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Yes, Kashmir dispute 'hinders' China-Pak economic corridor: Chinese media

Yes, Kashmir dispute 'hinders' China-Pak economic corridor: Chinese media

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

At the same time China said that it does not mean China should "appease" India to prevent it from playing "little tricks".

Ram temple: 'I want to place rare evidence before SC'

Ram temple: 'I want to place rare evidence before SC'

Rediff.com3 May 2017

'This evidence is important to solve the dispute.'

Greece crisis hits India Inc's offshore fund raising plan

Greece crisis hits India Inc's offshore fund raising plan

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Bond issuances dipped 31.4% during January-June

'Over time, Rahul seems to have changed'

'Over time, Rahul seems to have changed'

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'It is the regional parties and their leaders who are the ones we have to watch.'

Political risks the stock markets face in 2018

Political risks the stock markets face in 2018

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Political risk culminating from elections in the US and Latin America, and evolving right-wing populism in Europe could lead to substantial volatility, say Abheek Barua & Tushar Arora.

French dual hostage crises OVER; 3 gunmen, 4 hostages killed

French dual hostage crises OVER; 3 gunmen, 4 hostages killed

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

The dual hostage crises in France has come to an end with the gunmen reported killed and all hostages rescued safely.

Did someone pay $110.5 million for this painting?

Did someone pay $110.5 million for this painting?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

Kishore Singh on Jean-Michel Basquiat and his worth.

'COVID-19 will be a year-long struggle'

'COVID-19 will be a year-long struggle'

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'Predictions are that numbers will continue to rise till May end and maybe in the first half of June will be our peak.'

Biggest challenge of 2014: The future of the India-US alliance

Biggest challenge of 2014: The future of the India-US alliance

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

'India-US relations seem to have soured when the US expected India to not only balance China in the Asia-Pacific, but also make concessions to Pakistan as a price for US technological help,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Russia, Ukraine to be kept apart at World Cup, assures Blatter

Russia, Ukraine to be kept apart at World Cup, assures Blatter

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Russia and Ukraine will be put into different groups at the 2018 World Cup finals if the Ukrainians qualify and relations between the two countries do not improve, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Tuesday.

Will India ever get its treasures back?

Will India ever get its treasures back?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

'Does a thousand-year-old sculpture worshipped in a thriving religion belong to a foreign museum or the temple from which it was extracted?' Congress MP Shashi Tharoor asked angrily. 'They legitimately belonged to India and people of past, present and future generations are interested in re-possessing them,' a central information commissioner declared last month.

Markets open on a cautious note; RIL, Infosys up 0.5%

Markets open on a cautious note; RIL, Infosys up 0.5%

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Markets opened marginally higher helped by a rebound in index heavyweights

Rio Olympics: A beginner's guide to rowing

Rio Olympics: A beginner's guide to rowing

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

As India's Dattu Bhokanal will be competing in the men's singles sculls rowing event fat the Rio 2016 Olympics, on Saturday, here is a beginner's guide.

Indian aviation faces swadeshi headwinds

Indian aviation faces swadeshi headwinds

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Amber Dubey explains why India needs to stop blocking competition if it ever wants to become the top aviation market.

Beijing awarded 2022 Winter Olympics

Beijing awarded 2022 Winter Olympics

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Beijing was chosen by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to host the 2022 Winter Olympics on Friday, becoming the first city to be awarded both summer and winter Games.

Sensex to hit 32,000 by 2016-end: Societe Generale

Sensex to hit 32,000 by 2016-end: Societe Generale

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Indian equities are in a multi-year bull story with capex cycle recovery as the main driver.

Odds favour Theresa May as voting begins in UK

Odds favour Theresa May as voting begins in UK

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

The final pre-poll survey done by Comres for the Independent newspaper gives the Tories a 10-point lead over the Labour party.

PM Modi to address opening plenary @WEF

PM Modi to address opening plenary @WEF

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

The keynote address will be given by United States President Donald Trump

Tech stocks propel Sensex past 34K mark

Tech stocks propel Sensex past 34K mark

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

The NSE 50-share index, after moving between 10,469.90 and 10,395.25, finally concluded at 10,458.65, up 41.50 points

How a Maratha general defeated the British

How a Maratha general defeated the British

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

Till recently there was no monument to the Maratha victory or the great Maratha General Mahadji Shinde. It was a defeat, such as never suffered by the British in India.

Sensex retreats from 1-week high; real estate, banks fall

Sensex retreats from 1-week high; real estate, banks fall

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

The 30-share Sensex ended down 159 points at 27,425 and the 50-share Nifty closed down 24 points at 8,299.

What's the EU migrant crisis about?

What's the EU migrant crisis about?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

For those who are unaware of the migrant crisis the EU is facing and wondering just what the fuss is all about, here's an explanation of what's going on.

UK pays tributes to Diana on 20th death anniversary

UK pays tributes to Diana on 20th death anniversary

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Flowers, posters and images were placed at the gates of Kensington Palace.

Germany calls in British ambassador over spy allegations

Germany calls in British ambassador over spy allegations

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Germany's foreign ministry has called in British Ambassador Simon MacDonald to demand an explanation over allegations that his mission in Berlin is operating a "secret listening post" to spy on the German government.

The implications of President Park's state visit to India

The implications of President Park's state visit to India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

South Korean President Park Geun-hye's visit to India will enhance economic and military ties between the two countries and give the relationship a strategic dimension, says Jiye Kim.

Bankruptcy bill passage enthuse markets; Nifty settles at 7,900

Bankruptcy bill passage enthuse markets; Nifty settles at 7,900

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Participants are eagerly waiting for the key macrodata -- IIP and CPI numbers due to be released later today.

Syrian whose plight went viral finds refuge in Spanish soccer

Syrian whose plight went viral finds refuge in Spanish soccer

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Mementos from the soccer world that brought Syrian refugee Osama Abdul Mohsen to Spain are strewn around the flat he shares with two of his sons, including a ball signed by Real Madrid's star players and a banner for the local team, Getafe.

Sports Shorts: Ethiopia's Desisa takes NYC Marathon

Sports Shorts: Ethiopia's Desisa takes NYC Marathon

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Get ready for the mother of all football transfers!

Get ready for the mother of all football transfers!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Neymar's record-breaking 222 million euros ($263 million) transfer from Barcelona to Paris St Germain is set to be completed this week with the French club poised to pay his release clause.

Is Leicester's 5,000-1 upset the greatest sporting shock?

Is Leicester's 5,000-1 upset the greatest sporting shock?

Rediff.com3 May 2016

At the start of the English football season last August, bookmakers in Britain were offering odds of 5,000-1 against LeicesterCity winning the Premier League. 5,000-1? Now, let's put that into perspective.

Pakistan and its seven states of delusion

Pakistan and its seven states of delusion

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

'Pakistan is full of 'religious entrepreneurs' like Hafeez Saeed who poison the minds of the young so that they can be motivated to become terrorists. They work in concert with the rulers of Pakistan. It is a private-public partnership.'

2019: The year in photos

2019: The year in photos

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top photos of 2019. Together these images tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak, triumph and tragedy.

Myth of the tolerant, peaceful, Hindu

Myth of the tolerant, peaceful, Hindu

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

The idea that Hindus are peace-loving and reticent is modern, says Aakar Patel.

The world's worst natural disasters in 2018

The world's worst natural disasters in 2018

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

The world endured bushfires, drought, tsunamis and earthquakes in 2018.

Indian football round-up: Team re-enters top-100 in FIFA rankings

Indian football round-up: Team re-enters top-100 in FIFA rankings

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

The Indian football team has re-entered the top-100 of the FIFA world rankings and is now placed at 99th at the latest chart released on Thursday.

Modi in India for 46 days and counting

Modi in India for 46 days and counting

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

The prime minister is all set to break his record of spending most days in the country without travelling abroad.

FULL TEXT: Pranab's address at RSS headquarters

FULL TEXT: Pranab's address at RSS headquarters

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

The soul of India resides in pluralism and tolerance. This plurality of our society has come through assimilation of ideas over centuries. Secularism and inclusion are a matter of faith for us. It is our composite culture which makes us into one nation.

Markets trim gains to end flat

Markets trim gains to end flat

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Benchmark share indices trimmed intra-day gains after global crude oil prices resumed their downward trajectory after sharp gains on Friday.

Will Xi Jinping's China survive?

Will Xi Jinping's China survive?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

'Is Xi's China stable?'
'No one can say whether the regime will fall all at once or if its leaders are devising a new solid and competitive -- anything but democratic -- model.' A fascinating excerpt from Francois Bougon's Inside The Mind of Xi Jinping.

New UN chief has an Indian connection

New UN chief has an Indian connection

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

'Antonio Guterres takes over as the UN secretary-general with tremendous goodwill as the process of his election was without the usual horse trading and compromises.' 'We have every reason to believe that he will be sensitive to Indian positions,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.