Desperate Russia opens doors for foreign militaries

So keen is Moscow that India buy its helicopter -- Kamov-226T -- that President Vladimir Putin personally took up the issue with PM Narendra Modi during their summit meeting last year. Ajai Shukla......

How China's PLA is changing...

A new military rank system had been introduced for the PLA, but all soldiers must always obey the Communist party, reveals Jayadeva Ranade, the distinguished China expert and retired RA&W officer.......

The Power of China's 'Princelings'

Two elderly Chinese aerospace experts are hospitalised after a violent attack by a 'Princeling', states Jayadeva Ranade, the distinguished China expert and retired RA&W officer, highlighting the......

'Sputnik V provides immunity for a longer duration'

'Its efficacy is 97.6 per cent.'   Morepen India Chairman and Managing Director Sushil Suri in an interview with Uddalok Bhattacharya says the Sputnik V vaccine it is manufacturing in India......

Working capital cycle shortest in 25 yrs at 47.8 days

A key indicator of corporate efficiency may now be better than at any time since the turn of the millennium. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The net working capital cycle — a......

Maruti, Tatas' Plans To Boost Car Sales

'The customer is fast changing, and she demands newer experiences that wealth can buy.' IMAGE: THE Jimny and Fronx at the Auto Expo. Photograph: Amit Sharma/ANI Photo Maruti Suzuki India, the......

Real estate players deploy AI, plug into AR and VR tech to boost sales

Buying one's dream home requires planning, funds, and these days, putting on an AI-enabled virtual reality (VR) headset. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Realtors are increasingly providing......

Bengaluru's water crisis: India Inc adopt innovative methods

From installing water-saving aerators on taps to using cans for washing hands and dishes, Bengaluru is adopting diverse strategies to tide over the water crisis. Photograph: ANI Photo While......

World Cup 2019: When coaches took over

'This World Cup is likely to be much more a clash of plans than of talent,' says Devangshu Datta. IMAGE: Head Coach Ravi Shastri and Captain Virat Kohli confer after rain stopped play during the......

'Australia's approach is to keep innovating'

As cricket is turning into a multi-national business, players are not the only professionals around. The efficiency behind the scenes, in the boardrooms and the cricket structures, is becoming......