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IAF bids adieu to MiG 21, its old workhorse

IAF bids adieu to MiG 21, its old workhorse

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

The Kalaikunda airbase on Wednesday witnessed three MiG-27 aircraft perform the Trishul Break Manoeuvre as a salute to the MiG-21 type 77 aircraft that was towed out and into the Hangar for the last time. The Kalaikunda based Operational Conversion Unit bid a final farewell to its oldest workhorse.

Riding to Ladakh? Here's a checklist of must-have accessories

Riding to Ladakh? Here's a checklist of must-have accessories

Rediff.com15 Sep 2013

With these in tow have a humdinger of a time in the Himalayan outback.

Murthy has as much at risk as Infosys

Murthy has as much at risk as Infosys

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

Murthy created today's situation by pushing into leadership positions people who should not have been there.

Founders at helm is Infosys' biggest problem

Founders at helm is Infosys' biggest problem

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

The stranglehold of the founders over the Infosys management has strengthened after the recent changes.

When Bollywood threw its weight around!

When Bollywood threw its weight around!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's cool, curious, bag moments.

Trump's visit to India to feature many firsts

Trump's visit to India to feature many firsts

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

Donald Trump becomes the first American president to visit India with his wife and daughter and son-in-law in tow

Indian Army gets 'Desi Bofors' guns

Indian Army gets 'Desi Bofors' guns

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

The artillery pounds targets and keeps the enemy's head down, preventing them from firing at attacking troops.

Hey, look who's here!

Hey, look who's here!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Some of the greatest stars attended Anamika Khanna's show at the Lakme Summer/Resort grand finale.

Airhostess case: Absconding MLA's properties raided

Airhostess case: Absconding MLA's properties raided

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

The police searched "absconding" Gopal Kanda's office named Shoe-Camp near Parshuram Chowk, his residence on Rania Road and also the premises of the recently launched MDK International School on the outskirts of the town, police sources said.

World's first flying car up for grabs for $1 million

World's first flying car up for grabs for $1 million

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

The world's first flying car, developed in 1949 by an American designer, is up for sale for nearly $1 million.

Formula E championship: Hong Kong's streets come to life

Formula E championship: Hong Kong's streets come to life

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com, who attended the Hong Kong leg of the Formula E Championship, documents life off the racing track.

Pix: Big B, Madhuri at Stardust Awards

Pix: Big B, Madhuri at Stardust Awards

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

Check them out!

PIX: Huma Qureshi, Ayushmann watch Haiwaizaada

PIX: Huma Qureshi, Ayushmann watch Haiwaizaada

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

A look at the stars at the screening.

PIX: Salman, Aamir, Sonakshi at Dabangg 2 premiere

PIX: Salman, Aamir, Sonakshi at Dabangg 2 premiere

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

The film opens in theatres today.

Most dramatic images courtesy Sony Alpha Photo Awards

Most dramatic images courtesy Sony Alpha Photo Awards

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Cue the drum roll... A 'breathtaking, vast and intimidating' image of ocean waves crashing has won the top prize in a prestigious photography competition celebrating Australian and New Zealand snappers. The Alpha Awards was designed to showcase the work of Australian and New Zealand photographers on Sony Alpha lenses. Take a look at the stunning shots.

Priyanka Chopra: I've been taking risks my entire career

Priyanka Chopra: I've been taking risks my entire career

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

Priyanka Chopra gets ready for worldwide success, with the launch of her album.

India just saved its warships from being sitting ducks

India just saved its warships from being sitting ducks

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Without advanced towed array sonar systems, all warships the navy has built and bought since the 1990s would be sitting ducks in war.

FCRA challenge for foreign think tanks in India

FCRA challenge for foreign think tanks in India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Funding challenges are not limited to just one think tank. Several scholars say that access for conducting research and getting foreign funds has become a major hurdle for think tanks, with the government raising many questions regarding such inflows. As a result, many think tanks are keeping a low profile and becoming less prolific.

Indo-Pak ties: Fewer allegations, more friendly notes

Indo-Pak ties: Fewer allegations, more friendly notes

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

For India and Pakistan, the divergence on traditional issues remains, but there is a search for new areas of convergence, believes B Raman

84' riots: Sajjan questions authenticity of CBI's case

84' riots: Sajjan questions authenticity of CBI's case

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, facing trial in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, today questioned the 'authenticity' of the Central Bureau of Investigation version of the incident saying it had not produced several material witnesses in the court in New Delhi after they refused to tow its line to 'frame' him in the case.

Review: Nothing great about 101 Weddings

Review: Nothing great about 101 Weddings

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

101 Weddings it is just a typical Shafi entertainer, which takes a while to reach the climax.

Faced with uphill task, Lalu comes out with subdued war cry

Faced with uphill task, Lalu comes out with subdued war cry

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Asking the people of Bihar to bring their own government to power, the post made a veiled reference to the alleged high handedness of bureaucracy under the JD(U)-BJP rule but fell shy of a frontal attack on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, his arch rival, or the near hegemonic saffron party which considers him a bete noire.

Pawar congratulates Pranab Mukherjee

Pawar congratulates Pranab Mukherjee

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Monday led a delegation of party leaders to congratulate President-elect Pranab Mukherjee.

PIX: Missed Rakhi Sawant, the item girl?

PIX: Missed Rakhi Sawant, the item girl?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Aaand she's back!

Wimbledon: Serena moves safely through first round

Wimbledon: Serena moves safely through first round

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Four-time champion Serena Williams made an excellent start to Wimbledon on Tuesday, coming through an athletic first-round match against Czech Barbora Zahlavova Strycova that was tougher than the 6-2, 6-4 scoreline would suggest.

Hijack drama off Nigerian coast; all Indian sailors safe

Hijack drama off Nigerian coast; all Indian sailors safe

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

All 23 Indian sailors aboard an oil tanker were safe on Wednesday after the Nigerian navy rescued their vessel that was hijacked briefly by pirates off the coast of southern Nigeria.

Ex-Miss Venezuela Monica Spear shot dead in front of daughter

Ex-Miss Venezuela Monica Spear shot dead in front of daughter

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Ex-Miss Venezuela Monica Spear and her former husband Thomas Henry Berry were shot dead by robbers on a roadside near Venezuela's main port of Puerto Cabello.

DON'T MISS: Kasar Devi, a piece of paradise

DON'T MISS: Kasar Devi, a piece of paradise

Rediff.com30 Mar 2013

Dilshad Master-Kumar, Co-Founder Farinto.com travels to Kasaar Devi for a spin and returns with a bagful of memories.

Fabulous films coming up at a Mumbai theatre near you!

Fabulous films coming up at a Mumbai theatre near you!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

The Mumbai Film Festival -- held from October 18 to 25 -- aims to be less of a niche event and more a genuine melting-pot.

'Govt wants anti-CAA protests to be suppressed'

'Govt wants anti-CAA protests to be suppressed'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

'All political parties have exploited the police. The current government at the Centre is blatant and unapologetic about it.'

Global air traffic shows downward trend: IATA

Global air traffic shows downward trend: IATA

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

According to May results of the International Air Transport Association, Indian domestic traffic rose just 0.1 per cent year-over-year, but fell 2.7 per cent compared to April.

Want to become Thor? Iron Man? Hulk?

Want to become Thor? Iron Man? Hulk?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

This is your chance, says Ranjita Ganesan

Ground incidents in airports force DGCA to intervene

Ground incidents in airports force DGCA to intervene

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

The regulator will audit an airport's ground facilities, its turnaround and general safety procedures, and the movement of vehicles. Underground facilities, ground servicing equipment, passenger boarding bridges, condition of the apron, marking and lighting, and availability of foreign object dustbin bins will be checked.

For Atmanirbhar Bharat, Rajnath bans 101 import items

For Atmanirbhar Bharat, Rajnath bans 101 import items

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

According to officials, the list of 101 items includes towed artillery guns, short range surface to air missiles, cruise missiles, offshore patrol vessels, electronic warfare systems, next generation missile vessels, floating dock, anti-submarine rocket launchers and short range maritime reconnaissance aircraft.

Top 8 Job-friendly distance programmes

Top 8 Job-friendly distance programmes

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

You can choose from degree level courses in sign language and visual communication to post graduate courses in Participatory Development and the like. Here's the list of top 8 distance learning courses that guarantee you a definite career path.

Top 8 Job-friendly distance programmes

Top 8 Job-friendly distance programmes

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

You can choose from degree level courses in sign language and visual communication to post graduate courses in Participatory Development and the like. Here's the list of top 8 distance learning courses that guarantee you a definite career path.

IOC disqualifies four Russians from London Olympics over doping

IOC disqualifies four Russians from London Olympics over doping

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The IOC said all four -- Victoria Valyukevich, a triple jumper who was eighth in the women's competition, hammer throwers Gulfiya Khanafeeva and Mariia Bespalova, and weightlifter Khadzhimurat Akkaev, who did not compete due to a back injury, had tested positive for anabolic steroid turinabol.

Secret Service probe California man's anti-Obama post

Secret Service probe California man's anti-Obama post

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

An angry California man has used Facebook to make a profane threat against United States President Barack Obama, prompting the Secret Service to launch a probe.

Suspected militant killed, 20 injured in J-K car blast

Suspected militant killed, 20 injured in J-K car blast

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

A suspected militant was killed and 20 people were injured on Thursday when an explosive-laden car blew up in Bijbehara town in south Kashmir's Anantnag district, police said.

Car company upset with <I>Ferrari Ki Sawari</I>

Car company upset with Ferrari Ki Sawari

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

The top bosses at Ferrari have asked for a screening, but production house Vinod Chopra films are yet to show the film to them.