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What can India achieve at the SCO?

What can India achieve at the SCO?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

'Lingering border disputes and fierce geostrategic competition in South Asia between China and India are likely to temper any cooperation Beijing might hope to achieve with New Delhi in the SCO,' says P K Vasudeva.

The dragon's fire at US-India clinch

The dragon's fire at US-India clinch

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

'China might soon have to seriously consider whether it prefers an Indo-US hyphenation to a Sino-Indian one.'

Mary Kom will settle for nothing less than gold

Mary Kom will settle for nothing less than gold

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Mary Kom would look to go one step closer towards her sixth gold when she takes the ring in the 48kg semifinals, in New Delhi, on Thursday.

SC to hear plea seeking team for treatment of kids hit by Encephalitis

SC to hear plea seeking team for treatment of kids hit by Encephalitis

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

The plea also sought a direction to the Centre for providing all necessary medical equipment and other supports for the effective treatment of the children suffering from the epidemic disease.

The most delayed train in India

The most delayed train in India

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

With a 20 hour average delay, the New Jalpaiguri Express is the queen among late-running trains.

Pulses race to Rs 200/kg; govt orders crackdown on hoarders

Pulses race to Rs 200/kg; govt orders crackdown on hoarders

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Markets regulator Sebi joined hands by banning any fresh futures market position in chana, the only commodity among pulses where such trading was allowed

'India's strategic importance has increased'

'India's strategic importance has increased'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

"US officials expect India to play a major role in shaping Asia's strategic environment," the authors have said adding, that Washington would like New Delhi to be involved in a number of major issues.

Stalin buries hatchet with TN Congress, but for how long?

Stalin buries hatchet with TN Congress, but for how long?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

The truce, even if it is not permanence peace, will come under stress and test during the pending polls to rural local bodies in nine revenue districts and urban polls across the state, including those for 16 municipal corporations, starting with Chennai, the oldest and largest, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

EU open to nuclear ties with India

EU open to nuclear ties with India

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

But the EU would like New Delhi to first fulfil certain 'necessary preconditions.'

Can COVID-19 live in your fridge?

Can COVID-19 live in your fridge?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

'The majority of transmission will be via people who are within two metres of one another.' 'The closer you are, the more likely that you'll be infected.'

Bhopal gas tragedy: Amnesty demands Dow appear in court

Bhopal gas tragedy: Amnesty demands Dow appear in court

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Amnesty International has called on the Dow Chemical Company to appear before a Bhopal court this week to explain why its subsidiary Union Carbide Company repeatedly ignored summons in the 1984 gas leak case.

When women bond in Bollywood...

When women bond in Bollywood...

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Sukanya Verma glances at the changing faces of women bonding in Hindi movies.

India is Motorola's 3rd big mkt in Asia Pacific

India is Motorola's 3rd big mkt in Asia Pacific

Rediff.com26 Apr 2004

India is one of the top three markets for telecom company Motorola in the Asia Pacific region, a senior official said in New Delhi.

Resolve differences through diplomacy not violence: US to India, Pak

Resolve differences through diplomacy not violence: US to India, Pak

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

US refrained to make any comment on India's decision to not to attend the SAARC Summit in Islamabad.

China 'observing' situation in Kashmir: Xi tells Imran

China 'observing' situation in Kashmir: Xi tells Imran

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Xi said China is ready to work with Pakistan to forge a closer China-Pakistan community of shared future in the new era.

After scorching heat, Delhiites battle rising UV radiation levels

After scorching heat, Delhiites battle rising UV radiation levels

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Delhi recorded 8.6 on the UV index on Tuesday while it was 8.2 at noon on Wednesday.

Has COVID-19 soured India-China relations further?

Has COVID-19 soured India-China relations further?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'The virus of trust deficit seems to be taking a toll of the friendship built over the years by succeeding leaderships of the two countries,' notes Rup Narayan Das.

A Phenomenon Called Pranab Mukherjee

A Phenomenon Called Pranab Mukherjee

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Ambassador Venu Rajamony, who served as press secretary to President Pranab Mukherjee during his tenure, salutes the statesman and political legend, who passed into the ages on Monday.

Why seeing Nadal makes me happy and sad

Why seeing Nadal makes me happy and sad

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

'And that was what I missed the most when I saw Nadal play in Delhi, the banter with my mom, because she's gone and I won't get to share that moment with her.' 'Superfan' Roshneesh Kmaneck on watching Rafa in person.

PSU oil cos may lose Rs1,80,000cr this fiscal

PSU oil cos may lose Rs1,80,000cr this fiscal

Rediff.com9 May 2008

State-run oil firms are likely to see revenue loss on fuel sales to more than double to Rs 1,80,000 crore (Rs 1,800 billion) during the current fiscal after surge in international crude oil prices and weakening rupee made imports costlier.

'Kulbhushan's parents are worried but very brave'

'Kulbhushan's parents are worried but very brave'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Kulbhushan Jadhav's friends, who have known him since childhood, recall a man tough on the outside but full of compassion inside.

Big leap for India in ease of doing business; rank improves to 77

Big leap for India in ease of doing business; rank improves to 77

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

India improved its rank on six out of the 10 parameters relating to starting and doing business in a country.

Andamans base boosts India in Indian Ocean

Andamans base boosts India in Indian Ocean

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

'The Andamans are strategic territory for India.' 'We need at least three full-length, 10,000-feet airfields here.'

IPL 12: Best of the Best

IPL 12: Best of the Best

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Harish Kotian picks his top performers in IPL 2019.

With Cauvery delta law EPS takes battle to DMK citadel

With Cauvery delta law EPS takes battle to DMK citadel

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

By getting the Tamil Nadu assembly to act on his very imaginative public declaration to keep petro-chemical industries out of the Cauvery delta, which has traditionally been a DMK stronghold, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami has not only set the ball rolling for the assembly elections due a year later but also sent out a strong message to the BJP government at the Centre, which took a unilateral decision to exempt petro-complexes from environmental clearance, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

China: India must hold the line in the north

China: India must hold the line in the north

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

'Our strategy should be to 'hold the line' in the north on the Sino-Indian land frontier, but maintain and, if possible, enlarge India's current edge in the maritime south.'

Why we need our flying jewels

Why we need our flying jewels

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Butterflies aren't just easy on the eyes. Their presence in a place indicates the relative health of the environment.

Surge pricing: Flying looks cheaper than train travel

Surge pricing: Flying looks cheaper than train travel

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

A comparison shows that for Delhi to Mumbai air travel, the lowest airfare price is in the range of Rs 2,755, while the surged price for second-AC comes at Rs 4,104, a 42 per cent increase from the current train fares

COVID-19: It hasn't gone viral in India

COVID-19: It hasn't gone viral in India

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'Our drains are not filled with bodies, our hospitals not run out of beds.' 'That good news, or absence of expected bad news, is the truth that so many in the international community, and also within India, seem unable to handle,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

India loses Afghan proxy war

India loses Afghan proxy war

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

'Pakistan has worsted India in the Afghan proxy war and the defeat becomes a template of regional politics,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

The Hungarian who is Bihar's unwanted guest

The Hungarian who is Bihar's unwanted guest

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

When Viktor Zicho left Hungary 11 months ago to cycle to Darjeeling in India, he did not dream that he would be quarantined for two months in Bihar.

India Open: Srikanth seals final spot; Sindhu crashes out

India Open: Srikanth seals final spot; Sindhu crashes out

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Srikanth had entered the finals of Commonwealth Games last year but he failed to reach the summit clash in any BWF superseries or BWF World Tour tournament since his French Open win in October, 2017.

Why Modi staying in power matters for naval ties with US

Why Modi staying in power matters for naval ties with US

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

The Center for Naval Analyses in its latest report has warned that the thriving relationship might come to a halt if the BJP does not win the 2019 general election.

'China will face consequences of misplaced aggression'

'China will face consequences of misplaced aggression'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'We are beginning to see that the rest of the world will not simply accept the domination of one power'

'India's vision' can't be realised by bashing China, says state media op-ed

'India's vision' can't be realised by bashing China, says state media op-ed

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

With Modi's visit, New Delhi hopes there will be breakthroughs in many aspects, especially business and trade, security cooperation and nuclear issues.

Bad loans: All is not lost for India's public sector banks

Bad loans: All is not lost for India's public sector banks

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Factors like dedicated recovery teams, centralised follow-up on bad loan accounts and resolutions via NCLT are driving the trend

Over 340 drugs to go off the shelves soon

Over 340 drugs to go off the shelves soon

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Some of the popular brands that would be impacted include Phensedyl (Abbott), Tixylix (Abbott), Gluconorm PG (Lupin), Ascoril D (Glenmark), Solvin Cold (Ipca), D Cold Total (Paras Pharma).

Designing hospitality his passion

Designing hospitality his passion

Rediff.com5 May 2007

Being saddled with the tag of 'hospitality industry specialist' doesn't bother architect Bobby Mukherji. He feels it is good to do work in an industry where people from all over the world can take a closer look and admire it.

Five Indian boxers in finals

Five Indian boxers in finals

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

Two-time champion M C Marykom moved closer to her third title in the 46kg class in the fourth World Women's boxing Championships in Delhi.