabbit Hole

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam is a masterpiece, and like most masterpieces of the cinema, it's a great act of folly, observes Sreehari Nair.

PICS: Tokyo Olympics kicks off with glittering ceremony

PICS: Tokyo Olympics kicks off with glittering ceremony

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Images from the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics, at the National Stadium, on Friday.

Ranji: Bengal lose three in chase of 177 against Baroda

Ranji: Bengal lose three in chase of 177 against Baroda

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Thursday.

When Dravid made Graeme Swann feel like a school kid

When Dravid made Graeme Swann feel like a school kid

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Graeme Swann recalled how he once got Rahul Dravid out and it became a momentous occasion for him. Dravid played for Kent under John Wright's coaching and had a good season with the county side.

The IAF Air Warrior Skydiver Who Made History

The IAF Air Warrior Skydiver Who Made History

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

'I have only one life and that is enough.'

Why the cosmos fascinates us

Why the cosmos fascinates us

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

The fascination for the skies and what lies beyond has fathered an expansive stockpile of astronomical myths and legends and in India, also an elaborate astrological system, notes Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Eyes in the sky to help army against insurgents

Eyes in the sky to help army against insurgents

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

The army has about 200 UAVs, mostly the Searcher 1, Searcher 2 and Heron supplied by Israeli Aerospace Industries, but security experts feel mini-UAVs will give troops an edge in operations against militants.

PICS: Liverpool, Chelsea play out drab draw

PICS: Liverpool, Chelsea play out drab draw

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Nadal wins 14th French Open title, takes Grand Slam tally to 22

Nadal wins 14th French Open title, takes Grand Slam tally to 22

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Nadal stretched his record of men's singles Grand Slam titles to 22

EPL: Newcastle and Leeds stay in doldrums after draw

EPL: Newcastle and Leeds stay in doldrums after draw

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

Friday's 1-1 draw left Newcastle 18th on two points and piled more pressure on manager Steve Bruce while Leeds are 16th on three points after they missed a string of chances in an action-packed first half.

PIX: Manchester United end Arsenal's 100 per cent start

PIX: Manchester United end Arsenal's 100 per cent start

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

French Open: Sense of normality returns; Thiem ousted

French Open: Sense of normality returns; Thiem ousted

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Thousands of mask-free spectators flocked into the stadium

WTC final: Captain Kohli leads India's revival on Day 2

WTC final: Captain Kohli leads India's revival on Day 2

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

India were 146 for 3 against New Zealand before bad light stopped play in the weather-marred World Test Championship final, in Southampton, on Saturday.

Tejas Mark II will take to the skies in next 3 years

Tejas Mark II will take to the skies in next 3 years

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

The outgoing Tejas chief said the aircraft will join the IAF fleet by 2021-22.

Why is Modi playing the drums?

Why is Modi playing the drums?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

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BJP will come down to its 2012 tally of 47 in UP, says SP Maurya

BJP will come down to its 2012 tally of 47 in UP, says SP Maurya

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party in Uttar Pradesh will be reduced to its 2012 tally of 47 or thereabouts as the wind is blowing in favour of the Akhilesh Yadav-led coalition this election, says Swami Prasad Maurya who left the saffron party to join the Samajwadi Party last month.

PIX: Brentford thrash Manchester Utd; Champs City cruise

PIX: Brentford thrash Manchester Utd; Champs City cruise

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

No safe corridor for students in Sumy despite repeated urgings: India to UN

No safe corridor for students in Sumy despite repeated urgings: India to UN

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

"We have also assisted nationals from other countries, who approached us, in their return to their respective countries. And we will remain open to doing so in the coming days."

IAF ready for any contingency, says Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa

IAF ready for any contingency, says Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Dhanoa said that IAF's preparedness was amply displayed in the recently concluded exercise Gaganshakti.

Maha govt to accord state funeral to Capt Sathe

Maha govt to accord state funeral to Capt Sathe

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

The funeral of Captain Sathe, 58, who was a resident of Chandivali in Mumbai, will be held in Mumbai later in the day.

Tea seller's daughter flies high, becomes IAF officer

Tea seller's daughter flies high, becomes IAF officer

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

It was not easy for Anchal and the family to make her realise this dream, but she was determined

What England must do to win second Test...

What England must do to win second Test...

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

England need to bowl West Indies out cheaply and try to force a follow-on to have any chance of winning the second Test, said seamer Sam Curran

EPL PIX: Liverpool end City's unbeaten run; United held

EPL PIX: Liverpool end City's unbeaten run; United held

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

EPL PIX: Arsenal open up seven-point lead as Man City, Newcastle held

EPL PIX: Arsenal open up seven-point lead as Man City, Newcastle held

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Ashes PIX: Head hundred revives Australia on Day 1

Ashes PIX: Head hundred revives Australia on Day 1

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Travis Head returned from COVID-19 to smash a belligerent 101 and Cameron Green made 74 to revive Australia after a top-order collapse on the opening day of the day-night final Ashes Test against England on Friday.

IAF fighter jets conduct night ops near Indo-China border

IAF fighter jets conduct night ops near Indo-China border

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The Indian Air Force carried out intensive night operations involving its fighter aircraft including the MiG-29 and Sukhoi-30MKI along with its Apache attack helicopters and the Chinook heavy-lift helicopters.

India beats China's cameras, sensors to push back PLA

India beats China's cameras, sensors to push back PLA

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Sources said the Indian side has prepared very well for responding to the Chinese reaction in view of the action by own troops including a Special Operations unit and Sikh Light Infantry troops there.

3 Asanas For Strong Abs

3 Asanas For Strong Abs

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Ira Trivedi, wellness expert and founder of Yog Love, suggests simple postures and techniques that will help you improve flexibility and gain muscle strength.

India to procure 2 more Phalcon AWACS from Israel

India to procure 2 more Phalcon AWACS from Israel

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The fresh negotiations with Israeli authorities concerned for procurement of the two Phalcon AWACS come in the midst of India's bitter border row with China in high-altitude eastern Ladakh.

Rajnath Singh to induct Rafales on September 10

Rajnath Singh to induct Rafales on September 10

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Five Rafale fighter aircraft arrived in India from France on July 29 and have started extensive training within 24 hours of touching down in the country. The French-origin fighter aircraft are part of the 17 Golden Arrows squadron of the Indian Air Force.

NCLT okays Murari Jalan-Kalrock's Jet Airways resolution plan

NCLT okays Murari Jalan-Kalrock's Jet Airways resolution plan

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

The National Company Law Tribunal on Tuesday approved the Jalan-Kalrock Consortium's resolution plan for the bankrupt Jet Airways.

The Heroes Who Saved Ladakh For India

The Heroes Who Saved Ladakh For India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Visiting the Rezang La Memorial, one has a feeling of super-humans defending the Indian territory against the Chinese onslaught, says Claude Arpi on the 60th anniversary of the heroic battle of the 1962 War.

When a fighter pilot prepares to fly...

When a fighter pilot prepares to fly...

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

What does a fighter pilot feel as he takes off and lands his battle-ready aircraft? Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) takes you through those emotions.

Modi inducts India-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant into Navy

Modi inducts India-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant into Navy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned India's first indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant in Kochi on Friday, that put India into a select league of countries with domestic capability to build such large war ships.

New Navy Ensign Triggers Debate On Tamil Naval Feats

New Navy Ensign Triggers Debate On Tamil Naval Feats

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

While acknowledging Shivaji's naval contributions, questions are being raised about the inadequate acknowledgement of Chola sea-power in southern Tamil Nadu, which dates back by a few centuries, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.