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DRDO successfully tests fighter escape system at 800 km/h

The Defence Research and Development Organisation on Tuesday successfully carried out a high-speed rocket-sled test of a fighter aircraft escape system at the Rail Track Rocket Sled facility of the......

Woody Allen backs mosque on Ground Zero

Director Woody Allen has backed the proposed mosque at Ground Zero because he believes that the development will be a 'step in the right direction'. The plans to build an Islamic community centre......

'Pakistan is ground zero for terror threats'

Stating that top Al Qaeda leaders are plotting their next attack from Pakistan, a key US senator has said that Pakistan has become the 'ground zero' for terrorist threat to the United States. 'As......

New York: Ground Zero mosque clears major hurdle

The much-debated mosque is set to open near the Ground Zero, the site of World Trade Centre towers which were downed by Al Qaeda, after it received green signal on Tuesday from a city panel which......

Zero-Bid Satellite Deal Raises Questions

Pixxel has raised $95 million in funding and with the company's commercial Firefly satellites up in orbit selling data globally 'we know and seen what it takes to make this business work.' Kindly......

Ground Zero workers to get $712 mn compensation

Workers, firefighters and police officers at the Ground Zero who suffered injuries and health problems during the clean up of the World Trade Centre wreckage, will receive $ 712 million as......

What India Plans to Focus On At COP30 Summit in Brazil

'At COP30, the emphasis will be on unlocking climate finance, reinforcing the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, and building resilience through inclusive transitions and the......

Flight of trust: Kingfisher crashes to ground zero

The erosion has been steady for the Kingfisher airline brand in the past year or so. From a valuation of about $500 million (or Rs 2,500 crore) two years ago, the brand on Wednesday is down to......

Foreign air fares hit Ground Zero

Indian carriers on Friday took the battle to the rival camp by announcing rock-bottom fares to popular destinations like Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.Air-India Express, the low-cost......

Piyush Goyal on ongoing talks for trade pact with US

India and the US desire to give preferential market access to each other's businesses and teams of both the countries are working together on the proposed bilateral trade agreement, Commerce......

Box Office: Ground Zero Sees Low Collections

IMAGE: Emraan Hashmi in Ground Zero. Six years after being seen as a solo lead in Why Cheat India, Emraan Hashmi returns as the lead protagonist with a theatrical release in Ground Zero. In......

Ground Zero: Emraan Ticks Off His Bucket List

'When I met Dubeyji, whose character I am playing, I told him the story is even more filmi than films.'Rediff.com's Mayur Sanap, Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar report from the Ground Zero......

Ground Zero Review: Doesn't Break Any New Ground

Ground Zero is a respectful biopic but a story like this needed more heart to make an actual impact, feels Mayur Sanap. Given Bollywood’s penchant for military biopics, it is difficult......

120 Bahadur: A Film Every Indian Should Watch

120 Bahadur is not just a war movie. It is a tribute, a history lesson, and an emotional journey into the heart of military courage, states Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey (retd). IMAGE:......

Emraan Makes History In Srinagar

Emraan Hashmi's Ground Zero is all set to make history by becoming the first film to have its red carpet premiere in Srinagar in 38 years. The actor feels it's an 'important and symbolic moment'.......

SMAT: Shami stars for Bengal; Kerala stun holders Mumbai

IMAGE: Mohammed Shami fired Bengal to an easy victory over Services by picking up 4/13 in 3.2 overs in the national T20 tournament for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, in Hyderabad, on Thursday.......

ICC releases interesting new rules across formats

Stop clock for Tests, change in DRS protocol, short run penalty, the new rules across formats will come into effect from July 2. IMAGE: In an effort to tackle the over-rate issue, the ICC has......

Why coach, new skipper should handle Bumrah with care

IMAGE: If one looks at the current Indian Test team, there are only two genuine match winners across conditions -- Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant. Photograph: BCCI The India captaincy was his for......

'Stop Playing Cricket with Pakistan'

‘You don't play cricket with Pakistan. Not now. Not ever’ IMAGE: Cricketers are demanding an immediate and total severing of sporting ties with Pakistan. Photograph: Satish......

When it doesn't come your way, God makes it very tough: Dhoni

IMAGE: CSK captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said in a tournament like IPL, losing a few games on the bounce can make comebacks a bit tough. Photograph: BCCI Mahendra Singh Dhoni has urged the curators......