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Flying High! Dhoni Becomes Certified Drone Pilot

Flying High! Dhoni Becomes Certified Drone Pilot

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced on Tuesday that he has completed the DGCA Drone Pilot Certification program.

PIX: Dhoni's Prized Hummer Gets Military Makeover!

PIX: Dhoni's Prized Hummer Gets Military Makeover!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Recently, Dhoni took his love for four-wheelers to the next level by modifying the Hummer H2, one of the most famous cars in his fleet, with a "military look."

The Kashmiri Ex-Militants Who Joined The Army

The Kashmiri Ex-Militants Who Joined The Army

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

'The Indian Army won't induct anyone who has killed Indian soldiers.' 'That's why the army respects these reformed men so much -- they're on the frontline now, protecting India.'

Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, Allu Arjun donate for Wayanad relief

Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, Allu Arjun donate for Wayanad relief

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

In a post on X, Chiranjeevi on Sunday expressed anguish over the loss of life due to the landslides in Kerala, adding he and his son-"RRR" star Ram Charan were donating Rs 1 crore to the CMDRF.

'Amit Shah was told India has lost 26 of 65 patrolling points in Ladakh'

'Amit Shah was told India has lost 26 of 65 patrolling points in Ladakh'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

'Our villagers used to go up to Finger 4 and Finger 6, but today the Chinese are there.' 'Since April 2020, Chinese troops have blocked Indian troops from reaching at least ten patrolling points running from the Depsang plains in the north to Pangong Tso lake in the south.'

Dhoni hails army amidst freedom of speech debate

Dhoni hails army amidst freedom of speech debate

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

Amid continuing uproar on the issue of freedom of expression in the country, Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Sunday called for respect to the armed forces, saying that the nation is in a position to debate because of the men in uniform. "As v have this debate on freedom of speech our forces r making sure v stay in position to keep debating," Dhoni wrote on his official Twitter handle. "Spl forces and commando unit's r normal ppl like u and me who r highly motivated and trained to put the interest of the nation before self," he added. Dhoni holds the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Territorial Army.

Cotterell salutes 'true patriot' Dhoni

Cotterell salutes 'true patriot' Dhoni

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Cotterell, who became popular during the ICC ODI World Cup in the United Kingdom for his trademark celebrations, tweeted a series of messages and also shared a video on Dhoni to praise the veteran stumper.

CSK to donate proceeds from IPL opener to Pulwama martyrs' families

CSK to donate proceeds from IPL opener to Pulwama martyrs' families

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

CSK to donate proceeds from IPL opener to Pulwama martyrs' families

Army 'handling' Chinese incursion issue in Ladakh: Antony

Army 'handling' Chinese incursion issue in Ladakh: Antony

Rediff.com27 May 2013

Army was "handling" the situation arising out of the latest incursion in Ladakh, Defence Minister A K Antony said on Monday after Chinese troops prevented Indians from patrolling up to LAC in Finger-VIII area where they have built a road inside Indian territory.

PHOTOS: Dhoni, Advani receive Padma Bhushan award

PHOTOS: Dhoni, Advani receive Padma Bhushan award

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Former India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and multiple world champion cueist Pankaj Advani were presented with the country's third-highest civilian award -- the Padma Bhushan