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1971 War: How Mukti Joddhas Saved An IAF Pilot

Squadron Leader Kanwal Deep Mehra's daredevilry during the 1971 War brought down a Pakistani F-86 Sabre.But he had to bail out of his plane, was badly injured.Then a fierce band of armed guerillas......

7 arrested over vandalism at B'desh mission in Tripura

Action was taken against four police officers and seven people were arrested in connection with the breach of premises at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala, police said on......

Villupuram reels under record floods, railway suspends ops

Villupuram district in north Tamil Nadu continued to reel under unprecedented flooding on Monday following extremely heavy rainfall, virtually blocking access to villages and residential colonies......

Mamata wants UN peacekeeping mission in Bangladesh, says Modi must...

Concerned over the prevailing situation in Bangladesh, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday urged the Centre to move the United Nations in deploying a peacekeeping mission in the......

'Thrashed in B'desh for being Hindu': Kolkata youth recalls horror

Amid reports of attacks on Hindus and other minorities in neighbouring Bangladesh, a youth from Kolkata claimed he was beaten up in Dhaka by unidentified persons after they learnt he was a Hindu......

Goodbye Skipper!

'He asserted in his usual jovial style that he was not an MBA like his audience at IIM-Ahmedabad but perhaps had an even better business degree: MBB'.'He went on to explain to his perplexed, blue......

Voltas' margins need to match growth trajectory for further gains

After a strong show during the September quarter (Q2FY25) and favourable demand conditions, going ahead, the country’s largest player in the room air conditioner segment, Voltas is well......

IT hiring expected to grow by 10-12% in next 6 months

IT services hiring is expected to grow 10-12 per cent in the next six months following rapid evolution of technology which is reshaping industries and economies worldwide, a report said on......

Mercedes Benz classics take over Mumbai's streets!

The 11th edition of the Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally in Mumbai on Sunday featured headturners that left the audience gasping in awe. Rajesh Alva/Rediff.com presents a ringside view. IMAGE: The......

'Sangeet Manapmaan Is As Big As It Gets'

'We should support cinema that's rooted in our culture and not ape the West.' IMAGE: Subodh Bhave and Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy launch the music album of Sangeet Manapmaan. Photograph: Satish......

Where Dua Lipa Dined In Mumbai

Photograph: ANI Photo Grammy-winning singer Dua Lipa has arrived in Mumbai for her highly-awaited performance at the Zomato Feeding India Concert, scheduled for Saturday, November 30. On Thursday......

Step Inside Sara Ali Khan's Colourful Home

Just like her vivacious personality, Sara Ali Khan's home is vibrant and very chic. The actress lives in Juhu, north west Mumbai, along with her mum Amrita Singh, brother Ibrahim Ali Khan and fur......

'I Was Fated To Play Jinnah'

'I have no idea why I was so many film-makers' choice for Jinnah. I assume it is because I was born and bred in Mumbai and speak English.' 'There's also my name, people tend to believe that a......

Waack Girls Review: Worth A Watch

Waack Girls, that captures the moods of Kolkata beautifully, follows an oft-used template. So there's not much novelty to look for in the plot, but the actors are excellent, applauds Deepa Gahlot.......

Five-star Rana leads Bangladesh's superb comeback!

IMAGE: Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana celebrates his maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket. Photograph: Bangladesh Cricket Board/X Fast bowler Nahid Rana claimed his maiden five-wicket haul as......

India's complete dominance in 2024 as Shah gets ICC reigns

IMAGE: The jubilant Indian players celebrate with the T20 World Cup trophy atop an open top bus during the victory parade in Mumbai on July 5, 2024. Photograph: BCCI/X Cricket's financial......

How India Can Make It To WTC 2025 Final

IMAGE: India need to win three of the remaining four Tests in Australia to book their place in the WTC 2025 final. Photograph: BCCI/X After their thumping 295 run victory against Australia in the......

Seales breaks Umesh's record as WI dominate Day 2

IMAGE: Jayden Seales registered the best economy rate by a bowler in men's Tests since 1978 for a minimum of 10 overs bowled. Photograph: Windies Cricket/Instagram Fast bowler Jayden Seales......

Joe Root Breaks Sachin Tendulkar's Record!

Joe Root surpasses Sachin Tendulkar to become leading fourth-innings run-scorer in Tests IMAGE: Playing his milestone 150th Test, Joe Root surpassed Sachin Tendulkar. Photograph: England......

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