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Bush pleased at Indo-Pak peace initiatives

Bush pleased at Indo-Pak peace initiatives

Rediff.com2 Jul 2003

White House spokesman Ari Fleischer said the US president was 'pleased' with Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf's actions to stop cross-border terrorism.

25 FIERY frames of Mirch Masala

25 FIERY frames of Mirch Masala

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Sukanya Verma tells us just what makes Mirch Masala a must watch.

India-China: A tale of two spiders

India-China: A tale of two spiders

Rediff.com16 May 2015

How should sophisticated countries deal with others that have a huge body but a small brain?

Interference in judicial system doesn't augur well: SC

Interference in judicial system doesn't augur well: SC

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

It made the observation while deciding to keep the Gujarat high court advocate association's plea pending which has sought a direction to the Centre to implement the Supreme Court collegium's recommendations on the transfer of Bombay high court judge Justice Akil Kureshi.

US formally exits Paris climate deal

US formally exits Paris climate deal

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

President Trump originally announced his intention to withdraw from the agreement in 2017 and formally notified the United Nations last year. The US exited the pact after a mandatory year-long waiting period that ended on Wednesday.

US Fed rate hike: Cloud over India's premium valuations

US Fed rate hike: Cloud over India's premium valuations

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Premium valuations era started in 2006 and went hand in hand with decline in the US interest rates

Jewellers give up on machines, go back to handcrafted designs

Jewellers give up on machines, go back to handcrafted designs

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

As the shift from hand-crafted to machine-made ornaments did not serve the purpose, with neither the cost of machine-made jewellery declining nor jewellers finding innovative designs, the industry goes back to 'hand-crafted' ornaments for both domestic and overseas buyers, reports Dilip Kumar Jha.

What Sardar Patel's 'imitators' need to learn from him

What Sardar Patel's 'imitators' need to learn from him

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Those who are so quick to claim Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's mantle but who fail to do him justice and actually diminish and distort him will learn that we must dare to be ambitious, confident and try for the best outcomes for India, says National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon

'Terrorists don't come from India's Muslims'

'Terrorists don't come from India's Muslims'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

'They are not affected by ISIS' sentiment of avenging the suffering of the global ummah.' 'They have a huge ummah of their own in India, a huge Muslim population.' 'And because of that, they have to take into consideration the political and social conditions of Muslims in India.' 'They have to express themselves in a more political way and not through terrorism.'

Why the real Azhar walked out of an interview...

Why the real Azhar walked out of an interview...

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Former cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin, who is actively promoting his upcoming biopic 'Azhar', walked out of an interview recently when posed questions about the match-fixing controversy.

Why Pakistan may have jettisoned Yasin Bhatkal

Why Pakistan may have jettisoned Yasin Bhatkal

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

It seems that like in the late 1980s, Pakistan feels that its support to the IM is giving diminishing returns and they have decided to jettison them. It is not unlikely that an American nudge and pressure to do this has been a significant factor in all these happenings, says Colonel (retd) Anil Athale

Global payments firms in talks with RBI for free flow of data

Global payments firms in talks with RBI for free flow of data

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

While most of these payment players continue to run Indian data through the global processes of data analytics and fraud detection, the industry seems divided over whether the regulator would allow this to continue.

Will Trump take sides in the India-Pakistan dispute?

Will Trump take sides in the India-Pakistan dispute?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

'It is highly doubtful that the Trump administration will consider inserting itself into the volatile India-Pakistan dispute.'

Preview: Google Pixel 4a

Preview: Google Pixel 4a

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The Google Pixel 4a mobile phone, discovers Ashish Narsale, is all about photography and software experience.

Dropped Paes lashes out at Bhupathi

Dropped Paes lashes out at Bhupathi

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Leander Paes felt humiliated that he was called all the way from Mexico, only to be dropped.

Why Krishna's visit to Lanka can't be termed 'successful'

Why Krishna's visit to Lanka can't be termed 'successful'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

S M Krishna's praise for the Sri Lankan government-appointed Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission will diminish our credibility as an honest broker in the eyes of the Sri Lankan Tamils who are becoming increasingly bitter towards India, feels Satish Chandra.

SPOTTED! Emraan Hashmi, Nargis Fakhri at IPL match

SPOTTED! Emraan Hashmi, Nargis Fakhri at IPL match

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi, watched captain Rohit Sharma lead by example as a thoroughly professional Mumbai Indians outclassed Pune Supergiants.

India's billionaires' success mantras

India's billionaires' success mantras

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Three businessmen disclose their success mantras: One belongs to an old Marwari family, another is a second generation industrialist whose father scripted an amazing rags-to-riches story and the third was a professional till one day he succumbed to the charms of entrepreneurship.

6 non-IT jobs you can consider

6 non-IT jobs you can consider

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

The one common thread that we see across these jobs is that they are all highly human-centric, points out Ramesh Kumar.

'If Mamata wants, violence can stop in 3 days'

'If Mamata wants, violence can stop in 3 days'

Rediff.com5 May 2021

'If Mamata Banerjee doesn't want, then violence cannot be stopped.'

Murthy sad over how UPA handled corruption issue

Murthy sad over how UPA handled corruption issue

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

Infosys founder, N R Narayana Murthy, otherwise an admirer of the government, says he's unhappy at the way Sonia Gandhi and Manmohan Singh have handled the Lok Pal Bill issue.

Tillerson says US is India's reliable partner, takes dig at China, Pakistan

Tillerson says US is India's reliable partner, takes dig at China, Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Tillerson said China's behaviour and action is "posing a challenge to the rules-based international order".

Is S&P's negative outlook justified?

Is S&P's negative outlook justified?

Rediff.com2 May 2012

The outlook cut is based on a weak premise since the economy is expected to rebound this fiscal but a wake-up call was needed.

'Afro-phobia' is not the norm in India

'Afro-phobia' is not the norm in India

Rediff.com31 May 2016

'Our countrymen should be made aware of the need to be polite and friendly to our African guests.' 'They should know the dictum, athithi devo bhava, whether they are black or white,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan, who once served as India's high commissioner to Kenya.

The A, B and C of BCCI's central contracts

The A, B and C of BCCI's central contracts

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

The Board of Control for Cricket in India sprang no surprises in the list of central retainership contracts which was announced on Friday by including all their star players in the top group.

Several terror plots foiled due to Indo-US cooperation: WH

Several terror plots foiled due to Indo-US cooperation: WH

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

Acknowledging that it is clear to all that many terrorist groups operate in Pakistan, he said the US continues to work with the Pakistani government in this regard.

'By Trump's standards, it was an enormous success'

'By Trump's standards, it was an enormous success'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

'Flattering press, nice photos, no major gaffes.' 'Both sides will be very happy as they are clearly measuring 'success' by a different yardstick than the world used in the past.'

Indo-Pak ties: Fewer allegations, more friendly notes

Indo-Pak ties: Fewer allegations, more friendly notes

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

For India and Pakistan, the divergence on traditional issues remains, but there is a search for new areas of convergence, believes B Raman

In Ahmed Patel, Cong loses its key strategist, troubleshooter

In Ahmed Patel, Cong loses its key strategist, troubleshooter

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

The 71-year-old remained Sonia Gandhi's most trusted lieutenant for most of her tenure as the longest serving Congress president, standing by her side through sun and shade.

'If India has to grow, emphasis must be on the poor'

'If India has to grow, emphasis must be on the poor'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

'The world is going to be more insular.' 'What India needs to do is develop the domestic market for domestic consumption.' 'The emphasis has to be on Bharat as against India.'

Why India's poverty rate has fallen to 12.4%

Why India's poverty rate has fallen to 12.4%

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

The World Bank said improved infrastructure, specifically rural electrification, has had far-ranging effects

'The England team is now genuinely confident'

'The England team is now genuinely confident'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

England coach Andy Flower feels India's poor performance in the just-concluded Test series should in no way diminish his team's achievement of humbling a side which features some of the most experienced players in international cricket.

If people don't hold Parliament accountable, who will?

If people don't hold Parliament accountable, who will?

Rediff.com28 May 2012

Parliament is essential to the success of Indian democracy and the citizenry should be in the forefront of demanding reforms which help improve and strengthen Parliamentary democracy, says Rohit Pradhan.

NDA has slim majority, but RJD is single largest party

NDA has slim majority, but RJD is single largest party

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

The ruling coalition won 125 seats in the 243-member state assembly against 110 clinched by the opposition Grand Alliance to pave the way for a fourth successive term for Kumar in office.

India votes to block gay rights at UN

India votes to block gay rights at UN

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

India along with China, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE voted against equal rights for gay staffers in UN

What is India waiting for? Perhaps big bang M&As

What is India waiting for? Perhaps big bang M&As

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

The contraction in M&A activity in India contrasts sharply with the upbeat global picture, much of it led by a reviving US economy.

T20 cricket losing its charm, thick and fast

T20 cricket losing its charm, thick and fast

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

It's no secret that Twenty20 (T20) cricket is struggling. The T20 World Cup is almost halfway through and has thus far been a washout.

'UP voters are not going to forget Covid trauma'

'UP voters are not going to forget Covid trauma'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

'Every family in UP has been deeply affected in this second wave.' 'It has only been denial, denial, and denial by the incumbent CM.'

Blamed for spreading COVID-19, Markaz says didn't violate any law

Blamed for spreading COVID-19, Markaz says didn't violate any law

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Markaz Nizamuddin, which is the international headquarters of Tabilghi Jamaat for close to 100 years, offered its premises for setting up a quarantine facility.

'India's dominance in IT will continue'

'India's dominance in IT will continue'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

'India is the number one IT destination in the world as we have the largest number of IT professionals in the world.'