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The spectacular 1965 war carnival at Rajpath

The spectacular 1965 war carnival at Rajpath

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

A thrilling vertical manoeuvre by Su30 fighter jets and performance by motorcycle-borne soldiers among a host of other activities today cast a spell over thousands of people who attended the carnival 'Indradhanush' at the Rajpath in New Delhi to commemorate the golden jubilee of the 1965 Indo-Pak War.

Chashme Baddoor Contest: Win EXCITING prizes!

Chashme Baddoor Contest: Win EXCITING prizes!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Watch the trailer and win!

Coronavirus lockdown: How to keep children busy

Coronavirus lockdown: How to keep children busy

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Owing to cancelled schedules, busy Bollywood celebrities are engaging in all sorts of fun activities with their brood.

'Rest in glory, Lataji'

'Rest in glory, Lataji'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'The source of our music, the very notes of music itself have fallen silent.'

Box Office: Decent opening for Go Goa Gone, Gippi doesn't impress

Box Office: Decent opening for Go Goa Gone, Gippi doesn't impress

Rediff.com13 May 2013

Here's a look at the hits and misses at the box office this week.

What do you think of Imran's Delhi Belly trailer

What do you think of Imran's Delhi Belly trailer

Rediff.com13 May 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Airtel to sell emergency alert service among women

Airtel to sell emergency alert service among women

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

In case of emergency, a user can send sms to 10 loved ones with a call.

ISSF World C'ships: Two more junior gold medals for India

ISSF World C'ships: Two more junior gold medals for India

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

Singh shot a score of 587 (291 in precision and 296 in rapid) in the individual competition to grab the gold ahead of American Henry Leverett (584) and Korean Lee Jaekyoon (582).

Don't Miss: The most happening videos this week!

Don't Miss: The most happening videos this week!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2013

Don't Miss: The most happening videos this week!

What do you think of the Delhi Belly trailer?

What do you think of the Delhi Belly trailer?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

Have your say!

2 brothers, 85-yr-old woman among 38 killed in Delhi riots

2 brothers, 85-yr-old woman among 38 killed in Delhi riots

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Aamir, 25, who worked as a driver, and his brother Hashim, 16, set out from Ghaziabad on Wednesday to check on their elder brother Shairuddin in Gokalpuri, one of the focal points of the violence. The two never reached Shairuddin's place.

The Chinese can be driven out in minutes, but...

The Chinese can be driven out in minutes, but...

Rediff.com6 May 2013

The Chinese intrusion into Indian territory in Ladakh seemed to be a trial balloon for dealing with troublesome Indian positions

Farewell, Victor of the Battle of Basantar

Farewell, Victor of the Battle of Basantar

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Lieutenant General Walter Anthony Gustavo Pinto was known for his dynamic, bold and aggressive leadership in the Battle of Basantar during the 1971 War. Lieutenant General B T Pandit -- who was awarded a Vir Chakra for his courage during that battle -- salutes the Victor of Basantar who passed into the ages last week.

FABULOUS Amitabh Bachchan pictures, right here!

FABULOUS Amitabh Bachchan pictures, right here!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

Ace photographer Avinash Gowariker gives some interesting insight into his photoshoots with Amitabh Bachchan.

This is what Kareena's day with Taimur is like!

This is what Kareena's day with Taimur is like!

Rediff.com12 May 2020

We got to see the cutest baby pictures when Bollywood's star moms celebrated Mother's Day

Santosh Trophy: Punjab pip Bengal 4-3 in thriller

Santosh Trophy: Punjab pip Bengal 4-3 in thriller

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Punjab overcame a spirited challenge from West Bengal to carve out a 4-3 win in Group D to progress to the semi-finals of the 67th Santosh Trophy football tournament, in Kollam on Monday.

Battle of Longewala hero Brig Chandpuri passes away

Battle of Longewala hero Brig Chandpuri passes away

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

Hindi film 'Border', in which actor Sunny Deol played the role of Brig Chandpuri, was also made in 1997 depicting the Indo-Pak war in Rajasthan.

Tom Alter passes away

Tom Alter passes away

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

'So much goodness. Warmth. Friendly. Attracts and exudes positivity and peace. A distinct voice.' Bollywood salutes the veteran actor.

What did Shilpa, Ajay Devgn, Aamir do on Monday?

What did Shilpa, Ajay Devgn, Aamir do on Monday?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Just what do actors *do* the whole day?

Why we must salute the heroic saga of Joginder Singh

Why we must salute the heroic saga of Joginder Singh

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

Fifty years ago this day, October 23, Subedar Joginder Singh began the battle of his life. On learning that Joginder Singh was a Param Vir Chakra awardee, the People's Liberation Army, in a mark of respect for which the Chinese are not renowned, repatriated his ashes with full military honours. No tribute can be greater than an avowal of valour by the enemy. M P Anil Kumar pays tribute to one of India's brave heroes.

PUBG Mobile sheds China link to woo Indian gamers

PUBG Mobile sheds China link to woo Indian gamers

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Even though PUBG Corporation is a South Korean company with its headquarters in Seoul, Tencent Gaming, a subsidiary of Chinese investment and technology giant Tencent, holds the global franchise for the mobile version of the game.

'Bhartiyata' should be our only loyalty'

'Bhartiyata' should be our only loyalty'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

'As Indians, we should be claiming and celebrating 'Bhartiyata' rather than seeking commitment to beliefs which are divisive and exclusionary.'

Don't forget the IAF's role in the '62 war!

Don't forget the IAF's role in the '62 war!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

China declared a ceasefire on November 21 and kept Aksai Chin as its trophy. The sinews of the IAF were not muscular enough to retake Aksai Chin. What matters is what we have done since 1962. Air-minded, we are, but are we strong-minded? asks M P Anil Kumar.

'#HappyRakhi to my army of brothers!'

'#HappyRakhi to my army of brothers!'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Bollywood celebrated Raksha Bandhan with their siblings over the weekend, and posted lovely pictures on Instagram.

Rekha, Varun watch Padmaavat with Ranveer, Deepika

Rekha, Varun watch Padmaavat with Ranveer, Deepika

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

It's screenings galore for Padmaavat!

Independence Day Special: The Hero of Tiger Hill

Independence Day Special: The Hero of Tiger Hill

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

Yogendra Singh Yadav survived 15 bullets while capturing Tiger Hill in the Kargil War and was awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest award for gallantry. On the eve of Independence Day, the 32-year-old soldier relives that night when he and his fellow commandos won one of India's most historic military victories.

Boeing 737 Max crisis: Indian IT firms may take a $1-bn hit

Boeing 737 Max crisis: Indian IT firms may take a $1-bn hit

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Major IT firms such as Tata Consultancy Services, HCL Technologies, Infosys, Cyient, and L&T Technology Services have direct exposure to Boeing or its suppliers' ecosystem, which comprises engine manufacturers, body suppliers, and avionics providers. These firms provide services like application development, testing, engineering, avionics, and business process management for the Boeing 737 Max programme.

Make Virbhadra resign or else sack him: BJP

Make Virbhadra resign or else sack him: BJP

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

In the wake of framing of charges against Union minister Virbhadra Singh in a graft case, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday said he should tender his resignation and if he refuses to do so, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should sack him immediately."BJP demands that Vir Bhadra Singh should resign immediately. If he refuses to do so, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should sack him," party spokesperson Jagat Prakash Nadda said.

Budget 2020: Farm experts pitch for scrapping GST on agri-inputs

Budget 2020: Farm experts pitch for scrapping GST on agri-inputs

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Bharat Krishak Samaj demanded that the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana should be replaced with a new crop insurance and compensation scheme.

Why Indian American entrepreneurs are key to Indo-US relations

Why Indian American entrepreneurs are key to Indo-US relations

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

Ambassador Rao says role of Indian American entrepreneurs take on new meaning; also acknowledges the contribution and inspiration of Nobel Laureate Hargobind Singh Khorana.

Sonakshi, Taapsee lash out at Akshay, Devgn

Sonakshi, Taapsee lash out at Akshay, Devgn

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

'Let us stand together in displaying our utter and complete lack of spine, in safeguarding our hundreds of crore rupees of income and in supporting this military-style mobilisation against the very masses who have practically treated us as gods and to whom we owe everything we enjoy.'

PIX: Kiran Rao, Anurag Kashyap at Game of Thrones screening

PIX: Kiran Rao, Anurag Kashyap at Game of Thrones screening

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Bollywood fanboys and fangirls make a beeline to catch the popular show's Mumbai screening.

1971, A War Hero Remembers

1971, A War Hero Remembers

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

Major General Ian Cardozo (retd) lost his leg in the 1971 war with Pakistan. He tells Claude Arpi about the the war where more than 93,000 Pakistani prisoners were taken, a region was liberated and a new nation born.

Pak national pleads guilty in US to aiding LeT militants

Pak national pleads guilty in US to aiding LeT militants

Rediff.com3 Dec 2011

A young Pakistani national living in a suburb of Washington has pleaded guilty to providing material support to terror outfit Lashkar-e-Tayiba by making a propaganda video.

Now, an India vs Pakistan cooking show!

Now, an India vs Pakistan cooking show!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

The show will be called Foodistan.

Shershaah : Worthy Biopic for an Iconic Warrior

Shershaah : Worthy Biopic for an Iconic Warrior

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

'Captain Vikram Batra, PVC and his unit 13 Jak Rif did stand out because of the sheer magnitude of the task allotted to them but also the exceptional professionalism with which it was executed and completed,' recalls Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Kangana sued for tweet on elderly woman farmer protester

Kangana sued for tweet on elderly woman farmer protester

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Ranaut, who made headlines with her ugly spat with Dosanjh on Twitter, was served a legal notice on Friday by the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee which is seeking an unconditional apology from the actor.

When Dilip Kumar met Vajpayee...

When Dilip Kumar met Vajpayee...

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

It is to Vajpayee's credit that he told Dilip Kumar to ignore Thackeray and to follow his own conscience. But the episode -- as indeed, the manner in which Dilip Kumar has been made to pay for being a Muslim throughout his life -- shames us all as Indians, says Vir Sanghvi.

CBI to probe Tuticorin custodial deaths: TN CM

CBI to probe Tuticorin custodial deaths: TN CM

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

P Jayaraj and his son Fennix, arrested for 'violating' lockdown norms over business hours of their cellphone shop, died at a hospital in Kovilpatti on June 23.

Why Hrithik, Kalki would make sexy vampires

Why Hrithik, Kalki would make sexy vampires

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Vampire fever is catching on in Bollywood. We look at actors who would fit the bill brilliantly.