Modi lived up to his declaration that his visit was purely meant to strengthen India's relationship with the US, but there may be situations in which our silence on some issues will haunt us in the future, cautions Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.
Have a calm conversation with your parents, expressing your feelings for your boyfriend while being open about the current situation between the two of you. Sometimes, parents worry because they don't know the full picture, says rediffGURU Kanchan Rai.
Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma has expressed his reservations about certain clauses in the BCCI's new disciplinary guidelines, particularly the restriction on families accompanying players on long tours. The guidelines, reportedly prepared at the behest of head coach Gautam Gambhir, have sparked debate within the team, with Sharma indicating he will discuss the matter with the BCCI secretary.
'We've never really been in the situation of having a difficult time with the Chinese and an increasingly difficult time with the Russians along with a relationship with the Americans which is important.'
'If Pakistan's army wants to escalate violence in Kashmir, they have an unlimited supply of jihadis they can train and send. That's not an issue for them.'
While it's important to work towards saving your marriage, you must also be willing to accept that the outcome may not be what you hope for, says Dr Ashish Sehgal.
When addressing issues, it's crucial to focus on specific behaviours rather than personal characteristics to maintain objectivity and reduce personal offence, suggests Sonica Aron, founder, Marching Sheep.
Perhaps because the Modi government had some differences of opinion with two of the economist governors (one of whom was appointed by the Manmohan Singh government), there is a view that its political leadership prefers a civil servant to head the RBI, notes A K Bhattacharya.
We often say, 'I know that.' Instead, a better thing to say it is, 'Why do you feel so? Can you please explain?'
'Religion and extremism is going to be a big force, a very important force, in Bangladesh's politics.'
Rebuilding a relationship after an affair requires a lot of effort, says Sybil Shiddell, country manager India, Gleeden, a discreet extramarital dating Web site.
'Russia is aiming at demoralising Ukraine as a nation.' 'They want to bomb the infrastructure, the electric stations so that regular citizens will not to be able to live, to cook, to give comfort to their kids.'
Listening to her and showing appreciation can improve your connection, suggests rediffGURU Kanchan Rai.
'Don't get stressed if you are not able to do your work.' 'If you feel you do not have the skill or capacity to do some work, accept it.'
'That's how big this taboo is.' 'It would be difficult for them to understand what I am trying to show with Jaggi.'
Teaching your son about healthy boundaries requires helping him understand that it's okay to express emotions, says mental health coach Kiara Jain.
The avoidable stresses and strains in ties helped in one way. It showed for the entire region how a matured India handled diplomatic relations, especially with a smaller and suspicious neighbour, with practised dignity and patience, unruffled by provocations in word, deed and action, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.
It seems that the West is sending a signal to India that it can return to old hostilities unless India toes their line on Russia. It is no surprise that India is being compared with Putin's Russia in terms of targeting 'dissidents' as the West calls these Khalistani terrorists, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).
rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, founder Let Us Talk, offers advice on how to navigate problems in a relationship.
Former Pakistan cricketers and the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman, Mohsin Naqvi came down heavily on the team management and the players, after their six-run loss to India on Sunday.
Encourage your sister to share her feelings and thoughts about her marriage. Listen to her without judgment and offer support, advises rediffguru Dr Ashish Sehgal.
rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, founder, Let Us Talk, offers advice on how to navigate problems in a relationship.
There is no one 'right' method to have sex, and it is crucial to keep this in mind as everyone's sexual experience is different, advises Sybil Shiddell, country manager India, Gleeden, a discreet extramarital dating Web site.
Insecurity in a relationship comes when one partner feels inferior to the other and thinks they might lose them.
When it comes to someone flirting with your partner, it's important to take a step back and assess the situation before jumping to conclusions or taking any action, advises Sybil Shiddell, country manager-India for Gleeden, a discreet extra marital dating Web site.
They have three children: Xavier (15), Ella-Grace (14), and Hadrien (9).
Look at it as an opportunity to stretch your boundaries and explore further into your potential.
'This incident offers ammunition to those inside the US government and elsewhere who question the wisdom of trusting India, so it will have a lasting consequence no matter how it is managed.'
'Pocketing' is a dating situation in which a partner does not disclose or acknowledge your relationship in public and prefers to keep it a secret, explains Sybil Shiddell, country manager India, Gleeden, a discreet extra marital dating Web site.
Presiding over the third Atal Bihari Vajpayee memorial lecture that was delivered by former Singaporean diplomat Bilahari Kausikan in New Delhi, Jaishankar also hailed Vajpayee's stint as an external affairs minister, and his role in strengthening India's ties with the United States and Russia.
'Especially at the hands of men.'
Both partners need to compromise and work together for a successful and fulfilling marriage, advises rediffGURU Dr Ashish Sehgal.
Ram Vilas Paswan was no fool. He knew very well about the ownership tussle going on beneath this veneer of congeniality. At all costs, he wanted to keep the lid on the family drama. He did not want it to come in the way of his son's coronation.
'In today's world, it is difficult for public pressure to work against a country like India.'
'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'
The India-Afghanistan relationship does not have to be a template of each country's relations with Pakistan, and Delhi will do well to leave it to Ghani to redefine the parameters of Afghanistan's security cooperation with India. A zero-sum mindset can only exacerbate regional tensions, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
India must be prepared to deal with climate disasters, geopolitical confrontations, and social strife linked to global events, asserts Jayant Sinha, chairman of Parliament's Standing Committee on Finance.
Very few know of his scintillating mind, the outpouring of fresh ideas, the attention to detail in every endeavour, the extraordinary administrative and organisational skills, and a limitless stamina and energy with which he pursues every interest and commitment, notes Ambassador Talmiz Ahmad.
