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Protein Craze Sweeps India

Protein Craze Sweeps India

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

How much protein is needed for a healthy daily diet? A healthy adult needs a minimum of 0.80 gram of protein for every kilogramme of body weight per day. The average consumption of protein in India is around 62 gm per day, which is way lower than the global average of 78 gm.

Zelenskyy: Tariffs on countries trading with Russia 'right idea'

Zelenskyy: Tariffs on countries trading with Russia 'right idea'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has backed the imposition of tariffs on countries maintaining economic ties with Russia, saying it is the 'right idea' in the face of continued aggression by Moscow.

India cautions Chinese media over 'Operation Sindoor' posts

India cautions Chinese media over 'Operation Sindoor' posts

Rediff.com7 May 2025

The Indian Embassy in Beijing has warned China's state-run tabloid Global Times to verify information before spreading it on social media. The embassy accused the publication of spreading disinformation about Indian military strikes on Pakistan's terror infrastructure. The embassy's statement comes after the Global Times published articles based on Pakistan Air Force claims about the strikes, which were later debunked by Indian authorities.

China stops publishing daily Covid cases amid fresh surge

China stops publishing daily Covid cases amid fresh surge

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

The move comes in the backdrop of a Radio Free Asia report that nearly 250 million people in China may have been affected by COVID-19 in just 20 days after the 'zero-COVID policy' was diluted in the first week of the month.

Amazon Gives India $12.7B AI Boost

Amazon Gives India $12.7B AI Boost

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'The Indian developer community is one of the most vibrant communities.' 'Indian builders are incredibly passionate, curious, and excited to embrace new technologies.'

China sends military, doctors to Shanghai amid Covid outbreak

China sends military, doctors to Shanghai amid Covid outbreak

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Shanghai on Monday reported 425 confirmed and 8,581 asymptomatic domestically transmitted cases, the highest daily increases since the latest outbreak, bringing the total number of COVID-19 infections in the city to over 60,000.

Stock markets log biggest single-day rise; Sensex ends up 2975 points

Stock markets log biggest single-day rise; Sensex ends up 2975 points

Rediff.com12 May 2025

From the Sensex firms, Adani Ports, Eternal, Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Reliance Industries, Power Grid and NTPC were the major gainers. Sun Pharma, however, tanked over 5 per cent.

Why Trump Is A Man In A Hurry

Why Trump Is A Man In A Hurry

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Trump is confident the US will eventually emerge the winner from whatever turmoil his policies cause, notes T T Ram Mohan.

China, Pak to hold joint maritime patrols in Arabian sea

China, Pak to hold joint maritime patrols in Arabian sea

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

The Chinese and Pakistani navies at a naval base in Karachi on Saturday kicked off the 'Sea Guardians-3' exercise in the waters and airspace of the northern Arabian Sea in drills that include anti-submarine operations, Dawn News reported on the exercises which will end on Friday.

'Munir's US Visits: Something Else Is Afoot'

'Munir's US Visits: Something Else Is Afoot'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

'Trump has personally weighed in to overcome doubts and reservations about Pakistan among his top advisors.'

China buckles under global pressure, hints at relaxing Covid curbs

China buckles under global pressure, hints at relaxing Covid curbs

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Seeking to address international concerns, foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said China has been adjusting the zero-COVID policy based on the changing circumstances.

Strait of Hormuz closure: How it will impact India

Strait of Hormuz closure: How it will impact India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

US strikes on Iran's three main nuclear facilities have once again raised concerns that Tehran might shut down the Strait of Hormuz - one of the world's most critical chokepoints, through which a fifth of global oil and gas supply flows.

China braces for return of Covid, vax for elders advised

China braces for return of Covid, vax for elders advised

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

China's top respiratory disease expert Zhong Nanshan warned of a small COVID-19 spike in the winter and reminded the elderly and vulnerable populations to get vaccinated as soon as possible, state-run Global Times reported.

'Winning A Medal For India Meant A Lot'

'Winning A Medal For India Meant A Lot'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'It was a tough field, and I was nervous going in.' 'But once I stepped onto the court, I focused only on giving my best.'

Trump Taunts Modi, But India, US Still Do Business

Trump Taunts Modi, But India, US Still Do Business

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

India and the US have collaborated through the past one month on launching a powerful satellite; are commencing joint production of GE Aerospace's F414 jet engines in India; India is participating in a massive three week-long military exercise in the Western Pacific, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

82% Indians Eye Job Change In 12 Months

82% Indians Eye Job Change In 12 Months

Rediff.com12 May 2025

As many as 76 per cent of respondents said they will be willing to sacrifice existing benefits for better ones.

China: 'India Must Not Accept Ceding Of Patrolling Rights'

China: 'India Must Not Accept Ceding Of Patrolling Rights'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

'Disengagement is merely the first step in a lengthy process of arriving at a new normal along the LAC in Eastern Ladakh and the entire land boundary.' 'The Indian government should insist on the restoration of the status quo ante in Eastern Ladakh.'

Drones Are What India Needs For Future Wars

Drones Are What India Needs For Future Wars

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

The foremost lesson for India today is to beef up its air defence to cater for multiple drone attacks. As seen in Operation Sindoor, we have come a long way, but there's room for getting better. We must develop a robust and almost impregnable air cover over ourselves, asserts IAF veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

No novel pathogen behind recent outbreak: China to WHO

No novel pathogen behind recent outbreak: China to WHO

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Even when China's widely-publicised exchange with the World Health Organisation (WHO) in response to the queries over the reports of surging cases of mycoplasma pneumonia and influenza flu triggered the worldwide alert, including in India, China said the spike in respiratory diseases was due to an 'immunity gap'.

China 'firmly opposes external interference' in Maldives

China 'firmly opposes external interference' in Maldives

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'The two sides agree to continue firmly supporting each other in safeguarding their respective core interests,' a joint statement issued at the end of Muizzu's talks with Chinese leaders said.

Myanmar's ties with India, Japan, West concern China

Myanmar's ties with India, Japan, West concern China

Rediff.com6 Jan 2013

Myanmar's growing rapport with Japan, Western nations and India could influence Sino-Myanmar relations and put pressure on China's "strategic space" in the southeast Asian nation, Chinese state media said on Sunday.

China reports over 100 Covid cases amid virus spike

China reports over 100 Covid cases amid virus spike

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

China's National Health Commission said on Wednesday that 93 locally transmitted COVID-19 cases and 16 new imported cases were reported on Tuesday, the highest in a single day in recent weeks.

China protests Pelosi visit; official media reports troop movement around Taiwan

China protests Pelosi visit; official media reports troop movement around Taiwan

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

China's official media reported air and ground movement of troops in Taiwan Straits -- the waters that separate China and Taiwan -- as US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taipei on Tuesday disregarding Beijing's stern warnings.

India Should Tread Warily On Battlefield

India Should Tread Warily On Battlefield

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Pakistan has warned the international community that any military moves by India shall be 'responded to assuredly and decisively... onus of any escalatory spiral and its consequences shall squarely lie with India.' Implicit in the statement is a veiled threat that even a nuclear threshold may be reached if push comes to shove, warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India, China can rule waves together: Chinese daily

India, China can rule waves together: Chinese daily

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

"It is natural that China and India, as two regional emerging powers, will possess similar and even overlapping maritime interests," an article from an official think tank in the state-run Global Times said on Wednesday.

India should 'conscientiously withdraw': China

India should 'conscientiously withdraw': China

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Even senior Indian officials have openly stated that Chinese troops did not enter into the Indian territory, Wang said.

Amid coronavirus pandemic, man dies of hantavirus in China

Amid coronavirus pandemic, man dies of hantavirus in China

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Hantaviruses are a family of viruses spread mainly by rodents and can cause varied disease syndromes in people worldwide, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) which is the leading national public health institute of the United States.

FPIs Sold $10 Bn Stocks In 2025 So Far

FPIs Sold $10 Bn Stocks In 2025 So Far

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

'Expect FPIs to continue selling for several months until the rupee stabilises.'

US survey ship with drone was spying: Chinese daily

US survey ship with drone was spying: Chinese daily

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

The American oceanographic survey ship which controls the underwater drone seized by China had been spying against the Communist nation posing a threat to Chinese naval ships in the South China Sea, a state-run daily has said while claiming that such activities by the US Navy were "very rampant" in the strategic region.

Time on China's side as world faces unprecedented turbulence: Xi

Time on China's side as world faces unprecedented turbulence: Xi

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Xi spoke of the importance of implementing the new development philosophy and advancing the new development paradigm of "dual circulation" in the country's new development phase to ensure a good start for the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) period.

Can China Win A War With US?

Can China Win A War With US?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

According to the Pentagon report, the PLA is creating options for dissuading, deterring, and defeating external intervention in the Indo-Pacific region.

US, Japan courting India to corner China: Chinese daily

US, Japan courting India to corner China: Chinese daily

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

China should not feel cornered by a raft of geopolitical moves by the US and Japan against it by forging closer ties with India, Russia and others in the region and Beijing should focus on becoming a strong economic and military power, a state-run daily said on Thursday.

China wants yoga-like global status for Tai Chi

China wants yoga-like global status for Tai Chi

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Chinese Premier Li wants to get UN recognition for Tai Chi.

China delivers largest, most advanced warship to Pak

China delivers largest, most advanced warship to Pak

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Designed and built by China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC), the frigate was delivered to the Pakistan Navy in a commissioning ceremony in Shanghai, according to Global Times.

Photographs To Amaze, Stun You!

Photographs To Amaze, Stun You!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Sony World Photography Awards 2025 Winners Announced

China warns of countermeasures for Covid curbs on its travellers abroad

China warns of countermeasures for Covid curbs on its travellers abroad

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning went on the offensive saying "we do not believe the entry restriction measures some countries have taken against China are science-based".

Covid runs rampant in China as govt seems absent

Covid runs rampant in China as govt seems absent

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

One Chinese source informed ANI that 10 million new infections are probably occurring daily in China.

China's 2nd railway line to Tibet comes close to Arunachal Pradesh

China's 2nd railway line to Tibet comes close to Arunachal Pradesh

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

China on Friday operationalised its first fully electrified bullet train in the remote Himalayan region of Tibet, connecting the provincial capital Lhasa and Nyingchi, a strategically located Tibetan border town close to Arunachal Pradesh.

Jaishankar cautions against 'mind game' by China

Jaishankar cautions against 'mind game' by China

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Jaishankar said India should be confident enough to "leverage" the international system to create the "best possible outcome".

US tariffs risk Chinese goods flooding India

US tariffs risk Chinese goods flooding India

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

India stares at the risk of an influx of Chinese products as US tariffs on a range of Chinese goods, including solar panels, electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries, syringes, and steel, are set to take effect from September 27. With higher tariffs reducing China's access to the US market, there is concern that China may divert its exports to other markets, including India, which could lead to potential dumping of goods. This situation could challenge Indian industries, particularly in sectors where competition with Chinese products is already fierce.