News for 'hawks'

FACTBOX Goal-line technology licensed by FIFA

FACTBOX Goal-line technology licensed by FIFA

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

Following are the four goal-line technology systems licensed by soccer's governing body FIFA.

Can Indians live without Chinese imports?

Can Indians live without Chinese imports?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

'India imports 70 per cent of its bulk drugs from China. Are we going to live without antibiotics?' asks Debashis Basu.

Australia's Warner, Bancroft deny rifts with Smith

Australia's Warner, Bancroft deny rifts with Smith

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

Australia batsmen David Warner and Cameron Bancroft have denied reports that their relationship with former captain Steve Smith has been strained in the aftermath of the trio's bans for ball-tampering.

US military was 'cocked and loaded' to hit Iran: Trump

US military was 'cocked and loaded' to hit Iran: Trump

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

"10 minutes before the strike I stopped it, not proportionate to shooting down an unmanned drone".

FIFA launch goal-line revolution in Japan

FIFA launch goal-line revolution in Japan

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Prompted into action by England midfielder's Frank Lampard's disallowed goal against Germany at the 2010 World Cup, FIFA will use goal-line technology for the first time in Japan this week.

Avengers Assemble!

Avengers Assemble!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Are you ready for Avengers: Endgame?

Why is Modi pushing Rajapaksa on the Tamils?

Why is Modi pushing Rajapaksa on the Tamils?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Mahinda Rajapaksa is a democratically elected leader who received a massive mandate of 71% of votes, and he owes nothing to Delhi or Washington for staging his political comeback, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Five Australian soldiers killed in Afghanistan

Five Australian soldiers killed in Afghanistan

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

Five Australian soldiers were killed in two separate incidents in the past 24 hours in Afghanistan -- including three in an "insider attack" -- marking the country's highest combat toll since the Vietnam War. Chief of Defence Force Air Marshal Mark Binskin said two Australian soldiers had been killed in a US Black Hawk crash in Afghanistan on Thursday.

'The Chinese air force is no threat'

'The Chinese air force is no threat'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

'Our air force can strike them with impunity.'

After Kulkarni, Sena workers blacken RTI activist's face

After Kulkarni, Sena workers blacken RTI activist's face

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

Shiv Sena workers on Friday assaulted and blackened the face of an RTI activist at Latur in Marathwada region, after he "exposed" an illegal construction case.

FIFA backs goal-line technology to stay

FIFA backs goal-line technology to stay

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

After unsuccessful tests of goal-line technology in 2005 and 2007, FIFA promised on Saturday that future World Cups would be free of any more shocking Frank Lampard moments.

Majola questioned by police on 2009 IPL bonuses

Majola questioned by police on 2009 IPL bonuses

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

There seems no end to suspended Cricket South Africa CEO Gerald Majola, who was questioned by an elite police unit probing possible criminal charges related to the IPL bonuses that were paid to CSA staff after the 2009 edition held in Johannesburg.

Agra sports new look to welcome Trump

Agra sports new look to welcome Trump

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

The city administration is all geared up for the big day and preparations are in full swing to present the 'best face of Agra'.

Zero Trailer Review: SRK is back in the game and how!

Zero Trailer Review: SRK is back in the game and how!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

It looks like King Khan has finally got a winner.

'Zardari played key role in ending US-Pak rift over NATO'

'Zardari played key role in ending US-Pak rift over NATO'

Rediff.com19 May 2012

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari played a key behind-the-scenes role in negotiations that helped end a stalemate in Pakistan-US ties over a deadly cross-border North Atlantic Treaty Organisation attack and paved the way for Islamabad's participation in a crucial summit on Afghanistan, official sources said.

The HARD-HITTING RELEVANCE of Govind Nihalani's Party

The HARD-HITTING RELEVANCE of Govind Nihalani's Party

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Every day a Party unfolds on social media where armchair activists, politically charged influencers, trend pundits, gyaan givers and troll armies change the world in their heads but remain clueless about the nation's grassroots reality, feels Sukanya Verma.

China hindering India's normal patrolling along LAC: Govt

China hindering India's normal patrolling along LAC: Govt

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The MEA said it was the Chinese side that recently undertakook activities hindering India's normal patrols in the areas.

PIX: Pella stuns Anderson, Djokovic survives hurricane Hurkacz

PIX: Pella stuns Anderson, Djokovic survives hurricane Hurkacz

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

A summary of Friday's play at Wimbledon.

Like father, like son: Flying MiG-21 runs in the Varthaman family

Like father, like son: Flying MiG-21 runs in the Varthaman family

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Abhi comes from a family which has served the Indian Air Force since World War II when his grandfather Simhakutty was a member of the air force.

HAL finally achieves Tejas production target

HAL finally achieves Tejas production target

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

It earlier took 19 months to build a Tejas, now it takes 11 months, says HAL chief.

Assam police on high alert for ULFA raising day

Assam police on high alert for ULFA raising day

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

Surveillance has been mounted all over Assam apprehending terror strikes by the outlawed anti-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Assam led by its fugitive commander in chief Paresh Barua in and around the outfit's raising day on April 7 next.

Be bloody good, be elite in values: Langer tells Australia

Be bloody good, be elite in values: Langer tells Australia

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Ever since Australian cricket plunged into crisis following the year-long ball-tampering bans on Steve Smith and Davis Warner, there has been a lot of discussion on the spirit of cricket.

FIFA to decide on headscarf, technology in July

FIFA to decide on headscarf, technology in July

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

FIFA deferred a final decision on whether Islamic women can play in a headscarf, or hijab, until July when they will also make their long-awaited decision on what goal-line technology system to employ.

Reliance Brands to sell LVMH's Thomas Pink shirts in India

Reliance Brands to sell LVMH's Thomas Pink shirts in India

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Brands on Friday said it has signed an exclusive agreement to sell French major Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy's brand Thomas Pink's shirt collection in the country.

Zee's Subhash Chandra wants to be a global player

Zee's Subhash Chandra wants to be a global player

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

Zee's revival taught him that professionalising is fine but shareholders can never forfeit responsibility.

What's Anil Kapoor doing with all these women!

What's Anil Kapoor doing with all these women!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

His formidable missus turned a year older on March 26.

PM to scientists: Extend research from labs to land

PM to scientists: Extend research from labs to land

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

He said India has a rich tradition and a long history of both discovery and use of science and technology.

Review: Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is fresh

Review: Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is fresh

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

The film's main triumph is that the characters are real and life-like.

Review: Gamers will love Indian Air Force: A Cut Above

Review: Gamers will love Indian Air Force: A Cut Above

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Rediff.com's Ashish Narsale reviews the Android game Indian Air Force: A Cut Above.

Football body approves goal-line technology, hijab

Football body approves goal-line technology, hijab

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

Goal-line technology was approved in principle by the soccer's lawmakers on Saturday and could be used for the first time at FIFA's Club World Cup finals in Japan at the end of the year.

Drones over Punjab: Need for offensive action

Drones over Punjab: Need for offensive action

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

'If UAV technology is used by the adversary to target VIPs or strategic targets it would be a different ball game altogether,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

Review: The Darkest Hour fails to make an impact

Review: The Darkest Hour fails to make an impact

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

If it had allowed itself greater scope, the film might have been more endurable

BCCI agrees to modified DRS

BCCI agrees to modified DRS

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

Abandoning its rigid stand on technology, the Board of Control for Cricket in India on Monday agreed to the mandatory use of the controversial Decision Review System in a modified version in all international matches.

McIlroy should make full recovery: Tour physician

McIlroy should make full recovery: Tour physician

Rediff.com10 Dec 2011

Rory McIlroy's viral illness is a common problem among travelling golfers and the World No. 2 should make a complete recovery as long as he takes some rest, the European Tour's chief medical officer has said.

Why you should head to Goa RIGHT NOW!

Why you should head to Goa RIGHT NOW!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

'One afternoon, I spotted Karan Johar and film critic Rajeev Masand having tea with Nina Gupta, the head of NFDC, and barged into their meeting.' Aseem Chhabra's IFFI diaries...

Anti-talks ULFA faction forms new command

Anti-talks ULFA faction forms new command

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

Paresh Barua, the 'commander-in-chief' of the hawkish faction of the banned United Liberation Front of Asom, has constituted a 16-member new central committee of the outfit dropping all the 'pro-talks' leader thereby formalising the vertical split in the outfit into pro-talks and anti-talks factions.

Top 5 must-have skills in an employee

Top 5 must-have skills in an employee

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Ben Hawkes, Head of Simulation Development, Kenexa discusses five important skills that an HR manager looks for in an employee during recruitment.

No-nonsense EC makes TN polls a drab affair

No-nonsense EC makes TN polls a drab affair

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

With the Election Commission keeping a hawk's eye on affairs, the usually flamboyant campaigning for Tamil Nadu polls has turned somewhat colourless, finds A Ganesh Nadar