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Review: 300 thrills, but leaves you cold

Review: 300 thrills, but leaves you cold

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

There is much technical achievement but little heart in this big-screen adaptation.

Time for an India-Britain reset?

Time for an India-Britain reset?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

In the changed circumstances and attitudes in Britain, we must let bygones be bygones, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Trump pleaded with China for re-election help: Book

Trump pleaded with China for re-election help: Book

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

The White House has said the forthcoming book by John Bolton is "full of classified information"

We are taking back Kherson, says Zelenskyy as Russia pulls out of city

We are taking back Kherson, says Zelenskyy as Russia pulls out of city

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

He informed that special units of the armed forces are inside Kherson and other Ukrainian troops were also approaching the city from the outskirts.

5 things Modi should understand about China

5 things Modi should understand about China

Rediff.com4 May 2015

'While visits and personal meetings are useful, changes of strategic significance have occurred recently, with Beijing trying to take the lead which Modi must take note of.'

'India's bid to join US alliance could irk China, Pak or even Russia'

'India's bid to join US alliance could irk China, Pak or even Russia'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

China's state-run media commented that India's close relationship with the US could create geopolitical rivalries in Asia.

Did Cuban cigars thaw US-Cuba relations?

Did Cuban cigars thaw US-Cuba relations?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

'The irresistible Cuban cigars, which acquire their unique flavour as they are rolled on the thighs of Cuban women, have always been the ultimate temptation for cigar connoisseurs in the US.'

Get ready for Indian Army's new uniform on Jan 15

Get ready for Indian Army's new uniform on Jan 15

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Like most army combat uniforms, this one has been designed to serve two requirements: First, protection against harsh climatic conditions, including extreme heat and cold. Second, the need to provide soldiers' outfits with field camouflage, so as to increase his battlefield survivability.

Modi's breakout from the past

Modi's breakout from the past

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Modi has debunked the uncontested wisdom of foreign and strategic policy remaining unchanged and running on a broad national consensus. This is clearly seen in his unhesitating embrace of the US and the clear hardening shift in India's stance on Pakistan, says Shekhar Gupta.

India hikes its defence spending by 3.1% in 2018

India hikes its defence spending by 3.1% in 2018

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

The five biggest spenders in 2018 were the United States, China, Saudi Arabia, India and France, which together accounted for 60 per cent of global military spending, it said.

Will submit to the majesty of law: Sidhu on SC order

Will submit to the majesty of law: Sidhu on SC order

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Sidhu was in Patiala to take part in a protest against inflation when the Supreme Court verdict came in.

We support 'self-determination' in Kashmir: Pak Army chief

We support 'self-determination' in Kashmir: Pak Army chief

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Prime Minister Khan, in his address, said Pakistan will never fight any other country's war in future and his government's foreign policy will be in the best interest of the nation.

Nuclear arms race: World Court rejects Marshall Islands suit against India

Nuclear arms race: World Court rejects Marshall Islands suit against India

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

The 16-judge bench at the International Court of Justice ruled there was no evidence that Majuro had had a prior dispute with any of the three nuclear giants.

When Khrushchev slammed Mao for 'tension with India'

When Khrushchev slammed Mao for 'tension with India'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

the Soviet leader bluntly told the then chairman of China's ruling Communist Party that he was responsible for the situation in Tibet.

Kashmir casts shadows on India-Russia ties

Kashmir casts shadows on India-Russia ties

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

'The Vladivostok visit marks a subtle reversal of trend discernible in the revival of India-Russia relations pioneered by Modi during the past couple of years,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Russia's actions violate Ukraine's sovereignty: Obama to Putin

Russia's actions violate Ukraine's sovereignty: Obama to Putin

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

United States President Barack Obama has said that Russia's actions are in violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and suggested that there is a diplomatic solution that would protect the interest of both Russia and Ukraine and end the worst East-West stand-off since the Cold War.

Why peace with Pakistan is difficult, if not impossible

Why peace with Pakistan is difficult, if not impossible

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

'For a long time Pakistan dreamt that India would break up and that it would be the predominant power in the region,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

20,000 km, 70 days: All aboard the Delhi to London bus

20,000 km, 70 days: All aboard the Delhi to London bus

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

The new service will travel through 18 countries and each bus will accommodate 20 passengers.

Advisory to leave Kharkiv immediately leaves students, parents on edge

Advisory to leave Kharkiv immediately leaves students, parents on edge

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

The Indian embassy has asked Indians stranded in Kharkiv to proceed to Pisochyn, Babai and Bezlyudivka, anywhere between 11 and 16 km from Ukraine's second largest city, which is bearing the brunt of a massive Russian assault, even on foot if they cannot find vehicles.

Indian students in east Ukraine facing grim situation: Evacuee

Indian students in east Ukraine facing grim situation: Evacuee

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Several Indian students stuck in eastern parts of Ukraine, which is largely affected by the Russian military offensive, are facing a grim situation as it is difficult for them to travel by road to reach the western borders and move out of the war-hit country, one of the students returned to India said.

'Khansaab, Deepika would rehearse after midnight'

'Khansaab, Deepika would rehearse after midnight'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

'Every day, after 'pack-up', Khansaab and Deepika would come for dance practice and rehearse till around 1-1.30 am.' 'The weather was a challenge because while on screen, it looks warm and sunny, it was actually bitterly cold, with a sharp, stinging wind which had the actors and dancers shivering in their summer clothing.'

US expels 60 Russian intelligence officials

US expels 60 Russian intelligence officials

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

All Russian diplomats, connected to the country's intelligence agencies, and their families have been given seven days' time to leave the country.

China demands details of where US N-sub struck in SCS

China demands details of where US N-sub struck in SCS

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Expressing grave concern over a US nuclear-powered submarine sustaining damage in the disputed South China Sea, China on Friday demanded Washington to reveal the details and the location of the accident and blamed America's frequent air and naval sorties in the Indo-Pacific to assert the "freedom of navigation" as the "root cause" of the incident.

Scale-up battle preparedness, Xi tells Chinese army

Scale-up battle preparedness, Xi tells Chinese army

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Xi ordered the military to think about worst-case scenarios, scale up training and battle preparedness, promptly and effectively deal with all sorts of complex situations and resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests, state-run Xinhua news agency reported, without mentioning any specific issues that posed a threat to the country.

Pak successfully test fires short-range ballistic missile Nasr

Pak successfully test fires short-range ballistic missile Nasr

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

'Nasr' is a high-precision weapon system with the ability to be deployed quickly, the army said.

Quad Is Not In A Quandary

Quad Is Not In A Quandary

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

More than India's alignment with the Quad, India's defence cooperation and partnership with the USA is of critical importance, notes Rup Narayan Das.

India is paying for Modi's wooing of Xi

India is paying for Modi's wooing of Xi

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'China was a relationship from which Mr Modi had expected the most it seems.' 'It showed in a string of summits, and somewhat breathless celebration of Xi Jinping.' 'It was hasty and simplistic,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

What the Putin-XI Nexus Means for US

What the Putin-XI Nexus Means for US

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Russia and China have a broad consensus today on almost all core issues related to global strategic stability, which is unprecedented in modern history, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Presidents of China, Taiwan start historic meeting with handshake

Presidents of China, Taiwan start historic meeting with handshake

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

The leaders of China and Taiwan met on Saturday for the first time since the formerly bitter Cold War foes split amid civil war 66 years ago.

Barack Obama lands in Cuba as first US president

Barack Obama lands in Cuba as first US president

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

According to CNN, just before Obama stepped from Air Force One, he sent a message to Cubans through Twitter.

'China will continue to be bossy'

'China will continue to be bossy'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

'It is not a matter of fixing the military problem up there in the Himalayas and the retreat of the two militaries.' 'India has to find a way to correct the racist and very patronising views of India in the Chinese mind.'

Why Pak army chief is talking about peace...

Why Pak army chief is talking about peace...

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

'The picture only looks worse from where Bajwa sits.' 'He sees a domineering India to the east, an unravelling Afghanistan and a complex Iran to the west, an overbearing China on the north and a US which is no longer an ally,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

China, India and the New Asia

China, India and the New Asia

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

'It was China's rise that caused the New Cold War in Asia as it prompted the United States to rebalance its forces in Asia to experiment with engagement and containment at the same time,' says T P Sreenivasan.

'China's aggression, Russian's unreliability, convinced India to value US'

'China's aggression, Russian's unreliability, convinced India to value US'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

'India's specific concerns about whether Russia will be a reliable defense supplier and diplomatic partner in the event of heightened hostilities with China has undoubtedly accelerated the process of US-India defense and intelligence cooperation intended to support Indian military positions along the Line of Actual Control.'

8 lessons from COVID-19

8 lessons from COVID-19

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Remember the trees that bend during the storm will survive; the ones that try to defy and stand straight tend to get damaged and uprooted, points out management guru Virender Kapoor.

What To Expect from Modi-Kishida Summit

What To Expect from Modi-Kishida Summit

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

China, the Ukraine crisis and Quad will dominate the discussions, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Why Russia Captured Ukraine's Nuclear Reactors

Why Russia Captured Ukraine's Nuclear Reactors

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

'By taking over these reactors, it will ensure Ukraine's supply of electricity is cut off.'

World Chess Championship officials sue to stop pirating of match

World Chess Championship officials sue to stop pirating of match

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Organizers of the World Chess Championship sued on Monday to block a trio of website operators from broadcasting chess moves at the November 11-30 match in New York, which is expected to draw millions of online viewers.

Pak FM says impending polls forced India to call off talks

Pak FM says impending polls forced India to call off talks

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

India has maintained that there can be no talks with Pakistan unless it stops supporting terrorists.