Priyanka Tikoo

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SAARC leaders treated to all vegetarian fare at retreat

SAARC leaders treated to all vegetarian fare at retreat

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2014

From traditional Nepali thali to Gujarati basundi with jalebi, it was a lavish vegetarian spread of cuisines laid out for the SAARC leaders as they met in the cooler climes of exotic Dhulikhel resort for a retreat session.

Now, 'achche din' for SAARC too!

Now, 'achche din' for SAARC too!

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2014

India will provide immediate medical visa for patient and an attendant coming for treatment as well as business visa for 3-5 years for SAARC nations.

We still feel the endless pain of lost lives in 26/11: PM@SAARC

We still feel the endless pain of lost lives in 26/11: PM@SAARC

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2014

On a day when the sixth anniversary of Mumbai attack was being observed, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday told South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation leaders that India feels the 'endless pain' of lost lives and urged the eight- nation grouping to combat terrorism unitedly.

In Nepal, Swaraj pitches for the '3 Cs'

In Nepal, Swaraj pitches for the '3 Cs'

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2014

Sushma Swaraj urged the SAARC nations to focus on culture, commerce and connectivity.

Contact group established to expedite Indo-US nuke deal implementation

Contact group established to expedite Indo-US nuke deal implementation

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2014

With their landmark 2005 civil nuclear deal still in limbo, India and the United States have established an inter-agency contact group to sort out outstanding liability and technical issues to fast-track its full implementation.

Come soon before it's too late, Modi tells US businesses

Come soon before it's too late, Modi tells US businesses

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2014

Modi assured US investors that in the next six months, he would implement all the things necessary for ease of business in the country.

Modi seeks easier access for Indian services firms to the US

Modi seeks easier access for Indian services firms to the US

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2014

There have been issues related to visas for IT professionals from India.

India's food security concern at WTO needs solution: Modi

India's food security concern at WTO needs solution: Modi

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2014

India's food security concern at WTO needs solution: Modi

US to help India develop three smart cities

US to help India develop three smart cities

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2014

These include Allahabad, Ajmer and Visakhapatnam.

Pact on food security, trade to go hand-in-hand: PM

Pact on food security, trade to go hand-in-hand: PM

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made it clear that the agreement on food security and trade facilitation will have to go hand-in-hand.

BlackRock to host global investors meet in India next year

BlackRock to host global investors meet in India next year

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2014

World's largest asset manager Blackrock will host a global investors meet in India next year, CEO Laurence Flik conveyed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Modi meets American CEOs over breakfast; pitches India story

Modi meets American CEOs over breakfast; pitches India story

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2014

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in New York on Friday on a five-day US visit, he was greeted with 'Har Har Modi' slogan.

Modi gifts Indian tea to US CEOs

Modi gifts Indian tea to US CEOs

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday gifted famous Indian tea to the captains of 11 large American corporations.

Boeing bullish on India as Modi promises friendly environment

Boeing bullish on India as Modi promises friendly environment

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2014

Defence major Boeing on Monday proposed greater business engagement with India, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised the US companies to provide friendlier business environment in the country.

Modi's desi tadka at Madison Square Garden

Modi's desi tadka at Madison Square Garden

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi sells his Indian dream to the Diaspora at a packed Madison Square Garden in New York

Ahead of MSG event, Modi meets Nikki Haley

Ahead of MSG event, Modi meets Nikki Haley

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met Indian-American South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, one of the brightest stars of the Republican Party, and discussed areas of possible cooperation including investment opportunities in India.

Modi invites Indian-American business leaders to India

Modi invites Indian-American business leaders to India

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2014

He is meeting stalwarts such as Google's Eric E Schmidt, Carlyle's David M Rubenstein, Cargill's David W MacLennan, MasterCard's Ajay Banga, and Pepsico's Indra Nooyi.

PHOTOS: Modi pays homage to 9/11 terror attack victims

PHOTOS: Modi pays homage to 9/11 terror attack victims

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi started the second day of his US visit by paying homage to the victims of the dastardly 9/11 terror attacks which killed nearly 3,000 people, including many Indians.

PM arrives in New York, says US a natural global partner

PM arrives in New York, says US a natural global partner

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2014

Describing America as India's "natural global partner", Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in New York on Friday on a five-day visit to the US, holding out an assurance that India is "open and friendly" for business and innovations.

Sushma Swaraj wants to develop 'Little Singapore' in India

Sushma Swaraj wants to develop 'Little Singapore' in India

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2014

The neighbour to help in development of 100 smart cities project announced in the Budget.