News for 'terra-firma'

The Maharaja Is Airborne!

The Maharaja Is Airborne!

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Chhattisgarh Minister T S Singhdeo, 70, goes skydiving in Canberra, Australia.

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.

'He taught us with the help of gramophone records'

'He taught us with the help of gramophone records'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

What's the best advice you received from your teacher?

Terrorists one-up on tech

Terrorists one-up on tech

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

Terrorist attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and consistently exploiting India's gaping security loopholes -- both on terra firma and in cyberspace. Yet, India's seriousness about electronic surveillance as a preventive measure appears to be woefully inadequate.

Mumbai seek to return to winning ways vs Kings XI

Mumbai seek to return to winning ways vs Kings XI

Rediff.com1 May 2011

Smarting from their morale-shattering seven-wicket loss against Rajasthan Royals, Mumbai Indians would look to put behind their disappointment and train their guns on a struggling Kings XI Punjab to return to winning ways in the Indian Premier League at the Wankhede stadium on Monday.

Dom's Take: Rafales are Coming! Rafales Are Coming!

Dom's Take: Rafales are Coming! Rafales Are Coming!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The Made in France Rafales are clearly not the best advertisement for Modi's Atmanirbhar agenda, but as long as none of its parts have Made in China embossed on them, we guess it is chaal se as the Amadavadis would say.

Can the Fed steer US out of recession?

Can the Fed steer US out of recession?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2008

The Fed will not be able to halt this recession by merely easing rates, something it had successfully done in the past.

Happy Days complete 50 days

Happy Days complete 50 days

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

The feel-good film is completing 50 days on November 20 and is turning out be the biggest blockbuster of 2007.

NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Brand India's societal divisions and distortions have remained as much relevant in 'liberal' America and Europe as it still is in the structurally stratified Indian society of the 21st century, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

PIX: Aamir-Azad celebrate Kiran's birthday

PIX: Aamir-Azad celebrate Kiran's birthday

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Aamir celebrates Kiran's b-day... Sush runs into an old co-star... Akshay and Bhumi star in a toilet drama... Social media posts from Bollywood celebrities...

What my year of no-shopping taught me

What my year of no-shopping taught me

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

It was not just about saving time. Or money. There were many more lessons to be learnt, discovers Neha Saigal.

UP outcome will impact national politics

UP outcome will impact national politics

Rediff.com12 May 2021

The Bengal outcome can have a marginal impact on national politics. Whereas elections in UP next year might still change the course ahead of the parliamentary poll in 2024, observes Virendra Kapoor.

PHOTOS: Torch alights on Rio shore ahead of Olympic opening

PHOTOS: Torch alights on Rio shore ahead of Olympic opening

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

After a 20,000-km (12,400-mile) journey through the vast nation, the torch crossed Guanabara Bay in a sailboat piloted by former medalists, in a nod to one of the competitions where the host country has claimed Olympic glory.

When a fighter pilot prepares to fly...

When a fighter pilot prepares to fly...

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

What does a fighter pilot feel as he takes off and lands his battle-ready aircraft? Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) takes you through those emotions.

Tale of two sets of passengers on a rainy night

Tale of two sets of passengers on a rainy night

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

'There were no airhostesses and stewards to bring us food, water and the news of when the journey would resume.'

EPL title in the bag, Conte sets sights on FA Cup

EPL title in the bag, Conte sets sights on FA Cup

Rediff.com13 May 2017

Antonio Conte spent the immediate aftermath of Chelsea's title-winning 1-0 victory at West Bromwich Albion on Friday being bounced skywards by his players but once back on terra firma his mind was already focusing on the next target -- the double.

India, Pakistan on the road to peace

India, Pakistan on the road to peace

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

The road ahead will be long and winding and much resistance can be expected from the high-flying 'hawks' in our skies. But that should not deter the policymakers from planning a road map with the 'big picture' in mind, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Indian markets are on a strong wicket'

'Indian markets are on a strong wicket'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Given the volatility of the global marketplace, India is already on a strong wicket and well poised to provide a lucrative option to foreign investors.

The wonders of sailing down the Portuguese coastline

The wonders of sailing down the Portuguese coastline

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Geetanjali Krishna discovers beautiful landscapes, caves and secret beaches in an exhilarating voyage off the Algarve coast.

The IAF Air Warrior Skydiver Who Made History

The IAF Air Warrior Skydiver Who Made History

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

'I have only one life and that is enough.'