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Remembering 1971 In The Skies Of The East

Remembering 1971 In The Skies Of The East

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Returning to the Brahmaputra for Vijay Diwas was not just a journey across geography, but across memory of war, service, sacrifice, and the enduring bond between the Indian Air Force and the north east, asserts Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

D K Parulkar, IAF veteran and 1971 war hero, passes away

D K Parulkar, IAF veteran and 1971 war hero, passes away

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

Parulkar was commissioned in the IAF in March 1963. In past, he held various appointments, including as a Flying Instructor at the Air Force Academy, according to the excerpt.

ED summons Google, Meta on Monday in betting apps case

ED summons Google, Meta on Monday in betting apps case

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

As part of the probe, the ED has summoned representatives from both companies to appear before its Delhi headquarters on July 21.

Akshay, Veer And The Stolen Mahavir Chakra

Akshay, Veer And The Stolen Mahavir Chakra

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

The actors played a key role in helping recover the stolen Mahavir Chakra.

BEST bus crash: Accused driver denied bail

BEST bus crash: Accused driver denied bail

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

A Mumbai court on Friday denied bail to the driver of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus involved in the December 9 accident in Kurla West, which resulted in the deaths of seven persons and injured more than 40.

DMK's long battle for state autonomy: From Annadurai to Stalin

DMK's long battle for state autonomy: From Annadurai to Stalin

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

This article traces the history of the DMK's fight for state autonomy, beginning with C.N. Annadurai's advocacy in the 1960s and culminating in M. Karunanidhi's resolution in the Tamil Nadu Assembly in 1974. The article highlights the key figures involved, the arguments presented, and the impact of the Rajamannar Committee Report.

WHOOSH! Watch The Sukhois In Action

WHOOSH! Watch The Sukhois In Action

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

The Indian Air Force is set to conduct a mega airshow on Marina Beach in Chennai on the occasion of the 92nd Air Force Day on October 6.

Kerala bypolls: Why UDF concerned over namesakes in Palakkad, Chelakkara

Kerala bypolls: Why UDF concerned over namesakes in Palakkad, Chelakkara

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

The grand old party alleged that these namesake candidates are backed by the Communist Party of India-Marxist and the Bharatiya Janata Party to confuse voters.

Oh, Kolkata!

Oh, Kolkata!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

5 Must Do Things in Kolkata.

My Father, The War Hero

My Father, The War Hero

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

To share your Father's Day story (Father's Day will be celebrated on Sunday, June 16), just mail us at getahead@rediff.co.in (subject: Father's Day) along with your name, the place where you live, your father's name and picture and your message about him.

The IAF Pilot Who Saved A Jaguar

The IAF Pilot Who Saved A Jaguar

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The sky outside was a perfect blue with fair winds on that hot day in July, but inside the Jaguar an emergency was unraveling with every passing second. Wing Commander Vernon Desmond Keane had two options: Eject and see his beloved aircraft crash -- which would come at a great cost to the nation and cause harm to civilian life and property on the ground. Or try the limits of his training; push the aircraft and his flying skills to the edge of technical and human endurance and save them both.

HC grants bail to 17 PFI men in Kerala RSS leader murder case

HC grants bail to 17 PFI men in Kerala RSS leader murder case

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

The high court's 111-page order came on the appeals moved by the 26 accused against the special court's orders denying them bail.

Imposter scams fans of 2.68 lakh for Indo-Pak tickets

Imposter scams fans of 2.68 lakh for Indo-Pak tickets

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

India-Pak WC clash: Man arrested for posing as GCA official, cheating ticket seeker of Rs 2.68 lakh

A Salute To An IAF Legend

A Salute To An IAF Legend

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'There cannot be anyone like Air Marshal Keelor -- he was so difficult to emulate.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes War Hero Air Marshal Denzil Keelor PVSM, KC, AVSM, VrC who passed into the ages last month.

Political parties dodge disclosure of electoral bond donors

Political parties dodge disclosure of electoral bond donors

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

The BJP cited the amendments to the Representation of People Act, 1951 and the relevant portions of the Reserve Bank of India Act and the Income Tax Act for not revealing its donors.

IOA ad-hoc panel calls disaffiliated state wrestling units for hearing

IOA ad-hoc panel calls disaffiliated state wrestling units for hearing

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

IOA's ad-hoc committee, tasked with conducting the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections, on Monday called five disputed state bodies for a hearing on June 21.

Richard Gere, spiritual leaders, industry heads join Modi for UN yoga session

Richard Gere, spiritual leaders, industry heads join Modi for UN yoga session

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

amed Hollywood actor Richard Gere, Iyengar yoga exponent Deidra Demens, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and prominent American singer Mary Millben were among the eminent personalities who joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a unique yoga session at the UN Headquarters.

Fadnavis in court admits to 'inadvertent mistake' in poll affidavit

Fadnavis in court admits to 'inadvertent mistake' in poll affidavit

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Fadnavis (52), in an explanatory statement submitted to civil judge VM Deshmukh on April 15, said there was no intention to deliberately conceal information about the two "insignificant" complaint cases.

Kerala ex-minister to be booked for assaulting 2 YC workers inside flight

Kerala ex-minister to be booked for assaulting 2 YC workers inside flight

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

One of the lawyers representing the two Youth Congress workers confirmed that the court of judicial first class magistrate in Thiruvananthapuram directed the Valiyathura police to register an FIR.

'We have to be prepared for the invisible enemy'

'We have to be prepared for the invisible enemy'

Rediff.com10 May 2023

'Unlike on the western and eastern borders where there is an enemy at the gate, here there is an invisible enemy which is building its own capability and can come into play at a time and place of his choosing.'

Removal of mangalsutra by wife is mental cruelty of highest order: HC

Removal of mangalsutra by wife is mental cruelty of highest order: HC

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Applying the same yardstick, the present bench said the removal of thali chain is often treated as an unceremonious act.

Nat Tennis: Nedunchezhiya in quarter-finals

Nat Tennis: Nedunchezhiya in quarter-finals

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

Top seed Jeevan Nedunchezhiya continued his impressive run to enter the men's singles quarter-finals, but it was curtains for two of the top four seeds, with PC Vignesh and VM Ranjeet withdrawing due to injuries, at the Fenesta Open National Championship in Delhi on Wednesday.

IAF's Mi17V5 chopper that ferried Rawat has seen fair share of crashes

IAF's Mi17V5 chopper that ferried Rawat has seen fair share of crashes

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The helicopter is fitted with a self-defence system against heat seeker missiles, heavily-armoured cockpit, vital systems and components.

Gold prices will zoom to record levels in 2008

Gold prices will zoom to record levels in 2008

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

Gold price will surge to a record high of $900/oz, driven by a weaker US dollar and economic turmoil in 2008, while a surplus in the metal will narrow by 97 tonnes, possibly dipping into a deficit, keeping prices strong, according to the VM Group/Fortis bi-annual The Yellow Book.

American held for abusing illegal Indian immigrant

American held for abusing illegal Indian immigrant

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

A wealthy United States woman has been arrested for keeping an illegal immigrant from India in a "forced labour situation" that included her working 17 hours a day and sleeping in a walk-in closet.

Kelkar to head panel on regional balance

Kelkar to head panel on regional balance

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

The government has made several region-wise and sector-wise allocations in its annual plan and budget proposals.

PM on how to build a poverty-free India

PM on how to build a poverty-free India

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

The percentage of population below the poverty line has certainly not increased, says Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

'My husband is accusing me of infidelity'

'My husband is accusing me of infidelity'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

With 127 mm of rain, Monday was Mumbai's wettest July day in 3 years

With 127 mm of rain, Monday was Mumbai's wettest July day in 3 years

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

The 126.6 mm rainfall that the city received in the 12-hour period from 8.30 am to 8.30 pm on Monday exceeded the 114.5 mm it got on July 30, 2016, and July 21, 2015's meagre record of 61 mm.

Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria to be next IAF chief

Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria to be next IAF chief

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

"Government has decided to appoint Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria, PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC presently Vice Chief of Air Staff as the next Chief of the Air Staff," defence ministry's principal spokesperson, said on Twitter.

From Nayudu to Sehwag

From Nayudu to Sehwag

Rediff.com30 Mar 2004

SC to hear Haji Ali Trust's appeal against HC order allowing entry to women

SC to hear Haji Ali Trust's appeal against HC order allowing entry to women

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

On August 26, the Bombay HC had lifted the ban imposed on women from entering the inner sanctum of Mumbai's Haji Ali Dargah.

Vinod, Geeta emerge champs

Vinod, Geeta emerge champs

Rediff.com29 Dec 2003

They won the men's and women's singles titles respectively at the All India Ranking Tennis Tournament.

'The Chinese air force is no threat'

'The Chinese air force is no threat'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

'Our air force can strike them with impunity.'

Indo-Russian joint air exercise Avia-Indra I ends

Indo-Russian joint air exercise Avia-Indra I ends

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

A nine day Indo-Russian joint air force exercise concluded at the Halwara Air Force Station in Punjab that saw fighter, helicopter and missile crew of the two countries operating together.

Pak opens fire at 52 Indian posts; 1 BSF jawan killed, 7 injured

Pak opens fire at 52 Indian posts; 1 BSF jawan killed, 7 injured

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

One paramilitary Border Security Force trooper was killed and seven others wounded in the heavy firing by Pakistan troops on the international border in Jammu on Tuesday night.

Goa given green light to host FIFA U-17 World Cup India

Goa given green light to host FIFA U-17 World Cup India

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Goa on Saturday joined Kochi and Navi Mumbai as one of the venues to host next year's FIFA U-17 World Cup after it received the green signal from a high-level delegation of football's world body. A 13-member FIFA delegation alongwith the Local Organising Committee (LOC) today made an inspection to ascertain the readiness of Goa to host matches and training sessions at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2017. Following the visit, LOC and FIFA experts expressed their satisfaction with the work which has been put in at the venue and ratified Goa as the third venue to host the event after Kochi and Navi Mumbai.

Indian banks pursue Mallya in UK High Court for assets disclosure

Indian banks pursue Mallya in UK High Court for assets disclosure

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Among the assets in question include the Force India and Indian Empress super-yacht - which was fitted with an Elton John piano around 2015, a fleet of high-value cars and some artwork from Mallya's Ladywalk property in the English village of Tewin in Hertfordshire.

Google doodle honours poet Kamala Das

Google doodle honours poet Kamala Das

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

On this day, February 1, in 1976, the Kerala-born poet released her autobiography, My Story.