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For me, you are not small island states, but...: Modi to Pacific Island nations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday conveyed to the Pacific island nations that they can see India as a reliable development partner as it respects their priorities and its approach to......

Why Parsiana Is Downing Shutters

'Financially we are sound and we have always broken even.''It is just we don't have the personnel and that is why we have to close down.' IMAGE: The August issue of Parsiana magazine. Photograph:......

India saw remarkable transformation in 10 yrs: UNGA chief

India has experienced 'remarkable transformation' in the last decade, United Nations General Assembly President Philemon Yang has said, underlining that his upcoming visit to the country will give......

China quietly developing military bases in Pacific islands

China, which wishes to expand its maritime and economic profile has started to court the Pacific island nations. IMAGE: Chinese Navy's Jiangkai-class frigate No.573 sails on the sea near Japan.......

USTR Report Intensifies Trade Tensions With India

The US Trade Representative noted that India's average applied tariff rate stood at 17% per cent, the highest of any major world economy. Kindly note the image has been posted only for......

Indian islands to be developed under Swiss challenge model

Govt to soon appoint consultant to explore opportunities for shortlisted Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep island clusters. The Centre is going to implement a comprehensive plan to develop Andaman......

FM unveils six new schemes, raises KCC limit to Rs 7 lakh

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced six new schemes and increased the subsidised Kisan Credit Card (KCC) loan limit to Rs 7 lakh from Rs 5 lakh, targeting everything from......

Small nations open to junk Kyoto, India opposes

Opening a new front at climate talks, small island nations on Friday sought to junk the 1997 Kyoto protocol by floating their draft which India vowed to resist as it sees it as an attempt to......

FDI from Cayman Islands to India jumps three-fold

Similarly, FDI from Cyprus too increased by about three-times to $879 million in the last financial year from $296 million in 2018-19. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Cayman Islands has......

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......

Seen these FANTASTIC films?

The New York Film Festival served an amazing plate of films.Aseem Chhabra picks the best ones. It has been the strangest year of our lives, but films have been important in keeping us sane. And......

'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

The team heard a loud crackle. Then the scream came from Dilshan at the front of the bus. 'Get down.'Jayawardene was hit first; his sock filled with blood.Outside, twelve gunmen blocked the exit. A......

EXPOSED! FIFA scandal stinks up the Caribbean

‘There is a Jack Warner or two in every Caribbean parliament today’ Activists from advocacy group Avaaz demonstrate near the Hallenstadion, in Zurich. Photograph: Arnd Wiegmann/Reuters......

Why the Zika virus is causing alarm

Global health officials are racing to better understand the Zika virus behind a major outbreak that began in Brazil last year and has spread to many countries in the Americas. IMAGE: Rio 2016......