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Traditional mulmul gets a glam slam!

Traditional mulmul gets a glam slam!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Mulmul was the fabric of choice for these designers who showcased their collection as part of the specially curated show by Harper's Bazaar.

'Rio water worries overblown'

'Rio water worries overblown'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

The last thing members of Brazil's Olympic sailing team want to talk about is the water.

The sailor who made history for India

The sailor who made history for India

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

'At the Asian Games I had a dream, to stand on the podium and have the tri-colour hoisted.' 'I missed one thing in Jakarta -- the national anthem being played.' 'I hope to make it happen at the Olympics by winning gold.'

Nuclear capable ICBM Agni-5 successfully test-fired

Nuclear capable ICBM Agni-5 successfully test-fired

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

A lot of new technologies developed indigenously were successfully tested in the trial.

Three years after Modi rattled DRDO, little has changed

Three years after Modi rattled DRDO, little has changed

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

In 2014, the prime minister criticised the communication gap between DRDO scientists, who remained ensconced in their laboratories, and the soldiers on the borders, says Ajai Shukla.

US moves forward on $855 mn gun deal with India

US moves forward on $855 mn gun deal with India

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

The Indian government has requested a sale of 145 M777 155mm light-weight towed Howitzers with laser inertial artillery pointing systems (LINAPS), warranty, spare and repair parts, maintenance, and training equipment, the Department of Defense said in a notification.

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).

Withdraw from Doklam to avoid confrontation: PLA to India

Withdraw from Doklam to avoid confrontation: PLA to India

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

A visit by Indian journalists, sponsored by the Chinese government, on Monday turned into a propaganda exercise by the Chinese Army for delivering its message on the prolonged standoff between troops of the two countries in Doklam near Sikkim.

If this is what happens in Delhi, God forbid...

If this is what happens in Delhi, God forbid...

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

'That one of Delhi's busiest crossings, within a stone's throw of Lutyens' habitat, should be hostage to the mercy of hoodlums, who think nothing of attacking and thieving in plain sight of thousands of commuters without dread of reprisal, is scary,' says Kishore Singh.

BSF to put up smart fence to plug loopholes in border security

BSF to put up smart fence to plug loopholes in border security

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

In order to plug loopholes in the porous and unfenced borders along Pakistan and Bangladesh, India will soon set up a 'smart fence' mechanism as part of an over Rs 4,500-crore modernisation plan being implemented by the Border Security Force.

ISRO successfully launches Chandrayaan-2

ISRO successfully launches Chandrayaan-2

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

The ISRO is aiming for a soft landing of the lander in the South Pole region of the moon where no country has gone so far.

HTC U12: Should competitors worry?

HTC U12: Should competitors worry?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

HTC gets back into the innovation game with the HTC U12 Plus, says Ashish Narsale.

No invention, earth shaking idea from India in 60 years: Murthy

No invention, earth shaking idea from India in 60 years: Murthy

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

There has not been a single invention from India in the last 60 years that became a household name globally, nor any idea that led to "earth shaking" invention to "delight global citizens", IT czar N R Narayana Murthy said.

Canada focussed... no time for fun

Canada focussed... no time for fun

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Canadian football fans may be enjoying the ride but for the players, the grind of the Women's World Cup is no fun.

Top destinations for Indians to study abroad

Top destinations for Indians to study abroad

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

China, France and Spain are emerging as hotspots for Indian students.

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.

Sai's Take: What I learnt from Amit Shah's interviews

Sai's Take: What I learnt from Amit Shah's interviews

Rediff.com16 May 2019

'We are not marketing (the) Modi name but the work and trust that it projects.'

Rubber bullets may replace pellet guns in Kashmir

Rubber bullets may replace pellet guns in Kashmir

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Centre has examined other alternatives to pellet guns like skunk water, laser dazzler and chilli-filled pava shells which are found to be "not so successful" like the controversial pellet guns.

PICS: Fabbiano stuns Thiem; Nadal solid and sure

PICS: Fabbiano stuns Thiem; Nadal solid and sure

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

A summary of the second day's play at the US Open.

No more curves for LG!

No more curves for LG!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

LG made official its latest line up -- the V series -- by unveiling the LG V10 mobile phone and interestingly the company decided to do away with the curved screen.

Did India apprehend and return Dubai princess fleeing torture?

Did India apprehend and return Dubai princess fleeing torture?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

The operation, which the sources said was coordinated by NSA Ajit Doval, led to the rendition of the 33-year-old princess, who has said she was seeking to escape torture inflicted by her father, UAE PM and Dubai ruler Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum.

India's schedule at the Asian Games on Thursday

India's schedule at the Asian Games on Thursday

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

India's schedule for Thursday, the sixth day of competition at the Asian Games, in Incheon.

OnePlus 2: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

OnePlus 2: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

OnePlus has come up with a winner at an affordable price but this one's definitely not a flagship killer, says Rajesh Mascarenhas.

Wilson's double sets up easy win for Waveriders in HIL opener

Wilson's double sets up easy win for Waveriders in HIL opener

Rediff.com25 Jan 2014

Australia's Jason Wilson scored a brace as last year's runners-up Delhi Waveriders defeated hosts Punjab Warriors 3-1 in the opening contest of the second edition of the Hero Hockey India League in Mohali.

BJP's 'vanvaas' in UP likely to end

BJP's 'vanvaas' in UP likely to end

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Amit Shah's meticulous planning and Modi's charisma will turn the tide in the BJP's favour, says Nazarwala.

Not a ministry reshuffle for 2019

Not a ministry reshuffle for 2019

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

'The days when less government, more governance were spoken of are well and truly behind us.' 'More government, it is now believed, means more governance,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Will rivals unite to fight Amazon India?

Will rivals unite to fight Amazon India?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

Amazon India Country Head Amit Agarwal refers to all talk of mergers as 'noise'. 'All this is a distraction, when the focus should be on the customer,' he says.

IAF destroys JeM camp in Pakistan

IAF destroys JeM camp in Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

The pre-dawn operation, described as "non-military" and "preemptive" struck a five-star resort style camp on a hilltop forest and caught the terrorists in their sleep.

Modi ka Magic Chalega Kya?

Modi ka Magic Chalega Kya?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

'Facing foes with a common intent is not something Modi-Shah's BJP has done before,' points out Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

The genius who discovered how stars live and die

The genius who discovered how stars live and die

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

The LIGO announcement -- which confirmed, among other things, that gold, platinum and other heavy metals were products of neutron star collisions -- came just before Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar's 107th birthday.

What Murray needs to do to win against Raonic assault...

What Murray needs to do to win against Raonic assault...

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Andy Murray has had his mind elsewhere for much of the Australian Open but will need to bring laser-sharp focus into Friday's semi-final against the red-hot Milos Raonic.

New device turns smartphone into DNA-scanning microscope

New device turns smartphone into DNA-scanning microscope

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

The device is intended for use in remote laboratory settings.

Buying a day care insurance policy? Read this

Buying a day care insurance policy? Read this

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Mahavir Chopra explains the pitfalls one may face after buying a day care insurance policy

So when will Tiger Woods return to PGA Tour?

So when will Tiger Woods return to PGA Tour?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

With Tiger Woods hitting golf balls at a juniors clinic in South Carolina earlier this week, media speculation has been mounting that the former world number one could make his PGA Tour return within the next month.

New chip can turn your cell phone into a projector

New chip can turn your cell phone into a projector

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

The new chip uses integrated optical phased array to project the image electronically with only a single laser diode as light source and no mechanically moving parts.

PM Modi arrives in US to attend Nuclear Security Summit

PM Modi arrives in US to attend Nuclear Security Summit

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Attending the Nuclear Security Summit for the first time, Modi is expected to lay out his vision of securing nuclear weapons.

Tamil Nadu all set to build India's first defence corridor

Tamil Nadu all set to build India's first defence corridor

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

In less than two months since the announcement in March, the state has mobilised an armada of small and medium enterprises keen on making components for large equipment manufacturers.

Priyanka, Shilpa, Sridevi: Who wore it better?

Priyanka, Shilpa, Sridevi: Who wore it better?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Do you like the model on the ramp or the celebrity off the ramp? Vote now!

'I will give 98% marks to Chandrayaan 2 mission'

'I will give 98% marks to Chandrayaan 2 mission'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

'When you look at it from the point of view of science, Chandrayaan 2 is a big success.'

Soccer Extras: Hazard puts trophy before; Suarez to undergo surgery

Soccer Extras: Hazard puts trophy before; Suarez to undergo surgery

Rediff.com10 May 2019

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