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Spooky fashion: Horror movie hotties at the LFW!

Spooky fashion: Horror movie hotties at the LFW!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

Presented on Day Four of Lakme Fashion Week, Swapnil Shinde's collection was inspired by Indian horror films of the 50's and early 60's.

Modi says decision of draping elephants in UP ridiculous

Modi says decision of draping elephants in UP ridiculous

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Tuesday received support from unexpected quarters on the issue of covering elephant statues in poll bound UP with Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi terming the decision as 'ridiculous'.

UPA govt's next battle... against its army chief

UPA govt's next battle... against its army chief

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

The Indian Army chief, General VK Singh, will petition the Supreme Court on Monday against the MoD's ruling that his date of birth will not be corrected in the official record

CBI files corruption case against IAF officials in Pilatus plane deal

CBI files corruption case against IAF officials in Pilatus plane deal

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

The CBI also carried out searches at the residence and office of controversial arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari in connection with the deal

Joe Biden is no stranger to India

Joe Biden is no stranger to India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

The beauty of the relationship between the two countries is that they agree to disagree and perhaps that is the strongest bond between the two governments and their relationships, notes Rup Narayan Das.

Antony MISLED Parliament on India's next-gen battle tank!

Antony MISLED Parliament on India's next-gen battle tank!

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

India's Future Main Battle Tank, the backbone of the army's strike power into the mid-21st century, languishes while the army continues an extended debate over its specifications.

Who's this hottie?

Who's this hottie?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Rajesh Karkera snaps the best dressed beauties at Lakme Fashion Week.

Rising input prices to hurt profitability

Rising input prices to hurt profitability

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

"Profitability of companies will be negatively impacted due to rising input prices, as the ability of companies to pass on these hikes to customers is limited. Further, higher interest rate outlook would lead to lower investment, as profitability margins will be reduced," Crisil Ratings Director Pawan Agrawal said over the conference call.

Darjeeling landslide toll mounts to 42

Darjeeling landslide toll mounts to 42

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

The search operation was on to recover more missing persons by the army, the NDRF, the Sashastra Seema Bal and other rescue teams.

'I'm obsessed with Ayesha Takia!'

'I'm obsessed with Ayesha Takia!'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Nagesh Kukunoor talks about Mod and his journey so far in Bollywood.

'When I got married, people told me I was insane'

'When I got married, people told me I was insane'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

Ayesha Takia Azmi talks about the Mod her life took after marriage.

The best smartphone news from CES

The best smartphone news from CES

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

These upcoming phones might have the coolest tech of 2018.

Samsung Galaxy S III: First Impressions

Samsung Galaxy S III: First Impressions

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

Love at first sight? Here's what it feels like spending some time with Samsung Galaxy S III.

Why the Indian Navy isn't ready for war

Why the Indian Navy isn't ready for war

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

There is concern about the poor state of readiness of the navy's 140 warships which face severe shortages in sonar equipment, helicopters and torpedoes.

Surgical strikes to Rafale deal, Parrikar had eventful term as defence minister

Surgical strikes to Rafale deal, Parrikar had eventful term as defence minister

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Parrikar had moved to the South Block at the insistence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in November 2014.

Exclusive: How India plans to counter China

Exclusive: How India plans to counter China

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

To counter China's steadily increasing military might, the ministry of defence is likely to shift the focus of the Indian Army's next Long-Term Integrated Perspective Plan.

Government allows agents in defence deals

Government allows agents in defence deals

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Foreign defence firms can now appoint 'agents' to market their products to the armed forces and the government but with strict oversight which includes opening up of company's books to scrutiny besides not allowing any success bonus or penalty fees among other measures.

Yet another twist in IAF's mega fighter deal

Yet another twist in IAF's mega fighter deal

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Business Standard has learned that the ministry of defence (MoD) has already received letters from all four inquiring why their fighters were found unfit.

Defence ministry opposes hike in FDI limit

Defence ministry opposes hike in FDI limit

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

The new Consolidated Foreign Direct Investment Policy, effective from April 1, limits FDI in defence units to 26 per cent. But the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion of the commerce ministry is in favour of raising this limit.

Nalco plans to enter the power business

Nalco plans to enter the power business

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

National Aluminium Company (Nalco) has chalked out plans to enter the power business through the special purpose vehicle (SPV) route. The company plans to produce over 2000 MW by 2016.

High Court order on Modi's petition on Thursday

High Court order on Modi's petition on Thursday

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

The Bombay high court will on Thursday pass an order on the petition filed by suspended IPL chairman Lalit Modi, challenging the disciplinary proceedings initiated against him by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Modi's lawyer Virag Tulzhapurkar told the court on Wednesday that his client can't expect an 'impartial and honest' decision from disciplinary committee that will conduct the enquiry against him.

IAF fumes over DRDO's attempts to resurrect Kaveri

IAF fumes over DRDO's attempts to resurrect Kaveri

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

IAF feels DRDO fronting for French engine, citing 'joint development'.

Is Nirmala's rebuttal on Rafale deal convincing?

Is Nirmala's rebuttal on Rafale deal convincing?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

The defence ministry stressed that the purchase of 36 Rafales was 'strictly in accordance with the Defence Procurement Procedure in all aspects.' However, the DPP-mandated process had not been gone through when Modi announced the agreement on April 10, 2015,' observes Ajai Shukla.

Pak rejects illegal missile modification charges

Pak rejects illegal missile modification charges

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

Pakistan has 'categorically' rejected allegations that it has illegally modified US missiles to enhance its land strike capability.

Rajnath holds talks with Russian counterpart in Moscow

Rajnath holds talks with Russian counterpart in Moscow

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Singh, who arrived in Moscow on Wednesday on a three-day visit to attend a crucial meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), pressed for expediting supply of a number of weapons systems, ammunition and spares to India by Russia under contracts which were concluded earlier.

FCI to make direct payment to farmers

FCI to make direct payment to farmers

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

Under the current payment system in Punjab, FCI issues cheque to commission agents better known as 'Arthiyas' and thereafter the commission agent make payment to farmers in return of crop purchase.

Defence ministry withdraws controversial note on rank parity

Defence ministry withdraws controversial note on rank parity

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

The ministry said "local designations" assigned to both service and civilian officers in Service Headquarters/ Inter Service Organisations is also withdrawn.

Petrol prices may change every 15 days

Petrol prices may change every 15 days

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Those in favour of a 15-day cycle for price adjustment argue that oil firms already have a mechanism of calculating the desired fuel prices on 1st and 16th of every month.

IPL battle set to reach court today

IPL battle set to reach court today

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

The battle for control of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is now headed for the courts. IPL chairman and commissioner Lalit Modi is likely to approach the Bombay High Court on Friday to prevent a meeting of the League's governing council scheduled for Monday.

Saudi Air Force trainee kills 3 at US naval base

Saudi Air Force trainee kills 3 at US naval base

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

The SITE Intelligence Group, which monitors jihadist media, identified the shooter as Mohammed al-Shamrani, and said that prior to opening fire he condemned America as a "nation of evil" in an online manifesto on twitter, according to media reports.

DoT, defence scrap over 3G spectrum

DoT, defence scrap over 3G spectrum

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

The inter-ministerial battle over spectrum for 3G telecom services has intensified, with the department of telecommunications (DoT) rejecting a claim by the ministry of defence (MoD) that it has not accounted for 10 MHz of spectrum given to DoT at the end of October in the information memorandum (IM). This document provides potential private bidders with details on the auction process slated for January 14, 2010.

'Don't get emotionally attached to your business'

'Don't get emotionally attached to your business'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

She quit her lucrative marketing job to set up an ambulance service that is now being studies at Harvard.

SC okays permanent commission for women in navy

SC okays permanent commission for women in navy

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

The bench said denying permanent commission to women officers who have served the nation would result in serious miscarriage of justice.

Kawasaki to piggyback on Bajaj

Kawasaki to piggyback on Bajaj

Rediff.com13 May 2009

For the first time in more than 25 years, Japans Kawasaki Heavy Industries will introduce a high-powered motorcycle in the Indian market with the help of its Indian partner and long-time collaborator, Bajaj Auto.

Column: Whose spectrum is it anyway?

Column: Whose spectrum is it anyway?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

Government needs to take a call on the DoT-MoD faceoff....

OnePlus One: A killer phone from China for Rs 20,000

OnePlus One: A killer phone from China for Rs 20,000

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

The plain, simple, minimal user interface that the CyanogenMod custom Android ROM brings to the One is delightful.

Government demands redress of Doha safeguard

Government demands redress of Doha safeguard

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

While India's defensive concerns on special products are broadly taken on the board in the latest revised draft text on Doha agricultural modalities issued last Thursday, its demands in regard to the use of special safeguard mechanism remain to be adequately addressed, trade negotiators said.

Record number of UFO sightings in 2009

Record number of UFO sightings in 2009

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

The previous record was of 285 sightings for the whole of 2008, while in 2007 the count was 135, and there were just 97 in 2006.

Changing face of India's defence shipyards

Changing face of India's defence shipyards

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

With the MoD loosening its hold over its shipyards, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers buzzes with a capitalist energy never seen before in the 124-year history of that shipyard.

Rs 460 billion worth missiles, guns, copters okayed

Rs 460 billion worth missiles, guns, copters okayed

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

The biggest procurement green-lighted was the Rs 217 billion purchase of 111 naval utility helicopters.