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Italian court acquits ex-Agusta bosses of bribery charges

Italian court acquits ex-Agusta bosses of bribery charges

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

Orsi was at the helm of AugustaWestland when the deal was struck and he is suspected of involvement in the payment of bribes.

What if Sajid Khan directed Mr India, Sholay?

What if Sajid Khan directed Mr India, Sholay?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

What if Sajid Khan, who recently gave us Humshakals, touched our classics? Would cinema be as good? We take a look.

Climate Strike: Students around the world march for action

Climate Strike: Students around the world march for action

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Climate change is real, and we need, need, need to do something about it. That's why, on March 15, tens of thousands of students worldwide have decide to skip class to demand that elected officials act on this awful crisis. The move is inspired by 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg from Sweden, who since last August has been striking outside the Swedish parliament building. She has been boycotting classes every Friday, demanding that her government step up the fight against climate change. Her message is simple: "Strike for climate". Take a look at the marches across the world.

Raveena Tandon enjoys Mumbai's first rains

Raveena Tandon enjoys Mumbai's first rains

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Bayern maul Barca 8-2: 'We've hit rock bottom'

Bayern maul Barca 8-2: 'We've hit rock bottom'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Here is how some Barca and Bayern players reacted to the result.

Gandhis can expect more fire in Parliament over Agusta deal

Gandhis can expect more fire in Parliament over Agusta deal

Rediff.com5 May 2016

If Wednesday was any indication, the rest of the Parliament session will see the two sides scoring brownie points against each other, and the Gandhis can expect more enemy fire directed at them, says Rashme Sehgal.

PIX: Irrfan Khan in The Amazing Spider-Man

PIX: Irrfan Khan in The Amazing Spider-Man

Rediff.com9 May 2012

Check out the cool pix!

This Dior show has a hidden message for women

This Dior show has a hidden message for women

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

Read on to find out what it was.

Bollywood's 10 WORST Gangster Films

Bollywood's 10 WORST Gangster Films

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Ram Gopal Verma's latest gangster film, Satya 2 has been a big disaster.

PHOTOS: Brilliant India bounce back to rout England

PHOTOS: Brilliant India bounce back to rout England

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

India wrapped up victory in the third Test against England on Wednesday picking up the final wicket needed to secure a 203 run victory at Trent Bridge.

When Bollywood took flight

When Bollywood took flight

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Like there's no dearth of memorable bus scenes and train imagery in Hindi movies, planes are equally prolific on silver screen.

Shamita in a figure-hugging number leaves us gasping for breath

Shamita in a figure-hugging number leaves us gasping for breath

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

The younger of the Shetty sisters made heads turn at the India Bridal Fashion Week

Beware No Sex Marriages!

Beware No Sex Marriages!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'I've lost count of the number of times I've said no to sex, because I am tired, and how it has led to air punches, banging of doors, muffled expletives by the other half.' 'With time, we've learned to talk it out and have an arrangement that I'd like to believe works for both of us,' notes Radha Yadav, our newest columnist.

If only Modi had a time-travelling car...

If only Modi had a time-travelling car...

Rediff.com21 Nov 2013

Unlike Marty McFly in Back to the Future, Modi lacks a time-travelling car to go back to the past so that his own future can be set right, says Bharat Bhushan

Operation Parindey review

Operation Parindey review

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

A real life tale is always exciting, especially when done right, and so you are hooked to the proceedings right from the word go, applauds Joginder Tuteja.

Chess thriving during COVID-19

Chess thriving during COVID-19

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Over the past few months, the overall interest in chess is reported to have doubled, with more players than ever coming together to participate in chess events that are being increasingly held through online platforms

3 killed in movie theatre shootout in Louisiana

3 killed in movie theatre shootout in Louisiana

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

A shootout at the Grand Theater in Lafayette in the American state of Louisiana has claimed the lives of three people, including the gunman, and injured seven.

A RAW hand

A RAW hand

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

IAF's Rs 3,780 crore aircraft deal was FIXED?

IAF's Rs 3,780 crore aircraft deal was FIXED?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

At least 12 benchmarks were changed between March and October 2009, including some relating to pilot safety, to reportedly allow PC-7 Mark II, fielded by Swiss company Pilatus, to qualify and win an IAF order worth Rs 3,780 crore for 75 basic trainer aircraft.

Lalu Prasad Yadav: The shrewd politician's highs and lows

Lalu Prasad Yadav: The shrewd politician's highs and lows

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Lalu Prasad Yadav took his first step into politics as a student at Patna University in its union elections. The election won 29-year-old Lalu Yadav a Janata Party ticket to the 9th Lok Sabha in 1977.

Guess who came calling?

Guess who came calling?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Goa-based model Lakshmi Menon was in Mumbai and attending an exclusive preview.

Four Moms Take On Kareena Kapoor

Four Moms Take On Kareena Kapoor

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

What can Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor tell you about being pregnant that you didn't already know about?

Copter scam puts defence agents back in spotlight

Copter scam puts defence agents back in spotlight

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

With the latest AgustaWestland helicopter import scandal, it is time to re-examine the role of the ubiquitous but ostensibly banned defence agents, middlemen, intermediaries, brokers, consultants, weapon merchants or reps as they are variously known, says Rahul Bedi

Review: John Abraham's film is TOO RAW!

Review: John Abraham's film is TOO RAW!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

One only wishes RAW: Romeo Akbar Walter was cooked better, says Urvi Parikh.

The story behind Sonam's lehenga will melt your heart

The story behind Sonam's lehenga will melt your heart

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

After being called out for wearing a 'plagiarised' Anamika Khanna outfit, Sonam Kapoor came to her designer friend's rescue.

The Sacred Games 2 Review

The Sacred Games 2 Review

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Sacred Games 2 is an upgrade, and is shaping up to be one of India's great cultural events, feels Sreehari Nair.

Pakistan hangs brigadier for spying

Pakistan hangs brigadier for spying

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

It is unlikely Brigadier Raja Rizwan was working for RA&W, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

China has deployed 60K soldiers on India's northern border: Pompeo

China has deployed 60K soldiers on India's northern border: Pompeo

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

In an interview with Larry O'Connor, Pompeo said in his meetings with his counterparts from Japan, India and Australia, they began to develop a set of understandings and policies that can jointly take these countries to work to present a true resistance to the threats that the Chinese Communist Party poses to each of these nations.

AgustaWestland may face probe in UK

AgustaWestland may face probe in UK

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Embattled Anglo-Italian helicopter maker AgustaWestland may face a probe in the UK over its 480 million pounds scandal-hit deal with India for the supply of 12 VVIP choppers.

26/11: Headley, Honey Bee, the Americans and the ISI

26/11: Headley, Honey Bee, the Americans and the ISI

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

'The Americans never or hardly give complete information, only information that directly affects them is shared.' Indian intelligence agents challenge The Siege's version of the 26/11 attacks in conversations with Vicky Nanjappa.

EPL's Sunday stunner: United, Liverpool humbled

EPL's Sunday stunner: United, Liverpool humbled

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Champions Liverpool were ripped apart 7-2 at Aston Villa and Manchester United were humiliated 6-1 at home by Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday in one of the most astonishing days of Premier League results.

'Cheese is a slow food. You need patience. It's not that it's going to happen overnight'

'Cheese is a slow food. You need patience. It's not that it's going to happen overnight'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

When the Indian brunost bravely ventured into the international cheese arena in Spain, along with 4,000 others from 45 countries, before 230 judges, its sterling desi pedigree spoke for itself, winning a silver in the brown cheese category and giving India a berth on the global cheese map.

If India can build rockets, why do we need Czech trucks?

If India can build rockets, why do we need Czech trucks?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

A country that can launch a 229-tonne rocket with seven international satellites into space does not need to import trucks, howitzers or helicopters, says Claude Arpi, who was present at the PSLV launch in Sriharikota on Monday.

As trouble brews for the Big 4, VCs, start-ups wait with bated breath

As trouble brews for the Big 4, VCs, start-ups wait with bated breath

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Amazon, Google, Apple and Facebook are both a boon and a bane for angel investors, VCs as well as start-ups. If the Big Tech companies get broken up and their powers to acquire get significantly curbed therefore, the whole ecosystem will need to change, says Prosenjit Datta.

MoD set to recover VVIP chopper deal amount

MoD set to recover VVIP chopper deal amount

Rediff.com25 May 2014

After an Italian court partially lifted the freeze and allowed India to encash bank guarantees worth Rs 1,818 crore deposited by AgustaWestland in the VVIP chopper deal, the defence ministry on Saturday said it will take "immediate steps" to fully recover the amount.

Inside look: The choppy Rs 3600 cr VVIP copter deal

Inside look: The choppy Rs 3600 cr VVIP copter deal

Rediff.com16 Feb 2013

Ajai Shukla gives the inside story of the controversial AW-101 helicopter deal and finds that corruption is endemic to overseas defence deals in India

'You can't blame the people of India!

'You can't blame the people of India!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

'What was the message that was going to them?' 'The message was, we are a great country and we have beaten Covid!' 'No one talked about the precautions to be taken.'

VVIP helicopter shadow on billion dollar torpedo sale

VVIP helicopter shadow on billion dollar torpedo sale

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

The Rs 1,700 crore contract is for 98 Blackshark heavyweight torpedoes for the navy's six Scorpene submarines. Ajai Shukla reports

PIX: Fetch! Adorable canines play 'ball dogs' at London tennis event

PIX: Fetch! Adorable canines play 'ball dogs' at London tennis event

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Former British No 1 Tim Henman helped train the dogs for the December 6-9 tournament, which is held annually at London's Royal Albert Hall with plenty of the sport's veteran players taking to the court.

Marines and chopper deal: 'Italian Hand' at work?

Marines and chopper deal: 'Italian Hand' at work?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

'We seem to be reliving the sleaziest days of the 1980s,' says T V R Shenoy. 'Defence purchases are made under controversial circumstances, and nobody is held accountable... Shoddy staffwork leads to suspects leaving India, and it is virtually impossible to lay hands on them again once they are out... The same shabby acts of commission and omission. The same stale excuses...'