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Modi can't allow Pakistan SIT inside Pathankot base

Modi can't allow Pakistan SIT inside Pathankot base

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

'The Modi government can't ignore the political symbolism that the perceived perpetrators are being allowed inside an Indian military base which was attacked by their puppets, either by tacit approval or compliance of the Pakistani military establishment,' says Rajeev Sharma.

A power struggle is brewing in Kabul

A power struggle is brewing in Kabul

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

'Afghanistan cannot be at peace until the Pashtuns regain their pre-eminent role in the country's governance,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Is this a good time to host 'Aalishan Pakistan'?

Is this a good time to host 'Aalishan Pakistan'?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

'Fashion shows, qawwalis and comedy fests can only be included in a much more meaningful menu of dialogue which occurs when the guns are silent, infiltration is a thing of the past and the people's mood permits such extravaganzas, feels Tarun Vijay, MP.

How Modigate has transformed the Modi sarkar into UPA III

How Modigate has transformed the Modi sarkar into UPA III

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

The scandal surrounding Lalit Modi serves as a reminder for how similar our mainstream political parties are in resisting institutional reform.

Lessons to revive India's ailing agriculture sector

Lessons to revive India's ailing agriculture sector

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Farming and agriculture are crying out for a business model innovation, says R Gopalakrishnan.

IT industry is largest creator of jobs: Murthy

IT industry is largest creator of jobs: Murthy

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Narayan Murthy says the software industry has boosted the international image of India like no other sector.

Jio tariff very aggressive, unsustainable: Sunil Mittal

Jio tariff very aggressive, unsustainable: Sunil Mittal

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Mittal said that overall, he expected that by March 2018, the "dust will settle down" for the entire industry.

How young policymakers could change climate of gloom

How young policymakers could change climate of gloom

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

The stock market responded to his speech by going up by over two per cent; the rupee also gained in strength, by about 1.45 per cent, against the dollar.

India, China agree to share intelligence on terrorists

India, China agree to share intelligence on terrorists

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Both sides to enhance cooperation in combating international terrorism.

What's wrong with the world economy?

What's wrong with the world economy?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Germany is now sitting on a mountain of savings.

India could still be on NSG table, but it needs a push from Trump

India could still be on NSG table, but it needs a push from Trump

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

A new draft proposal circulated among Nuclear Suppliers Group member states early this month could pave the way for India to become a member of the elite club, but this is unlikely to happen before the end of the Barack Obama presidency next month.

Murthy's mantra to turn 'Make in India' into a success

Murthy's mantra to turn 'Make in India' into a success

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

'99 per cent of Indians who go to the US for their advanced studies they stay back there, which is a huge loss for India.

Tihar to Talkatora, Subrata Roy's emotional yatra

Tihar to Talkatora, Subrata Roy's emotional yatra

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Subrata Roy turned up at a New Delhi stadium, best known for hosting the Commonwealth Games, last week as part of his country wide Abhaar Yatra.

Modi@1: Some positive steps, long way to go

Modi@1: Some positive steps, long way to go

Rediff.com26 May 2015

It has been said that by 2025, India could become among the top five economies in the world. If India does become a $5 trillion economy but gets all its rivers polluted, food chain poisoned and genetic pool depleted and biometric database of Indians sold or stolen at the behest of commercial czars, will it not be a pyrrhic economic victory, asks Gopal Krishna.

Opp guns for Raje after fresh document shows she backed Lalit Modi's plea

Opp guns for Raje after fresh document shows she backed Lalit Modi's plea

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Seeking her immediate resignation, Congress on Wednesday stepped up the offensive against Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje accusing her of "repeatedly lying" on the Lalit Modi controversy.

What we learnt about Michelle Obama from her memoir

What we learnt about Michelle Obama from her memoir

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

From her thoughts on a black woman becoming First Lady to marital struggles with her husband Barack, Michelle Obama hasn't held back in her memoir, which is being praised as honest and telling, Becoming.

Be very afraid of the biometric regime

Be very afraid of the biometric regime

Rediff.com4 May 2016

There are unprecedented political implications of identification based on 'biological attributes of an individual', such as employed by Aadhaar, warns Gopal Krishna.

Modi's tightrope walk in Saudi Arabia

Modi's tightrope walk in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

The known unknowns in Prime Minister Modi's Saudi visit assume great significance, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Will Silicon Valley CEOs have second thoughts about India?

Will Silicon Valley CEOs have second thoughts about India?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

'In today's digitalised world, news about the prevalence of such intolerant groups with their pathological animosity towards the minorities cannot remain a secret.' 'Silicon Valley CEOs will undoubtedly factor in such disturbing inputs as they draw up their investment plans.'

How Patanjali is triggering a battle of brands

How Patanjali is triggering a battle of brands

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Patanjali continues to take its peers head on.

Formula One: 'Indian GP will return in 2015'

Formula One: 'Indian GP will return in 2015'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2013

The future of Indian Grand Prix might be uncertain after this year's race but host Jaypee Sports International Limited's CEO Sameer Gaur says the country will not lose the Formula One event and will surely have two more races.

The rise of India's most non-political President

The rise of India's most non-political President

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

APJ Abdul Kalam was passionate about everything he did. He was perfect, says Aditi Phadnis

Birthday Special: Farah Khan's 10 BEST moves

Birthday Special: Farah Khan's 10 BEST moves

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

We celebrate Farah Khan's 50th birthday by re-visiting some of her best choreography.

China surprises India; pushes for stronger anti-terror ties

China surprises India; pushes for stronger anti-terror ties

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

India and China on Friday agreed to set up a dedicated communication channel to boost security cooperation as Home Minister Rajnath Singh held talks with China's security czar on issues like cross border terrorism from Pakistan and the Afghan situation.

Star Wars: India set to test anti-missile defence shield

Star Wars: India set to test anti-missile defence shield

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

DRDO's latest test towards developing an anti-ballistic missile shield, to protect Indian targets against nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles fired from Pakistan or China will provide a technology that is akin to striking a bullet with a bullet, say Ajai Shukla

11 Things You DIDN'T Know About Happy New Year

11 Things You DIDN'T Know About Happy New Year

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Here's a closer look at Farah Khan's latest movie.

What heights she would have taken India!

What heights she would have taken India!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

'She dwarfs every known politician of recent times with her imperious aura, iron will, tremendous drive, dauntless pursuit of goals she set before herself, ability to capture the people's imagination and unshakeable grip over her party and government,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Why Vasundhara Raje finds herself in a mess today

Why Vasundhara Raje finds herself in a mess today

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Lalit Modi's interview with television news channel explaining how Vasundhara Raje took his wife to Portugal for cancer treatment shows that he is seeking revenge against the Rajasthan chief minister.

Decoding Kota: India's coaching capital

Decoding Kota: India's coaching capital

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Kota, Rajasthan, is both a beacon for the educationally deprived and a cynical place in which 16-year-olds live in Dickensian boarding houses, while teachers drive Audis.

How Ronnie Screwvala is using Rs 2,000 cr from the Disney deal

How Ronnie Screwvala is using Rs 2,000 cr from the Disney deal

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

He started a fund with Rs 800 crore and made several investments.

The boom and bust of mining in India

The boom and bust of mining in India

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

The Goa Foundation started filing writ petitions before the Bombay High Court from 1992 onwards against several mining companies.

All the Prime Minister's officers

All the Prime Minister's officers

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

The Modi PMO is like none other: It is staffed by people who are so low profile that the only dominant personality is the Prime Minister's.

Arvind Subramanian: 'India doesn't have this ability to project power like China'

Arvind Subramanian: 'India doesn't have this ability to project power like China'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Arvind Subramanian talks about US and China's power play and where India figures in these dynamics.

Want a bikini body like Esha Gupta? Read this!

Want a bikini body like Esha Gupta? Read this!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

'The biggest myth is that one can achieve six packs by working out for six months and taking supplements and steroids.'

India, US top cops meet to evolve plans against terror

India, US top cops meet to evolve plans against terror

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Top security experts of India and the US met in New Delhi on Wednesday to discuss various measures, including exchange of technologies, to help each other face challenges like terrorism, cyber crime and ensuring safety of major cities.

The changing fortunes of Lalit Modi

The changing fortunes of Lalit Modi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Prakash Bhandari chalks the journey of Lalit Modi from his troubled adolescent days to his mid-life crisis, from his grand success at the India Premier League to his dramatic exit from it

The woman who brought Modi and Sharif together in a hug in Pakistan

The woman who brought Modi and Sharif together in a hug in Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Sushma Swaraj's suave moves helped Narendra Modi pull off a diplomatic coup, helping regain her standing.

Billionaire Club: India's 100 richest business tycoons

Billionaire Club: India's 100 richest business tycoons

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

A majority of India's billionaires gained wealth in the last one year in spite of the stock market decline.

Will Modi grasp the economic nettle?

Will Modi grasp the economic nettle?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

In putting the country's economy back on the rails, it is best that Narendra Modi and Arun Jaitley draw on grass-roots feedback and their own practical sense and native wisdom without allowing themselves to be sucked into the quicksand of economic punditry, says B S Raghavan.

When tribunals undermine the judiciary

When tribunals undermine the judiciary

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

The debate on the constitutionality of tribunals has not been set to rest as yet, says Gopal Krishna.