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Won't die until rights of my people are restored: Farooq Abdullah

Won't die until rights of my people are restored: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

'I am not afraid of BJP. I am not armed with lathi or stone, let them come to me and reply to my questions which they will not'

Milkbasket makes grocery shopping a hassle free experience

Milkbasket makes grocery shopping a hassle free experience

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Milkbasket allows users to place or modify their orders till midnight for a guaranteed 7 am doorstep delivery.

Why India LOVES Modi

Why India LOVES Modi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

We love a leader who oozes authority and firmness, notes Virendra Kapoor.

Coronavirus crisis is moving global life online

Coronavirus crisis is moving global life online

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Millions of people worldwide are having to embrace life under lockdown -- confined to their own four walls or neighbourhoods for weeks on end as countries battle to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.

China stems stocks rout, but market faces lengthy hangover

China stems stocks rout, but market faces lengthy hangover

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

China's malfunctioning stock markets remained semi-frozen.

US pro-India policy can hurt war on terror: China

US pro-India policy can hurt war on terror: China

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Against the backdrop of India and the United States firming up their counter-terrorism cooperation, an official Chinese think tank has claimed that Washington's "overtly pro-India stance" will hurt its overall goal to fight militancy in Pakistan.

'I am so lucky to be calling myself an Indian'

'I am so lucky to be calling myself an Indian'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

The home-chef put Indian cuisine on the world map with her cooking experiments on MasterChef Australia.

China reacts cautiously to launch of Agni-V

China reacts cautiously to launch of Agni-V

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Reacting cautiously to India's second launch of ballistic missile Agni-V that has a strike range of over 5,000 km, China on Monday said both sides should make concerted efforts to enhance political trust and asked the media to play a more conducive role to improve bilateral ties.

Who benefits from the Sino-Pakistan corridor?

Who benefits from the Sino-Pakistan corridor?

Rediff.com10 May 2017

The CPEC poses a clear and imminent danger to Indian security interests, says Kulbir Krishan.

'We must deny China Galwan even if it means War!'

'We must deny China Galwan even if it means War!'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

'The intentions are clear as day! Let India build the infrastructure, then they will claim the land and use the infrastructure to their benefit.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) speaks to IAF veterans who have flown in the Galwan Valley long before it became today's headlines.

China's defence spend: $146 bn. India's: $40 bn!

China's defence spend: $146 bn. India's: $40 bn!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Confronting a slowdown in growth, China says it will only increase its defence budget by 7.6% this year, against the anticipated rise of between 20% and 30%. 'It is difficult to explain the reduction in the Chinese defence budget,' says Claude Arpi. 'Is there a hidden budget? Possibly!'

'Bigg Boss was the right platform to show I'm still around'

'Bigg Boss was the right platform to show I'm still around'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Raageshwari Loomba on her stint in Bigg Boss 5.

Have bike-sharing firms hit a dead end in India?

Have bike-sharing firms hit a dead end in India?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

In India, many cities lack bicycle lanes and proper pavements. This, coupled with heavily congested roads, creates a danger to cyclists. Furthermore, the low costs of bicycles may make it more economical to buy than to rent.

Three issues for Modi and Xi to consider

Three issues for Modi and Xi to consider

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'This novel format of diplomacy -- the informal summit -- will not only facilitate bilateral communication and reduce miscalculations at the very top level of the two governments, but possibly open the space for China and India to speak in one voice on various issues of mutual concern,' note Feng Renjie and Ding Kun Lei

Indian rail projects outweigh rivalry before Modi's visit to China

Indian rail projects outweigh rivalry before Modi's visit to China

Rediff.com11 May 2015

China seeks to cash in on Modi's vision of modernising a creaking train system that 25 million people use daily

China, 2nd-largest diamond polishing base

China, 2nd-largest diamond polishing base

Rediff.com9 Nov 2004

China has emerged as the world's second-largest diamond polishing base with an annual export of over 3 million carats, or nearly $1 billion worth of diamond, a report said.

China mobilises one lakh citizen army to get info on terror

China mobilises one lakh citizen army to get info on terror

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Chinese police have mobilised one lakh-strong citizen army in Beijing with monetary rewards to gather intelligence against potential terror attacks as part of national anti-terrorism campaign, according to media reports.

US warship sails near island claimed by China in South China Sea

US warship sails near island claimed by China in South China Sea

Rediff.com25 May 2017

The guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey conducted a patrol within 20 kilometres of Mischeef Reef, part of the Spratly Islands.

China bans media from reporting on 18 subjects

China bans media from reporting on 18 subjects

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

"China has prohibited the Chinese media from reporting on 18 subjects, including yuan revaluation, corruption and problems in Tibet and the Xinjiang Uighur autonomous region," the Japanese daily Asahi Shimbun has reported.

China: Putting out a fire in its neighbourhood

China: Putting out a fire in its neighbourhood

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

China is trying to improve frayed relations with neighbours to pre-empt efforts by the US to intervene, says strategic expert B Raman.

North Korea looking for trouble: US President Trump

North Korea looking for trouble: US President Trump

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

"North Korea is looking for trouble. If China decides to help, that would be great. If not, we will solve the problem without them! USA," Trump tweeted, toughening his stance on North Korea.

Kerala declares coronavirus 'state calamity'; GoM meet held

Kerala declares coronavirus 'state calamity'; GoM meet held

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

State Health Minister K K Shailaja told reporters that the government has declared the epidemic as a 'state calamity' to take all necessary steps to ensure that the outbreak is effectively controlled. A medical bulletin issued by the government said the health status of all the three students, who tested positive for the virus, was 'satisfactory'.

Pak fails to seal F-16 deal after financing row with US

Pak fails to seal F-16 deal after financing row with US

Rediff.com28 May 2016

Following the row over financing, Pakistan seems to have failed to seal the deal for the purchase of eight F-16 fighter jets from the United States.

Princess Di lingerie ad courts controversy

Princess Di lingerie ad courts controversy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

A Chinese lingerie company has depicted Princess of Wales, Diana in bra and knickers on her death anniversary.

Sino-Indian border is only 2000 km long: China

Sino-Indian border is only 2000 km long: China

Rediff.com19 Dec 2010

China appears to be making ground for claiming some 1,600 kms of Indian territory judging by reports in the state-owned media. Even as the two countries have been discussing the unresolved boundary issue for decades, the state-owned Xinhua and Global Times, an English language newspaper published by the People's Daily, the official mouthpiece of the ruling Chinese Communist Party, have described the Sino-Indian border as nearly 2,000 km long.

Will UP's 'Tala Nagri' lock Modi's fate?

Will UP's 'Tala Nagri' lock Modi's fate?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

'We will be voting keeping in mind the brunt we bore because of demonetisation and high GST rate'

US 'provokes' China; Yellow Sea tense

US 'provokes' China; Yellow Sea tense

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

A Chinese general on Friday termed as 'flagrant provocation' United States' plans to send a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to the Yellow Sea and said the country would retaliate if 'offended.'

Sino-Indian ties most important: China

Sino-Indian ties most important: China

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

Chinese President Hu Jintao has said that Beijing regards its relationship with New Delhi as one of the most important bilateral ties.

FDI: Chances of China beating US are slim

FDI: Chances of China beating US are slim

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

China's FDI during the first quarter was $43.8 billion, while FDI in the US fell by 60 per cent from a year earlier to $46.1 billion during the same period, leaving a gap of $2.3 billion.

China sets up first cyber base

China sets up first cyber base

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

The Chinese military has opened its first cyber base headquarters but has assured that the facility was not aimed at launching cyber war.

China to have world's longest metro rail network

China to have world's longest metro rail network

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Four new subway lines will open to the public this month, which will extend the capital's subway to 527 kms, the longest in the country.

China opposes calls for quick UNSC reforms

China opposes calls for quick UNSC reforms

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

Amid a call by G-4 countries comprising India, Brazil, Germany and Japan for a quick UNSC reform, the state-run Chinese media has said that any attempt to rush through "premature plans" could harm the process and undermine the world body's unity.

To allay China, US says it challenged India's 'excessive maritime claims' multiple times

To allay China, US says it challenged India's 'excessive maritime claims' multiple times

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Dismissing allegations that it is singling out China in maritime disputes, the United States has said in the last one year it has challenged the maritime territorial claims of 18 countries, including some of friendly nations like India and Brazil.

China to go ahead with building N-reactors in Pak

China to go ahead with building N-reactors in Pak

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

The report in the official daily is regarded as a sort of an official announcement as Chinese Foreign Ministry so far has declined to say anything directly concerning China's plans to build new reactors in Pakistan. It only said that its cooperation with Islamabad concerning the civil nuclear is for peaceful purposes and being carried under the safeguards and supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency, (IAEA).

Israel co plans R&D unit in India

Israel co plans R&D unit in India

Rediff.com16 Nov 2004

Israel-based ECI telecom is mulling opening a subsidiary in India for research and development, to cash in on the talent pool and low cost of operations.

Why did Iran eject India from port, oil field deals?

Why did Iran eject India from port, oil field deals?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Iran's growing proximity to China may have also played a part.

'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.

Lift off! China launches 2 astronauts on its longest space mission

Lift off! China launches 2 astronauts on its longest space mission

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Chinese astronauts Jing Haipeng, 50, and Chen Dong, 37, were blasted off into space by Shenzhou-11 (heavenly vessel) spacecraft.

'2020 is a washout for movie business'

'2020 is a washout for movie business'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'There will be two to three months of containment, and when there is normalcy, the risk is a relapse and a return to lockdowns.'

Xi, Modi have plan to avoid future Doklams

Xi, Modi have plan to avoid future Doklams

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

'That the two sides allowed such a situation to arise exposed the level of inaction and inefficiency in China-India border management.' 'The Modi-Xi meeting in Xiamen initiated a process to to avert such contingencies in the future.'