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'A Sea Of Opportunities, An Ocean Of Challenges'

'A Sea Of Opportunities, An Ocean Of Challenges'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

'We have not even used 0.1% of the available resources.'

Tony Blair meets Iraqi president

Tony Blair meets Iraqi president

Rediff.com6 Oct 2005

This is Talabani's first visit since assuming office.

Special: Cherie Blair unplugged!

Special: Cherie Blair unplugged!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2005

Young Indian Leaders Shine at WEF 2025

Young Indian Leaders Shine at WEF 2025

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Barring a few, such as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu (74), Union Minister C R Patil (69) and Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna (71), most other ministers attending the WEF represent the next generation of India's politicians.

Heart scare for Tony Blair

Heart scare for Tony Blair

Rediff.com20 Oct 2003

Wake-Up Call For India-US Ties

Wake-Up Call For India-US Ties

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

The real intention of the 'Tariff Man' (as Trump calls himself) may not even be to put the 'Tariff King' (as he describes India) on the mat with a knockout punch but to arm-twist the Indian leadership to agree to some multi-billion dollar mega arms deal, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Srushti Porey Is That Girl Who...

Srushti Porey Is That Girl Who...

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The daughter of National Award-winning filmmaker Samruddhi Porey, Srushti has taken the entrepreneurial route with her modish clothing brand, Breakfast Party.

President Murmu Visits Savarkar's Cell

President Murmu Visits Savarkar's Cell

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

In her first engagement in Port Blair, the President laid a wreath at the Martyrs Column and visited the Cellular Jail complex and museum. She also witnessed the light and sound show at the Cellular Jail.

Tony Blair quits as lawmaker

Tony Blair quits as lawmaker

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

He has been named as special envoy of the diplomatic quartet pushing for peace in Middle East.

Clinton backs Blair as UN chief

Clinton backs Blair as UN chief

Rediff.com14 Jan 2006

Since his own retirement from leading a country in 2000, Clinton has established a foundation campaigning on issues such as the fight against HIV/Aids.

Rahul is most talented: Blair

Rahul is most talented: Blair

Rediff.com22 Mar 2008

Former British prime minister Tony Blair showered praise on the Nehru-Gandhi family scion Rahul Gandhi, saying he stood out as the "most talented" and "insightful" of the younger generation of politicians worldwide. "He (Rahul) has got a first-class mind and great commitment to India... And you know he is one of those politicians that can take a step back and look at, what I call the big picture, and he's definitely someone who does that," Blair told a TV channel.

Spotted: Chirag with Tony Blair

Spotted: Chirag with Tony Blair

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

A reader spots British Prime Minister Tony Blair campaigning for his third term.

Same old Trudeau...: India rejects Canada's charges

Same old Trudeau...: India rejects Canada's charges

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

"From the very beginning, the Canadian approach has been to make vague accusations and put the burden of denial on India," it added.

Rajini, Ratan Tata, Tony Blair at Akash Ambani's wedding

Rajini, Ratan Tata, Tony Blair at Akash Ambani's wedding

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

From politicians to entrepreneurs and change makers, Akash Ambani's wedding had some illustrious guests.

Brown -- Emerging from Blair's shadow

Brown -- Emerging from Blair's shadow

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

"Now let the work of change begin," he declared before entering 10 Downing Street, marking an end to the tumultuous decade-long Blair rule.

Blair 'agrees' with army chief

Blair 'agrees' with army chief

Rediff.com14 Oct 2006

Global designer Alistair Blair gives FabIndia western touch

Global designer Alistair Blair gives FabIndia western touch

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Blair has developed a western wear line 'Fabels' for the lifestyle retailer.

Blair supports India's UNSC bid

Blair supports India's UNSC bid

Rediff.com27 May 2006

British Prime Minister Tony Blair has come out strongly in favour of India's candidature for a permanent seat in an expanded United Nations Security Council, but the US appeared to be lukewarm to the idea "at this point".

British Muslims write to Blair

British Muslims write to Blair

Rediff.com12 Aug 2006

In an open letter to Blair, they charged that current foreign policy of the government fans the flames of extremism and may put British citizens at risk of attack, both in the UK and abroad.

Vajpayee meets Blair

Vajpayee meets Blair

Rediff.com6 Dec 2003

He also met Ghana President John Agyekum Kufour on Friday night as part of his bilateral engagements on the sidelines of the CHOGM.

Vajpayee meets Blair

Vajpayee meets Blair

Rediff.com6 Dec 2003

A host of issues relating to bilateral, regional and international matters of concern figured in the parleys.

UK bar worker attempts citizen's arrest of Tony Blair

UK bar worker attempts citizen's arrest of Tony Blair

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Tony Blair was out for what he thought would be a quiet family meal at a trendy east London restaurant when a bar worker attempted a "citizen's arrest" of the former British prime minister.

Blair regrets killing of Brazilian

Blair regrets killing of Brazilian

Rediff.com26 Jul 2005

Blair regrets killing of Brazilian; Straw apologises

First Look: Blair in India

First Look: Blair in India

Rediff.com7 Sep 2005

Today, India is clearly a confident nation at the top of its game; its economic growth is pegged at 7 percent this year, its first aircraft carrier is being built, and a seat on the United Nations Security Council is in the offing.

'Blair still favoured as PM'

'Blair still favoured as PM'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2004

A flurry of opinion polls paint a mixed picture of Labour's popularity among British voters.

Blair cleared of wrongdoing: Sun

Blair cleared of wrongdoing: Sun

Rediff.com28 Jan 2004

Britain's The Sun newspaper says the Lord Hutton Commission of Inquiry -- investigating British arms inspector Dr David Kelly's suicide last July -- has cleared Prime Minister Tony Blair of 'dishonourable or underhand' conduct.

Blair to debate Iraq war

Blair to debate Iraq war

Rediff.com16 Jul 2004

This will give the opposition another opportunity to question his use of "seriously flawed" intelligence on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction.

Turkey blasts before Blair visit

Turkey blasts before Blair visit

Rediff.com17 May 2004

The blasts caused minor damage to four branches of HSBC bank in Ankara and Istanbul.

ICC hits back at Blair

ICC hits back at Blair

Rediff.com6 May 2004

The England and Wales cricket board (ECB) has been in a political battle with the government and the ICC over the tour.

Blair tried to bully BBC: Dyke

Blair tried to bully BBC: Dyke

Rediff.com29 Aug 2004

The former BBC director general has accused PM of trying to force the corporation to change its tone of coverage of the Iraq war and the issue of WMD.

Former British PM Blair defends Games expenses

Former British PM Blair defends Games expenses

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Two days from the start of the Olympics, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has defended his decision to deliver the games to London, maintaining on Wednesday that the event will be value for money as austerity hits other public projects.

Trudeau announces immigration cuts for next 2 years

Trudeau announces immigration cuts for next 2 years

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced plans to significantly reduce the number of immigrants coming to Canada for the next two years.

'Canada ignored India's warning on organised crime'

'Canada ignored India's warning on organised crime'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

India first raised the presence of organised crime in Canada but the issue was ignored because of a permissive atmosphere for a long time, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday, rejecting the targeting of its high commissioner and diplomats by the Trudeau government.

Tony Blair's formula to counter extremism

Tony Blair's formula to counter extremism

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

British politicians must listen harder to the 'calm voice of moderation and reason,' of the majority of the country's Muslims, he said.

India's 10 Costliest Weddings

India's 10 Costliest Weddings

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

The estimated costs of these weddings start from Rs 100 crore and go up to Rs 700 crore.

Veils restrict Muslim women: Cherie Blair

Veils restrict Muslim women: Cherie Blair

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

She said, 'women covering their heads, women dressing modestly, I have no problem with at all. I think, however, that if you get to a stage where a woman is not able to express her personality because you cannot see her face, then you do start to have to ask whether this is something that is actually acknowledging the woman's right to be a person in her own right.'

Tony Blair to open WEF Davos meet

Tony Blair to open WEF Davos meet

Rediff.com21 Jan 2005

Does Blair find G-8 boring?

Does Blair find G-8 boring?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

An image of Blair yawning at G-8.

Clinton, Cherie Blair to attend Leadership Summit

Clinton, Cherie Blair to attend Leadership Summit

Rediff.com30 Oct 2006

Former US president Bill Clinton and British Prime Minister Tony Blair's wife Cherie Blair will be attending the first India Leadership Summit beginning in New Delhi on November 29.