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Beware of Chinese honey!

Beware of Chinese honey!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Chinese companies have 'designed' the sugar syrup which is used to adulterate honey so that it can pass Indian laboratory tests, reveals Sunita Narain.

The Best Karan Johar Films On OTT

The Best Karan Johar Films On OTT

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks the top 10 Karan Johar films -- some that he directed and others that he produced or co-produced -- that you can watch on steaming platforms.

5 Warning Signs You Are A Work Martyr

5 Warning Signs You Are A Work Martyr

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Being a work martyr can lead to burnout, leading to becoming disconnected, quitting your job, or exhausting yourself to the point of illness.

The revulsion! The betrayal. The realisation you knew all along

The revulsion! The betrayal. The realisation you knew all along

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

'I'm a little fuzzy on the details, but I know that everyone is behaving as if they've just discovered that their favourite grandfather is a peeping tom,' says Mitali Saran.

How India can execute a military strike in Pakistan

How India can execute a military strike in Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

'The Indian Army can easily initiate retaliation.' 'But escalation would be both inevitable and unpredictable.'

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Here's the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to a joint session of the United States Congress, delivered on Thursday.

Will Saeed's arrest keep Pakistan off Trump's no-entry list?

Will Saeed's arrest keep Pakistan off Trump's no-entry list?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

This is the first time the Pakistan army has publicly backed the arrest of India-focused jihadis.

A look at some of Mallya's little-known firms

A look at some of Mallya's little-known firms

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Mallya's Rajya Sabha declaration lists investments in racing, finance and investment firms.

India wakes up to rogue drone threat after Saudi attack

India wakes up to rogue drone threat after Saudi attack

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

While the Saudi drone strike has put the focus back on anti-drone measures, caution also stems from the fact that India has a number of large oil refining assets close to India-Pakistan border.

'Govt assured funding for raising mountain strike corps'

'Govt assured funding for raising mountain strike corps'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

However, flow of funds, would naturally rest on economic growth, reports Ajai Shukla.

Rajnath holds talks with Chinese defence minister in Moscow

Rajnath holds talks with Chinese defence minister in Moscow

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

It is the first highest level face-to-face meeting between the two sides after the border row escalated in eastern Ladakh in early May.

Chinese military drills near Taiwan conclude with island attack

Chinese military drills near Taiwan conclude with island attack

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

The Chinese military, on the last day of its largest-ever military exercises to vent out its anger over United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, carried out island saturation attack drills in the Taiwan Straits, amid global concerns of a full-scale attack to annex the breakaway island which Beijing claims is part of its territory.

The Risks Of Declaring Victory Too Soon

The Risks Of Declaring Victory Too Soon

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

India has much to be proud of and celebrate. But there is also much that is wrong, much that looks dangerous. Employment, current account deficit, rural distress, agricultural productivity are all in deep crisis, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Xi's foreign policy bad for India-China relations

Xi's foreign policy bad for India-China relations

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Chinese foreign policy will acquire a more ideological and less pragmatic character. It will be conducted with more nationalist overtones, predicts former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

1971 War: US feared India will destroy Pakistan

1971 War: US feared India will destroy Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

A day after Dhaka was liberated on December 16, 1971, then US President Richard Nixon was told by his strategic advisor Henry Kissinger that he had 'saved West Pakistan,' according to confidential papers since declassified by the US department of state.

IPL: KKR face tough opening test vs Sunrisers

IPL: KKR face tough opening test vs Sunrisers

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Former champions Kolkata Knight Riders will look to strike a perfect balance under the astute leadership of Eoin Morgan when they open their IPL campaign against a consistent Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chennai on Sunday.

AMU's Governance Structure Is Democratic, Not Divine

AMU's Governance Structure Is Democratic, Not Divine

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

These self-appointed well-wishers of AMU are basically for the control or police model of university governance. They have no faith whatsoever in the democratic functioning of the universities, observes Faizan Mustafa, former dean, Faculty of Law, and Registrar, Aligarh Muslim University.

Let ex-servicemen partner farmers in agri cooperatives

Let ex-servicemen partner farmers in agri cooperatives

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

The government should set up agricultural co-operatives in every cluster of villages and in respective districts on a war-footing within a time limit. We should involve the services of our military personnel who retire at a young age with several years of working life still left in them and would be happy to contribute to nation-building, recommends Atul Gupta.

Zomato gets inspired by Satyajit Ray film

Zomato gets inspired by Satyajit Ray film

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

The Gurugram-based company had acquired Lucknow-based drone manufacturer and consultant start-up TechEagle in December, to expand food delivery using drones

Why General Rawat alerted the world to Cold Start

Why General Rawat alerted the world to Cold Start

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

'It is ironic that General Rawat, an infantry officer who the government chose because of his expertise in counter-insurgency, has made his first bold statement in the realm of warfighting and mechanised operations,' points out Colonel Ajai Shukla (retd).

How India can NEUTRALISE Enemy Drones

How India can NEUTRALISE Enemy Drones

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'An armed helicopter equipped with counter-drone systems will provide the airborne counter-drone capability and flexibility needed to protect India's critical assets.'

Israel signs historic $2 billion missile deal with India

Israel signs historic $2 billion missile deal with India

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

In a mega-contract worth over $1.6 billion, state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries will provide advanced medium-range surface-to-air missile systems to the Indian Army.

Lessons for CEOs: How to retire gracefully

Lessons for CEOs: How to retire gracefully

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Most successful and ambitious business leaders feel persuaded that they have no competent successor, says R G Vilakudi.

'It will be business as usual when Modi visits US'

'It will be business as usual when Modi visits US'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

The second and final part of former cabinet secretary Naresh Chandra's interview to Sheela Bhatt.

How F C Kohli and TCS conquered the world

How F C Kohli and TCS conquered the world

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Combining affordable IT with native Indian ingenuity and entrepreneurship F C Kohli believed would enable Indian small businesses match anyone and thrive.

'Work for the govt?' Yes, say Ivy League profs, Silicon Valley techies

'Work for the govt?' Yes, say Ivy League profs, Silicon Valley techies

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Advertisement on mygov.in gets 8,000 applications and counting; govt to maintain bank of CVs for future use

Our defence expenditure would be a scandal in another democracy

Our defence expenditure would be a scandal in another democracy

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

'Where is the analysis that we need to spend at least Rs 4 trillion to keep India safe?'

Ashraf Ghani's honeymoon with Pakistan is over!

Ashraf Ghani's honeymoon with Pakistan is over!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

The Afghan deputy foreign minister explains how his nation's President became disillusioned with Pakistan. Ajai Shukla listens in.

Why Sonu Walia QUIT FILMS

Why Sonu Walia QUIT FILMS

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

'Everywhere, people would ask me why I had left films. They wanted to see more of me.' 'Their words were music to my ears.'

'How can India be a competitor to China?'

'How can India be a competitor to China?'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

'China need not worry about a truly 'resurgent India'.' 'It's not going to happen.'

India loses its edge over China's navy

India loses its edge over China's navy

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

With the expected launch of The People's Liberation Army (Navy)'s second aircraft carrier on April 23, China will match India in carrier numbers.

How Bharat can escape vicious poverty and debt trap

How Bharat can escape vicious poverty and debt trap

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Why do hundreds, and in some cases, thousands, turn up for a single vacancy at the lowest rungs of government jobs? The answer is simple: It offers a stable, assured income, which overcomes all other objections, says Shreekant Sambrani.

Manmohan plans Pakistan visit

Manmohan plans Pakistan visit

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Composite dialogue likely to be formally revived; PM visit might also be marked with grant of trade MFN status. Nayanima Basu reports

Why is Snapdeal going public? Here's what the founder has to say

Why is Snapdeal going public? Here's what the founder has to say

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Snapdeal's new customer acquisition has doubled.

'Humans have never learned from history'

'Humans have never learned from history'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'We need to retell this history from many different perspectives.'

15 foreign envoys meet civil society in J-K

15 foreign envoys meet civil society in J-K

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

This is the first visit by diplomats to the newly carved out UT.

How the Fauji Foundation has ruined Pakistan

How the Fauji Foundation has ruined Pakistan

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

'Its internal economic rot and corrupt political elite have made the resurgent supremacy of the military establishment more invincible,' says Sunil Sethi.

How people in the 'gig economy' will mint a fortune

How people in the 'gig economy' will mint a fortune

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Both companies and individuals seek greater flexibility and freedom.

'Article 370 is the only bridge which connects the people of J-K to the people of India'

'Article 370 is the only bridge which connects the people of J-K to the people of India'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

'If you go by the essence of the Constitution of India, I don't see any problem in having a separate PM for J-K.'

India plans to be among top 5 defence producers by 2025

India plans to be among top 5 defence producers by 2025

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The defence ministry is shooting to achieve an annual export target of $5 billion by 2025.