News for 'Vikrant'

'I was lucky to have survived the blast'

'I was lucky to have survived the blast'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

'There were no stretchers available immediately, so the people who gathered around tore down tarpaulin and cloth from adjoining shops and made them into makeshift stretchers to ferry the injured to the nearby Saifee Hospital.'

'Overweight' Tejas LCA not fit for aircraft carriers: Navy

'Overweight' Tejas LCA not fit for aircraft carriers: Navy

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

The Indian Navy has ruled out deploying indigenously built light combat aircraft Tejas on its aircraft carriers, saying it is "not being able to meet the requirements".

Aamir Khan buys India's patriotic motorcycle

Aamir Khan buys India's patriotic motorcycle

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Aamir Khan has bought himself a humble V15 which has been marketed very well by Bajaj Auto, says Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com

CBFC chief Nihalani defends blocking 'Lipstick Under My Burkha'

CBFC chief Nihalani defends blocking 'Lipstick Under My Burkha'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

"CBFC is part of the government, the responsibility of which is not only limited to issuing certificates to the films but also to preserve the culture and tradition of the country. CBFC is needed so that right kind of films are exhibited in public.

Navy to deploy MiG 29Ks in Vishakhapatnam

Navy to deploy MiG 29Ks in Vishakhapatnam

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

India is planning to deploy the MiG-29K naval combat aircraft in Vishakhapatnam to strengthen the security of the country's eastern coast.

What we MISS when we don't watch films in a theatre

What we MISS when we don't watch films in a theatre

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The difference between watching a movie on a laptop in your apartment and watching it on a big white screen is almost spiritual, notes Sreehari Nair.

2,500 pregnant women set yoga record in Gujarat

2,500 pregnant women set yoga record in Gujarat

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

India on Tuesday set a new world record with over 2,500 pregnant women performing Yoga together as part of the Second International Yoga Day at the Swaminarayan Temple hall on Kalawad Road in Rajkot, Gujarat.

China launches 2nd aircraft carrier, to be deployed in SCS

China launches 2nd aircraft carrier, to be deployed in SCS

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The aircraft carrier is China first domestically-built ship. Shandong is bigger than China's first aircraft carrier Liaoning and could house 36 fighter jets.

PIX: Kalki, Aditi watch Konkona's A Death In The Gunj

PIX: Kalki, Aditi watch Konkona's A Death In The Gunj

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Take a look at the arrivals.

'Whatever Hathras DM did against the wishes of the family is against the rule of law'

'Whatever Hathras DM did against the wishes of the family is against the rule of law'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'He may have had his reservations about the law and order situation there, but the way the family of the victim was intimidated raises a lot of questions about the intentions of the DM.'

PIX: Jacqueline, Malaika, Diljit mingle at an awards show

PIX: Jacqueline, Malaika, Diljit mingle at an awards show

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

A look at the red carpet arrivals.

India to join 40,000 ton aircraft carrier league soon

India to join 40,000 ton aircraft carrier league soon

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

Scheduled to be launched by Defence Minister A K Antony's wife Elizabeth Antony, the carrier will be named after Vikrant, India's first aircraft carrier, Naval Staff vice chief Vice-Admiral R K Dhowan said.

Indian student's car torched in Melbourne

Indian student's car torched in Melbourne

Rediff.com7 Jun 2009

22-year-old Vikrant Rajesh Ratan, who had used all his savings to buy the car, said the vehicle was burnt on Saturday night. He said that two other cars, also belonging to Indians, that were parked next to his vehicle, were also damaged during the incident.

Marathi film goes to UNESCO

Marathi film goes to UNESCO

Rediff.com29 Jul 2008

Jinki Re Jinki!, a Marathi film depicting a emotional bonding between a boy and his teacher, cultivating in him liking for schooling, has been selected by UNESCO for their Teachers Training Initiative.

Tendulkar celebrates birthday in Chennai

Tendulkar celebrates birthday in Chennai

Rediff.com24 Apr 2008

On the occasion of his 35th birthday, the master batsman had a quiet celebration with his Mumbai Indians' teammates at a Chennai hotel on Thursday.

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com31 May 2021

India's national security strategy needs to be revised periodically since the global and regional geopolitical situation is dynamic, points out Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

How Shah Rukh got married to Gauri

How Shah Rukh got married to Gauri

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

We bring you *that story*, and a lot more, in this fascinating excerpt from Roshmila Bhattacharya's Matinee Men: A Journey Through Bollywood.

The watchman who left his family that night

The watchman who left his family that night

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Rediff.com meets a family that longs for "a very nice man" who, alas, will never return.

'Mirzapur has been an eventful journey'

'Mirzapur has been an eventful journey'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

'It is a male-dominated show, but that does not mean that the female characters do not stand out.'

'Does the US want war with India?'

'Does the US want war with India?'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

Admiral S M Nanda on India stood up to America during the 1971 war.

World's oldest aircraft carrier INS Viraat could soon be a museum

World's oldest aircraft carrier INS Viraat could soon be a museum

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

The ministry of defence is considering converting the last British ship serving the Indian Navy into a self-sustaining aircraft carrier museum on the lines of the US Navy's Aircraft Carrier Museum.

'I am an outcast in Bollywood'

'I am an outcast in Bollywood'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

'The idea is to sideline you, box you up in a smaller box, so you don't go out of that.' 'The bigger boxes are for their own people.'

Can't stay silent: B-Town speaks up for Jamia students

Can't stay silent: B-Town speaks up for Jamia students

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Condemning the police crackdown inside Jamia Millia university, several film industry insiders, including one from Hollywood, on Monday rallied behind the university's students and said the government is trying to stifle voices of dissent against the Citizenship Amendment Act.

Israel signs historic $2 billion missile deal with India

Israel signs historic $2 billion missile deal with India

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

In a mega-contract worth over $1.6 billion, state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries will provide advanced medium-range surface-to-air missile systems to the Indian Army.

PartyGaming: Indian cashes in $100 million

PartyGaming: Indian cashes in $100 million

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

One of the two Indian founders of online poker company PartyGaming has hit a jackpot of $100 million (about 50 million) by selling more than half of its holding in the company.

Is India ready for a Maritime Theatre Command?

Is India ready for a Maritime Theatre Command?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Mere shuffling of resources or cosmetic changes to prove a point would be counterproductive in the long run, observes Commodore Venugoptal Menon (retd).

'Indian Navy will protect India's trade and economic interests'

'Indian Navy will protect India's trade and economic interests'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'The Chinese navy is large and expanding both in numbers and capability by the day.' 'India too must take measures to safeguard its own interests, now and in the future.'

Will India get 3rd aircraft carrier?

Will India get 3rd aircraft carrier?

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Costing Rs 500 billion, the INS Vishal will be the Indian military's single most expensive defence platform.

Sports Shorts: India bag two more golds in Military Games

Sports Shorts: India bag two more golds in Military Games

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Indian Navy forces Chinese naval ship to retreat from Andaman

Indian Navy forces Chinese naval ship to retreat from Andaman

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Military sources said the research ship Shi Yan 1 forayed into Indian waters in September but was forced to retreat after it was suspected to be involved in spying.

No nuke missiles at R-Day parade for third straight year

No nuke missiles at R-Day parade for third straight year

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

In 2013, India had displayed the Inter Continental Ballistic Missile Agni V during the Republic Day Parade. The chief guest at that time was Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.

Box Office: Toilet: Ek Prem Katha opens well

Box Office: Toilet: Ek Prem Katha opens well

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Akshay Kumar's success rate continues.

Amitav Ghosh gives you a glimpse of Rashtrapati Bhavan

Amitav Ghosh gives you a glimpse of Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Author Amitav Ghosh is giving a rare glimpse of what it's like inside Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Jackpot! 2 NRIs set to be billionaires

Jackpot! 2 NRIs set to be billionaires

Rediff.com4 Jun 2005

Two IIT graduates are among the 4 business brains who have struck it rich to the tune of billions of pounds, thanks to the phenomenal growth in online poker.

Box Office: Jab Harry Met Sejal flops

Box Office: Jab Harry Met Sejal flops

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

Vinod Mirani gives us his weekly verdict.

PHOTOS: Prez confers gallantry awards; Kashmiri teen gets Shaurya Chakra

PHOTOS: Prez confers gallantry awards; Kashmiri teen gets Shaurya Chakra

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Shaurya Chakra is usually awarded to armed forces and para-military personnel for 'gallantry otherwise in the face of the enemy'.

'Is mobile banking as safe as net banking?'

'Is mobile banking as safe as net banking?'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

In an online chat with readers on April 27, Sameer Ratolikar, Chief Information Security Officer, HDFC Bank, answered readers' queries on how to secure their online banking transaction.

Box Office: Mubarakan gets a poor opening

Box Office: Mubarakan gets a poor opening

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

The hits and misses of the week.