Why China Shield's Pakistan's Terror Agenda

'It is typical of China's strategic deception of making virtue out of necessity,' observes Rup Narayan Das. IMAGE: Security personnel carry out a search operation in the Baisaran area in Pahalgam,......

'They Are Even Scared Of A Word'

'Anybody who says one critical word can be branded as somebody who's glorifying terrorism.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Chenab bridge -- the world's highest railway arch......

Be Prepared For Another War!

India needs to be technologically and militarily prepared to defend itself from both Pakistan and China, alerts Ramesh Menon. IMAGE: Security personnel stand guard at the Jammu-Srinagar National......

'After Quit India, There Could Be No Retreat'

On the 83rd anniversary of the Quit India movement, Utkarsh Mishra/Rediff recalls the conditions under which the Congress, led by Mahatma Gandhi, launched the final struggle for independence.......

India needs to end reliance on China for critical minerals: Survey

India needs to recognise and address challenges posed by its dependence on China for critical minerals and examine the implications of phasing down coal on bank balance sheets as it accelerates its......

100% Railways Electrification By 2024

India is now much ahead of other large railway networks in the world in terms of electrification -- with the US at just 1 per cent, China at 72 per cent and Europe at 60 per cent. IMAGE: The South......

1st batch of Indian railway officials begin training in China

The training involving 100 Indian officers will lay emphasis on onsite training covering operational and maintenance facilities, monitoring systems and traffic controls. The first batch of the 100......

Railway usage: Top 10 nations

The Railway is one of the best modes of transport. As the railway network expands across the world, here's a look at the passenger-per-km of rail transport annually. 1. IndiaPassenger-km: 925......

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

Seventy two years ago, a newly independent India ventured to hold the the first Asian Games in Delhi with meager resources. IMAGE: A glimpse of the Chinese city of Hangzhou, the venue for the......