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On Air Force Day, IAF chief announces new weapon system branch

The government has approved the creation of a new operational branch -- weapon systems branch -- in the Indian Air Force that would result in savings of more than Rs 3,400 crore in flying training......

The Forgotten Hero of the Indian Air Force

Did Vinod Sehgal die in Tsangdgar or was he taken PoW to China?Why has the IAF kept so quiet for all these years, asks Claude Arpi. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com One of the greatest......

Exclusive! How China released Indian troops after the 1962 War

'All PoWs recounted that one of the worst aspects of their captivity in Tibet was the constant attempt at brainwashing by Chinese Communist propaganda,' reveals Claude Arpi.All illustrations:......

My days as a prisoner of war in Pakistan

On Wednesday, India confirmed that a pilot of a MiG fighter had been taken prisoner by Pakistan amid attempts of foiling an attack by the neighbouring country. In light of his capture, Rediff.com......

SC cautions govt against taking prisoners of war issue to ICJ

The Supreme Court on Friday had a word of caution for the government that any deviation from its stand that the issue of Indian Prisoners of War languishing in Pakistani prisons cannot be taken to......

Auto component makers to gain from new 4-wheeler electric vehicle policy

The new four-wheeler (4W) electric vehicle (EV) policy may spur the entry of global majors. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters The manufacturing policy cuts Customs duty to 15 per cent, given a......

How FAME scheme changes impact electric vehicle fortunes in India

New Delhi’s timing couldn’t have been worse, both for India’s fledgling electric vehicle (EV) sector and prospective electric bike buyers. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters......

30% of two-wheelers will be electric by 2030: Study

India will have 30 per cent of its two-wheeler industry turning electric by 2030 as new manufacturers lead the shift, said a report on Monday. IMAGE: Image used for representation purpose only.......

Retrofitted EVs: Indian jugaad that's cheap, clean & battery-powered

It’s cheaper than buying a new EV and the sentiment that many Indians attach to vehicles is retained. S Dinakar reports. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com India has a history of......

No electrifying effect from government's EV push

State governments need to focus on building charging infrastructure to realise the goal of transitioning a large proportion of their sales to EVs, reports Ishaan Gera. Kindly note the image has......

'New York is the kind of film that no actor could afford to miss'

He's gorgeous, can act and not shy about letting it all hang out. And though Neil Nitin Mukesh is just two films-old, he's not scared of playing strong roles or posing in the nude if the script......

Yet another Pak-bashing film?

Anil Sharma's Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo saw an elaborate music launch in Delhi on Monday, September 20.The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Bobby Deol, Ashutosh Rana, Danny......

IPL 2022: All The Numbers You Want

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting facts and figures from IPL 2022. IMAGE: Gujarat Titans celebrate winning the IPL 2022 title after beating the Rajasthan Royals in the final. Photograph:......

A Day of Dismal Records for India

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from Day 1 of the India-England Test at Headingley. IMAGE: Craig Overton celebrates with Jos Buttler and Jonny Bairstow after taking......

Who has hit the most 6s in the IPL?

IMAGE: Royal Challengers Bangalore Captain Virat Kohli leads the run scoring charts in the IPL. Photograph: BCCI Every season, fans eagerly wait to witness big hits from their favourite......

IPL 2020: Meet Delhi Capitals

A new name brought the Delhi Capitals much needed good fortune last season as the Shreyas Iyer-led team finished third in IPL 2019. The Capitals have more or less retained the same squad and......

Mumbai most successful IPL team

IMAGE: Mumbai Indians Captain Rohit Sharma. Photograph: BCCI IPL 2020 kicks off in the UAE on Saturday, September 19, with defending champions Mumbai Indians taking on last year's......

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