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How the military can get a bang for every buck

How the military can get a bang for every buck

Rediff.com28 May 2020

The best available recourse to keep the defence sector healthy, is to source most of our requirement within the country so that procurement outlays under both the Revenue and Capital heads flow within the country, recommends says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

County stint will help Kohli prepare for England tour, says Kapil

County stint will help Kohli prepare for England tour, says Kapil

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

India captain Virat Kohli would benefit from a stint in the county championship before this year's Test series against England, former skipper Kapil Dev said.

Indian-American may become judge in US Supreme Court

Indian-American may become judge in US Supreme Court

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Sri Srinivasan could become the first Indian-American to be on the bench of the US Supreme Court.

Victims' father charges at ex-USA Gymnastics doctor in court

Victims' father charges at ex-USA Gymnastics doctor in court

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

He was nearly within striking distance of Nassar before court guards tackled him roughly to the ground in front of his shocked daughters.

Nude pictures?

Nude pictures?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2004

The hunk walked in -- loose linen drawstring pants, ultra cool shirt -- got his cup of coffee and put two of his photographs on the table.

Bianchi out of artificial coma, say family

Bianchi out of artificial coma, say family

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Critically injured French Formula One driver Jules Bianchi is no longer in an artificial coma but remains unconscious, his family said in a statement on Wednesday.

The world of Chaitanya Tamhane's Disciple

The world of Chaitanya Tamhane's Disciple

Rediff.com12 May 2021

'Tamhane's densely composed shots achieve what a vacuously whizzing camera seldom does.' 'Like those Renaissance Paintings in which a bewitching lady is shown posing for a portrait, and daily life plays out in a corner unruffled, Tamhane's static frames have a hundred interesting things happening within them,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Sonia Gandhi complains of high fever, Varanasi road show halted

Sonia Gandhi complains of high fever, Varanasi road show halted

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

This is Gandhi's first visit to Varanasi after Modi became prime minister.

Reliance Jio's launch hits a roadblock

Reliance Jio's launch hits a roadblock

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

The much-awaited soft launch of Reliance Jio's next-generation mobile services has been delayed by another month.

Ram Temple: The Way Ahead

Ram Temple: The Way Ahead

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

'It is best that an amicable solution to the dispute is found outside the precincts of the courts of law,' says former Union home secretary Dr Madhav Godbole.

SHOCKING: In Odisha, only 3 of 500 hospitals are fire ready

SHOCKING: In Odisha, only 3 of 500 hospitals are fire ready

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Recent statistics show that the situation is no different across the country with several hospitals lacking the infrastructure to manage a breakout of a blaze.

F1: Bottas wins Azerbaijan GP to retake championship lead

F1: Bottas wins Azerbaijan GP to retake championship lead

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

Valtteri Bottas won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Sunday and retook the Formula One lead from team mate Lewis Hamilton after a fourth successive one-two finish for Mercedes.

Death on Railway track: Why rains cannot take all the blame?

Death on Railway track: Why rains cannot take all the blame?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Derailment is not very common. Last year less than 1 per cent of train accidents were due to derailments and mere 0.23 per cent of death on tracks occurred due to it.

Now, Nano plant and Jamnagar refinery are tourist attractions

Now, Nano plant and Jamnagar refinery are tourist attractions

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Different circuits have been designed, depending on the tourists' preference, connecting the Rann Utsav at Kutch with the ports at Mundra and Kandla.

Shameful to drop Rahane, Bhuvneshwar, says Prabhakar

Shameful to drop Rahane, Bhuvneshwar, says Prabhakar

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Former all-rounder Manoj Prabhakar on Saturday slammed India's team selection in the ongoing Test series against South Africa, saying it is a shame to pick players for a Test match based on their form in limited overs cricket.

F1 PIX: Heartbreak for Leclerc as Hamilton wins in Bahrain

F1 PIX: Heartbreak for Leclerc as Hamilton wins in Bahrain

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Monaco's Leclerc, who had started on pole position for the first time, lost power with 10 laps to go while leading and finished third with an extra point for the fastest lap.

F1: Ricciardo hopeful of ending Australia curse

F1: Ricciardo hopeful of ending Australia curse

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

'I think we're still the top three teams. Merc (Mercedes) and Ferrari and us. I think we're still going to be leading the pack for now, so, yeah, hopefully we're deep in that front group and have a chance to stand on that podium'

How Gandhi and RSS co-exist in Modi's conciousness

How Gandhi and RSS co-exist in Modi's conciousness

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

The prime minister has followed a dual strategy. He is invoking Gandhi to project himself as a statesman and yet, because he is essentially a politician, he has to take the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh along as well

Sensex edges up; gains 70 points at close

Sensex edges up; gains 70 points at close

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Covering-up of short positions ahead of Thursday's expiry of August series in the derivatives segment gave equities a slight push

AMU expels Kashmiri student after his photo with gun appears online

AMU expels Kashmiri student after his photo with gun appears online

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

It was suspected that the scholar from Tikipora in Lolab area might have joined the Hizbul Mujahideen.

Why the world's top airshow disappointed me

Why the world's top airshow disappointed me

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

'For a show that has been going on since 1948 one expected a certain standard of showcasing and showmanship, besides variety and a show of skill.' 'At the same time one felt pretty good about the standards of our own efforts -- Aero India -- at Bangalore once every four years and in business only since 1996,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd) after a visit to the Farnborough Airshow.

Vijender Singh discusses state of Indian boxing with PM

Vijender Singh discusses state of Indian boxing with PM

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

He is no longer a part the amateur boxing circuit but concerned about the shambolic state of its administration in India, professional star Vijender Singh took up the issue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a meeting.

Priyanka Chopra loves being bad!

Priyanka Chopra loves being bad!

Rediff.com12 May 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Is the Indian economy finally turning around? Yes!

Is the Indian economy finally turning around? Yes!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

If the economy gains momentum, that is a big positive for markets, given the strong macro of low inflation, falling rates, and a stable rupee, says Akash Prakash.

Hamilton equals Schumacher's record with pole at Belgian GP

Hamilton equals Schumacher's record with pole at Belgian GP

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

The Mercedes driver was fastest in every phase of qualifying to take pole with a time of one minute 42.553 seconds, a track record.

Mufti's high stakes gamble

Mufti's high stakes gamble

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed wanted a government with the PDP (representing Kashmir), the BJP (representing Jammu) and the Congress (representing Ladakh), but he failed because the BJp and Congress were unwilling to make any exception to their national level inimical relationship, reveals Mohammad Sayeed Malik.

Hamilton crashes as F1 starts new turbo era

Hamilton crashes as F1 starts new turbo era

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Lewis Hamilton walked away from a heavy crash after putting in the first laps of Formula One's new turbo era in testing with Mercedes on Tuesday.

Regulators step up vigil as Brexit rattles markets

Regulators step up vigil as Brexit rattles markets

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Officials said Sebi is closely in touch with RBI on the market developments.

BJP, JD-U to contest equal number of seats in Bihar LS poll

BJP, JD-U to contest equal number of seats in Bihar LS poll

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

Other NDA allies, including the Lok Janshakti Party and the Rashtriya Lok Samta Party, will get due representation in the seat sharing formula, Shah said.

Why I-League clubs agreed to concurrent running of two leagues

Why I-League clubs agreed to concurrent running of two leagues

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

The All India Football Federation on Thursday said the I-League clubs have agreed to the concurrent running of two leagues this season, a development which will set to rest the uncertainty prevalent in the domestic circuit at least for this year.

Sebi probes the real reason behind Nifty crash

Sebi probes the real reason behind Nifty crash

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

The regulator, which is already working on new guidelines to avoid repeat of such incidents, is also investigating whether the flash crash of over 15 per cent could have been avoided or contained at an earlier stage by the exchange.

The way Shiva and Parvati wed

The way Shiva and Parvati wed

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

As Geetanjali Krishna treks up to the Spartan temple of Triyuginarayan in Rudraprayag, she can't help but wonder about the excesses of Indian weddings.

French Open PIX: Venus shocked; Sinner stuns Goffin

French Open PIX: Venus shocked; Sinner stuns Goffin

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Images from Day 1 of the 2020 French Open, in Paris, on Sunday.

India hoopster Amjyot Gill signs up for NBA D-League

India hoopster Amjyot Gill signs up for NBA D-League

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

India's most talented international basketball player Amjyot Singh Gill is all set to soar higher. After dominating in the Asian circuit over the last two years, the power forward from Chandigarh has signed the standard NBA Development League player contract making him eligible to get drafted into the D-League.

PHOTOS: Mithali, Shikha star as India beat SA by 54 runs to win T20I series 3-1

PHOTOS: Mithali, Shikha star as India beat SA by 54 runs to win T20I series 3-1

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Earlier, Mithali Raj scored 62 off 50 balls while teenager Jemimah Rodrigues smashed 44 off 34 balls as Indian women scored a competitive 166 for 4 in 20 overs against South Africa in the fifth and final T20 International, in Cape Town on Saturday.

If US, Iran can end hostilities, why not India, Pak: Mehbooba

If US, Iran can end hostilities, why not India, Pak: Mehbooba

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

The chief minister invoked the legacy of former Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, by sending a strong message of peace and reconciliation to both India and Pakistan.

The irony of green levies by courts

The irony of green levies by courts

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

The Supreme Court imposed a green tax on trucks destined for other states but wanting to take a shorter route through Delhi.

Are you still holding these stocks? Exit NOW

Are you still holding these stocks? Exit NOW

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Ajit Mishra, Vice President, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers' queries on stocks they own or want to buy.

Formula One: Alonso return takes focus off Mercedes

Formula One: Alonso return takes focus off Mercedes

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Formula One rolls into Malaysia this week for the second round of the championship at the Sepang International Circuit, where talk surrounding the utter dominance of Mercedes will for once take a back seat to the belated arrival of Fernando Alonso.

Xiaomi plans to invest close to $1 billion in India by 2022

Xiaomi plans to invest close to $1 billion in India by 2022

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Manu Kumar Jain, vice-president, Xiaomi, and managing director, Xiaomi India, shares his thoughts with Arnab Dutta on how the firm has put India on the forefront.