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Your OTT Planner For Diwali Hols

Your OTT Planner For Diwali Hols

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Sukanya Verma gives you options from all the action promised on OTT this week.

When USSR threatened to take Pak's 'eyes out'

When USSR threatened to take Pak's 'eyes out'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

'Khrushchev, of course, abused Bhutto and said should Pakistan look towards India or Afghanistan, the Soviets would take our eyes out,' said a noting made by Ayub Khan.

America, India and their role in global security

America, India and their role in global security

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

The United States must reach out for new allies, and its focus must expand from Europe to Asia.

Why globalism is the new villain

Why globalism is the new villain

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

In this era of numerous invisible fences, globalism is the new villain and patriotism the new virtue.

Elections In The Time Of War

Elections In The Time Of War

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

We used to hear of the Modi-Shah pair as the hyphenated top of the BJP leadership. Lately, the hyphen has disappeared and it is only Modi at the top. Yogi Adityanath gets honourable mentions, but he is still a good distance away from being anointed a worthy successor, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

On this Winter Solstice, I am a Gujarati

On this Winter Solstice, I am a Gujarati

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

All decent people must stand by Gujaratis, because unprincipled rogues are attacking them willy-nilly.

US report flags 'downward trend of democratic values' in India

US report flags 'downward trend of democratic values' in India

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

As the United States focuses on the Indo-Pacific, in particular the Quad, the Biden administration needs to address India's ties with Russia and its 'downward trend of democratic values and institutions', said a report by the Democratic Party of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee.

Nehru: The Man Who Knew No Fear

Nehru: The Man Who Knew No Fear

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

On Jawaharlal Nehru's 134th birth anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra recounts incidents where the first prime minister showed exemplary courage, bravery and integrity.

We DON'T have a domestic spying programme: Obama

We DON'T have a domestic spying programme: Obama

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

President Barack Obama has denied that the United States has a domestic spying programme but said the work done by the National Security Agency is a "critical component" in keeping the country safe from outside threats.

I have used the media for my gains: SRK

I have used the media for my gains: SRK

Rediff.com13 Oct 2007

The actor said the new, nascent media was offering a log of jobs and the people who were being recruited did not have a good idea of what should be done. However, Khan added that a lot of the reportage also made people in politics as well as in the entertainment world more accountable. "I have used media for my gains time and again. Now, I can't complain that they are using me. We have a synergy here. We go along hand-in-hand," admitted the superstar.

Why Lataji Didn't Sing With Rafi, SD...

Why Lataji Didn't Sing With Rafi, SD...

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Long before she won royalty rights for playback singers, there was an undisclosed incident in Lataji's life where she not only put a male colleague in place, but also refused to sing with him thereafter.

Kissinger regrets abusing Indira

Kissinger regrets abusing Indira

Rediff.com1 Jul 2005

China will have 1500 nuclear warheads by 2035, says Pentagon report

China will have 1500 nuclear warheads by 2035, says Pentagon report

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

China is expanding its nuclear force and is likely to have a stockpile of about 1,500 warheads by 2035, up from the current estimated number of 400, the Pentagon has said in a report that notes that Beijing aims to expand its national power through both domestic and foreign policy initiatives.

Putin makes history in Israel

Putin makes history in Israel

Rediff.com28 Apr 2005

China slams Quad summit as clique, says has no future

China slams Quad summit as clique, says has no future

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

"Relevant countries should abandon the obsolete Cold War mentality and narrow-minded geopolitical rivalry concept and view correctly and respect people's aspiration in the region and do more things conducive to regional solidarity and cooperation," Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said.

SAARC must recognise new global realities: PM

SAARC must recognise new global realities: PM

Rediff.com11 Nov 2003

He warned that 'other alignments' will develop to seize the economic opportunities offered by closer integration.

Rice slams non-alignment concept

Rice slams non-alignment concept

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

she said it is not appropriate for a country like India to cling on to this.

'Looking at Russia, China could become more aggressive'

'Looking at Russia, China could become more aggressive'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

'Both Russia and the USA seek New Delhi's friendship, because for both -- Russia and the USA -- India is a certain counterbalance to China.'

Who opposes the nuclear deal?

Who opposes the nuclear deal?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2006

'Sunil Grover is a very poor team player'

'Sunil Grover is a very poor team player'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

'Sunil Grover has only three concerns while shooting: I, me and myself.'

N-deal: Boon for India, US, world

N-deal: Boon for India, US, world

Rediff.com9 Mar 2006

First Look: President Putin in India

First Look: President Putin in India

Rediff.com3 Dec 2004

Coming after a two-year gap, the Russian president's visit is aimed at providing new impetus to an old friendship by expanding business, energy and traditional military ties.

China protests EU arms embargo

China protests EU arms embargo

Rediff.com18 Nov 2004

Don't be fooled by the hug!

Don't be fooled by the hug!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

'A three generation US-Pakistan relationship is not likely to be snapped any time soon. All this presents an irritant to an India that wishes to concentrate on economic development,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

BJP seeks to cap Rajnath-Jaitley controversy

BJP seeks to cap Rajnath-Jaitley controversy

Rediff.com18 Jan 2006

The absence of both leaders at separate functions had fuelled speculation among the organization's second generation leaders.

Putin arrives in India

Putin arrives in India

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

Dr Singh departed from protocol to receive the Russian President personally.

What a writer this man is!

What a writer this man is!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

'One of his most famous scenes is set in a prison in Delhi where the British try to subvert Karla, the legendary Soviet spy who is being transferred back to Moscow and is being temporarily detained by the Indian agencies.' Ambassador B S Prakash salutes John le Carre.

The gathering Gulf storm

The gathering Gulf storm

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

What is unfolding in the Gulf and the Middle East is nothing short of a remaking of that region in geopolitical terms. The Iran nuclear issue is a mere smokescreen.

Mitrokhin: Who should we believe?

Mitrokhin: Who should we believe?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

The Mitrokhin Revelations

The Mitrokhin Revelations

Rediff.com23 Sep 2005

Ukraine Invasion: India's Dilemma

Ukraine Invasion: India's Dilemma

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Whether it liked it or not, the Ukraine crisis forced India to choose between the aggressor Russia and the US-led free world, a decision it hated to make, Virendra Kapoor points out. In the end, it abstained from the vote in the Security Council.

Liverpool face CSKA in Super Cup

Liverpool face CSKA in Super Cup

Rediff.com25 Aug 2005

Liverpool will be bidding to win the Super Cup for the third time after previous wins in 1977 and 2001.

2+2 2020 could be a game changer

2+2 2020 could be a game changer

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

With the situation in Ladakh tense and no resolution in sight the trigger to take the India-US relationship to a transformational one is already there, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Changing Horizons Of The Middle East

Changing Horizons Of The Middle East

Rediff.com3 May 2023

With developments like the Russia-China alliance and the rise of China in the Middle East, India's role has diminished though the India-Israel-US-UAE grouping may assume some importance in the future, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Goodbye, Mr Gorbachev

Goodbye, Mr Gorbachev

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

He may have been hailed as The Great Reformer in nations elsewhere, but in his motherland, Mikhail Sergeyevich was a hate figure for his policies ending the chimera of Russian dominance in the world.

America Must Re-discover India

America Must Re-discover India

Rediff.com21 Jan 2004

IIM-A rejects HRD ministry grant

IIM-A rejects HRD ministry grant

Rediff.com29 Dec 2003

Pakistan-Russia to hold first ever joint military drills

Pakistan-Russia to hold first ever joint military drills

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Around 200 military personnel from the two sides would take part in the joint military exercises.