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Should India call off the peace talks?

Should India call off the peace talks?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2005

Write in to us. We will publish your -- and the nation's -- angst, right here.

India has now emerged as a land of aspirations: Ravi Shankar Prasad

India has now emerged as a land of aspirations: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

Prasad appealed to US businesses to invest in the country in a big way specially in ambitious programmes like Make in India

'Terror havens won't be tolerated': US, India's blunt message to Pak

'Terror havens won't be tolerated': US, India's blunt message to Pak

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Tillerson said the US will provide India with best technologies for its military modernisation which include offers to supply F-16 and F-18 fighter jets.

'Make India an economic superpower'

'Make India an economic superpower'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2003

Reliance Group managing director Anil Ambani on Saturday exhorted the aspiring entrepreneurs to take inspiration from his late father Dhirubhai Ambani and pick up the challenge to "make the nation an economic superpower." \n\n

Ashwin is Bradman of bowling: Steve Waugh

Ashwin is Bradman of bowling: Steve Waugh

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

The 51-year-old legendary batsman said that it would be a difficult series for Australia as India are a very settled side and Virat Kohli's captaincy is contagious.

India a role model for us: Syria

India a role model for us: Syria

Rediff.com15 Nov 2003

Switzerland keen on trade with India

Switzerland keen on trade with India

Rediff.com10 Nov 2003

Describing India as one of the few countries with a major potential for development, the visiting President of Switzerland, Pascal Couchepin.

Good conditions in India to hit 10% GDP growth: Deepak Parekh

Good conditions in India to hit 10% GDP growth: Deepak Parekh

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

Bullish over robust fundamentals and improving macroeconomic conditions, industry leader Deepak Parekh on Saturday said India currently has "exceptionally good conditions" in place to aspire for 10 per cent economic growth but much needs to be done to achieve that target.

'Very, very hard for Modi to return with a comparably large majority'

'Very, very hard for Modi to return with a comparably large majority'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

'Most likely scenario is Modi comes back with either a much smaller majority and no majority at all and a coalition.' 'Very hard to imagine him doing better than he did last time.' 'He will then be a weaker prime minister,' the author of The Billionaire Raj tells Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Hitachi Data plans India subsidiary

Hitachi Data plans India subsidiary

Rediff.com18 Nov 2003

Describing India as one of the key emerging markets in South Asia, Hitachi Data Systems on Tuesday said it would set up a wholly-owned subsidiary in the country in 2004 to strengthen its operations.

WHO says India is SARS-free: Sushma Swaraj

WHO says India is SARS-free: Sushma Swaraj

Rediff.com1 May 2003

Although 20 persons have tested positive for the SARS virus, none of them have fallen in the WHO definition of the killer disease, she said.

India to ID 175 Tamil asylum seekers in Australia

India to ID 175 Tamil asylum seekers in Australia

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Australia on Monday said that the identity of 157 Tamil asylum seekers who were detained on a customs ship for a month will now be assessed by Indian consular officials in Melbourne.

Team is on the right track: Gill

Team is on the right track: Gill

Rediff.com30 Jun 2003

IHF chief KPS Gill expressed confidence of the team doing well in the upcoming Champions Trophy.

How Beijing has been courting the Sangh Parivar

How Beijing has been courting the Sangh Parivar

Rediff.com12 May 2015

In the past year, Beijing has hosted at least 70 delegations from India as part of its outreach to the Indian business community, youth leaders and Sangh Parivar affiliates

India cannot stay neutral towards Iran: Shimon Peres

India cannot stay neutral towards Iran: Shimon Peres

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

Describing Iran as a "danger" to world peace, Israeli President Shimon Peres has asked India not to remain "neutral" to Iran's "aggressive attempt" to become a forceful hegemon in the region.

Why Adityanath will be a good CM

Why Adityanath will be a good CM

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

'Yogi Adityanath will prove to be the most popular and effective chief minister, overseeing a regime of peace and justice, harsh on wrongdoers and rabble rousers, encouraging those who work for India,' says Tarun Vijay.

Right time to improve trade ties with India: US official

Right time to improve trade ties with India: US official

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

India is currently a relatively small market for the US, in terms of total US exports.

Jaitley disapproves personal attack on Rajan, Congress seeks apology

Jaitley disapproves personal attack on Rajan, Congress seeks apology

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said RBI and the government are in continuous dialogue and that relationship will continue.

India, Myanmar to enhance security, trade ties

India, Myanmar to enhance security, trade ties

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

The two sides signed three agreements to boost cooperation in power, banking and insurance sectors besides deciding to step up ties in areas of oil and gas, agriculture, renewable energy and health care.

No restrain in case of second 26/11: Singh told Clinton in 2009

No restrain in case of second 26/11: Singh told Clinton in 2009

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

India had made clear to the United States that it would not exercise restrain in case of a second attack on its soil after the 2008 Mumbai assault by Pakistan-based terrorists, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says.

John Kerry arrives in India on three-day visit

John Kerry arrives in India on three-day visit

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in New Delhi onto participate in the fourth round of Indo-US strategic dialogue even as US announced to invest $100 million in India's burgeoning clean energy sector.

'Modi's US visit is about consolidation, celebration of ties'

'Modi's US visit is about consolidation, celebration of ties'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

"It is a reflection of the bipartisan support in the US to the relationship with India. It is also a reflection of the value people attach to this relationship," Singh said.

Govt not averse to giving Rajan a second term

Govt not averse to giving Rajan a second term

Rediff.com10 May 2016

There is also a lobby within the bureaucracy that wants to see Rajan's influence curtailed

India will shape new world order in this young century: Chuck Hagel

India will shape new world order in this young century: Chuck Hagel

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

United States Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel has said India should be given time and space to define the nature of its relationship with the US, indicating that the Obama administration was willing to patiently wait for the new government to decide on its course of action.

Sushma on Myanmar visit, meets Suu Kyi

Sushma on Myanmar visit, meets Suu Kyi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Swaraj also called on Myanmar President U Htin Kyaw and held discussions with him on issues of mutual interest.

What Modi can expect from Trump

What Modi can expect from Trump

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

'Trump's stated strong stance against Islamist extremism and terrorism could play into the Indo-US relationship.' 'It could mould US attitude and exert pressure on Pakistan.' 'In the event of US military presence in Afghanistan increasing, however, Pakistan could gain an opportunity to again emphasise its importance.'

'E-commerce is like the Hindi movie Na Tum Jaano Na Hum'

'E-commerce is like the Hindi movie Na Tum Jaano Na Hum'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

The 53-year-old entrepreneur has felt the heat of e-commerce.

How finance ministers have amused us with Budget speeches

How finance ministers have amused us with Budget speeches

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Budget speeches have been replete with incomprehensible and even hilarious statements, says Rathin Roy.

My Agenda for Modi's New India

My Agenda for Modi's New India

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

'I hope Prime Minister Modi will take the population bull by the horns,' says Sudhir Bisht.

Vice President Ansari leaves for Cuba

Vice President Ansari leaves for Cuba

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Vice President Hamid Ansari on Tuesday left Lima for the first ever bilateral visit to Cuba by a top Indian leader after a "landmark" tour of Peru during which four agreements were signed.

No danger of Afghan militants moving towards India: US

No danger of Afghan militants moving towards India: US

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Describing India's concerns as legitimate, a top United States official has said that there is no immediate danger of foreign fighters from Afghanistan moving towards the Indian border after 2014, when American troops leave the country.

Kohli grateful for fans' support as he rises to expectations

Kohli grateful for fans' support as he rises to expectations

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Describing India's clinical win over arch-rivals Pakistan, in their World Cup campaign opener, as one of the biggest in his career, India batsman Virat Kohli said he was happy to have played his part in the "amazing" victory.

Biden pitches for expanding Indo-US trade

Biden pitches for expanding Indo-US trade

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Biden, the first US Vice President to visit India in three decades, welcomed relaxation of foreign direct investment norms in certain sectors but said a lot more needed to be done to remove trade barriers.

'Team India's World Cup defence is looking shaky'

'Team India's World Cup defence is looking shaky'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Describing India's defence of the World Cup title as shaky, former Australia captain Ian Chappell has advised them to keep star batsman Virat Kohli at number three to negate any opposition plans to bounce them out with short-pitched deliveries on lively pitches Down Under.

US Congressman praises Modi govt for attracting investments

US Congressman praises Modi govt for attracting investments

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

Months after his meeting with Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, a lawmaker has praised his "honest, transparent and open" governance, which he said is attracting American companies to invest heavily in the Indian state.

India to clock 7.5% growth, will overtake China: IMF

India to clock 7.5% growth, will overtake China: IMF

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

The Finance Ministry expects GDP growth to be 8-8.5 per cent in 2015-16.

Don't worry India, we don't deal with Pak: Israel

Don't worry India, we don't deal with Pak: Israel

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

Describing India as a long-standing strategic partner in fight against terror, Israel has said that it will "not do anything that could undermine India's security" in a strong bid to re-assure New Delhi that reports of arms sale to Pakistan were incorrect.

'Narendra Modi is trying to re-invent himself'

'Narendra Modi is trying to re-invent himself'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

Academicians Lloyd and Susanne Rudolph, who were on Monday presented with Padma Bhushan award, predict significant changes in Indian politics if Aam Aadmi Party performs well in the Lok Sabha elections.