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In a first, Chinook, Apache to be part of R-Day flypast

In a first, Chinook, Apache to be part of R-Day flypast

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

A model of Rafale jet will be showcased as part of the IAF's tableau. Models of LCA Tejas, Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), surface-to-air guided weapon Aakash missile and Astra missiles will also be part of the tableau.

Conte leaves Inter after agreeing contract termination

Conte leaves Inter after agreeing contract termination

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Real, Barca and Juve stand firm on Super League

SC directs Centre to grant permanent commission to women officers in Army within 3 months

SC directs Centre to grant permanent commission to women officers in Army within 3 months

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

A bench headed by Justice D Y Chandrachud rejected the Centre's argument of physiological limitations and social norms for denying them permanent commission and command postings, saying it is disturbing and against the concept of equality.

The chequered flight path of Jet Airways

The chequered flight path of Jet Airways

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

An overriding ambition to rule the domestic skies prevented Jet Airways from becoming a strong and formidable player in the international market. The Sahara buy added to the complexity of its operations and a dilution of what the airline stood for, says Anjuli Bhargava.

Will BCCI shift India-Bangladesh T20 outside Delhi?

Will BCCI shift India-Bangladesh T20 outside Delhi?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

The rapid spike in the pollution level after Diwali has become a cause for concern

Bihar floods: Toll reaches 30, rescue ops gather pace

Bihar floods: Toll reaches 30, rescue ops gather pace

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Twenty teams of the NDRF, comprising about 900 rescue persons, have been deployed in the state.

The Legend Called Shashi Kapoor

The Legend Called Shashi Kapoor

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'Shashiji was a terrific co-star.'

Raveena: Zaira Wasim could have quit gracefully

Raveena: Zaira Wasim could have quit gracefully

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

'Doesn't matter if two film olds are ungrateful to the industry that have given them all. Just wish they'd exit gracefully and keep their regressive views to themselves.'

IAF sets up radars as LTTE flies high

IAF sets up radars as LTTE flies high

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

The radars were fixed at Seeniappa Darga Casurina jungle near Sundaramudaiyan village in Ramanathapuram district and trials were going on, a senior IAF official told PTI on Wednesday.

UCL PIX: Chelsea take slender lead; Bayern thrash Lazio

UCL PIX: Chelsea take slender lead; Bayern thrash Lazio

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

IMAGES from Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

Civilians in the Army: Good idea or not?

Civilians in the Army: Good idea or not?

Rediff.com15 May 2020

We have a generation of youth in our country with fire in their bellies and the 'tamanna' to emulate the Indian soldier. Such is the image that has been created by our soldiers over time. The proposal for civilians into the Military fray for a short stint must be considered favourably keeping the national interests foremost, says Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

Review: The OnePlus 8T

Review: The OnePlus 8T

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Is the OnePlus's latest offering worth its price?

Air chief flies MiG 21 with Abhinandan

Air chief flies MiG 21 with Abhinandan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

IAF Chief Dhanoa and Abhinandan took a sortie on the MiG 21 jet from the Pathankot air base.

5 Asanas to DETOX Your Body

5 Asanas to DETOX Your Body

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

A detox yoga routine will improve digestion, boost strength and increase flexibility, says Radhika Iyer.

EPL PIX: West Ham relegation fears grow; Leicester draw

EPL PIX: West Ham relegation fears grow; Leicester draw

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

West Ham United's hopes of avoiding relegation suffered a cruel blow as an own goal by midfielder Tomas Soucek and Harry Kane's first goal since December condemned them to a 2-0 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday.

Beware of 'sarab': Modi uses liquor analogy to attack Oppn

Beware of 'sarab': Modi uses liquor analogy to attack Oppn

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

On the one side there is a strong 'chowkidar', on the other, a line of tainted people, the prime minister said.

Worst year for aviation, global airlines to lose $84 bn in 2020

Worst year for aviation, global airlines to lose $84 bn in 2020

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

In India, domestic airlines have not secured any relief from the government and are reporting 50-55 per cent loads as domestic air travel resumed on May 25 after two-month suspension.

Salute This Hero of the 1971 War!

Salute This Hero of the 1971 War!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'Our men had suffered so much pain for the independence of other people in a foreign land.'

Rajnath calls on Macron; discusses India-France defence ties

Rajnath calls on Macron; discusses India-France defence ties

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

"The meeting demonstrated the depth of India-France bilateral partnership, especially in the defence sector, that has significantly strengthened in recent times. Both leaders resolved to take the relationship to the next higher level," said a statement issued by the ministry after the 35-minute meeting.

2 firefighters die in gas well blaze in Assam

2 firefighters die in gas well blaze in Assam

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The two firefighters had gone missing after the well caught fire on Tuesday and their bodies were recovered by a National Disaster Relief Force team on Wednesday morning, said Oil India Spokesperson Tridiv Hazarika.

Rafale aircraft makes debut on R-Day flypast

Rafale aircraft makes debut on R-Day flypast

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

The fighter jet conducted Eklavya formation by flying at a height of around 300 meter along with two Jagaur and two MIG-29 aircraft. The five jets resembled a V shape with Rafale leading the pack.

EPL PIX: Man City down Chelsea; Liverpool held; Villa stun United

EPL PIX: Man City down Chelsea; Liverpool held; Villa stun United

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Close encounters of the first kind: UFO sightings that seem real

Close encounters of the first kind: UFO sightings that seem real

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Rediff.com takes at look at the most popular UFO sightings and close encounters of our age.

68th Republic Day celebrations end on high note

68th Republic Day celebrations end on high note

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

Foot-tapping music and soulful classical renditions rent the air as Republic Day celebrations culminated with the Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi where President Pranab Mukherjee rode the ceremonial buggy down the Raisina Hill on Sunday for the last time during his tenure.

PIX: Messi-Mbappe lift PSG to win; Liverpool edge Atletico

PIX: Messi-Mbappe lift PSG to win; Liverpool edge Atletico

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

EPL PIX: Salah spoils Gerrard's Anfield return, Chelsea win at Leeds

EPL PIX: Salah spoils Gerrard's Anfield return, Chelsea win at Leeds

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

However, one goal proved enough for City who picked up their sixth successive league win to move four points clear of Liverpool, who host Aston Villa later on Saturday, at the top of the standings.

Time for India to play the Tibet card with China

Time for India to play the Tibet card with China

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

'The logical step is to challenge the very legitimacy of the Chinese claim over Tibet,' recommends Inspector General Gurdip Singh Uban (retd).

If Shah can claim 250 killed in IAF strikes, why can't PM: Cong

If Shah can claim 250 killed in IAF strikes, why can't PM: Cong

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Singh said, "It is extremely shocking and tragic that the prime minister of this country is pointing fingers at opposition parties for questioning the Army or the Air Force.

Fan of routine, Djokovic finds it tough to adjust to uncertainty

Fan of routine, Djokovic finds it tough to adjust to uncertainty

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Novak Djokovic was in imperious form before the circuit came to a halt. Djokovic said he initially struggled to cope with the uncertainty surrounding when tennis can restart after its shutdown in early March due to the novel coronavirus.

15 outstanding women honoured with Nari Shakti Puraskar

15 outstanding women honoured with Nari Shakti Puraskar

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

The winners for the year 2019 are from fields as diverse as agriculture, sports, handicrafts, afforestation and wildlife conservation, armed forces and education.

IN PHOTOS: The Rafale's long flight to India

IN PHOTOS: The Rafale's long flight to India

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

The selection of Dassault's Rafale as India's new MMRCA fighter was only the latest step in the Air Force's long and painstaking process to pick itself a winner, writes Ajai Shukla.

Amazon arm to set up data centre in Hyderabad

Amazon arm to set up data centre in Hyderabad

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Friday announced setting up of its second data centre region in India in Telangana that will be operational by mid-2022, and will see the tech giant investing about Rs 20,761 crore. While AWS did not comment on the investment detail, Telangana IT and Industries Minister KT Rama Rao tweeted that AWS will invest Rs 20,761 crore ($2.77 billion) to set up multiple data centres in the state.

PIX: Hamilton makes a statement as F1 gets back on track

PIX: Hamilton makes a statement as F1 gets back on track

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Formula One got back on track in changed circumstances on Friday but with Mercedes bringing a familiar look to the timing sheets as six times World champion Lewis Hamilton led team mate Valtteri Bottas one-two in Austrian Grand Prix free practice. The Briton did 41 laps and lapped with a best time of one minute 04.816 seconds in a damp and overcast session, 0.356 faster than the Finn.

US court asks ISRO arm Antrix to pay $1.2bn to Devas for cancelled deal

US court asks ISRO arm Antrix to pay $1.2bn to Devas for cancelled deal

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

A US court has asked Antrix Corporation, the commercial arm of Indian Space Research Organisation, to pay a compensation of USD 1.2 billion to a Bengaluru-based startup, Devas Multimedia, for cancelling a satellite deal in 2005.

Exclusive! Irom Sharmila writes: 'We've learnt to forego truth'

Exclusive! Irom Sharmila writes: 'We've learnt to forego truth'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

On November 3, 2011, when her fast against the Armed Forces Special Protection Act in force in Manipur completed 11 years, Irom Sharmila, the legendary crusader for human rights in that north-eastern state, penned a heartfelt appeal to her people, which was handed over to Rediff.com on November 30 as she was being produced before the chief judicial magistrate in Imphal. Please read it!

Why Buttler would least like to self-isolate with Ashwin

Why Buttler would least like to self-isolate with Ashwin

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

England wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler is hoping for at least a curtailed IPL this season, aware that it would be difficult to conduct the "massive tournament" in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. The league was originally scheduled to start on March 29 in Mumbai but it was postponed to April 15 to contain the spread of the coronavirus, which has claimed more than 21,000 lives across the globe.

'Gentlemen, we are at war!'

'Gentlemen, we are at war!'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

'I propose to finish it soon, but till then you all will ensure that we strike hard at our enemy.' 'I will not accept any shortcomings or cowardice.'

Kiren Rijiju flies high on board Sukhoi-30MKI

Kiren Rijiju flies high on board Sukhoi-30MKI

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday flew in a Sukhoi-30MKI supersonic fighter jet of the Indian Air Force from the Halwara airbase in Punjab.

Tennis returns to US as Brady claims first WTA title

Tennis returns to US as Brady claims first WTA title

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

The hard court, outdoor competition in Lexington, Kentucky, marked the WTA's first tournament in the United States since the coronavirus outbreak forced almost all sport into a long break earlier this year.

EPL: Liverpool's collapse continues; Chelsea held

EPL: Liverpool's collapse continues; Chelsea held

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

Twelve months ago Liverpool were ripping up the record books on the way to their first English top-flight title for 30 years but defeat by Everton on Saturday left them mulling a host of far less flattering statistics.