Nayanima Basu

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The diplomat who handles a hot potato with a cool head

The diplomat who handles a hot potato with a cool head

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

As the representative of his government in India, Abdul Basit runs a tight ship at the Pakistan High Commission.

Swaraj to Africa: 'Make in India'

Swaraj to Africa: 'Make in India'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Narendra Modi is to hold summit-level meetings with the heads of more than 50 African nations on Thursday.

Blissfully serene

Blissfully serene

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

A visit to the Palpung Sherabling Monastery where monks are free to choose their own paths.

Govt readies 'improved' IPR policy before PM Modi's US visit

Govt readies 'improved' IPR policy before PM Modi's US visit

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Under the current administration, political attitudes toward IP seem to have improved.

India hopes of a solution to WTO food security issue by 2017

India hopes of a solution to WTO food security issue by 2017

Rediff.com5 Sep 2015

Earlier this year, the US accused India and China of exceeding the WTO limits on farm subsidies, saying these caused trade distortion.

Indo-Pak ballet: Trade talks hit by NSA imbroglio

Indo-Pak ballet: Trade talks hit by NSA imbroglio

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

The talks for normalising trade had begun in November 2011.

Can Modi & co deliver? The world awaits

Can Modi & co deliver? The world awaits

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Modi's visit to some developed countries such as the US, Japan, China and Australia were sprinkled with humongous investment figures. But do we have the wherewithal to absorb such big investments?

India defers FTA talks with European Union

India defers FTA talks with European Union

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Negotiators from were expected to meet in New Delhi on August 28.

Services attract highest FDI despite Make in India push

Services attract highest FDI despite Make in India push

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Services attract highest foreign direct investment, despite Make in India push.

India feels the heat in WTO solar dispute with US

India feels the heat in WTO solar dispute with US

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The WTO dispute panel had its last hearing in early May.

'A crisis in Greece alone won't impact us'

'A crisis in Greece alone won't impact us'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Exports to Greece from India are $360 million a year.

India may change its WTO stance, seek another package

India may change its WTO stance, seek another package

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

The 10th ministerial conference, will be held at Nairobi, Kenya.

Govt turns down FDI in retail e-commerce

Govt turns down FDI in retail e-commerce

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Ecommerce firms will have it tough as govt turns down FDI proposal.

India to push for cut in farm sops by rich nations at WTO

India to push for cut in farm sops by rich nations at WTO

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

India believes rich nations should be away from farm subsidies.

National IPR Policy to be delayed further

National IPR Policy to be delayed further

Rediff.com28 May 2015

The draft is now with ministries.

Now, each state to have a score card on ease of doing business

Now, each state to have a score card on ease of doing business

Rediff.com19 May 2015

States to come under DIPP watch on ease of doing business.

In China, Modi to push for expediting industrial parks

In China, Modi to push for expediting industrial parks

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Beijing wants assurance that its investments won't come under scrutiny

Border issue, trade top Modi's China May visit agenda

Border issue, trade top Modi's China May visit agenda

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Prime minister likely to visit Beijing, Shanghai; also President Xi's home province, Shaanxi. Nayanima Basu reports

New foreign trade policy to stress manufacturing exports

New foreign trade policy to stress manufacturing exports

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

New foreign trade policy to stress manufacturing exports.

SAARC Yatra continues in Islamabad today

SAARC Yatra continues in Islamabad today

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Both sides will discuss the ongoing incidents of ceasefire violations at the border, the resolution of which will be given topmost priority

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