In a first, brother-sister command warships in Indian Navy

For the first time ever in the Indian Navy, sister and brother duo of Commander Prerna Deosthalee and Commander Ishan Deosthalee are commanding two different warships at the same time in the force.......

'Beating Retreat': Military bands regale audience with India tunes

From massed band's 'Shankhnaad' to Navy's lilting 'Mission Chandrayaan', mellifluous tunes reverberated across the Raisina Hill in the heart of Delhi as India's rich heritage and towering......

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

‘Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the......

Wanted: Aircraft Carrier To Confront China

In New Delhi's corridors of power, debate continues on whether the navy even needs a third aircraft carrier, reports Ajai Shukla. IMAGE: The INS Vikrant. Photograph: PTI Photo.   Aircraft......

Lootere Review: No Jack Sparrow Here!

Lootere deserves points for originality and novelty, observes Deepa Gahlot. A few days ago, there was drama on the high seas when the Indian Navy rescued an Indian ship from pirates. Before the......

Shah Rukh, Rani Win Big At Awards Night

The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards were held at Mumbai's Taj Lands End hotel on February 20, 2024. Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani captures scenes from the event. Shah Rukh......

COMING UP In October: Ganapath, Dono, Tejas

Tiger Shroff returns to the big screen after 18 months... Kangana plays a fighter pilot...Vidhu Vinod Chopra directs 12th Fail and much more... There's so much to watch on OTT this October. And so......

'If I don't get it for 12th Fail, there will be another film...'

'There can be no bigger compliment than people walking away, carrying the film in their hearts, and thanking you for it.' IMAGE: Vikrant Massey in 12th Fail. Vikrant Massey is not a trained actor,......

Sports Shorts: India's women clinch five gold, two silver for men

IMAGE: India signed off with 12 medals. Photograph: Boxing Federation/Twitter It rained gold for India at the Asian Youth Boxing Championship as all five of the country's women finalists emerged......

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

A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday. IMAGE: Bengal's Manoj Tiwary celebrates after scoring 300 against Hyderabad on Day 2 day of their Ranji Trophy match, at Kalyani, West......