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The explosion at sea: How The Ghazi Attack got made

The explosion at sea: How The Ghazi Attack got made

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

The Ghazi Attack tells the story about one of the 'last unsolved greatest mysteries of the 1971 war.'

23 countries, 22,500 kilometre: This female pilot's solo journey around the world

23 countries, 22,500 kilometre: This female pilot's solo journey around the world

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

On a journey to recreate history, and to script a new one, British aviator Tracey Curtis Taylor, on a stopover in Delhi on her way to Australia to relive a flight made 85 years ago, said her mission is to inspire young girls to strive to achieve their dreams.

Secret data on India's Scorpene submarines LEAKED!

Secret data on India's Scorpene submarines LEAKED!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

The leaked documents include details of submarine's underwater sensors, above-water sensors, combat management system, torpedo launch system and specifications, communications system and navigation systems.

'He made the youth dream about a better India'

'He made the youth dream about a better India'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

'His simple lifestyle, his optimism, his hard work and his genuine humility made him an authentic role model to millions of children, many of them growing up in challenging circumstances.'

Experts speak: Enormous damage done, but navy will set it right

Experts speak: Enormous damage done, but navy will set it right

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

The explosion aboard the country's frontline submarine 'Sindhurakshak' was quite a setback, said former commanders and top naval experts, even as they expressed hope that the Indian Navy would soon be able to set things right.

Can NaMo do a NaRa?

Can NaMo do a NaRa?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

'According national security and higher defence management empathetic political attention they warrant is critical. Will Prime Minister Modi pick up this gauntlet?' asks C Uday Bhaskar.

'Pakistan's Nasr missile is the most dangerous development in South Asia'

'Pakistan's Nasr missile is the most dangerous development in South Asia'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

'If ever India loses its patience after repeated terror attacks and decides to retaliate against the terrorist camps, Pakistan may term that a conventional military attack and invoke the nuclear option. This is a way to continue with terrorism without retaliation.'

India's first all-women crew set to sail around the world

India's first all-women crew set to sail around the world

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Five young women are getting ready to circumnavigate the world.

Loss of personnel in Sindhurakshak mishap is anguishing

Loss of personnel in Sindhurakshak mishap is anguishing

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

There are some larger policy issues related to the submarine as a platform and the modernisation programme of the navy that merit brief recall and review, says C Uday Bhaskar

How the Indian Navy destroyed the Ghazi

How the Indian Navy destroyed the Ghazi

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

In insight into PNS Ghazi, the Pakistan Navy's prized submarine that now lies embedded in the Vizag seabed about 1.5 nautical miles from the breakwaters.

Sports Shorts: Real's Croatia midfielder Modric suffers injury blow

Sports Shorts: Real's Croatia midfielder Modric suffers injury blow

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric is set to miss the rest of the year with a thigh injury, the La Liga leaders said in a statement on Monday.

Let us restore faith in the idea of a truly democratic India

Let us restore faith in the idea of a truly democratic India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

Tragic as it is, the submarine accident is more tactical in nature and it is the deeper strategic malaise across the board -- political, economic, security, judiciary, bureaucracy and even the media -- that has led to this dark mood of gloom and despondency, says Commodore (retd) C Uday Bhaskar.

A bird in the hand

A bird in the hand

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

The ministry of defence has unwisely decided to build just two squadrons of the already developed aircraft -- Tejas Mark I -- and to start developing an even more capable Tejas Mark II. This is an enormous blunder, says Ajai Shukla

Honouring the brilliance behind high speed WiFi and 4G

Honouring the brilliance behind high speed WiFi and 4G

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

For developing technology that is at the heart of high speed WiFi and 4G mobile systems Arogyaswami Paulraj receives one of science's highest honours, the Marconi Prize 2014.

India's relations with the US must not be one-sided

India's relations with the US must not be one-sided

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

'It is in the interest of both sides that the visit of the US President is seen as being successful. Both sides have invested considerable political capital in it. This rapid exchange of visits and the decisions taken have to be justified, beyond the symbolism, which is no doubt important in itself. This opportunity to impart a fresh momentum to ties should not be missed,' says former foreign secretary Kanwal Sibal.

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