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India extends $ 1 billion line of credit for development of Russia's Far East

India extends $ 1 billion line of credit for development of Russia's Far East

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Prime Minister Modi appreciated the vision of Putin for the welfare for Russia's Far East, saying the Russian President has opened up investment opportunities for India in the region.

The many benefits of eating nuts

The many benefits of eating nuts

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

It may prevent weight gain and provide other cardiovascular benefits.

'Turbaned' Modi wins fashion war against the Obamas

'Turbaned' Modi wins fashion war against the Obamas

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Ever the style icon, PM Modi wore a beautiful colourful turban.

Modi, Trump agree to sort out trade disputes at the earliest

Modi, Trump agree to sort out trade disputes at the earliest

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

While the Trump administration wants India to lower the trade barriers and embrace "fair and reciprocal" trade, India has raised tariffs on 28 items exported from the US in retaliation to America's withdrawal of preferential access for Indian products.

The unexplored foreign destinations that want Indian travellers

The unexplored foreign destinations that want Indian travellers

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Just an hour or so from the ones we commonly throng to, they promise a lot more for a lot less.

22 social networking sites banned in Kashmir for one month

22 social networking sites banned in Kashmir for one month

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

The ban will be in place for a month or till further orders, whichever is earlier, said an order issued by Principal Secretary Home R K Goyal.

ATM woes: 'The machines are always out of order'

ATM woes: 'The machines are always out of order'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Bengaluru resident Krishnan H tells us about a State Bank of India ATM counter where most of the machines are dysfunctional.

India opposes BRI, PM says connectivity projects must respect sovereignty

India opposes BRI, PM says connectivity projects must respect sovereignty

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

India says it cannot accept a project that ignores its core concerns on sovereignty and territorial integrity.

PHOTOS: PM Modi charms Uzbekistan

PHOTOS: PM Modi charms Uzbekistan

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on the first leg of his eight-day visit to Central Asia and Russia. Here are top moments from his visit

7 warning signs of cancer you shouldn't ignore

7 warning signs of cancer you shouldn't ignore

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Sore throat, lumps and unusual bleeding are just some of the signs you shouldn't ignore, says oncologist Dr P Jagannath.

Explained: What ails India China relationship

Explained: What ails India China relationship

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'A lack of strategic trust and the 'persistent security dilemma' prevails between India and China,' points out Dr Rup Narayan Das.

May the force be with you, says Modi@ New York's Central Park

May the force be with you, says Modi@ New York's Central Park

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Receiving a rock star welcome and hobnobbing with Hollywood celebrities like Hugh Jackman and rapper Jay-Z, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed his fans at the 'Global Citizen Festival' at Central Park in New York.

India's Top 10 cash generating monuments

India's Top 10 cash generating monuments

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Check out which monuments make the most money for the government.

Erdogan arrives in India; to hold talks with Modi tomorrow

Erdogan arrives in India; to hold talks with Modi tomorrow

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

This will be his first visit to India as President.

Obama pays tributes to Mahatma, calls him rare gift to world

Obama pays tributes to Mahatma, calls him rare gift to world

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

The US president has often talked about the influence of Mahatma Gandhi on his life.

Breakfast recipe: How to make Veg Cheese Paratha

Breakfast recipe: How to make Veg Cheese Paratha

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Reshma Aslam tells us how to prepare an ideal Indian breakfast.

SCO summit: Modi, Ghani discuss security situation in Afghanistan

SCO summit: Modi, Ghani discuss security situation in Afghanistan

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in Ufa and the two leaders are understood to have discussed Afghanistan's security situation and India's assistance in reconstruction efforts in the war-torn country.

PM must order probe to expose real gameplan: Sena on Swaraj row

PM must order probe to expose real gameplan: Sena on Swaraj row

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi should step in and order an investigation to know who is so keen on "maligning" Swaraj's "clean" reputation, says Shiv Sena

Soon, you could run your car on bio-diesel

Soon, you could run your car on bio-diesel

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

This is the project to turn municipal and agri-waste into fuel sources like diesel, jet fuel, naptha and petroleum. It is called IH2.

Chinese media highlights Modi-Xi bonhomie

Chinese media highlights Modi-Xi bonhomie

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Bonhomie between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Ahmedabad, setting aside formalities to strike a friendly tone were highlighted by the state media on Thursday, with write ups and photos on front pages.

India, Japan agree to initiate 2+2 dialogue

India, Japan agree to initiate 2+2 dialogue

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

During the 13th annual summit, the two prime ministers reviewed developments in bilateral relations and explored new areas of cooperation, focusing on shared vision for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific, where China is flexing its muscles.

Modi to meet heads of Canada, UK, Japan today

Modi to meet heads of Canada, UK, Japan today

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

After the three bilateral meetings, Modi would participate in the three separate sessions of the Nuclear Security Summit, which kicked off with a White House dinner on Thursday night.

7 breathtaking waterfalls near GOA you cannot miss

7 breathtaking waterfalls near GOA you cannot miss

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Plan your day trekking, camping, swimming, bird-watching around these spots.

Indians nationals evacuated from strife-torn Yemen to return home

Indians nationals evacuated from strife-torn Yemen to return home

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

As many as 350 Indians on Wednesday reached Djibouti after being evacuated on a Navy vessel from Aden, the seaport city of strife-torn Yemen.

Breakfast Recipe: How to make Rava Idli

Breakfast Recipe: How to make Rava Idli

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Reshma Aslam tells us how to whip up a popular South Indian dish for breakfast.

BJP seeks public views on 'charge sheet' against UPA

BJP seeks public views on 'charge sheet' against UPA

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday sought public views on the 'charge sheet' it intends to prepare in seeking to corner the UPA government over its "failure" on several fronts and to highlight the scams unearthed during the present regime.

Here's how Kashmiris dodge internet ban

Here's how Kashmiris dodge internet ban

Rediff.com17 May 2017

The ruling People's Democratic Party has also used Twitter to put out press releases and at times counter the criticism levelled by opposition parties.

PM Modi receives artefacts worth Rs 668 cr that were stolen and smuggled to US

PM Modi receives artefacts worth Rs 668 cr that were stolen and smuggled to US

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

"For some, these artefacts may be measured in monetary terms but for us this is beyond that. It's a part of our culture and heritage," the prime minister said at the ceremony held at the Blair House.

Tips to make the best use of airline discounts

Tips to make the best use of airline discounts

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Deals from online travel portals, in partnership with credit cards, are good.

PM Modi meets Myanmar's Suu Kyi; discuss bilateral security cooperation

PM Modi meets Myanmar's Suu Kyi; discuss bilateral security cooperation

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Both sides "positively assessed" India-Myanmar security cooperation in the backdrop of certain insurgent groups from northeastern Indian states.

PM thanks Fiji for its role in success of India's Mangalyaan mission

PM thanks Fiji for its role in success of India's Mangalyaan mission

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Utilising his visit to Fiji, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday acknowledged the role played by this tiny South Pacific Island nation in the success of India's Mars mission in the very first attempt and offered to make it the hub for regional collaboration in space.

'Fiji's constitution a reflection of an enlightened nation'

'Fiji's constitution a reflection of an enlightened nation'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised Fiji's Constitution which reflected the will of an enlightened nation, guaranteed freedoms and rights to the citizens, ensured their basic needs and empowered them.

Modi tells China: We face instability from same region

Modi tells China: We face instability from same region

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Modi, while addressing students at the Tsinghua University in Beijing, asserted that India and China face instability in their 'shared neighbourhood' that can threaten the security and slow down the economies of the two countries.

PM Modi is in Canada but few Canadians can identify him

PM Modi is in Canada but few Canadians can identify him

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Canadians see India as a fast-growing economy and believe the country's growth is an "important opportunity" for Canada, but most of them can't identify who Narendra Modi is, according to a new poll.

Can Naresh Goyal take back Jet through auction?

Can Naresh Goyal take back Jet through auction?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Naresh Goyal, after being ousted with his wife from the board last week, and with his shareholding halved to 25 per cent, can still make a comeback by partnering a new investor and win back majority control.

Modi defends gift to Emperor: I'll give Gita to all great people I meet

Modi defends gift to Emperor: I'll give Gita to all great people I meet

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday took a dig at his "secular friends" over his gifting a copy of the holy Hindu text Bhagvad Gita to Japanese Emperor Akihito, saying they could kick up a storm and trigger TV debates back home.

'Forget trade or defence. Talk chemistry! Chemistry ab badhega!'

'Forget trade or defence. Talk chemistry! Chemistry ab badhega!'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

'It's the first-ever US presidential visit which is specially planned for India.' 'The standalone visit itself has achieved something already. Don't underestimate it.' Sheela Bhatt gives us an exclusive glimpse of what the Modi government hopes to achieve from Trump's visit.

SCS row: To deal with China, PM backs 'rules-based security architecture'

SCS row: To deal with China, PM backs 'rules-based security architecture'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

Modi said India will continue its support to ASEAN for a rules-based security architecture for the region.

What to check when you buy a car online

What to check when you buy a car online

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

A consumer wins a case against a financial company for selling him a car online, but not transferring the ownership in his name.

Do NOT barter away national security

Do NOT barter away national security

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

'The most unfortunate part is that after precipitating the crisis situation on Tuesday, the government ducked and took help from Saudi Arabia and the UAE to 'de-escalate' the situation.' 'Make no mistake, this fateful move has grave implications.' 'You don't take help from the wolf to guard the sheep, right?' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.