News for 'mirages'

'Never Thought He'd Go Away So Soon'

'Never Thought He'd Go Away So Soon'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'I did not charge a rupee for that show, but Rohit (Bal) gifted me the suit I had walked in. 'I still have it as a memento of a man who was an institution and an inspiration.'

Mirage crashes near Gwalior

Mirage crashes near Gwalior

Rediff.com23 Sep 2004

The pilot ejected safely, sources said.

New 'Made in India' display for Mirage 2000 fighters

New 'Made in India' display for Mirage 2000 fighters

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

The upgraded Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft will be installed with India-made multi-function displays under an Indo-French partnership, as part of a programme to enhance the operational life of multi-role fighters by around 20 years.

Can We Fight China, Pakistan With What We Have?

Can We Fight China, Pakistan With What We Have?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Everybody talks of China as the real threat, but we aren't even building a decisive capability against Pakistan, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Third Front the 'biggest mirage' : Congress

Third Front the 'biggest mirage' : Congress

Rediff.com12 Mar 2009

Terming the Third Front as the "biggest mirage" of Indian politics, the Congress on Thursday said whenever the grouping has resurrected, it has only helped the communal forces.

Wife of pilot killed in Mirage 2000 crash to join IAF

Wife of pilot killed in Mirage 2000 crash to join IAF

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

'My husband could have ejected early but that would have taken the lives of many other people'

Back in action! India gets 2 upgraded Mirage 2000 fighter jets

Back in action! India gets 2 upgraded Mirage 2000 fighter jets

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

With the Rafale contract in limbo, the upgrade of IAF's Mirage 2000 and Jaguar fighters has become vitally important.

1st upgraded Mirage 2000 fighter jet arrives

1st upgraded Mirage 2000 fighter jet arrives

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

The Indian Air Force on Friday received the first two upgraded Mirage-2000 aircraft from France under a Rs 10,000 crore deal.

When Will This Heat Wave End?

When Will This Heat Wave End?

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Sweltering conditions prevail across the land.

New missiles for IAF's 51 Mirage 2000 fighters

New missiles for IAF's 51 Mirage 2000 fighters

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

A Cabinet Committee on Security meeting chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday cleared the deal to procure 490 MICA missiles manufactured by French firm MBDA for Euro 950 million, Defence Ministry sources said in New Delhi.

India, France to sign deal to upgrade Mirage jets

India, France to sign deal to upgrade Mirage jets

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

Through the upgradation, the Indian Air Force is planning to increase the life of its Mirage fighters by 25 years. The upgradation will involve advanced radars, avionics and arming them with air-to-air missiles with longer reach beyond visual range.

India to get its first upgraded Mirage 2000 this month

India to get its first upgraded Mirage 2000 this month

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

India will get its first upgraded Mirage 2000 later this month from France under a Rs 10,000 crore deal.

Mirage fighter plane crashes in MP, pilots eject safely

Mirage fighter plane crashes in MP, pilots eject safely

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

A Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force on Friday crashed near Bhind in Madhya Pradesh soon after taking off from an air base in Gwalior, but both the pilots managed to eject in time. The Mirage 2000 aircraft was on a routine training sortie when it developed a snag in the engine and crashed near Bhind district.Search and rescue operations have been launched to locate them.

'Where Do You Get Courage From?'

'Where Do You Get Courage From?'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Air Marshal Denzil Keelor was an Indian Air Force legend. His nephew Basil Keelor, son of another war hero Wing Commander Trevor Keelor, remembers a remarkable officer and gentleman.

A Salute To An IAF Legend

A Salute To An IAF Legend

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'There cannot be anyone like Air Marshal Keelor -- he was so difficult to emulate.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes War Hero Air Marshal Denzil Keelor PVSM, KC, AVSM, VrC who passed into the ages last month.

Mirage crashes near Gwalior, pilots safe

Mirage crashes near Gwalior, pilots safe

Rediff.com12 Oct 2004

The incident ccurred during the joint exercise with the Singapore Air Force.

How R&D Powers India's Himalayan-Altitude Flight

How R&D Powers India's Himalayan-Altitude Flight

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

HAL's sustained, long-term income will come from the design, development, manufacture, overhaul, and upgrade of a family of helicopters designed for deployment on India's 21,000-foot-high Himalayan frontier with Pakistan and China.

PIX: Paris all set for dazzling Olympics opening!

PIX: Paris all set for dazzling Olympics opening!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

A procession of barges will take nearly 7,000 athletes along the river past Paris's most famous landmarks, while more than 300,000 spectators will watch from the banks.

Black box, data recorder of crashed IAF jets found in Morena

Black box, data recorder of crashed IAF jets found in Morena

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

The two frontline combat aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed during a training mission in Morena on Saturday, resulting in the death of a wing commander while two other pilots ejected safely.

RSS warns Centre about 'mirage of peace' with Pak

RSS warns Centre about 'mirage of peace' with Pak

Rediff.com8 Sep 2012

Against the backdrop of External Affairs Minister S M Krishna's ongoing visit to Pakistan, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has alleged that India has gone soft towards its neighbour and cautioned against giving away its national interest for the "mirage of peace".

Mirage 2000 crashes, fleet to fly again after checks

Mirage 2000 crashes, fleet to fly again after checks

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

A Mirage 2000 fighter plane on Monday crashed in Rajasthan's Sawai Madhopur district and its two pilots ejected safely -- the second mishap involving the aircraft type in 11 days which prompted the IAF to stop flying the entire fleet and subject it to preliminary checks.

A Century Of Inspiring Olympic Moments

A Century Of Inspiring Olympic Moments

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

From the early pioneers to today's global superstars, the Olympics have captured hearts and minds, shaping cultures and inspiring generations.

PIX: France Wows With Spectacular Olympics Opening

PIX: France Wows With Spectacular Olympics Opening

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

France showcased its cultural diversity, spirit of revolution, impeccable craftsmanship, and architectural heritage in a riveting opening ceremony for the 33rd Olympic Games.

'Team Anna is 'selling' a happy ending, a mirage'

'Team Anna is 'selling' a happy ending, a mirage'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

IAF To Get More Power With Gen-5 Fighter

IAF To Get More Power With Gen-5 Fighter

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

In the event of a war with China, AMCA deep strikes would target China's rail and road links with Tibet, isolating PLA divisions there.

Is Walmart chasing a mirage in Flipkart?

Is Walmart chasing a mirage in Flipkart?

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Flipkart will need $2 bn annual profit to make Walmart investment viable, which will mean yearly revenue of $100 bn

Taiwan Shows Its Air Power To China

Taiwan Shows Its Air Power To China

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Taiwan's air force showed their preparedness as Chinese aircraft flew past the 68 nautical mile closest pointsto the island.

40 Years Of Operation Meghdoot!

40 Years Of Operation Meghdoot!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Operation Meghdoot was launched on April 13, 1984, when the Indian Army and IAF advanced to the Siachen Glacier to secure the heights dominating the northern Ladakh region

Australia's Starc sees Abu Dhabi green-top as a mirage

Australia's Starc sees Abu Dhabi green-top as a mirage

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

The left-armer was made to toil on a typically lifeless pitch in the drawn first Test in Dubai, grabbing only a solitary wicket while conceding 108 runs for more than 40 overs' work in broiling heat.

HAL, GE to co-produce fighter jet engines in India

HAL, GE to co-produce fighter jet engines in India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

The HAL and GE from the US would be producing these engines jointly in a facility in India.

SEE: IAF fighter jets touch down on Purvanchal Expressway

SEE: IAF fighter jets touch down on Purvanchal Expressway

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

"As part of regular training and towards increasing cohesion between civil and military functionaries, aircraft operations will take place over the Purvanchal expressway," said Defence PRO.

Why is Taapsee So UPSET?

Why is Taapsee So UPSET?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Ranveer's feeling blue... Shamita poses with her ex... Richa steps out in the rain...

Rafale, Prachand debut in IAF's Pokharan firepower show on Feb 17

Rafale, Prachand debut in IAF's Pokharan firepower show on Feb 17

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

The triennial exercise will take place for two hours and fifteen minutes during the day, dusk and night, he said.

ISI trained ULFA militants, tried to appease Baruah: Book

ISI trained ULFA militants, tried to appease Baruah: Book

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), which trained a batch of Assam's United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants in 1991-92, considered the rebel group's chief Paresh Baruah a prize catch and did not want to offend him even after he was unwilling to take the agency's commands on conducting operations in the northeastern state, claims a new book.

Will Bull Run In PSU Banks Continue?

Will Bull Run In PSU Banks Continue?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

>It's not easy to predict the market. But there are at least two positive factors to back the PSU banks, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Third Front a parking lot, mirage: Venkaiah Naidu

Third Front a parking lot, mirage: Venkaiah Naidu

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday said that the Third Front was like a "parking lot" where parties come and go and ruled out any chance of it forming a government at the Centre.

Jack Ma and India's e-commerce mirage

Jack Ma and India's e-commerce mirage

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

The Chinese billionaire and founder of Alibaba is said to be planning a significant investment in business to business e-tailing as well as payment services and logistics companies.

'Wenger's Arsenal dream is becoming a mirage, and a pain'

'Wenger's Arsenal dream is becoming a mirage, and a pain'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Arsene Wenger must start learning from his mistakes if Arsenal are to compete at the highest level of European football, Alisher Usmanov, the London club's second-largest shareholder, has said.

G20 summit: IAF deploying fighter jets, missiles to guard NCR's skies

G20 summit: IAF deploying fighter jets, missiles to guard NCR's skies

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The IAF has already set up a dedicated operations direction centre for coordinating various aspects of the arrangements with security agencies concerned, they said.

Shenanigans Surface In Pakistan Military

Shenanigans Surface In Pakistan Military

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Recent disclosures allege large scale corruption, nepotism and kickbacks by Pakistan air chief Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhuin housing land deals in Islamabad and in buying of new aircraft, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.