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'Chopper Had To Descend Vertically!'

'Chopper Had To Descend Vertically!'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

IAF pilots and crew dodged low hanging clouds, mist covered hills, steep valleys and landed on broken landing grounds to rescue civilians in Wayanad. In one mission, they had to descend vertically to get close to the survivors. IAF flew over 80 missions, saving lives and giving hope. This is how they did it.

Stimac sets World Cup qualification target, vows to resign if India fails

Stimac sets World Cup qualification target, vows to resign if India fails

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Stimac has prioritised qualification to the third round and secure a direct entry into the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

No lessons learnt, Delhi still unsafe for its women

No lessons learnt, Delhi still unsafe for its women

Rediff.com15 Dec 2013

The brutal gang rape of a 23-year-old in Delhi exactly a year ago had led to massive public outcry with thousands of people pouring out on streets in rage forcing Parliament to enact a new anti-rape law, but nothing much has changed when it comes to safety of women in the national capital.

President on riots: No lessons learnt from past mistakes

President on riots: No lessons learnt from past mistakes

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Expressing concern over the recent incidents of communal clashes, President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday said the country has not learnt lessons from the history and same "tragic mistakes" are being repeated.

Why Some MI Players Were In Fancy Dress

Why Some MI Players Were In Fancy Dress

Rediff.com8 May 2023

MI's latest move involves hilarious punishment for players who can't seem to get their act together and show up on time.

'Risk Of Such Disasters Has Increased In The Last 10 Years'

'Risk Of Such Disasters Has Increased In The Last 10 Years'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

'Heavy rains are not the primary reason for landslides in Wayanad.' 'There are all sorts of (human) intervention going on in that area.'

No lessons learnt; Pak court adjourns 26/11 case

No lessons learnt; Pak court adjourns 26/11 case

Rediff.com8 May 2010

A Pakistani court conducting the trial of Lashkar-e-Tayiba operations chief Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and six other suspects in the Mumbai terror attack case on Saturday adjourned proceedings till May 22 after the prosecution sought more time to gain access to Ajmal Kasab, who was sentenced to death by an Indian court on Thursday. Judge Malik Muhammad Akram Awan of the Rawalpindi-based anti-terrorism court put off the case for two weeks after the prosecution filed an application.

India to share lessons learnt in 2001 Gujarat quake with Nepal

India to share lessons learnt in 2001 Gujarat quake with Nepal

Rediff.com20 May 2015

"The earthquake has provided a great opportunity for Nepal to rebuild the country's infrastructure and to make the lives of the people better

'Skipper told me whatever has to happen will happen'

'Skipper told me whatever has to happen will happen'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Arshdeep Singh felt that it was simply divine intervention and unhinged faith from his skipper Suryakumar Yadav which enabled him to defend 10 runs in the final over of a thrilling fifth T20 International, wherein India pipped Australia by just six runs.

Fashionably Unapologetic Shantanu

Fashionably Unapologetic Shantanu

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Actor, dancer, choreographer Shantanu Maheshwari reveals his equation with fashion.

Asian Games: Men's hockey team undergoes shift in philosophy

Asian Games: Men's hockey team undergoes shift in philosophy

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The Indian men's hockey team is undergoing a philosophy shift, moving away from the traditional attacking style of play with new head coach Craig Fulton emphasising on having a sound defense.

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

The world needs to wake up to this new dimension of war at sea and be prepared to face the 'unknown enemy' who have the advantage of attacking at their choice of location and time, cautions Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Rajiv murder case convict Nalini: When Priyanka met me, she asked...

Rajiv murder case convict Nalini: When Priyanka met me, she asked...

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra asked about the killing of her father Rajiv Gandhi when she met her in prison in 2008 and she was emotional, Nalini Sriharan, one of the convicts freed in the former prime minister's assassination case said in Chennai on Sunday.

A Salute To The Tiranga

A Salute To The Tiranga

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

As India's 75th Independence Day draws near, the government is going all out to raise awareness about the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.

Aiming to be among the best by its 100th year in 2032: IAF chief

Aiming to be among the best by its 100th year in 2032: IAF chief

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

In the current complex and dynamic strategic environment, refining the IAF's strategy, building robust capabilities and developing a flexible mindset to "prosecute future wars" will prove decisive, the chief of air staff said.

LAC situation stable, but we have troops ready: Army chief

LAC situation stable, but we have troops ready: Army chief

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China is stable but there is a need to keep a very close watch on it, Army Chief General Manoj Pande said on Friday amid the nearly three-year-long border row in eastern Ladakh.

Loss At Byju's May Only Be Tip Of Iceberg

Loss At Byju's May Only Be Tip Of Iceberg

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

'Byju's financials only reflect the core business. At a group level, they are experiencing substantial losses.'

PM Modi flags concerns over bias in AI

PM Modi flags concerns over bias in AI

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called for a global framework for ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as he flagged concerns surrounding bias in such modern technologies and their impact on the society. Days ahead of the G20 Summit, the prime minister also made a strong case for developing an integrated approach to deal with issues concerning cryptocurrencies. Modi, addressing B20 Summit India 2023 organised by CII, said India is preparing a global framework for Green Credit and urged industry leaders to adopt life and businesses with emphasis on planet positive actions.

Designed with just six-month life, India's Mangalyaan completes 7 years in space

Designed with just six-month life, India's Mangalyaan completes 7 years in space

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

"Indeed, a satisfying feeling," K Radhakrishnan who as the then Chairman of Indian Space Research Oranisation (ISRO) led the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) team said on achieving the milestone.

Have You Watched These OTT Films Yet?

Have You Watched These OTT Films Yet?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Deepa Gahlot lists some 2023 movies that you need to watch if you haven't already.

ISRO launches 2G navigation satellite into intended orbit

ISRO launches 2G navigation satellite into intended orbit

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Monday successfully launched a second generation navigation satellite, using a GSLV rocket with a cryogenic upper stage to do the job.

Modi calls for global framework for ethical use of AI, flags bias

Modi calls for global framework for ethical use of AI, flags bias

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Modi called business communities and governments to work together to ensure usage of ethical AI as "we have to sense the potential disruptions in different sectors. This problem has to be solved under the global framework."

Lesson for Go First from Jet Airways' insolvency: Restart quickly

Lesson for Go First from Jet Airways' insolvency: Restart quickly

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Both Jet Airways and Go First have met with a similar fate of landing up in insolvency, albeit for different reasons. Whether Go First will be able to avoid the sharp erosion in value like in the case of Jet, experts say, will depend on how quickly it is able to restart operations and retain its slots at airports. Go First, owned by the Wadia group, filed for voluntary corporate insolvency resolution on May 2 due to inadequate capacity utilisation that led to a cash crunch.

It is imperative to work for tomorrow ...: Rajnath on modernisation of forces

"It is imperative to work for tomorrow ...": Rajnath on modernisation of forces

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Over the years, there has been a significant change in every field -- from society, politics to economy. Security challenges have also witnessed that change, Singh said.

Cheetah deaths: African experts tell Indian govt to...

Cheetah deaths: African experts tell Indian govt to...

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Younger cheetahs that are habituated to management vehicles and human presence are preferred candidates for relocation to India, international experts involved in Project Cheetah have told the government based on lessons learnt from the initial experience in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park.

IAF arming Russian choppers with anti-tank missiles

IAF arming Russian choppers with anti-tank missiles

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

In what could be a lesson learnt from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war where anti-tank missiles have played a big role, the Indian Air Force is arming its Russian-origin helicopters with the Israeli 'Non-Line of Sight (NLOS) ATGMs' which can hit ground targets from distances up to 30 km.

Israel's Gaza Offensive And The US Dilemma

Israel's Gaza Offensive And The US Dilemma

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Israel needs to come terms with the new reality that they are no longer invincible or the dominant power in the West Asian region, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Department of Commerce plans dedicated trade promotion body

Department of Commerce plans dedicated trade promotion body

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

To set up a future-ready administration geared towards the target of $2 trillion exports by 2030, the Department of Commerce has decided to set up a dedicated trade promotion body to drive overall promotion strategy, export targets, and execution as part of a restructuring exercise. The trade promotion body will formulate and drive overall trade promotion strategy; create and drive India's branding across focus markets and sectors; drive coordinated action across missions, states and export promotion councils; strategic initiatives, including advisory and buyer-seller meet; and develop digital platforms for exporters and buyers. Based on a 14-volume 'restructuring dossier' by the Boston Consulting Group, the commerce department has already implemented some of the recommendations.

When IAF Secretly Brought Prabhakaran To India

When IAF Secretly Brought Prabhakaran To India

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

'With butterflies in our stomachs, but confident of our mission, we took off for Jaffna on the morning of 24 July 1987.' IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe recalls a conversation with Air Vice Marshal Harpal Singh Ahluwalia (retd), then a wing commander and mission leader for the clandestine operation.

Capex tops India Inc's 2023 to-do list

Capex tops India Inc's 2023 to-do list

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Indian companies are planning to increase investments in the new year to expand capacity, acquire companies, and go on a hiring spree, a survey of top executives showed. They, however, cited rising costs, weak consumer demand, and increasing interest rates as major concerns for 2023 which may impact their plans.

5-state assembly polls in April?

5-state assembly polls in April?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

The Election Commission is considering advancing the polls by a month to avoid the May heat, reports R Rajagopalan.

Lessons For Banks To Learn From SVB Collapse

Lessons For Banks To Learn From SVB Collapse

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

The difference between what the banks play in the US and India is not that of soccer and football but rugby and football. SVB also has a unique character. But when risks are mispriced, the fallout could be very similar, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

After Namibia, India likely to get 12 more S African cheetahs in Feb

After Namibia, India likely to get 12 more S African cheetahs in Feb

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Modi had released the first batch of eight eight spotted felines -- five females and three males -- from Namibia into a quarantine enclosure at Kuno on his 72nd birthday on September 17 last year.

Govt clears policy on declassifying war records

Govt clears policy on declassifying war records

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

According to the policy, each organisation under the MoD such as tri-services, Integrated Defence Staff, Assam Rifles and Indian Coast Guard, will transfer the records, including war diaries, letters of proceedings and operational record books, to the History Division of MoD for proper upkeep, archival and writing of histories.

Heartbreak for Aus Open runner-up Danielle Collins

Heartbreak for Aus Open runner-up Danielle Collins

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Danielle Collins spoke of the challenges of plotting matches without a coach but will still head off with lessons learnt.

'There is no disruption of imports from China'

'There is no disruption of imports from China'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'Industry realises we cannot overly depend on imports from anywhere including China.'

Seven reasons why my first start-up failed and seven lessons I learnt from them

Seven reasons why my first start-up failed and seven lessons I learnt from them

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

We started our journey in wrong direction and we failed to change direction with time, says Pardeep Goyal, co-founder of School Gennie, a start-up that failed.

How Running 8 Km Helped Me Fight Asthma

How Running 8 Km Helped Me Fight Asthma

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Gopi Yennu shares his fitness story.

Monkeypox: Experts allay fears, say disease less contagious and rarely fatal

Monkeypox: Experts allay fears, say disease less contagious and rarely fatal

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

According to these experts, a monkeypox outbreak can effectively be tackled by strong surveillance.

'I eliminated sweets, samosa, namkeen'

'I eliminated sweets, samosa, namkeen'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

'I run four times a week -- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.'