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Mystical Mongolia

Mystical Mongolia

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Mongolia can take a lifetime to happen but rewards the intrepid traveller with enduring memories of a surreal, delightful land.

Guess Their Ages Folks!

Guess Their Ages Folks!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

We all know that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will turn 74 on September 17, but do you know how old these leaders are?

China silent on falling debris of its space rocket amid rising concerns

China silent on falling debris of its space rocket amid rising concerns

Rediff.com6 May 2021

China on Thursday declined to comment on reports that the debris of its Long March 5B rocket, which last week launched the core module of the country's space station, is set to re-enter the earth's atmosphere this weekend, amid concerns that it could cause damage if it crashes in civilian areas.

Is This Lady Behind Missing Chinese Foreign Minister?

Is This Lady Behind Missing Chinese Foreign Minister?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang has not been seen in public since June 25. Is he unwell, or has he been purged?

Xi nudged Modi on dialogue with Pakistan, says China

Xi nudged Modi on dialogue with Pakistan, says China

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

At a press briefing on Xi's recent visit to India and Nepal, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said, "Both India and Pakistan are friendly neighbours of China, and the Chinese side hopes that the two countries can properly manage and control differences and improve their relations."

Most searched player in China...

Most searched player in China...

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo is comfortably the most influential soccer player online in China.

Balochistan cut-off due to protests over poll 'rigging'

Balochistan cut-off due to protests over poll 'rigging'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Pakistan's restive Balochistan province has come to a standstill and has been facing unrest with several political and nationalist parties launching an indefinite blockade of all national highways from Wednesday against alleged rigging of the election results.

'Leave my daughter out, you scum!' Haley blasts Vivek Ramaswamy

'Leave my daughter out, you scum!' Haley blasts Vivek Ramaswamy

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

As the third Republican debate went live in Miami, the candidate for 2024 United States (US) presidential polls, Nikki Haley called fellow contender Vivek Ramaswamy 'scum' as the two sparred against each other on several issues, including foreign policy, economy and much more, ABC News reported.

Demonetisation silenced the looms in this 150-year-old town

Demonetisation silenced the looms in this 150-year-old town

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Cottage industries across India have suffered heavily because of the note ban. In the second of a six-part series, Sanjay Jog travels to Bhiwandi to examine how the power loom industry here is coping five weeks on.

How China's Tokyo run-up is stalled by coronavirus outbreak

How China's Tokyo run-up is stalled by coronavirus outbreak

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

The athletes were unable to enter Australia due to government restrictions on foreign nationals travelling from China.

Cape Town is running out of water... Bengaluru is next

Cape Town is running out of water... Bengaluru is next

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

It's not just South Africa's Cape Town which is going dry. Here are 10 other cities that are most likely to run out of drinking water.

The Day of Reckoning has arrived for China

The Day of Reckoning has arrived for China

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'The fatal mistake for the USSR was the invasion of Afghanistan.' 'Quite possibly the fatal mistake for the Chinese empire is the assault on Ladakh,' observes Rajeev Srinivasan.

Quad summit cancelled after Biden postpones Australia trip

Quad summit cancelled after Biden postpones Australia trip

Rediff.com17 May 2023

President Biden has been forced to turn his attention to domestic politics, as he works to hash out a deal with Republicans to prevent the US from defaulting on its debts at the end of this month.

Demonetisation silenced the looms in this 150-year-old town

Demonetisation silenced the looms in this 150-year-old town

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Cottage industries across India have suffered heavily because of the note ban. In the second of a six-part series, Sanjay Jog travels to Bhiwandi to examine how the power loom industry here is coping five weeks on.

China's foreign minister's mysterious visit to Tibet

China's foreign minister's mysterious visit to Tibet

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Was Wang Yi'S visit intended to remind India of 1962, asks Claude Arpi?

Reinventing Capitalism For The Digital Age

Reinventing Capitalism For The Digital Age

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

US Congressman Ro Khanna's message is that instead of depending on the 'hidden hand' of capitalism -- that is to say, the power of markets -- it is time for policymakers to play a more active role in making sure that a wide range of towns become locations for digital economy enterprises and jobs, points out Ajit Balakrishnan.

Where Are These Nude Cyclists Headed?

Where Are These Nude Cyclists Headed?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Nude bikers take to the streets in Mexico City; the Pride parade in Istanbul; Ukrainians grads celebrate the last day of school in Derhachi; the Santa Claus school in Rio de Janeiro and yellow ducks float off Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong.

China now step up activity near Arunachal

China now step up activity near Arunachal

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Chinese troops are reinforcing their posts in large numbers, increasing their patrolling, stepping up violations in the Tawang and Walong areas.

Tourists flood Tawang on India-China border

Tourists flood Tawang on India-China border

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

The recent reports of incursions and firing along the India-China border has not deterred spirited tourists who have begun thronging the Buddhist monastry town of Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, over which China stakes claim.

Get Your Sex Education On OTT

Get Your Sex Education On OTT

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Quite a few Hindi films have taken up issues related with sex, and managed to shine the torch on some pertinent issues.

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.

General To Head Largest Muslim Democracy

General To Head Largest Muslim Democracy

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Prabowo was accused in the late 1980s of making a number pro-democracy activists mysteriously disappear and for human rights abuses in the provinces of East Timor and Papua and was denied a visa to the US.

China incompetent or did it for a reason: Trump on virus

China incompetent or did it for a reason: Trump on virus

Rediff.com4 May 2020

United States President Donald Trump, who has come under fierce criticism for his handling of the coronavirus crisis, has alleged that the Chinese government was either incompetent in preventing the deadly virus from spreading globally or did it for a reason.

10 Photographs You HAVE To See Today

10 Photographs You HAVE To See Today

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The ten best pics of 2023.

Decoding India's Dress Code

Decoding India's Dress Code

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

...Is a cultural swaraj under way, wonders Ajit Balakrishnan.

Finally, Reshammiya seems tired

Finally, Reshammiya seems tired

Rediff.com20 Jul 2006

China: Empty roads, jammed rivers

China: Empty roads, jammed rivers

Rediff.com16 May 2006

Villagers near China border say ready to serve the country

Villagers near China border say ready to serve the country

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Recalling the 1962 War, Napalchayal said when Chinese troops reached near the Darma, Vyas and Johar valleys in the district, villagers helped the Army carry ammunition and food to border posts on sheep and mules.

Review: Doubles is like a tacky TV serial

Review: Doubles is like a tacky TV serial

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

We've seen Mammootty's latest film many times before in Malayalam cinema.

Dileep excited about forthcoming releases

Dileep excited about forthcoming releases

Rediff.com21 Mar 2011

A quick chat with Malayalam actor Dileep at the location of Orma Maathram

'China's Paris' turns into a ghost city

'China's Paris' turns into a ghost city

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

China build a township modeled on Paris with a scaled-replica of the Eiffel Tower to accommodate at least ten thousand residents.

'China has been active in Nepal for a decade'

'China has been active in Nepal for a decade'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

'Keeping its financial interests in mind, China wants no enmity with the Nepalese government.'

Remembering Ravi: 'Why do you want to spoil old songs?'

Remembering Ravi: 'Why do you want to spoil old songs?'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2012

Remembering the legendary Ravi, who passed into the ages on March 7.

Brahmaputra dries up Arunachal! China responsible?

Brahmaputra dries up Arunachal! China responsible?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

The Siang (Brahmaputra) river originating from Tibet was suddenly found to have almost dried up at a town in Arunachal Pradesh, a state government spokesman said on Wednesday night.

India, China pose no threat to each other: Envoy

India, China pose no threat to each other: Envoy

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

The Summit will take bilateral relations to a higher level and have a major and positive impact on regional and world peace, stability and development, Sun said.

There's no stopping Jayaram

There's no stopping Jayaram

Rediff.com22 Oct 2010

With prestigious projects in his kitty, the Malayalam actor has every reason to be happy.

Mammootty versus Mohanlal this Vishu

Mammootty versus Mohanlal this Vishu

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

The superstars will fight it out at the box office this week.

'Let world leaders see the smaller towns of India'

'Let world leaders see the smaller towns of India'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

"The visit of the President of China is extremely important," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi talking about President Xi Jinping's visit starting on Wednesday.

Super Typhoon Soudelor kills 9 in China

Super Typhoon Soudelor kills 9 in China

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Nine persons were killed and three others missing as Super Typhoon Soudelor left behind a trail of destruction in eastern China, uprooting trees, hitting power supply and causing the heaviest rains in a century, state media reported on Sunday.

Sorry Mr Modi, Katchatheevu Isn't An Election Issue In Tamil Nadu

Sorry Mr Modi, Katchatheevu Isn't An Election Issue In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Rulers in New Delhi and their political aides in sensitive states like Tamil Nadu have to be doubly careful not to provoke a situation whose consequences may be much more than visible now to the naked eye, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.