The defence ministry on Friday said a technical malfunction in the course of a routine maintenance led to the accidental firing of a missile on March 9.
Veteran atomic scientist and former chairman of Atomic Energy Commission Dr Sekhar Basu succumbed to Covid-19 early on Thursday at a private hospital in Koklata, a health department official said. He breathed his last just three days after turning 68.
Tawang is very much a part of India, and if the present Dalai Lama decides one day to take rebirth in Tawang, the Indian government will openly welcome him and support him, notes Claude Arpi.
'Since the rotors of a helicopter rotate at very high RPMs, if they hit an obstacle -- for example a tree, wire or pole, the result is catastrophic.'
Taking the male potency pill may benefit the patients at diabetes risk, according to a new study.
'Indian single malts have a very specific character.' 'They are sweet when you take a frontal palette approach and change significantly with the addition of water.'
On Tuesday 55 flights were diverted, over 200 flights were cancelled because of rain, low visibility and poor braking action on secondary runway
'Bharat is a name that is 7000 years old.' 'We are not saying the name of the country should be changed from India to Bharat; we only recommended that the stress should be on Bharat.'
Rediff Reader Manasi Sadarangani shares a quick recipe.
Most of the companies are Chinese and surprisingly all are diversified banks.
The project was announced by Prime Minister in September.
Neeraj had suffered a head injury following a fall at his house in Agra.
Many other Indians are heading the businesses at companies abroad.
Rediff readers share their traditional recipes. You can share yours too!
Fighting fake brand peddlers. How the complex web of counterfeit goods threatens to trip e-commerce giants in the country.
Cash registers are ringing more frequently at hotels and resorts with the return of the big fat Indian wedding after a two-year hiatus. This comes even as the small and intimate ceremonies - which became popular during the pandemic - are also set to keep those employed in the hospitality sector on their toes. As many as 2.5 million marriages are expected to get solemnised during the wedding season that gets underway from next week and stretches on till April, according to industry estimates.
A 51-year-old woman member of an NGO from the city was among five Indians on board the Malaysian airliner that is presumed to have crashed into sea off Vietnamese coast and her family is shattered by the news.
Chomsky and Prashad said that they were informed of the event's cancellation in the mail.
Kalicharan Maharaj also used an abusive word against Mahatma Gandhi while delivering a speech at Dharma Sansad organised by an organisation at Chhattisgarh's capital Raipur, drawing flak from the leaders of the ruling Congress.
Jyoti Negi, expert, Momspresso, shows you how to delight your guests with simple fruit shakes.
None of James Bond movies are complete without beautiful women, hi-tech gadgets and of course gorgeous four wheels.
On this date, April 27, in 1982, the Hindi poet received the Jnanpith Award for her outstanding contribution to Indian literature.
'Absolute non-violence is not only sinful, but immoral.' 'This doctrine of non-violence benumbed the revolutionary fervor, softened the limbs and hearts of the Hindus, and stiffened the bones of enemies.' A revealing excerpt from Vikram Sampath's Savarkar (Part 2): A Contested Legacy, 1924-1966.
Indrani Roy shares 4 traditional Bengali preparations for the festive season. You can share yours too!
Whip up spreads on the double, especially when supplies run low.
It is a question that his supporters must ask of the prime minister. It may be enjoyable for them to pass through this phase of going after other Indians. But once this has been achieved to satisfaction, then what?, questions Aakar Patel.
Keisha Santwan, 16, and her travel-obsessed family love the joy of exploring new places.
Stuffed rice paper rolls are light, nutritious, unusual and yum.
Cairo, Egypt's sprawling capital, is a maelstrom of sights, sounds and smells.
Pune saw the fastest growth in terms of number of super-rich people.
How did a young girl with no formal education become one of India's most inspiring teachers and social reformers?
The RPI-A is an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
No plaque marks the historic meeting place of the fathers of two nations. And no history textbook tells us about that first meeting and their mutual admiration, common ethos and comradeship.
According to a study by CareerCast, a common requirement among the 10 highest paying jobs in US is an extensive and specialised education and in some cases it might stretch up to decades of preparation.
Traditionally made from peanuts, this candy also comes in different variants now.
A stable government at the Centre and its plans to set up smart cities has revived investors' interest in the country with Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore set to emerge as hot investment destinations in 2015.
Like a kulcha or a baida roti, this Turkish street food is made from maida and may have a variety of stuffings.
With over Rs 55,000 crore debt, Air India management has been trying to pare burden by monetising non-core real estate properties.
Haven't been invited to the biggest wedding of the year?
Dhruv and LUH helicopters must supply provisions to, and evacuate casualties from Siachen Glacier posts like Sonam, which, at 20,997 feet, is the highest inhabited spot on the planet.
