News for 'vikramaditya'

From mountains to seas, India celebrates Yoga Day

From mountains to seas, India celebrates Yoga Day

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Brimming with excitement and energy, thousands of people across the country gathered in large numbers at various parks and public squares to mark the third International Day of Yoga.

Navy's action-packed prep ahead of fleet review

Navy's action-packed prep ahead of fleet review

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Visakhapatnam is buzzing with excitement as residents have been thronging every available vantage point, parks and footpaths to witness the ongoing rehearsals for the international fleet review.

Navy tracks 7 Chinese warships operating in Indian Ocean

Navy tracks 7 Chinese warships operating in Indian Ocean

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

The deployment seems to be more than what is needed.

Why IAF wants 1980s MiG-29s

Why IAF wants 1980s MiG-29s

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

'We found the MiG-29s to be in excellent condition. They could make an excellent addition to our fleet,' a senior air marshal tells Ajai Shukla.

Masaba Gupta gets engaged to Madhu Mantena

Masaba Gupta gets engaged to Madhu Mantena

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

The engagement party, held in Mumbai's JW Marriott, was a starry affair.

PIX: Kalki, Javed Akhtar, Raju Hirani watch Masaan

PIX: Kalki, Javed Akhtar, Raju Hirani watch Masaan

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Check out the star arrivals

PIX: Radhika Apte, Arshad Warsi watch Lion

PIX: Radhika Apte, Arshad Warsi watch Lion

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

The grand premiere pictures!

RLD supremo's kin sentenced in Iranian dealing

RLD supremo's kin sentenced in Iranian dealing

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

A search of Ardebili's computer had revealed email communication between Ardebili and Vikramaditya, culminating in Vikramaditya forwarding a price quote and bank account information to Ardebili for various items, including digital microwave radios, the statement said.

PM cautions commanders on reckless nuclear build-up in neighbourhood

PM cautions commanders on reckless nuclear build-up in neighbourhood

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said resumption of talks with Pakistan was to "try and turn the course of history" and to bring an end to terrorism, but made it clear that the neighbouring country would be judged by its commitment on terrorism.

How long will OTTs survive?

How long will OTTs survive?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The argument that the pandemic has given a boost to streaming video is fallacious. Only three OTTs saw a rise in viewership; the others fell.

Indian magic on the international red carpet

Indian magic on the international red carpet

Rediff.com20 May 2010

Hindi films that are making their presence felt at film fests abroad.

China launches 2nd aircraft carrier, to be deployed in SCS

China launches 2nd aircraft carrier, to be deployed in SCS

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The aircraft carrier is China first domestically-built ship. Shandong is bigger than China's first aircraft carrier Liaoning and could house 36 fighter jets.

Udaan is sheer joy to watch!

Udaan is sheer joy to watch!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Udaan is an enriching cinematic experience.

ED attaches Himachal CM's Rs 27 cr farmhouse in disproportionate assets case

ED attaches Himachal CM's Rs 27 cr farmhouse in disproportionate assets case

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The agency has issued a provisional order attaching the farmhouse located in south Delhi's Mehrauli area under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. It said the book value of the asset is Rs 6.61 crore but its market value is "worth Rs 27 crore and is in the name of Maple Destinations & Dreambuild".

'Overweight' Tejas LCA not fit for aircraft carriers: Navy

'Overweight' Tejas LCA not fit for aircraft carriers: Navy

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

The Indian Navy has ruled out deploying indigenously built light combat aircraft Tejas on its aircraft carriers, saying it is "not being able to meet the requirements".

MoD denies inquiry into steel quality of Navy tankers

MoD denies inquiry into steel quality of Navy tankers

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Contrary to reports, the defence ministry has not opened any other deal for investigation besides the AgustaWestland chopper contract, defence sources said on Friday.

Nation bids adieu to Shekhawat

Nation bids adieu to Shekhawat

Rediff.com16 May 2010

Amid a sombre mood, the mortal remains of former vice-president and thrice Rajasthan chief minister Bhairon Singh Shekhawat were consigned to flames with full state honours in Jaipur on Sunday.

22 names recommended for ED posts at banks

22 names recommended for ED posts at banks

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

These recommendations are based on interactions held by the Banks Board Bureau with eligible candidates from PSBs towards appointment against vacancies in PSBs for the period 2018-19

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com31 May 2021

India's national security strategy needs to be revised periodically since the global and regional geopolitical situation is dynamic, points out Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

PIX: Aamir, Janhvi, Rekha, Taapsee... watch Raazi

PIX: Aamir, Janhvi, Rekha, Taapsee... watch Raazi

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Bollywood gives a thumbs up to Raazi!

#MeToo: Rajat Kapoor accused of lewd behaviour, apologises

#MeToo: Rajat Kapoor accused of lewd behaviour, apologises

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

'If I have slipped and through my actions or words caused pain or hurt or trauma to absolutely anybody, please accept my apology.'

India looking to set up theatre command for J-K: Gen Rawat

India looking to set up theatre command for J-K: Gen Rawat

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

The air defence command is to be rolled out by the beginning of next year and the Peninsula command by the end of 2021, Gen Rawat told a select group of journalists. The Indian Air Force will helm the air defence command and all-long range missiles as well as air defence assets will come under it, he said.

MiG 29K crashes in Goa naval base, civilian flights disrupted

MiG 29K crashes in Goa naval base, civilian flights disrupted

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

The trainee pilot managed to eject safely from the aircraft, which caught fire.

Ekta Kapoor signs up Imran Khan for Milan Talkies

Ekta Kapoor signs up Imran Khan for Milan Talkies

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Just when Imran's career was going through a bad patch, producer Ekta Kapoor and director Tigmanshu Dhulia have came forward to offer him Milan Talkies.

'Indian Navy is confident of rising to any challenge'

'Indian Navy is confident of rising to any challenge'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

'The Indian Navy has sufficient combat power in areas of interest to India that can quickly scale up operations if the need arises.' 'This includes all the choke points leading into the Indian Ocean as also areas within.'

Admiral Gorshkov up, close and docked

Admiral Gorshkov up, close and docked

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said that modernisation process of the 44,570-ton aircraft carrier will be completed as soon as possible so that it can be delivered to India in 2012.

Meet Shah's minders tasked with ensuring BJP's victory

Meet Shah's minders tasked with ensuring BJP's victory

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

After the BJP lost the recent assembly polls, one of Shah's first acts was to appoint new prabharis before the Lok Sabha election. Radhika Ramaseshan reports on the significance of this post that doesn't exist in the BJP's constitution.

End of an era: Navy bids farewell to the Sea Harrier

End of an era: Navy bids farewell to the Sea Harrier

Rediff.com11 May 2016

After three decades of glorious service, the Sea Harrier jets of the Indian Air Force will fly into the sunset on Wednesday.

PIX: Riteish-Genelia, Shilpa, Lara party with Preity Zinta

PIX: Riteish-Genelia, Shilpa, Lara party with Preity Zinta

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

Gorshkov finally sails out of dry dock

Gorshkov finally sails out of dry dock

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

Freshly painted in grey, the huge but sleek vessel proudly displaying its new name Vikramaditya in Hindi and English was shown by NTV channel carefully being propelled into the wet dock of the Severodvinsk-based Sevmash Shipyard, where the refit will be continued pending the final price negotiations.

Dying young in Bollywood

Dying young in Bollywood

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

As often is the case on celluloid, romanticising death is as significant as making every moment count where a young life's passing makes the realisation all the more heartbreaking and momentous.

Tejas makes arrested landing, India enters elite list

Tejas makes arrested landing, India enters elite list

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

An official statement said that the successful execution of arrested landing will pave the way for this indigenous platform to undertake Aircraft Carrier landing demonstration onboard the Indian Naval Aircraft Carrier, Vikramaditya.

Lawyers told me I couldn't fire Vikas Bahl: Anurag Kashyap

Lawyers told me I couldn't fire Vikas Bahl: Anurag Kashyap

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

'According to legal advice provided to me then, I was told we had very limited options.' 'Now in hindsight and after taking stock of things myself, I can quite see how I was ill-advised.'

Boeing to build Super Hornets in India

Boeing to build Super Hornets in India

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Along with HAL, Boeing intends to involve the Mahindra Group in building Super Hornets in India.

Box Office: Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3 flops

Box Office: Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3 flops

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

Tri-nation Malabar naval exercise 2017 begins

Tri-nation Malabar naval exercise 2017 begins

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

95 aircraft, 16 ships and 2 submarines from 3 countries are taking part in Malabar exercise.

Box Office: Soorma opens below average

Box Office: Soorma opens below average

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

75th Independence Day: What India should do

75th Independence Day: What India should do

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

India is too diverse to be governed centrally and with a single system. The way forward is for the central government to keep the monopoly of military power and a share of national resources while the provinces must have greater autonomy, recommends Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Bollywood's COOL Daddy moments

Bollywood's COOL Daddy moments

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the various baap-beti equations depicted on the screen.

The Hindi film that charmed the pants off Cannes 2015

The Hindi film that charmed the pants off Cannes 2015

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Masaan recently screened at the ongoing French film festival and was given a rare five-minute standing ovation.