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US may block $255m military aid to Pak for 'not acting' against terror

US may block $255m military aid to Pak for 'not acting' against terror

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

The US administration will take the final call in a meeting in coming weeks.

US companies seek 'fair play' in India

US companies seek 'fair play' in India

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Businesses in the US continue to face an evolving array of tariff and non-tariff barriers.

World's 'loneliest elephant' is finally free

World's 'loneliest elephant' is finally free

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Kaavan, the world's loneliest elephant, will finally get a chance to live in a place he can call home.

Govt, celebs react as farmers' protest gathers global attention

Govt, celebs react as farmers' protest gathers global attention

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

India on Wednesday hit out at tweets by global celebrities such as singer Rihanna and climate activist Greta Thunberg in support of the farmers' protests, the focus of a sharply polarised international debate that saw many Bollywood stars and top ministers rally around the government in its pushback.

'Culture of discrimination and retaliation is widespread at Infosys'

'Culture of discrimination and retaliation is widespread at Infosys'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Erin Green, former head of immigration, Infosys says says only the loss of a big client could push Infosys to correct its internal corporate culture.

Biden advised to keep 2500 troops in Afghanistan

Biden advised to keep 2500 troops in Afghanistan

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Taliban failed to honour Doha accord, never renounced Al-Qaeda: US general Mark Milley

Road not taken in Afghanistan's tryst with peace

Road not taken in Afghanistan's tryst with peace

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

As Afghans head to the polling booths to elect a new president, a contested and fraud-marred elections could potentially throw Afghanistan into a renewed cycle of violence and instability, says Dr Shanthie Mariet D'Souza.

WC Preview: Revved up Colombia look to squash Japan in opening game

WC Preview: Revved up Colombia look to squash Japan in opening game

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Boosted by 2014 Golden Boot winner James Rodriguez and top scorer Radamel Falcao, a confident Colombia will be looking to demolish low-ranked Japan on Tuesday before moving on to tougher Group H rivals Poland and Senegal.

Being evil pays. Does it pay enough?

Being evil pays. Does it pay enough?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Construction companies will make money building detention centres. Information technology companies will make money on the enumeration of the CAA, NRC and NPR, notes Devangshu Datta.

Will the Oscar go to this actress?

Will the Oscar go to this actress?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Vanessa Kirby is sure to be nominated for the Best Actress Oscar award, and Frances McDormand of Nomadland will give her a healthy competition, feels Aseem Chhabra.

Infosys takes whistleblower complaint to audit panel

Infosys takes whistleblower complaint to audit panel

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

According to reports, an anonymous group that calls itself "ethical employees" have written to the Infosys Board as well as American regulator US Securities and Exchange Commission with the allegations. They have claimed that they have emails and voice recordings to substantiate the same.

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Mbappe and Benzema inspire France to 2-0 win against Finland

Localisation making luxury cars affordable

Localisation making luxury cars affordable

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

BMW's plant in Chenna now has 50 per cent localisation.

Taliban: Time for India to think BOLD

Taliban: Time for India to think BOLD

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Like China, India too should connect the dots and move ahead with a long-term perspective in Afghanistan, advises Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

WC Qualifiers: Argentina, England, Egypt secure wins, Italy held

WC Qualifiers: Argentina, England, Egypt secure wins, Italy held

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Images from the FIFA World Cup qualifiers matches.

India's Submarine Dilemma

India's Submarine Dilemma

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Hydrography (underwater geography) prevents the Indian Navy for opting for an all-conventional, or all-nuclear submarine fleet.

'Frustrated' US suspends USD 1.66 bn security aid to Pakistan

'Frustrated' US suspends USD 1.66 bn security aid to Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

'We're paying them nothing because that's what they've done to help us. Nothing'

Why did Sri Lanka snub US?

Why did Sri Lanka snub US?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

Any form of entanglement with India or the US on the strategic plane will be anathema to Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa rulers, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India wins election to UN Human Rights Council

India wins election to UN Human Rights Council

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

The 18 new members were elected by absolute majority through a secret ballot.

Football PIX: Brazil score five against Bolivia

Football PIX: Brazil score five against Bolivia

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Roberto Firmino scored twice and Marquinhos and Philippe Coutinho also got goals as Brazil hammered Bolivia 5-0 in their opening World Cup qualifier in Sao Paulo on Friday.

Armstrong on doping past: 'I wouldn't change a thing'

Armstrong on doping past: 'I wouldn't change a thing'

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The American was stripped of his Tour de France titles and banned from the sport for life in 2012 after the International Cycling Union ratified the US Anti-Doping Agency's sanctions.

Late evening kick-offs for ISL weekend double headers

Late evening kick-offs for ISL weekend double headers

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

PIX: Messi penalty gives Argentina winning start; Belgium held

PIX: Messi penalty gives Argentina winning start; Belgium held

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Argentina got their World Cup qualifying campaign off to the perfect start on Thursday when Lionel Messi's early penalty gave them a 1-0 win over Ecuador in a lacklustre match in Buenos Aires.

Biden on course to mend fences with China

Biden on course to mend fences with China

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

'Chinese experts estimate that the new US administration is 'at the crossroads of how to re-manage and control' Sino-American differences and strategic divergences and Biden's bottom line is that the US would have 'extreme competition with China, but won't allow competition to develop into conflict',' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India, Pakistan, Taliban On Same Page?

India, Pakistan, Taliban On Same Page?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Delhi has come to accept the Taliban takeover in Kabul as a reality and seems increasingly unsure of its dogmatic view of the Taliban as a mere proxy of the Pakistani military and security establishment, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

What the world expects from Biden

What the world expects from Biden

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

It would be a huge achievement if the new administration manages a successful transition to some sense of domestic and international normalcy in these frantic times marked by the pandemic and rise of illiberal regimes across the world, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Young Indian lawyer elected to UN's top body of legal experts

Young Indian lawyer elected to UN's top body of legal experts

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Aniruddha Rajput, 33, is among the 34 individuals elected by the General Assembly as members of the International Law Commission, the UN organ tasked with the progressive development of international law and its codification.

Trump's new counter-terrorism strategy identifies LeT as potential threat to US

Trump's new counter-terrorism strategy identifies LeT as potential threat to US

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Trump said that the US will defeat its enemies with the full force of American might.

Modi, Biden among over 100 leaders to address UNGA in person

Modi, Biden among over 100 leaders to address UNGA in person

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

Modi will address world leaders from the iconic United Nations General Assembly hall on the morning of September 25, a day after he participates in the Quad Leaders' Summit in Washington, DC hosted by Biden on September 24.

26/11 attack mastermind Lakhvi gets 5-year jail term in terror financing case

26/11 attack mastermind Lakhvi gets 5-year jail term in terror financing case

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

United Nations proscribed terrorist Lakhvi, 61, who was on bail since 2015 in the Mumbai attack case, was arrested by the Counter-Terrorism Department of Punjab province on Saturday.

EPL PIX: Man City lose chance to go top of league

EPL PIX: Man City lose chance to go top of league

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

"The best team won, we struggled from the beginning and we couldn't deal with their long balls. Usually, you press the ball to win it, but this was different. They defended so deep and so well," City coach Pep Guardiola told the BBC.

India once again explains to China why it deserves NSG seat

India once again explains to China why it deserves NSG seat

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

During the talks, India once again asserted to the Chinese side that its implementation of Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty principles was "second to none".

The BEST OTT SHOWS of 2021

The BEST OTT SHOWS of 2021

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

From South Korean treats to internationally acclaimed series to home-grown delights, here are Sukanya Verma's favourite OTT shows of 2021.

186,267 Indian students study in the US

186,267 Indian students study in the US

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

186,267 Indian students were studying in the US in 2016-2017.

U-17 World Cup: Favourites Brazil set for another easy outing

U-17 World Cup: Favourites Brazil set for another easy outing

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Having won all their three group matches with ease, South American giants Brazil will start clear favourites when they take on the unfancied Honduras in a pre-quarterfinal match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, in Honduras.

Trump says WHO seems biased to China, threatens to withhold funding

Trump says WHO "seems biased to China", threatens to withhold funding

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

"We pay for a majority or the biggest portion of their money. They actually criticised and disagreed with my travel ban at the time I did it. They were wrong. They've been wrong about a lot of things. They had a lot of information early and they didn't want to -- they're very -- they seem to be very China centric," the US president charged during his news conference.

The curious case of Jack Ma's India plans

The curious case of Jack Ma's India plans

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Jack Ma who had five years ago said he was inspired and excited by "Make in India" possibly understood the essence of the signature campaign better than some others and decided to stay away from India other than as an investor, says Nivedita Mookerji.

What football might look like when it resumes after coronavirus

What football might look like when it resumes after coronavirus

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said that football will be "totally different" when it re-starts after the coronavirus. He has talked of smaller, but more meaningful, competitions, more balance and football being "more attentive to true values."

'If you have too many girls, that's a problem'

'If you have too many girls, that's a problem'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

'If you don't have children, that's also a problem.' 'There's no right way to live because everybody has an opinion about your personal life, and how you should live.' 'You have to listen to them, unless you can pick a fight with everyone.'

Soleimani Killing: Lessons for India to learn

Soleimani Killing: Lessons for India to learn

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'Drone warfare has come to stay.' 'India should exploit the expected Reaper acquisition from the US to build an effective counter terror campaign,' argues Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).