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India's 1st indigenous aircraft carrier to be launched tomorrow

India's 1st indigenous aircraft carrier to be launched tomorrow

Rediff.com11 Aug 2013

India will launch its first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant on Monday, making an entry into a select club of countries capable of designing and building a carrier of this size and capability.

'I have not entertained negativity in my life'

'I have not entertained negativity in my life'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

'Chhapaak is definitely the most challenging film of my career.' 'I have gone through many emotionally challenging experiences, but none affected me the way it did when I played an acid attack survivor.'

9 awesome moments from Amazon Fashion week

9 awesome moments from Amazon Fashion week

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Take a look at some of the most memorable moments from Amazon India Fashion Week in Delhi.

Why is the govt starving the navy?

Why is the govt starving the navy?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

As a percentage of the military budget, the navy's share has fallen from 19 per cent in 2010-2011 to just 15.5 per cent this year. With the Indian Navy's annual budget declining steadily, security planners are reluctant to green light crucial projects, discovers Ajai Shukla.

Sunny Leone, Arvind Kejriwal, Konkona: Stars in Toronto

Sunny Leone, Arvind Kejriwal, Konkona: Stars in Toronto

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Of all the Indian films screened in Toronto, three stood out for Aseem Chhabra -- A Death in the Gunj, Mostly Sunny and An Insignificant Man.

Bypolls: BJP, allies win 26 seats; Cong 12

Bypolls: BJP, allies win 26 seats; Cong 12

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

With Maharashtra and Haryana assembly elections, results for 51 assembly and two Lok Sabha bypolls spread across 18 states were declared on Thursday. Here are state-wise results of the bypolls.

Armed forces have freedom to respond on LoC: Antony

Armed forces have freedom to respond on LoC: Antony

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Under attack from opposition parties over his response on the killing of Indian soldiers, Defence Minister A K Antony on Monday said the armed forces have the freedom to respond appropriately to a developing situation along the Line of Control with Pakistan.

3 dead as heavy rains batter Gujarat

3 dead as heavy rains batter Gujarat

Rediff.com22 Jul 2017

The National Disaster Response Force, the Air Force and teams of other agencies have been pressed into service and they have so far rescued 214 stranded people. Over 6,200 people in the region have been shifted to safer places. Ten state highways and many roads have also been damaged.

Brilliant commanders and brave men won India the 1971 War

Brilliant commanders and brave men won India the 1971 War

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

The 1971 war reaffirmed the importance of inspirational senior leadership in battle and heralded the emergence of a new fighting class amongst officers and men of India's armed forces.

The explosion at sea: How The Ghazi Attack got made

The explosion at sea: How The Ghazi Attack got made

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

The Ghazi Attack tells the story about one of the 'last unsolved greatest mysteries of the 1971 war.'

Review: Raazi is a rarity

Review: Raazi is a rarity

Rediff.com11 May 2018

'It is intense, riveting, clever, dark, sad, lyrical, heartfelt, relevant and understated,' says Sukanya Verma.

Bigg Boss 10: YooHoo! Priyanka is out!

Bigg Boss 10: YooHoo! Priyanka is out!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

If you dislike this annoying, over-the-top season of Bigg Boss, blame it on two people: Swami Om and Priyanka Jagga. Now that one of them is gone, will the other mend his ways?

MP cops grill wife of Jhabua blast prime accused

MP cops grill wife of Jhabua blast prime accused

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Police on Wednesday detained the wife of prime accused Rajendra Kasawa, who is wanted in connection with last week's massive blast in Petlawad town that left 89 people dead.

Ranji Roundup: Mukund's century help TN; Mumbai bundle out Chhattisgarh

Ranji Roundup: Mukund's century help TN; Mumbai bundle out Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Monday

Can the navy buy Rs 45,000 crore warships in time?

Can the navy buy Rs 45,000 crore warships in time?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

The Indian Navy is constrained by its lowest budgetary allocation since 2011-2012, reveals Ajai Shukla.

'To me, this is true patriotism'

'To me, this is true patriotism'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

'To me, this is true patriotism - not deciding who should and should not say 'Bharat Mata ki jai,' in what language, with what inflexion, at what time, etc, but the recognition that the Indians who protected our country and the military traditions that made those men, must be honoured,' says Rajeev Chandrasekhar.

Heavy exchange of fire overnight at LoC in Poonch

Heavy exchange of fire overnight at LoC in Poonch

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Ceasefire violations by Pakistan continued as intermittent small arm fire was on through Thursday night in Balakota and Sabzian area in Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir. The firing started at 9:30 pm and continued till the morning.

Hazare: Karnataka rout Andhra; UP, Gujarat win

Hazare: Karnataka rout Andhra; UP, Gujarat win

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Karnataka dished out a clinical show as they beat Andhra Pradesh by 53 runs in their Elite Group A match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, in Bengaluru, on Monday.

Revealed: Why the navy seeks 57 fighter aircraft

Revealed: Why the navy seeks 57 fighter aircraft

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

>The Indian Navy wants 'day and night capable, all weather multi-role deck based combat aircraft which can be used for air defence, air-to-surface operations, buddy refuelling, reconnaissance, electronic warfare missions' from its aircraft carriers.

The 13th Mumbai Film Festival at a glance

The 13th Mumbai Film Festival at a glance

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

The 13th edition of Mumbai International Film Festival honoured several women documentary filmmakers recently.

Ranji roundup: Iyer's blazing century deflates Baroda

Ranji roundup: Iyer's blazing century deflates Baroda

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Shreyas Iyer slammed 178, while captain Siddhesh Lad made a responsible 130, to power Mumbai to an imposing score of 439 for eight against Baroda, on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy match.

2018's top 5 fuel efficient 150-160cc bikes

2018's top 5 fuel efficient 150-160cc bikes

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

The 150cc bike segment in the country is witnessing commendable growth every passing day.

Akhilesh cracks the whip; suspends three SP MLAs

Akhilesh cracks the whip; suspends three SP MLAs

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Three MLAs of Uttar Pradesh's ruling Samajwadi Party, including Mahendra Singh who was arrested from a dance bar in Goa, were suspended from party membership for their alleged involvement in anti-party activites.

Have you seen these 3 AMAZING films?

Have you seen these 3 AMAZING films?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Small-town India shines right through in these movie gems.

'My nude pictures became national news'

'My nude pictures became national news'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

'People thought I am doing this for promotions, but I wouldn't do that.' 'I have better things to do and better ideas to promote myself.'

Ranji roundup: Mumbai crash out after Vidarbha rout

Ranji roundup: Mumbai crash out after Vidarbha rout

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

Holders Vidarbha thrashed Mumbai by an innings and 145 runs to knock out the 41-time Ranji Trophy champions.

Ranji roundup: Mumbai on the verge of early exit

Ranji roundup: Mumbai on the verge of early exit

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

Vidarbha piled up a mammoth 511 in their first essay and then reduced Mumbai to 169 for six on the second day of their Elite Group A Ranji Trophy Game in Nagpur on Monday.

Review: Go, watch A Death in the Gunj

Review: Go, watch A Death in the Gunj

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

A Death in the Gunj is not a happy film at all times, but it is very entertaining says Aseem Chhabra.

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.

Ranji Trophy: Tiwary's triple ton puts Bengal on top

Ranji Trophy: Tiwary's triple ton puts Bengal on top

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday.

Navy is vital for India's future security

Navy is vital for India's future security

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

'Notwithstanding the realisation among the Indian leadership to build up its navy for the force's expanding role, the Indian Navy was allocated only 15% of the interim defence budget presented in Parliament in February 2019.' 'The outlay for the navy's capital acquisition is not even adequate to meet its committed liabilities,' points out Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

PHOTOS: Amazing moments of the week gone by

PHOTOS: Amazing moments of the week gone by

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Catch up on all the stunning images that made the headlines last week

EPFO panel grants tax exemption to 20 private PF trusts

EPFO panel grants tax exemption to 20 private PF trusts

Rediff.com26 May 2014

The members of these trusts enjoy tax and other benefits at par with EPFO subscribers.

The real story behind Raazi

The real story behind Raazi

Rediff.com11 May 2018

As Raazi hit theatres, Harinder Sikka -- author of Calling Sehmat, the book on which the film is based -- reveals the thrilling real life story of an Indian spy named Sehmat.

When it comes to banking, Indians are the happiest

When it comes to banking, Indians are the happiest

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

According to the survey carried out by IDC recently, India scores the highest (8.5) on the happiness quotient of its banking citizens, followed by Indonesia (8.33), New Zealand (8.27) and China (7.93).

Cooper's all-round show guides Dutch to convincing win over UAE

Cooper's all-round show guides Dutch to convincing win over UAE

Rediff.com17 Mar 2014

Tom Cooper took two wickets in a space of four balls before smashing an unbeaten 34 as Netherlands began their ICC World Twenty20 qualifying campaign with a comfortable six-wicket win over United Arab Emirates in a Group B match in Sylhet on Monday.

5 most popular bikes of 2016

5 most popular bikes of 2016

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

These five vehicles are the most popular two-wheelers launched till date in 2016. However, 2016 is still on and we are expecting lot more exciting vehicle launches around the festive season.

Bollywood's HIGHS and LOWS of 2017 so far

Bollywood's HIGHS and LOWS of 2017 so far

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly at the movies!

Konkona launches her first directorial venture

Konkona launches her first directorial venture

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

The latest updates from Bollywood!

India must stop ignoring the Andamans

India must stop ignoring the Andamans

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

'The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are an asset that any country aspiring to become a major power would give anything to own.' 'It is disappointing that India has not capitalised on this potential,' says Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).