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ISRO's rocket technology to help heart patients

ISRO's rocket technology to help heart patients

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

It offers a lease of life to terminally ill patients since heart transplant still remains out of reach for most.

India must use airpower to eliminate terrorists

India must use airpower to eliminate terrorists

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

'It is time India thought big not only about its global clout politically and diplomatically, but also act its size against pin-pricking by anti national elements,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

Combat jet trainer goes on show

Combat jet trainer goes on show

Rediff.com6 Feb 2005

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd will unveil a mock-up display of its Combat Air Trainer, a twin-engine home grown Advanced Jet Trainer, during the Aero India show that begins in Bangalore on Wednesday.

Manipur, Meghalaya seek exemption from Citizenship Bill

Manipur, Meghalaya seek exemption from Citizenship Bill

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

The BJP, which has two MLAs in the MDA government, backed the Cabinet decision.

Indian Army gets muscle with Akash missile system

Indian Army gets muscle with Akash missile system

Rediff.com5 May 2015

The Akash weapon system, which will be deployed facing the western borders, employs command to line of sight guidance and relies on sophisticated radars and control systems to guide the missile to its targets.

Russia to field MiG-35 in India tender

Russia to field MiG-35 in India tender

Rediff.com21 Aug 2005

Russia will field its latest nuclear capable MiG-35 fighter against US F-16 and the French Mirage 2000 in the tender to be floated for the acquisition of 125 aircraft for IAF to replace its ageing MiG-21 fleet, a top Russian official has said.

After 167 years, Railways to overhaul its signalling system

After 167 years, Railways to overhaul its signalling system

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

The Indian Railways is replacing its outdated signalling system with the latest automated train protection technologies - European Train Control System and Train Collision Avoidance System.

Fast attack craft inducted into Indian Navy

Fast attack craft inducted into Indian Navy

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

This is the third indigenously built extra fast attack craft, named INFAC T-83.

Is Reliance Jio's 5G plan realistic?

Is Reliance Jio's 5G plan realistic?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Surajeet Das Gupta explains why Mukesh Ambani's target is by no means impossible.

Bharat Biotech starts Covaxin's at-risk manufacture

Bharat Biotech starts Covaxin's at-risk manufacture

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The first vaccine candidate will be an intra-muscular one, followed by intra-dermal and nasal ones, depending on test results.

The Swedes have handed India an irresistible offer

The Swedes have handed India an irresistible offer

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Swedish defence major Saab has unveiled its next generation fighter aircraft, Gripen E, which the company said is being offered to the country under the 'Make in India' initiative with transfer of technology.

7 missions, 34 launches: What a year for ISRO

7 missions, 34 launches: What a year for ISRO

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

ISRO launched 12 Indian, 22 foreign satellites and successfully flight-tested India's first winged-body aerospace vehicle.

Countdown begins for India's most powerful rocket launch

Countdown begins for India's most powerful rocket launch

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

India's heavy-lift rocket GSLV MkIII, carrying communication satellite GSAT-19.

ISRO's 'monster rocket' may take Indians to space

ISRO's 'monster rocket' may take Indians to space

Rediff.com30 May 2017

And the first Indian to go into space from 'Indian soil' could well be a woman.

Why India's Astra air-to-air missile is special

Why India's Astra air-to-air missile is special

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

India joins exclusive club of US, Europe, Russia and China.

The challenges that await ISRO's new boss

The challenges that await ISRO's new boss

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

K Sivan has to hasten the effort to bring in private players into satellite and rocket building and replicate India's software success in aerospace.

How a 20-something found her groove at LFW

How a 20-something found her groove at LFW

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

A 20-year-old Kshamaya Daniel has her first experience of an Indian fashion week. She survives it to pen this photo diary of her colourful, adrenaline-packed experiences.

Reality check: Can India double defence exports?

Reality check: Can India double defence exports?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

The prospects of India becoming a credible manufacturer of defence platforms or major weapon systems for export are remote, says Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

India's light combat helicopter ready for high-altitude operations

India's light combat helicopter ready for high-altitude operations

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

The Light Combat Helicopter is heavily armoured to protect its two pilots from enemy fire, and has a 'stealthy' fuselage that is hard to detect with radar. Ajai Shukla reports

Strategic Command tests 700-km range Agni missile

Strategic Command tests 700-km range Agni missile

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

India on Monday successfully test-fired its indigenously built nuclear-capable intermediate range Agni-I ballistic missile, capable of hitting a target 700 km away, from a test range off Odisha coast as part of a user trial by the Army.

As LoC heats up, army buys 2 rocket regiments

As LoC heats up, army buys 2 rocket regiments

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

The ministry of defence has bought two regiments of the indigenous Pinaka multi-barrelled rocket launcher for Rs 3,230 crore.

Pak has formed new terror outfits with LeT, JeM cadres: J-K DGP

Pak has formed new terror outfits with LeT, JeM cadres: J-K DGP

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Pakistan has launched new terror outfits staffed by cadres of the dreaded Lashkar-e-Tayiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed under 'local names' to mislead the world that it has nothing to do with the terrorism prevalent in Jammu and Kashmir, Director General of Police (DGP) of the union territory Dilbag Singh said.

Defence: Modi Sarkar's Hits and Misses

Defence: Modi Sarkar's Hits and Misses

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

'The procurement cycle still consumes too much time; little has changed.'

Biplab Deb to be sworn-in as Tripura CM on Mar 9

Biplab Deb to be sworn-in as Tripura CM on Mar 9

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Deb, whose name was proposed by party MLA Sudip Roy Burman in the meeting, will be the new chief minister of Tripura, Gadkari said.

ISRO gears up for busy 2019

ISRO gears up for busy 2019

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

Over 32 missions -- satellites and rockets -- have been planned for the year.

INS Sumitra, the star of Yemen evac op, to host President for Fleet Review

INS Sumitra, the star of Yemen evac op, to host President for Fleet Review

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

The indigenously-built Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel will be the presidential yacht and lead the presidential column for the 11th edition of the Fleet Review in Visakhapatnam.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

These images from across the globe tell that it is a crazy world out there.

London, Paris, New York, Shanghai... Here comes khadi!

London, Paris, New York, Shanghai... Here comes khadi!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

KVIC is keen to build an international footprint and is hopeful about signing up B2B agreements with at least 40 countries, to which end it has even registered a GI (geographical indicator) tag in the UK, Germany and Russia.

All you need to know about India's new software policy

All you need to know about India's new software policy

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The policy proposes a single-window platform for facilitation of the Indian software product industry, to help fast-track legal and regulatory issues over import and export, as well as setting up and winding up enterprises.

How India can get ahead in the space race

How India can get ahead in the space race

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Chandrayaan-3's success is a must for India's space ambitions; we can't afford to lose out. And for realising our space dreams, the Indian private sector must be encouraged because if we lose this race, the moon, Mars, and mineral-rich asteroids will already be crowded before we reach there.

How India must counter the Chinese threat

How India must counter the Chinese threat

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

'The military aim in a future conflict, if it can't be avoided, should be to cause maximum damage to the adversary's war waging capability and capture limited amount of territory as a bargaining counter,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

By 2050, India will have a world-class navy: Naval chief

By 2050, India will have a world-class navy: Naval chief

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Navy chief Adm. Sunil Lanba said that by 2050, India will have 200 ships, 500 aircraft.

India successfully test-fires Agni-I missile

India successfully test-fires Agni-I missile

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Agni-I missile is equipped with sophisticated navigation system which ensures it reaches the target with a high degree of accuracy and precision.

India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Prithvi II missile

India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Prithvi II missile

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

The surface-to-surface Prithvi-II missile is capable of carrying 500 kilogram to 1,000 kg of warheads and is thrusted by liquid propulsion twine engines

COVID-19 vaccine development at early stage in India: Experts

COVID-19 vaccine development at early stage in India: Experts

Rediff.com23 May 2020

The Indian government and private firms have stepped up efforts to develop a vaccine to halt the spread of COVID-19 which has claimed over 3,700 lives with more than 1,25,000 cases in the country.

Why is the govt starving the navy?

Why is the govt starving the navy?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

As a percentage of the military budget, the navy's share has fallen from 19 per cent in 2010-2011 to just 15.5 per cent this year. With the Indian Navy's annual budget declining steadily, security planners are reluctant to green light crucial projects, discovers Ajai Shukla.

The Navy's largest destroyer INS Visakhapatnam is here!

The Navy's largest destroyer INS Visakhapatnam is here!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Indian Navy's new destroyer, Visakhapatnam, with enhanced capability to operate in nuclear, biological and chemical atmosphere, will be launched in Mumbai on Sunday.

Google picks up 7.7% stake in Reliance for Rs 33,737cr

Google picks up 7.7% stake in Reliance for Rs 33,737cr

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

"We are delighted to welcome Google as a strategic investor in Jio Platforms. We have signed a binding partnership and an investment agreement under which Google will invest Rs 33,737 crores for a 7.7 per cent stake in Jio Platforms," Mukesh Ambani said at the company's annual general meeting.

IIT centre on bullet train technology to be ready this year

IIT centre on bullet train technology to be ready this year

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

India is currently considering two corridors for high speed trains.

Drape with attitude

Drape with attitude

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

With the "#100sareepact" trending, saris have come back into focus as a garment that is contemporary yet comfortable. Ritika Bhatia identifies four labels leading the funky revolution.