Vipin Vijayan

Stories by Vipin Vijayan

How the Indian Navy destroyed the Ghazi

How the Indian Navy destroyed the Ghazi

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2017

In insight into PNS Ghazi, the Pakistan Navy's prized submarine that now lies embedded in the Vizag seabed about 1.5 nautical miles from the breakwaters.

'Sri Lanka will never compromise India's security'

'Sri Lanka will never compromise India's security'

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2017

'Investment is the only way India can counter the Chinese influence in the region.' 'With more and more investments, you will have more and more stake; the strategic importance of Sri Lanka can be fulfilled with investments.' 'Investments should come because the void which is created by investments is always going to be filled by Chinese companies.'

'Like Indians, Pakistanis are not interested in war'

'Like Indians, Pakistanis are not interested in war'

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2016

'Both India and Pakistan don't want to escalate tensions.' 'So no matter what is claimed before the public, the reality is slightly different.'

Indus Treaty: 'Modisaab is playing a dangerous game'

Indus Treaty: 'Modisaab is playing a dangerous game'

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2016

'What Modisaab will accomplish by tampering with the treaty is providing ammunition to ultra-nationalist right wing elements within Pakistan who see India as an existential threat.'

Decoding China's game play against India

Decoding China's game play against India

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2016

'With the recent challenging of the notion of the Indian Ocean Region being India's strategic backyard, China is gradually upping the ante in the maritime realm around India.'

Kashmir: 'Worryingly, there's a growing cult of martyrdom'

Kashmir: 'Worryingly, there's a growing cult of martyrdom'

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2016

'Burhan Wani's killing served as a spark for the anti-establishment fire that has been raging in the minds of Kashmiris ever since the Centre stopped engaging them for their political future,' says Air Vice Marshal (retd) Kapil Kak in an interview with Rediff.com

Ahoy! Riding the waves with pride

Ahoy! Riding the waves with pride

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2016

The International Fleet Review, conceived as a show of the country's naval might and readiness for battle, saw as many as 100 naval ships, including 70 from the Indian Navy, taking part in the second edition of the coveted event.

'Today, we have a capable navy which takes care of our interests'

'Today, we have a capable navy which takes care of our interests'

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2016

Ahead of the International Fleet Review being held in Vizag, Naval chief Admiral RK Dhowan spoke of the changing perception of the navy and the many challenges it faces.

'China has stolen a march over us in naval capability'

'China has stolen a march over us in naval capability'

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2016

'We have been found seriously wanting in addressing our undersea warfare capability and China's emergence is a cause for concern.'

Why did Modi switch planes in Moscow?

Why did Modi switch planes in Moscow?

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2015

The PM flew to Moscow on one aircraft, then to Kabul and Lahore on another.

Naval passing out parade: It's about valour and determination

Naval passing out parade: It's about valour and determination

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2015

Vipin Vijayan/Rediff.com witnesses the passing out parade at the Indian Naval Academy in Ezhimala, Kerala, and comes away with mixed emotions.

How the navy is dealing with India's dwindling submarine fleet

How the navy is dealing with India's dwindling submarine fleet

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2015

Indian Navy Chief Admiral R K Dhowan enumerated a three-pronged strategy to counter the country's minified submarine fleet.

'I had to do something for my nation'

'I had to do something for my nation'

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2015

Their proud parents in attendance, 330 smartly dressed cadets passed through the portals of the Indian Naval Academy in Ezhimala, Kerala.

REVEALED: How our navy is keeping our waters safe

REVEALED: How our navy is keeping our waters safe

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2015

The Indian Navy has stepped up its game with new surveillance and modernised equipment and ships that enables it to combat any challenge

14 sensational murders that shook India

14 sensational murders that shook India

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2015

Rediff.com looks at other sensational murder mysteries that left India shell-shocked.

Planet Earth's most brutal ruler

Planet Earth's most brutal ruler

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2015

Whom will North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un kill next, and how?

India, Thailand seal 2-decade long extradition deal

India, Thailand seal 2-decade long extradition deal

Rediff.com   30 May 2013

After two decades of negotiations, India and Thailand have finally put ink to paper and sealed the extradition treaty between the two countries, says Rediff.com's Vipin Vijan, who is travelling with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to Thailand

India looks east; signs seven treaties with Thailand

India looks east; signs seven treaties with Thailand

Rediff.com   30 May 2013

Rediff.com's Vipin Vijayan, who is travelling with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to Thailand, reports on the seven treaties signed between New Delhi and Bangkok on Thursday.

PM arrives in Thailand, extradition treaty on the cards

PM arrives in Thailand, extradition treaty on the cards

Rediff.com   30 May 2013

Rediff.com's Vipin Vijayan, who is travelling with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, says India will make efforts to elevate relations with Thailand to a strategic partnership.

Abe hosts dinner for 'dear friend and mentor' Dr Singh

Abe hosts dinner for 'dear friend and mentor' Dr Singh

Rediff.com   29 May 2013

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Wednesday night played host to his 'dear friend and mentor' Manmohan Singh at his official residence in Tokyo.