External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said India has friendly ties with both the countries.
One gets the impression that most of the skywalks that are coming up in Mumbai are tethered in the philosophy that if you cannot provide a safe passage for the pedestrians on the cluttered sidewalks, provide a skywalk. It costs much more, renders the skyscape uglier but then the pedestrian deserves a new uplifting experience. So, take him skywards.
We navigate teeming markets, inspect stunning temples, and uncover rich history in the often overlooked Indian metropolis.
Vellathooval is disappointing considering there are veterans like director I V Sasi and writer John Paul associated with it.
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.
Danny Boyle, the director of the film Slumdog Millionaire, which is set in Mumbai, paid homage to the Indian city after his film bagged top honour at the British Independent Film Awards.
'I hate 'fakeism'.' 'People don't love who you are, they love what you have achieved.' ' Only your success counts.'
'Babies love it, I love it,' says mom of five after being trolled for breastfeeding.
When you smell, see or even imagine that you are going to eat food, a signal is sent to your brain's salivary centre.
Know how 18-year-olds in Australia celebrate when they complete their schooling?
An irate Marlon Samuels trained his guns at Shane Warne as he dedicated his match-winning knock to the Australian spin legend, whose comments spurred him to do well.
How weird can you get with your New Year resolutions? Here are some of the weirdest New Year resolutions from across the world.
Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha is actually nursing a career-threatening shoulder problem caused by a 'bungled' rehabilitation programme at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru, a top BCCI official claimed.
Former world number one Annika Sorenstam plans to sign off from the women's tour in style at the Dubai Ladies Masters starting on Thursday after spending time at a yoga retreat on her first visit to India. The 38-year-old Swede, who has won 72 LPGA tournaments including 10 majors, will retire after the Masters to get married, start a family and pursue her business interests.
The FIFA World Cup at Russia saw a variety of celebrations -- from the weird to some fancy dance moves -- Rediff.com has got it all covered here...
Joe Biden, who's been in politics for 36 years, had a net worth of less then $150,000 (about 66 lakhs). On hearing this my driver said, well an Indian politician would have made at least Rs 1000 crores in that time.
The weird and wonderful world of body art is on display in Austria.
Readers Gaurav Misra and Punna Reddy sent us these pictures from London.
Actor Rahul Bagga reveals why it was a daunting task to be Salman's diction coach for Sultan.
The meeting between United States President Barack Obama and Russia's Vladimir Putin was, by their own high standards, weird.
The carmaker's Bangalore institute aims to give poor teenagers a leg up and produce skilled workers for the subcontinent's auto boom
Meenakshi (Sucheta Trivedi in real life) from Baa Bahoo Aur Baby speaks about her various projects and parting ways with producer Ekta Kapoor.
Before her fame monsters around the world, this iconic pop star is the mother of the freakiest fashion inventions you'd have ever laid eyes on!
The fallout of the Panchayat polls in West Bengal and Punjab could reverberate as much as the assembly poll in Karnataka.
"Hooking" is an endemic crime -- if you live in India, you've used "hooked" power.
Tampons are specially designed to softly go into the vagina without breaking the hymen, explains Gauri Singhal.
Victoria Azarenka is looking forward to a special Wimbledon after arriving with an'extra member' in tow.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
'I don't like watching myself. I find my voice very irritating,' Disha Patani tells us.
'I know a few of the Surrey guys and they are not what people make them out to be a lot of the time. But if anyone in that dressing room does think they are a big dog, they will need to sit down for a little while because there is a proper big dog coming'
India promoted Dhoni up the order in the first T20 on Wednesday and the former skipper responded the team management's decision by making an unbeaten 39 off just 22 balls.
With Chocolate Shafi and Prithviraj have at last made it to the marquee together. The subject of this maybe far-fetched, but it is surely worth a watch.
There are many, many instances of this 'dark' approach. Sukanya Verma looks at a few.
Maria Sharapova continues the defence of her U.S. Open title with a second round match against Australian Casey Dellacqua on Thursday.
And Sara has not even made her debut yet!
'There were days when we had to shoot the 20-year-old character first and then do the transformed Bulbbul and then return to the 20 year old. Those days were difficult.'
'Hina Khan is bossy.' 'Sapna is playing a smart game.' 'Hiten has maintained his class and dignity.'
In reality, winners of these singing competitions fade away faster than Ram Gopal Ki Aag from theatres. But in the brief moment they are on stage, these aspiring songsters manage to draw crores of text messages.
'If not now, then when will I take risks and enjoy myself?'
Captain is confident of RCB going the distance this season
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