Search results for ' Cold War'

US to impose costs on Iran for crackdown against protesters: Biden

US to impose costs on Iran for crackdown against protesters: Biden

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

The US is alarmed and appalled by reports of security authorities responding to university students' peaceful protests with violence and mass arrests.

Sonia ready to discuss Volcker but not Mitrokhin

Sonia ready to discuss Volcker but not Mitrokhin

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

She has slammed the Opposition for disrupting Parliament.

B'desh votes on Sunday; PM Hasina poised to win another term

B'desh votes on Sunday; PM Hasina poised to win another term

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

The main Opposition BNP of former premier Khaleda Zia, 78, who is under house arrest, is boycotting the elections amidst violence.

Russia to suspend arms cut treaty with West

Russia to suspend arms cut treaty with West

Rediff.com30 Nov 2007

The Russian Foreign Ministry said the upcoming moratorium does not stipulate permanent withdrawal from the CFE Treaty, adding that Russia will resume its obligations as soon as NATO countries ratify the adapted version.

'We could make mincemeat of the Pakistanis'

'We could make mincemeat of the Pakistanis'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'My adrenalin kicked in and the happiness returned! It was time to go in for the kill again.' IAF Veterans Group Captain Dilip Kumar Dass tells Air Commodore Nitin Sathe about how the IAF decimated tanks in the famous Battle of Longewala.

Bigg Boss 15: Rashami beats Devoleena!

Bigg Boss 15: Rashami beats Devoleena!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Rakhi, Karan, Umar and Rashami are the winners of the Ticket to Finale week task.

Russia snubs India, sends troops for drills with Pakistan

Russia snubs India, sends troops for drills with Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

In an apparent snub to India, a Russian ground forces contingent on Friday arrived in Pakistan to participate in the first-ever joint military exercises starting from Saturday.

'Sunil Grover is a very poor team player'

'Sunil Grover is a very poor team player'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

'Sunil Grover has only three concerns while shooting: I, me and myself.'

'India is watching China with a close eye'

'India is watching China with a close eye'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2007

'I don't think the Indo-US relationship can be built on the principle that India is going to be, essentially, a piece of American strategy involving China,' feels foreign policy expert Rajan Menon.

Russian President Putin arrives in Beijing for Winter Olympics

Russian President Putin arrives in Beijing for Winter Olympics

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Friday for the 2022 Winter Olympics and a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, bringing with him a deal to increase natural gas supplies to China amid rising tension with the West.

Can the US escape from Empire?

Can the US escape from Empire?

Rediff.com9 May 2007

'America's latest post-Cold War tryst with neo-con global political evangelism in Iraq is nearing the end of the trail.'

Rowing couples don't speak for 10 days a year

Rowing couples don't speak for 10 days a year

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

An average married couple has two arguments a week, which result in the "silent treatment" for two hours and 14 minutes each time, a new UK poll has shown.

Amitabh, SRK patch up?

Amitabh, SRK patch up?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

On Wednesday night, Bachchan visited SRK at his home, Mannat, in Mumbai's suburban Bandra. Shah Rukh had undergone a surgery on Monday, and was discharged the next day.

US finalises design for new N-warheads

US finalises design for new N-warheads

Rediff.com3 Mar 2007

The new warhead, due to be operational in five years' time, will be used to replace Trident missiles on submarines.

'Trust can only be earned over long periods of time'

'Trust can only be earned over long periods of time'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'This is still a relatively immature defense and high-tech relationship.'

China flexes its missile muscle

China flexes its missile muscle

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

The successful test -- a first -- has alarmed America.

Bobby Fischer fact file

Bobby Fischer fact file

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

The American-born chess ace, who settled in Iceland in 2005 and was later granted Icelandic citizenship, died of an unspecified illness at the age of 64.

Have You Watched These OTT Films Yet?

Have You Watched These OTT Films Yet?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Deepa Gahlot lists some 2023 movies that you need to watch if you haven't already.

The Village of Heroes

The Village of Heroes

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The village in Maharashtra has continuously sent soldiers to the Army since World War I. Every other person you meet is a soldier or a retired soldier or is aspiring to be a soldier.

Is there a future for bond funds?

Is there a future for bond funds?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2006

Bonds funds enjoy lower tax vis--vis the Bank FDs (and no hassles of TDS too) and hence can be a better option for people in the higher tax-brackets.

Russia threatens to take out US bases in Europe

Russia threatens to take out US bases in Europe

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

A general in-charge of Russia's ballistic arsenal has said that the military could target the bases in Poland and the Czech Republic which will host the missile-interceptor shield if America insists on building them, The Daily Telegraph reported on Tuesday.

Why the nuclear deal is important

Why the nuclear deal is important

Rediff.com7 Dec 2006

'Even China and Russia would not challenge the technology apartheid unless India was able to enhance its relationship with the United States.'

2+2 2020 could be a game changer

2+2 2020 could be a game changer

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

With the situation in Ladakh tense and no resolution in sight the trigger to take the India-US relationship to a transformational one is already there, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Is SRK the most unpopular star in the industry?

Is SRK the most unpopular star in the industry?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

Have your say!

'Diplomacy without economic inputs meaningless'

'Diplomacy without economic inputs meaningless'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2006

Baru, who has held top editorial positions in several dailies, said trade creates greater security through interdependence and prosperity is a necessary condition for power.

'Russia testing  secret weapons'

'Russia testing secret weapons'

Rediff.com4 May 2005

Russia would remain militarily strong thanks to new technology and modern weapons, and not the number of its soldiers, said Defence Minister Sergei Ivanov.

'My administration fixed rift between US, India'

'My administration fixed rift between US, India'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

Bill Clinton was speaking to over 3,000 Indian-American Telugus, who had gathered in the cavernous ballroom of the Washington Convention Center and who gave him a sustained standing ovation at the beginning and end of his remarks.

Modi Trapped In World Of Complex Relationships

Modi Trapped In World Of Complex Relationships

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

The Modi government finds itself in a contradiction of its own making. It has encouraged pro-Russian, Westophobic public sentiment while setting strategic policy that's exactly the opposite, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Canadian spy agency was slow to trail suspect

Canadian spy agency was slow to trail suspect

Rediff.com25 May 2007

The problem, according to Kobzey, was that the Canadian Security and Intelligence Services (CSIS) just did not have enough people to trail everyone that investigators wanted to follow.

Why globalism is the new villain

Why globalism is the new villain

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

In this era of numerous invisible fences, globalism is the new villain and patriotism the new virtue.

When USSR threatened to take Pak's 'eyes out'

When USSR threatened to take Pak's 'eyes out'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

'Khrushchev, of course, abused Bhutto and said should Pakistan look towards India or Afghanistan, the Soviets would take our eyes out,' said a noting made by Ayub Khan.

America, India and their role in global security

America, India and their role in global security

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

The United States must reach out for new allies, and its focus must expand from Europe to Asia.

China's 'Sputnik Moment'

China's 'Sputnik Moment'

Rediff.com22 May 2021

'Seen in the context of world turmoil in face of the pandemic and the Chinese 'miracle' of being the only country in the world to control it, this is not merely a 'Sputnik' moment, but a 'Sputnik Plus' moment,' argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

US offers all support to make India's G20 presidency a success

US offers all support to make India's G20 presidency a success

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

Blinken will also attend a meeting of the foreign ministers of the Quad grouping and will hold bilateral talks with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar in Delhi.

War on Covid can only be won through vaccines

War on Covid can only be won through vaccines

Rediff.com13 May 2021

The vaccination rate needs to go up by three to four times, assert Ajay Shah and Amrita Agarwal.

What a future India-Pakistan war may look like

What a future India-Pakistan war may look like

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'Any conventional conflict could trigger a nuclear war with results that neither India nor Pakistan could survive easily.' >A revealing excerpt from Shuja Nawaz's The Battle For Pakistan: The Bitter US Friendship And A Tough Neighbourhood.

On this Winter Solstice, I am a Gujarati

On this Winter Solstice, I am a Gujarati

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

All decent people must stand by Gujaratis, because unprincipled rogues are attacking them willy-nilly.