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Arjan Singh was a beacon of military leadership

Arjan Singh was a beacon of military leadership

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

He was awarded the distinguished Flying Cross in 1944. This honour is equivalent to today's Param Vir Chakra. The Arjan Singh Trust for needy air force personnel was set up out of the proceeds of his farm house in Delhi being sold. He was a charismatic leader of men and lived up to the fine traditions of soldiering, says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

'The years in service were the best days of my life... until now'

'The years in service were the best days of my life... until now'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Insiyah Vahanvaty continues our special series on the ex-servicemen agitating for One Rank One Pension at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.

The Hero of the Battle of Longewala

The Hero of the Battle of Longewala

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri was awarded the Mahavir Chakra, the second highest medal for gallantry for leading a small company of men against a massive Pakistani attack.

'Wearing a bikini is vulgar'

'Wearing a bikini is vulgar'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

'Indian men like Indian women to be decent.' 'If I show everything, what's the point?'

Coronavirus impact: India pull out of shooting World Cup in Cyprus

Coronavirus impact: India pull out of shooting World Cup in Cyprus

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

The novel coronavirus outbreak has prompted India to withdraw from next month's shooting World Cup in Cyprus, the National Rifles Association of India (NRAI) revealed on Friday.

10 sequels that have made audiences WAIT

10 sequels that have made audiences WAIT

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Sadak 2 is all set to release on OTT this month, and it joins a bunch of sequels whose original films released more than a decade ago.

A 1971 War Hero You Must Know

A 1971 War Hero You Must Know

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

'I realised what a great leader he was by the way he took decisions to undertake the most-risky of missions.'

'I used to torture Sunny Leone'

'I used to torture Sunny Leone'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Milap Zaveri talks about Mastizaade, Sunny Leone and much more!

PIX: Alia Bhatt watches Sanju with Ranbir

PIX: Alia Bhatt watches Sanju with Ranbir

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Bollywood queues up to watch Sanju.

IAF writes to Censor Board about 'undue negative portrayal' in 'Gunjan Saxena'

IAF writes to Censor Board about 'undue negative portrayal' in 'Gunjan Saxena'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The IAF in its letter to the censor board, and sent to Netflix and Dharma Productions, has stated that as per initial understanding, "Dharma Productions had agreed to represent Indian Air Force with authenticity and make all efforts to ensure that the film helps to inspire the next generation of IAF officers. " However, when the trailer of the movie was released recently, it was observed that "certain scenes and dialogues in the movie and its trailer, which was forwarded to this office for viewing, have been found to portray the IAF in an undue negative light."

Shooting: Elavenil, Anish among 34 core group picked for Olympics

Shooting: Elavenil, Anish among 34 core group picked for Olympics

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Elavenil Valarivan and Anish Bhanwala, two of India's finest young shooters, were on Friday named in a 34-member core group for the Tokyo Olympics. The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) released the list of shooters who will be training separately for the quadrennial sporting extravaganza, scheduled to be held next summer after the COVID-19 pandemic pushed the Games back by a year.

PIX: Soha, Kunal walk the ramp for a cause

PIX: Soha, Kunal walk the ramp for a cause

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

A look at the star arrivals!

India's shooters draw blank for second day running

India's shooters draw blank for second day running

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

Deepak Kumar and Divyansh Singh Panwar finished a lowly 26th and 32nd respectively in the men's 10 metres Air Rifle event of the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday

Bollywood's REAL LIFE Stories in 2021

Bollywood's REAL LIFE Stories in 2021

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Many big Bollywood's big movies have been pushed forward to 2021, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. Among them are quite a few bio-pics.

Box Office: Revolver Rani, Kaanchi open poorly

Box Office: Revolver Rani, Kaanchi open poorly

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the box office verdict for the week.

Manmohan's response to terror not as strong as Modi's: Sheila Dikshit

Manmohan's response to terror not as strong as Modi's: Sheila Dikshit

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Dikshit, a former three-time chief minister of Delhi, however, added that there was a feeling that the PM is doing it all for politics.

Check out schedule of Indian athletes at Tokyo Olympics

Check out schedule of Indian athletes at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Check out the complete schedule of Indian athletes at the Tokyo Olympics

'2022 will be blockbuster year for films'

'2022 will be blockbuster year for films'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'We will see footfall returning to pre-COVID levels by January.'

Shah Rukh Khan: Khushwant Singh made our lives so much richer

Shah Rukh Khan: Khushwant Singh made our lives so much richer

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Aishwarya, SRK, Katrina at Ambani party

Aishwarya, SRK, Katrina at Ambani party

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Congratulations Shloka and Akash!

Mandira, Katrina, Priyanka: Who's got the BEST muscles? VOTE!

Mandira, Katrina, Priyanka: Who's got the BEST muscles? VOTE!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Take this fun poll now!

Can This Babu Be Punjab's Giant Killer?

Can This Babu Be Punjab's Giant Killer?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'The honourable prime minister virtually handpicked me for the Amritsar East seat.' 'Amit Shahji announced that if I am elected, the whole of Punjab will be drugs free.'

PIX: Bollywood's notable toy boys!

PIX: Bollywood's notable toy boys!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Vir Das plays Kangna Ranaut's toy boy in this week's release Revolver Rani.

Kareena bats for the women's cricket team!

Kareena bats for the women's cricket team!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Get your low-down on what's happening in the world of Bollywood, right here!

Box Office: Shaadi Ke Side Effects opens poorly

Box Office: Shaadi Ke Side Effects opens poorly

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Trade analyst Vindo Mirani gives box office verdict for the week.

PIX: Singer Meiyang Chang's GORGEOUS Mumbai home

PIX: Singer Meiyang Chang's GORGEOUS Mumbai home

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Take a look at the singer's two-bedroom flat in suburban Mumbai.

MasterChef India judge Kunal's recipes: Grilled fish, Ravioli, more

MasterChef India judge Kunal's recipes: Grilled fish, Ravioli, more

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Nine mouth-watering recipes from Chef Kunal Kapur's cook book, A Chef In Every Home.

She insists on going Dutch! What do you do?

She insists on going Dutch! What do you do?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Vir Sanghvi offers tips

With core business shaky, IT services cos to take a revenue hit

With core business shaky, IT services cos to take a revenue hit

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Experts are of the opinion that though digital services hold the future, the companies are likely to take a hit during the transition period.

Foodstar, India's own version of Michelin Star rankings!

Foodstar, India's own version of Michelin Star rankings!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Culinary Culture, which is spearheading the venture, will bring globally-ranked chefs to India as well as take local chefs abroad so they can work at world-ranked eateries.

Manushi rocks daring high slit dress like a pro

Manushi rocks daring high slit dress like a pro

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

See how your favourite stars dazzled at the finale of Femina Miss India 2019.

Is Modi copying Indira's Emergency textbook?

Is Modi copying Indira's Emergency textbook?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

'Consider Mrs Gandhi's view of her opponents: Traitors, anti-nationals, rumour-mongers.' Does the spirit of the Emergency-era Indira Gandhi still rule India? asks Vir Sanghvi.

UP cop says no rape in Hathras case; experts junk claim

UP cop says no rape in Hathras case; experts junk claim

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

"Even the woman in her statement to police did not mention about rape but talked about 'marpeet' (beating) only," the ADG said.

Aditi Rao Hydari just made us weak in our knees

Aditi Rao Hydari just made us weak in our knees

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Here's a round up of everyone who's someone who attended the GQ Men of the Year Awards held in Mumbai over the weekend.

Stand-up comedians post apology after old videos, tweets resurface

Stand-up comedians post apology after old videos, tweets resurface

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Earlier this week, Twitter users dug out screenshots of jokes of some comics, including Varun Grover, Aditi Mittal, Abish Mathew, which they had cracked in the past.

The Course Mate Who Will Be Chief

The Course Mate Who Will Be Chief

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

'As a course mate who has followed closely this star on the Bombay Sappers firmament, my heart swells with pride to see his extraordinary brilliance and focus; his commitment and his dedication; his hard work; and his technical as well as tactical knowledge,' says Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd) of his batchmate General Manoj Pande who will take over as chief of the army staff on May 1.

FAQ: Is it safe to take antibody cocktail for Covid-19?

FAQ: Is it safe to take antibody cocktail for Covid-19?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

According to medical practitioners, the treatment is especially useful in controlling disease among those who have not received the vaccine or got only one shot and also the high-risk contacts of a patient.

Taapsee, Shraddha earn more than Saif!

Taapsee, Shraddha earn more than Saif!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Some surprises here!

Huma's electricity bill: Rs 50k! Taapsee's: Rs 36k!

Huma's electricity bill: Rs 50k! Taapsee's: Rs 36k!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Huma Qureshi, Taapsee Pannu, Pulkit Samrat, Renuka Shahane, Bijoy Nambiar are among several Bollywood personalities to express concern over huge electricity bills.

A martyr's family remembers

A martyr's family remembers

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

'A man dies and it's over for him. But we're right here, it isn't over for us,' she says cryptically. She talks about the "poverty" in which she had to raise her sons and daughter, the responsibility of today's youth to its country and how war widows should cope with their loss.