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Mask Up, Covid Is Not Over Yet

Mask Up, Covid Is Not Over Yet

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

'If there are any symptoms/variants of concern, states can prepare accordingly.'

Death toll in China's coronavirus jumps to 2,236

Death toll in China's coronavirus jumps to 2,236

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

The overall confirmed infection cases have climbed to 75,465, Chinese health officials said on Friday.

'BRICS bank could become future World Bank'

'BRICS bank could become future World Bank'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

The BRICS Development Bank could become a World Bank in future due to the increasing influence of emerging countries, chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management said on Wednesday.

China warns Hong Kong protesters of unimaginable consequences

China warns Hong Kong protesters of unimaginable consequences

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Amid raging pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, China today threw its weight behind the region's Chief Executive CY Leung and warned demonstrators of "unimaginable" consequences if the standoff continues.

Iranian Nuclear Deterrent On the Horizon

Iranian Nuclear Deterrent On the Horizon

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

The crises of the 21st century, 9/11, the economic meltdown, COVID-19, Russia-Iran war and the Hamas-Israel war seem to be never ending. In this situation, Iran might be contemplating a nuclear deterrent to defend itself, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan, the distinguished long-time Rediff contributor who turns 80 on June 17..

No new domestic COVID-19 cases in China for 1st time

No new domestic COVID-19 cases in China for 1st time

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

However, a total of 34 new COVID-19 cases were reported on the Chinese mainland.

China launches first domestically-built aircraft carrier

China launches first domestically-built aircraft carrier

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

It is the country's second aircraft carrier, after the Liaoning, and the first to be made domestically.

Chinese silk firms to fight India

Chinese silk firms to fight India

Rediff.com26 May 2005

Real tour disappoints fans

Real tour disappoints fans

Rediff.com25 Jul 2005

Real Madrid's lacklustre show and the absence of David Beckham may have cost the team some of its fans in China.

India now a 'major power': Chinese scholar

India now a 'major power': Chinese scholar

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

India has emerged as a 'major power' by achieving outstanding results in economic development and social governance and its transformation as a stronger, assertive country has made it a 'new geopolitical factor', according to a commentary by a Chinese scholar in a state-run newspaper in Beijing.

Working very hard to improve Indo-Pak ties: China

Working very hard to improve Indo-Pak ties: China

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

China is "working hard" to improve ties between India and close-ally Pakistan, despite facing heavy criticism from within and its expression of happiness over President Asif Ali Zardari's visit to India is "no hollow diplomatic gesture", a state-run daily said on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: The wonderfully weird world around us!

PHOTOS: The wonderfully weird world around us!

Rediff.com24 May 2018

These images prove we live in a mad, mad world.

Lessons For The World From 2023

Lessons For The World From 2023

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

One looks upon the coming new year with foreboding as current wars in Ukraine and Gaza spill over and escalate and new ones erupt in incipient fault lines across the world, notes former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Wilful Defaulters Dues Rise To Rs 100 Crores Per Day

Wilful Defaulters Dues Rise To Rs 100 Crores Per Day

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Wilful defaulters owe SBI Rs 80,000 crore. 10 nationalised banks are owed another Rs 1.5 trillion.

Pak media stoking sentiments against 'ally' China?

Pak media stoking sentiments against 'ally' China?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

As a new generation of leaders are set to assume power in China, an influential state-run daily on Monday highlighted anti-China protests in Pakistan, regarded as an "all-weather ally" of Beijing and blamed the Pakistani media for stoking anti-China feelings.

Covid to grip the world, kill millions in next 90 days: Epidemiologist

Covid to grip the world, kill millions in next 90 days: Epidemiologist

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The epidemiologist estimates that more than 60 per cent of China and 10 per cent of Earth's population are likely to be infected over the next 90 days with deaths likely in the millions.

How foreign media covered Chandrayaan-3 landing

How foreign media covered Chandrayaan-3 landing

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

From The New York Times to BBC and The Guardian to The Washington Post, the historic event in India's space programme on Wednesday made headlines across the globe.

Why China deployed its latest jet fighter

Why China deployed its latest jet fighter

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

This is perhaps the most authoritative portrayal so far of Indian air power as a threat to China.

China media launches search engine to rival Google

China media launches search engine to rival Google

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

Known as 'Goso.cn', China's very own search engine has been launched by the country's largest newspaper the People's Daily, which is the official daily of the ruling Communist Party of China.

Chinese IT firms jittery as Indian majors expand

Chinese IT firms jittery as Indian majors expand

Rediff.com6 Dec 2005

With top Indian software giants like Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys and Wipro setting up and expanding operations in China, the domestic players have started feeling the heat.

Chinese professor develops new magnetic train

Chinese professor develops new magnetic train

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

A model train, on show at the Sixth Shanghai International Industry Fair, attracted many professional visitors.

Watch out for China's new, improved, army

Watch out for China's new, improved, army

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

Will China's new military reforms endanger Xi Jinping's rule?

Going to war will cost China and Xi dear

Going to war will cost China and Xi dear

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'How Xi Jinping will withdraw the aggression and justify it to his Communist party in case of a negotiated settlement might be his biggest headache.' 'Unless he is ready to gamble on an armed conflict, whose outcome given India's battle-readiness and determination is always uncertain,' observes Virendra Kapoor.

Garfield sues Chinese publishers

Garfield sues Chinese publishers

Rediff.com28 Aug 2004

China's H1 crude output drops to lowest since 2010

China's H1 crude output drops to lowest since 2010

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Output in the first half of the year was 101.59 million tonnes.

'Dalai tried to reclaim Tibet with India's help'

'Dalai tried to reclaim Tibet with India's help'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2006

Denouncing the Dalai Lama as a "splittist," China has accused him of collaborating with the CIA and Indian military to establish the "Indian Tibetan special border troops" to reclaim authority in his Himalayan homeland from Beijing.

Why a China-like rout is unlikely on Dalal Street anytime soon

Why a China-like rout is unlikely on Dalal Street anytime soon

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The analysis is based on the free-float market capitalisation.

10 killed as hotel used as quarantine facility collapses in China

10 killed as hotel used as quarantine facility collapses in China

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

Around 71 people were trapped in the hotel that collapsed on Saturday in Quanzhou city of the province. The hotel was used to quarantine and observe people who had come to the province during the novel coronavirus prevention and control and had come in contact with the virus patients.

'Great Wall seen from space'

'Great Wall seen from space'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2005

Other structures which can be seen from space include the Pyramids of Egypt, airports, highways - and even Beijing's Third Ring Road, said China Daily.

Shenzhen has 100,000 homosexuals: Report

Shenzhen has 100,000 homosexuals: Report

Rediff.com18 Mar 2004

It was the first Chinese city to carry out the opening up policy in the late 1970s.

Coronavirus: IndiGo, Air India suspend flights to China

Coronavirus: IndiGo, Air India suspend flights to China

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

India's largest airline has also told its crew members -- who are working on flights connecting India with East Asian countries like Thailand and Singapore -- to wear N95 masks at all times when they are on ground.

Chinese co may sell 49% to Arcelor Mittal

Chinese co may sell 49% to Arcelor Mittal

Rediff.com3 Nov 2006

One of China's largest steel companies, Baotou Iron & Steel is in talks with the world's top steel maker, Arcelor Mittal over the possible sale of 49 per cent stake, the official media reported on Friday.

Nations like China CANNOT be contained: PM

Nations like China CANNOT be contained: PM

Rediff.com24 Mar 2012

Observing that large and dynamic countries like China cannot be contained, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said India aims to have cooperative ties with both Washington and Beijing.

Nokia ties up with Chinese firm

Nokia ties up with Chinese firm

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

Finnish telecom giant Nokia has entered into a joint venture with China Putian Corp to develop and market third-generation (3G) mobile telecommunication technology.

6 Indians stopped from leaving China due to high fever

6 Indians stopped from leaving China due to high fever

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

The six students may have to undergo tests to determine whether they have symptoms of the coronavirus. Ahead of the evacuation, the Indian Embassy had informed the Indians that they will be tested before the flight and undergo 14 day quarantine after reaching India.

India, China agree to continue 'peaceful negotiations' over border dispute

India, China agree to continue 'peaceful negotiations' over border dispute

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

The decision was taken during the annual 19th round of boundary talks in Beijing between National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi.

Coronavirus-hit China postpones annual Parliament session for 1st time in decades

Coronavirus-hit China postpones annual Parliament session for 1st time in decades

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

The death toll climbed to 2,592 with 150 new fatalities while the total number of confirmed cases increased to over 77,000, health officials said on Monday.

China slams Japan for attempting to turn India against it

China slams Japan for attempting to turn India against it

Rediff.com28 May 2013

Piqued over Japan's warm ties with India, an influential Chinese daily on Tuesday said New Delhi's wisdom lies in dealing with its disputes with Beijing calmly undisturbed by "internal and international provocateurs".

China coronavirus toll up to 170; cases soar to 7,711

China coronavirus toll up to 170; cases soar to 7,711

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

The coronavirus outbreak began in Wuhan, capital of China's Hubei province, in December and has now spread across the globe. The Chinese authorities are trying to contain the epidemic while other countries, including India, are working on plans to evacuate their citizens from Wuhan and other cities in Hubei province, the epicentre of the outbreak.

Yes, Kashmir dispute 'hinders' China-Pak economic corridor: Chinese media

Yes, Kashmir dispute 'hinders' China-Pak economic corridor: Chinese media

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

At the same time China said that it does not mean China should "appease" India to prevent it from playing "little tricks".