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Why BrahMos is crucial in a war with China

Why BrahMos is crucial in a war with China

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

In any conflict with China, the unmanned BrahMos could be advantageously used in the opening stages for pinpoint strikes on heavily defended targets -- such as air bases, headquarters, key roads and railways or logistics dumps -- which are too dangerous for manned fighter aircraft to attack.

Wankhede specially brought to NCB after Sushant's death: Malik

Wankhede specially brought to NCB after Sushant's death: Malik

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

Malik also alleged that Rajput's girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty was implicated in a 'fake case' by the NCB.

Abhilash Tomy Challenges The Oceans Again

Abhilash Tomy Challenges The Oceans Again

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

'When I crossed that point where I had the accident, I felt light and that was a very physical experience. I felt something leave me.' Shyam G Menon chronicles the voyages of that incredible Indian sailor, Abhilash Tomy.

Fears of coronavirus pandemic spreading Olympic unease

Fears of coronavirus pandemic spreading Olympic unease

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Five months before the Olympics opening ceremony in Tokyo, health authorities around the world are scrambling to contain outbreaks of the flu-like virus which has infected about 80,000 and killed more than 2,700 people, the vast majority in China.

Now you can take a vegan vacation

Now you can take a vegan vacation

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Food is one of the biggest incentives for travellers to start a vegan tour.

IAF successfully test fires aerial version of BrahMos

IAF successfully test fires aerial version of BrahMos

Rediff.com22 May 2019

The 2.5 tonne air-to-surface missile has a range of around 300 km, and it will significantly enhance the IAF's combat capability, military officials said.

Beckham to announce franchise decision in Miami

Beckham to announce franchise decision in Miami

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Former England soccer captain David Beckham and Major League Soccer will announce on Wednesday that he is exercising his option to become the owner of a team in Miami, sources close to the negotiations said.

Onboard the stunning SuperStar Virgo

Onboard the stunning SuperStar Virgo

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

A floating 5star resort, the SuperStar Virgo offers fun, entertainment and activities as it cruises through some of the most exotic locales across Asia.

China has militarised SCS to assert dominance: US

China has militarised SCS to assert dominance: US

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

US State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus on Sunday said five years ago on September 25, 2015 the Chinese President, standing in the White House Rose Garden, promised 'China does not intend to pursue militarisation' of the Spratly Islands, and China's outposts 'would not target or impact any country'.

India successfully test-fires BrahMos missile

India successfully test-fires BrahMos missile

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

The missile successfully flew in its pre-set trajectory meeting its mission objectives

PIX: Latham hits century as NZ whip India in 1st ODI

PIX: Latham hits century as NZ whip India in 1st ODI

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Images from the first One-Day International between New Zealand and India, in Auckland, on Friday.

Navy successfully test-fires Brahmos missile off Goa

Navy successfully test-fires Brahmos missile off Goa

Rediff.com7 Oct 2012

Enhancing lethality of its fire power, the Navy on Sunday successfully test-fired a highly-manoeuvrable version of the 290-km range BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from a warship off the Goa coast.

Alibaug is the new WFH destination

Alibaug is the new WFH destination

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

As ferry services increase and remote working becomes the norm, the rural beach town has turned into a sought-after refuge for city slickers from Mumbai and Pune.

Rafales to feature in Air Force Day parade

Rafales to feature in Air Force Day parade

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

The Air Force Day is celebrated to mark the day the IAF was established in 1932. The force will celebrate its 88th anniversary this year with the annual parade at the Hindon airbase in Ghaziabad which includes air display of various aircraft.

With only 1/5 projects completed in over 3 years, Sagarmala is not really sailing

With only 1/5 projects completed in over 3 years, Sagarmala is not really sailing

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

The 80-odd projects completed till now are already valued at Rs 14,000 crore.

Hong Kong's COVID-19 lessons for the world

Hong Kong's COVID-19 lessons for the world

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'The rate of transmission of COVID-19 in Hong Kong was 0.7 -- anything below 1 suggests the epidemic is receding.' 'The city-State achieved this without the de facto police-State curfew that India has resorted to,' says Rahul Jacob.

'It wasn't Wankhede's decision alone to arrest Aryan Khan'

'It wasn't Wankhede's decision alone to arrest Aryan Khan'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

'The decision to arrest Aryan Khan was a consensual decision, not a one-man command.'

Remembering the magic and tragedy of Titanic

Remembering the magic and tragedy of Titanic

Rediff.com15 Apr 2012

A cruise carrying relatives of some of the more than 1,500 people who died aboard the Titanic 100 years ago on Sunday visited the location where the doomed ship sank.

For Atmanirbhar Bharat, Rajnath bans 101 import items

For Atmanirbhar Bharat, Rajnath bans 101 import items

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

According to officials, the list of 101 items includes towed artillery guns, short range surface to air missiles, cruise missiles, offshore patrol vessels, electronic warfare systems, next generation missile vessels, floating dock, anti-submarine rocket launchers and short range maritime reconnaissance aircraft.

Blue Lady's final journey may end tonight

Blue Lady's final journey may end tonight

Rediff.com29 Jun 2006

The ship weighing 46,000 tons, bought by Haryana Ship Demolition Private Ltd, will be dismantled at the Alang ship-breaking yard off the coast of Bhavnagar district.

Football Briefs: Giroud treble boosts France in friendly win

Football Briefs: Giroud treble boosts France in friendly win

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Two more variants of Brahmos missile soon

Two more variants of Brahmos missile soon

Rediff.com1 Aug 2008

The BrahMos Aerospace has developed two more versions -- air and underwater of its supersonic missile BrahMos and is on course to develop hypersonic missiles that could cruise at speeds of 5-7 Mach, a top scientist has said.

On this day in 1998: When Tendulkar took apart Australia

On this day in 1998: When Tendulkar took apart Australia

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

It was exactly 22 years ago when batting great Sachin Tendulkar scored one of his finest centuries to guide India to victory against Australia in an ODI triangular series match at the Green Park stadium in Kanpur. Tendulkar smashed a brilliant 89-ball 100 to register his 13th ODI hundred as India cruised to 223/4 in 44.3 overs for an emphatic victory by six wickets with 33 balls to spare.

Beckham plans to make Miami team a global soccer franchise

Beckham plans to make Miami team a global soccer franchise

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Former England football captain David Beckham announced on Wednesday that he is exercising his option to become the owner of a Major League Soccer team in Miami.

Pak test fires indigenously developed nuke missile

Pak test fires indigenously developed nuke missile

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

The flight test of the Air Launched Cruise Missile, Ra'ad, which is also known as Hatf VIII, was the seventh since it was first tested in 2007.

BrahMos missile test-fired, hits target

BrahMos missile test-fired, hits target

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The unique BrahMos weapon system on numerous occasions has established its supremacy in the world of supersonic cruise missile, a statement by the BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture of India and Russia, said.

Govt taking all measures to prevent spread of coronavirus: Vardhan

Govt taking all measures to prevent spread of coronavirus: Vardhan

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Making a statement on the situation after cases of coronavirus surfaced, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said the government is taking all necessary measures to prevent the spread of the virus.

India's Submarine Dilemma

India's Submarine Dilemma

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Hydrography (underwater geography) prevents the Indian Navy for opting for an all-conventional, or all-nuclear submarine fleet.

'Nawab Malik has been jailed to keep him quiet'

'Nawab Malik has been jailed to keep him quiet'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

'After he had exposed the Narcotics Bureau's wrongdoings, he threatened to expose the Enforcement Directorate as well.' 'So they are trying to rake up an old legal deal, distorting information and using the PMLA which did not even exist at that time.'

India now has a 'manoeuvrable' supersonic missile

India now has a 'manoeuvrable' supersonic missile

Rediff.com21 Mar 2010

After Sunday's test, India has become the first and only country in the world to have a "manoeuvrable supersonic cruise missile in its inventory

Brahmos successfully test-fired for 2nd consecutive day

Brahmos successfully test-fired for 2nd consecutive day

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The missile was launched from a mobile autonomous launcher at 11.45 am and it successfully flew in its pre-set trajectory 'fulfilling its mission objectives', the ministry said.

SC allows Blue Lady to beach at Alang

SC allows Blue Lady to beach at Alang

Rediff.com1 Aug 2006

The SC has asked that the hazardous waste be disposed off in the least harmful manner.

India can destroy enemy targets from 100s of km away

India can destroy enemy targets from 100s of km away

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

The IAF can fire Brahmos missiles from several hundred kilometres away. The BrahMos flies supersonic, at speeds up to Mach 2.5, giving the enemy little time to react

New Brahmos variant successfully tested

New Brahmos variant successfully tested

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

The Brahmos supersonic cruise missile was on Thursday successfully test-fired in vertical launch configuration for the first time in Bay of Bengal.

PICS: India too good for New Zealand in 2nd T20I

PICS: India too good for New Zealand in 2nd T20I

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Images from the second T20 International between India and New Zealand, in Ranchi, on Friday.

Inside a 30 mn dollar wedding

Inside a 30 mn dollar wedding

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Dubai businessman Adel Sajan and Sana Khan's wedding maybe among the richest weddings in the world.

'Why would India deliberately fire an unarmed missile into Pakistan?'

'Why would India deliberately fire an unarmed missile into Pakistan?'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

'Pakistan was very mature in the way it dealt with the incident.' 'India too owned up to the accident.' 'The whole incident was resolved quite amicably.' 'Both countries should be proud of how they have handled this situation.'

India to begin bidding for 6 submarines worth Rs 55,000 cr by Oct

India to begin bidding for 6 submarines worth Rs 55,000 cr by Oct

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

The defence ministry has already shortlisted two Indian shipyards and five foreign defence majors for the project, being billed as one of biggest "Make in India" ventures.

Brahmos successfully test-fired from Sukhoi fighter jet for first time

Brahmos successfully test-fired from Sukhoi fighter jet for first time

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

The missile hit a sea-based target in the Bay of Bengal from the combat jet.

BrahMos flight-tested

BrahMos flight-tested

Rediff.com29 Oct 2003

The supersonic anti-ship cruise missile was jointly developed by India and Russia.