News for 'hawks'

BAE silent on talk of Indian venture

BAE silent on talk of Indian venture

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

The state-owned Indian company is already making 42 Hawks under licence in Bangalore as part of an pound 800m order to supply the Indian air force with 66 fighter trainers and train its pilots.

Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath is India's youngest new billionaire

Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath is India's youngest new billionaire

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Last year, Nikhil Kamath and his brother Nithin jettisoned into a club of the country's 100 wealthiest with their net worth pegged at around Rs 24,000 crore

Madurai boy Anand Selvakesari is breaking the mould at Citigroup

Madurai boy Anand Selvakesari is breaking the mould at Citigroup

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

A career Citibanker, 'Selva' came into the spotlight as the person who rewired the financial behemoth's Indian retail operations.

Koregaon-Bhima case: SC reserves verdict on 5 activists's arrests

Koregaon-Bhima case: SC reserves verdict on 5 activists's arrests

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

The court asked the Maharashtra police to file their case diary pertaining to the ongoing investigation in the case by September 24.

8 reforms political parties should talk about in 2014

8 reforms political parties should talk about in 2014

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

The author suggests eight reforms that all parties competing in this year's general elections should embrace.

#InstaInspiration: How to slay it like Cara Delevingne

#InstaInspiration: How to slay it like Cara Delevingne

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Your weekly shot of inspiration from super achievers.

PIX: Keira Knightley, Robert Pattinson arrive in Toronto

PIX: Keira Knightley, Robert Pattinson arrive in Toronto

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

A whole new bunch of celebrity sightings at the ongoing Toronto Film Festival.

Army, BSF sound red alert against Pak drones

Army, BSF sound red alert against Pak drones

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

BSF troops guarding over 180 km of IB with Pakistan have strengthened their observation posts and 'listening posts' to keep a close watch against any intrusion by drones.

Mardaani 2 Review

Mardaani 2 Review

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Mardaani 2 works best and better than its predecessor when it stays true to its slick catch-me-if-you-can potential, feels Sukanya Verma.

Bravo comes out of retirement; ready to play for WI

Bravo comes out of retirement; ready to play for WI

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo on Friday announced his return to international cricket, little over a year after he called it quits due to a bitter fallout with the West Indies Cricket Board. He said the decision was prompted by the change of guard in WICB, where former team manager Ricky Skerritt took over as the new president replacing Dave Cameron earlier this year.

Can you recognise this Oscar-winning actor?

Can you recognise this Oscar-winning actor?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Take a guess!

Why can't we create a Big Bang Theory?

Why can't we create a Big Bang Theory?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'Where are the funny writers on Indian television and OTT platforms?' 'Where are the sitcoms?' asks Vanita Kohli Khandekar.

Oscars 2015: The BIG Winners!

Oscars 2015: The BIG Winners!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Birdman wins big!

'Australia's focus on winning Tests, not hitting helmets'

'Australia's focus on winning Tests, not hitting helmets'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Archer produced a sustained period of aggressive fast bowling in both of Australia's innings in the drawn second Test at Lord's, felling both Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne.

Will these films win big at the Oscars?

Will these films win big at the Oscars?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

With the awards season in full swing in America, we look back at the best movies of 2013.

A 'foolproof' plan to secure Lord Ganesh

A 'foolproof' plan to secure Lord Ganesh

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

In view of strong intelligence inputs of possible terror strikes, Mumbai police have drawn a "foolproof" security plan to maintain a hawk-eyed vigil for the widely celebrated Ganesh festival in Mumbai next month.

IAF displays strength at dress rehearsal for 83rd Air Force Day

IAF displays strength at dress rehearsal for 83rd Air Force Day

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

The Indian Air Force put its might on display at the full dress rehearsal on Tuesday, ahead of the 83rd Air Force Day on October 8, at the Hindon air base in Ghaziabad.

'RBI to lower key rate by 0.75% this fiscal'

'RBI to lower key rate by 0.75% this fiscal'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

According to the global investment banking major, RBI will increasingly switch to supporting growth from exclusively fighting inflation.

India, China enhance military presence in Ladakh as tension mounts

India, China enhance military presence in Ladakh as tension mounts

Rediff.com21 May 2020

It is learnt that the India's top military brass is constantly monitoring the evolving situation even as the United States said the aggressive behaviour by Chinese troops was a reminder of the threat posed by China.

Why do Modi and his Mantris Mock Science?

Why do Modi and his Mantris Mock Science?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Hyperbole by our ministers and a few saffronised scientists not only defames Newton and Einstein, but also mocks ancient India's achievements in mathematics, medicine and natural science, says Utkarsh Mishra.

Isinbayeva credits coach for return to World dominance

Isinbayeva credits coach for return to World dominance

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Watching her every move like a hawk from his front row seat in the Luzhniki Stadium, Yefgeny Trofimov never lost faith that Yelena Isinbayeva could rise again.

BCCI president Thakur confirms improvement in DRS

BCCI president Thakur confirms improvement in DRS

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

BCCI president Anurag Thakur and coach Anil Kumble on Wednesday attended a meeting with ICC and Hawk Eye representatives, who made a detailed presentation of the upgraded version of Decision Review System (DRS). There are talks that DRS could be used during the upcoming India-England series, comprising five Tests, or during the series against Australia later. As per initial feedback, the BCCI bigwigs including the president and the coach have felt that there are "some improvements" which meant that some of India's issues have been addressed in the upgraded system.

Will DRS become reality during India-England series?

Will DRS become reality during India-England series?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

In what could be termed as a marked departure from its earlier stance, the Board of Control for Cricket in India is seriously contemplating using Decision Review System (DRS) during India's upcoming home series against England.

All eyes on Dhoni as IPL kick starts amid COVID-19

All eyes on Dhoni as IPL kick starts amid COVID-19

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

The tournament, which has been shifted to the UAE due to five million plus COVID cases in India, is a 'TV-only event', expected to be lapped up by all and sundry who crave for cricket and Bollywood in equal measure during prime time.

Meet the commentators for Champions Trophy

Meet the commentators for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Ganguly, Ponting among commentators for Champions Trophy.

Argo, Les Miserables win at Golden Globes 2013

Argo, Les Miserables win at Golden Globes 2013

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

Golden Globe Winners 2013: At A Glance.

Disengagement process not yet complete in Ladakh: MEA

Disengagement process not yet complete in Ladakh: MEA

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

The clear assertion by New Delhi came ahead of a fresh round of Lt General-level talks between the Indian army and the Chinese PLA which government sources said is set to take place within the next two days.

Why global companies are betting big on India

Why global companies are betting big on India

Rediff.com21 May 2013

Global businesses still believe that India consumption story is intact despite the slowdown of the past couple of years.

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

On Sunday morning Eastern US time, four astronauts will zoom into space on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. Commanding the spaceflight is Raja Chari, a United States Air Force colonel.

Radwanska pays price for not following her instincts

Radwanska pays price for not following her instincts

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Agnieszka Radwanska paid the ultimate price for following the orders of her coaching team rather than relying on her own instincts in the final game of her Wimbledon semi-final against Garbine Muguruza on Thursday.

Cash is not flowing in Bellary this time

Cash is not flowing in Bellary this time

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Vicky Nanjappa reports on the reasons for the lack of money power in the elctions in Bellary this time.

British AJT deal hits air pocket

British AJT deal hits air pocket

Rediff.com11 Mar 2004

Company officials are refusing to budge on the price agreed last September.

What you must do to save taxes

What you must do to save taxes

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

Before jumping to meet the investment target, check if you really need to.

Soccer's goal-line technology passes another hurdle

Soccer's goal-line technology passes another hurdle

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

Goal-line technology providers GoalRef and Hawk-Eye have been authorised to install their systems worldwide after signing licence agreements with FIFA, soccer's world governing body said on Tuesday.

10 AMAZING filmi dates

10 AMAZING filmi dates

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

One of the most attractive things in a movie romance is to watch two people fall in love over a date or two.

Third goal-line technology system gets FIFA nod

Third goal-line technology system gets FIFA nod

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

A third goal-line technology system has been approved and granted a licence, making it eligible to be considered for use at the 2014 World Cup, FIFA said in a statement on Monday.

TV stars we would like to see in the movies!

TV stars we would like to see in the movies!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

With Sushant Singh Rajput making his debut in Kai Po Che, we check out other TV actors we would love to see in films.

Chinese troops resort to aggressive posturing in Ladakh, Sikkim

Chinese troops resort to aggressive posturing in Ladakh, Sikkim

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Both the Indian and Chinese armies have brought in more troops in sensitive locations like Demchok, Daulat Beg Oldie and areas around Galwan river as well as Pangong Tso lake in Ladakh, the sources said. The area around Galwan has been a point of friction between the two sides for over six decades.