News for 'cheetah'

Siachen chopper crash: Pilots' bodies found

Siachen chopper crash: Pilots' bodies found

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

The helicopter was on a routine maintenance sortie when it crashed about 400 meters ahead of the Indian post in an area dotted by several crevasses and a 225-metre ice wall.

IAF chopper crashes in Siachen

IAF chopper crashes in Siachen

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

The pilots, identified as Squadron Leader S Basu and Flight Lieutenant A Sharma, are missing.

Nasik: 3 killed in army helicopter crash

Nasik: 3 killed in army helicopter crash

Rediff.com29 Sep 2006

Two trainee pilots and a technician were killed when a Cheetah helicopter of the army on a routine training flight crashed near Gandhinagar airstrip near Nasik on Friday, officials said.

M&M drives in 'new-age' XUV500 at Rs 11.21 lakh

M&M drives in 'new-age' XUV500 at Rs 11.21 lakh

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Mahindra & Mahindra on Monday unveiled an updated version of its sports utility vehicle XUV500

IAF rescues Canadian diplomat, family

IAF rescues Canadian diplomat, family

Rediff.com16 Jun 2005

An Indian Air Force special rescue team on Thursday rescued Canadian diplomat, Andrew Norfolk, his injured wife and their three children trapped in snow in Dhauladhar ranges, north of Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh, since Wednesday.

Excuse me, there's a lion near my wine

Excuse me, there's a lion near my wine

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

A brand-new hotel located in Canberra, Australia's National Zoo and Aquarium offers an experience unlike another.

British Asian team in semis

British Asian team in semis

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

British Asian Rugby Association and Bangalore entered the semis of the All-India and South Asia Rugby Tournament

ITBP jawans feared trapped safe

ITBP jawans feared trapped safe

Rediff.com13 Feb 2005

"They lost contact due to a communication failure. Their wireless set stopped working due to some problem," Rahul Anand, Deputy Commissioner, Chamba, said.

These are the funniest animals of 2015

These are the funniest animals of 2015

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The funniest moments captured for the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

Here comes chota Chetan!

Here comes chota Chetan!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2005

Chetan, the upgraded version of Chetak helicopter, made a successful inaugural flight in Bangalore on Tuesday.

India to buy Rs 33,000 crore-worth S-400 air defence system from Russia

India to buy Rs 33,000 crore-worth S-400 air defence system from Russia

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

India and Russia have been in talks for over a year for the purchase of at least five systems of S-400 that will be a game changer in the region.

'The enemy started firing at us'

'The enemy started firing at us'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Twenty one years ago, the Indian Army and Indian Air Force fought a bloody and bitter war to evict Pakistani intruders from the icy heights in Kargil. Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes the lesser known heroes of the Kargil War.

'Siachen Pioneers' rescue 22 British, French trekkers stranded in Ladakh

'Siachen Pioneers' rescue 22 British, French trekkers stranded in Ladakh

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Twenty-two British and French trekkers, stranded in high altitude Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir following heavy downpour, have been rescued by Indian Air Force personnel in the past two days.

SOON! India's trains will look a lot brighter, run faster

SOON! India's trains will look a lot brighter, run faster

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Trial runs of this train are being conducted.

It's an odd world out there! Here are 10 moments that prove it

It's an odd world out there! Here are 10 moments that prove it

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Here's your weekly digest of odd, crazy moments from around the world

HAL chopper is now Siachen ready

HAL chopper is now Siachen ready

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

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.

Get ready to travel in faster, swanky trains!

Get ready to travel in faster, swanky trains!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

The coaches will have aesthetically pleasant interiors with spacious and well-designed seats.

IIFA 2016: Salman, Mouni have a BLAST in Madrid

IIFA 2016: Salman, Mouni have a BLAST in Madrid

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Celebs caught candid in Madrid!

CBI books Brigadier in another helicopter scam

CBI books Brigadier in another helicopter scam

Rediff.com4 Jan 2014

In an off-shoot of VVIP helicopter deal scam, the Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case against a Brigadier attached to Army Aviation for allegedly fudging trial flight records of the copters.

Brigadier sought $5mn for 197 helicopter deal; CBI probe on

Brigadier sought $5mn for 197 helicopter deal; CBI probe on

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation has started another probe against UK-based helicopter supplier AgustaWestland for alleged corruption in the supply of Light Utility Helicopters to Army.

Shaheen Bagh has no complaints about Kejriwal

Shaheen Bagh has no complaints about Kejriwal

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

'Look at Kejriwal. With his work, he's made a place in our hearts. But the BJP leaders have only abuses for us," protesters at Shaheen Bagh tell Jyoti Punwani.

10 retro trends we loved at Gucci's latest show

10 retro trends we loved at Gucci's latest show

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

A look at how Gucci's Cruise collection brought back lost trends into fashion.

Former Aus cricket coach Mickey Arthur eyes rugby switch

Former Aus cricket coach Mickey Arthur eyes rugby switch

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Sacked Australia cricket coach Mickey Arthur is in talks to join Perth-based Super 15 rugby franchise Western Force.

Boeing joins hands with HAL, Mahindra to build Super Hornet fighter jet in India

Boeing joins hands with HAL, Mahindra to build Super Hornet fighter jet in India

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Boeing is likely to vie for the deal to supply 110 fighter jets to the IAF in one of the biggest such procurement in recent years globally which could be worth over USD 15 billion.

Compact SUVs in India now have a new worry!

Compact SUVs in India now have a new worry!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

The XUV300, Mahindra's second compact SUV, is so packed with segment-firsts that it is sure to send shockwaves among competitors.

Double the joy! Pregnant woman airlifted by IAF in Chennai delivers twins

Double the joy! Pregnant woman airlifted by IAF in Chennai delivers twins

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

An emotionally overwhelmed Karthik, father of the twins, is in awe of the IAF now, and says, "I salute these brave men."

2 army men, among 5, selected for Kirti Chakra

2 army men, among 5, selected for Kirti Chakra

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday approved a total of 112 gallantry awards for defence and paramilitary personnel for their sacrifices to the nation, the defence ministry said.

How two IAF pilots saved the day

How two IAF pilots saved the day

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

In a precarious mission, Wing Commander Charles Simon and Squadron Leader S Venkatramanan and crew rescued a woman in labour from atop a water tank in Chennai. She delivered twins! Archana Masih/Rediff.com spoke to the pilots about that dramatic day.

'Make in India' challenge for Kamov helicopter

'Make in India' challenge for Kamov helicopter

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

The Kamov-226T indigenisation has been complicated by an unusually detailed Inter-Governmental Agreement.

Wolf Call: Why this endangered species howls less

Wolf Call: Why this endangered species howls less

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Studying wolves' howls could reveal how human language evolved.

How can we be a regional power with this defence budget!

How can we be a regional power with this defence budget!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

'At 1.58% of GDP, the defence budget is one of the lowest since the Chinese aggression of 1962.' 'The government of the day has lost sight of the fact that defence of the country is as important as its growth,' says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

Hitch-hiking with Salman

Hitch-hiking with Salman

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The lasting influence of Amitabh Bachchan's Supremo, hitchhiking with Salman Khan, a taste of Tom Alter, Padmaavat's best scene and more in Sukanya Verma's Super-filmi Week.

Indian Army brings glimmer of hope to quake survivors

Indian Army brings glimmer of hope to quake survivors

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Widening 'Operation Maitri', the Indian Army on Monday moved its rescue mission outside Nepal's capital into the epicentre of the devastating earthquake.

On Netflix: The show no photography buff should miss

On Netflix: The show no photography buff should miss

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Tales By Light is devoted to the kind of nature photography that appears on the pages of Nat Geo, but it exposes viewers to fascinating vistas that have only partly to do with photography, says Vikram Johri.

Why Test cricket needs to thank Virat Kohli

Why Test cricket needs to thank Virat Kohli

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

'Test cricket is so fortunate that today's cricket's biggest brand -- Virat Kohli -- loves Test cricket and puts his heart and soul into it,' says Sanjay Manjrekar.

What China's market crash means for India

What China's market crash means for India

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

What China's market crash means for India

Into the wild with Valmik Thapar

Into the wild with Valmik Thapar

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Valmik Thapar's book -- Wildfire: The Splendours Of India's Animal Kingdom -- is a reminder of India's sumptuous wildlife wealth at a time when there is a steady dilution of conservation policies

Kawasaki Z1000, the bike with a hatchback's engine

Kawasaki Z1000, the bike with a hatchback's engine

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

When you say the Kawasaki Z1000 hits the three-figure mark, you need to be talking about 200 kmph, because it's in speeding that the humongous machine feels at home.

The maharaja who gave his people museums

The maharaja who gave his people museums

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

The collector king Sayajirao Gaekwad III, who lived a century ago, put together a fantastic world of Indian and European art for his subjects.