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Ahead of Trump summit, Kim pays second surprise visit to China

Ahead of Trump summit, Kim pays second surprise visit to China

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Xi-Kim meeting took place amid concern in Beijing that the North Korean leader is getting too close to US sidelining China pointing to its declining importance in the Korean Peninsula peace process.

After 12 years, India, Russia, China hold trilateral meeting

After 12 years, India, Russia, China hold trilateral meeting

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

Earlier, Modi met Jinping seperately and the two leaders concurred there had been a perceptible improvement in bilateral relations.

PHOTOS: Japanese PM plays perfect host to 'dependable friend' Modi

PHOTOS: Japanese PM plays perfect host to 'dependable friend' Modi

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

Modi said it is his 12th meeting with Abe since he first visited Japan as prime minister in September 2014

Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman dies of colon cancer

Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman dies of colon cancer

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

In a statement posted on his official Twitter handle, the actor's family said he was diagnosed with the disease in 2016.

The man who works for India, seven days a week

The man who works for India, seven days a week

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

'Serving as the AG is one way of giving back to society or to the profession from which you have earned your name, fame, money and reputation. A lawyer practises for only about 50 years. I have already put in 35 years. If I put in 40 or 50 years, out of which if I take five or 10 years to give back to the profession, it's not a big deal.'

From Aapnu Amdavad to Aamchi Mumbai: Highlights from bullet train launch

From Aapnu Amdavad to Aamchi Mumbai: Highlights from bullet train launch

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Here are top quotes of PM Modi, Japan's Shinzo Abe at bullet train launch.

Trump 'encouraged' Modi to improve Pak ties: White House

Trump 'encouraged' Modi to improve Pak ties: White House

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

The US President also encouraged Prime Minister Modi to improve relations with Pakistan.

Putin gets emotional as Modi strikes a personal chord

Putin gets emotional as Modi strikes a personal chord

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Putin said India will become a full-fledged member of the SCO in a week.

Meet BFF Rakshit and Rishab Shetty!

Meet BFF Rakshit and Rishab Shetty!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

The latest updates from the Kannada film industry.

India ready to be 'Sherpa' to help Nepal scale mountain of success: Modi

India ready to be 'Sherpa' to help Nepal scale mountain of success: Modi

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Modi said Nepal must identify its needs and priorities to deliver results.

Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior review

Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior review

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

'Tanhaji has so much fun recreating a bygone legend and fictionalising history, authenticity and spellings, it gets infectious,' feels Sukanya Verma.

When women join the farmers protest

When women join the farmers protest

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

From carrying portraits of their sons and husbands who have committed suicide due to agrarian distress to picketing to doing sewa 24x7 at langars, women have shown a rare determination not to capitulate before the government.

11 BEAUTIFUL STORIES From Around The World

11 BEAUTIFUL STORIES From Around The World

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films from the recent Toronto International Film Festival.

Must respect each other's core concerns: India to China

Must respect each other's core concerns: India to China

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

"Our relationship is so big that it is no longer a bilateral relationship. It has global dimensions," the report quoted Jaishankar as saying.

HELP Satish Achieve His Dream

HELP Satish Achieve His Dream

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The one thing holding back the plucky youngster who has never hesitated to plunge into unknown territory, is funds

9 tips to make people fall in love with your brand

9 tips to make people fall in love with your brand

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

The ultimate guide to make 'customer loyalty' the game changer for your brand!

#JabWeMet: He was my project partner

#JabWeMet: He was my project partner

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Puja Kapoor tells us how her project partner went on to become her life partner.

The Abhijit Banerjee I know

The Abhijit Banerjee I know

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Uddalok Bhattacharya looks back at his friendship with 'Jhima', the Nobel Laureate.

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

Modi extends $150m credit to Caribbean nations

Modi extends $150m credit to Caribbean nations

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Modi announced a USD 14-million grant for community development projects in the Caricom and another USD 150 million line of credit for solar, renewable energy and climate- change related projects, a statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs said.

Why Indian cricket must thank Vasant Raiji

Why Indian cricket must thank Vasant Raiji

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'With his passing comes the end of Indian cricket history.'

Mohanlal-Puneet Rajkumar's Kannada film wins praise

Mohanlal-Puneet Rajkumar's Kannada film wins praise

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Kannada film Mythri (Friendship) released last Friday and has received positive reviews for its strong script, realistic plot, good performances and social message.

Vietnam seeks India's 'active support' on South China Sea row

Vietnam seeks India's 'active support' on South China Sea row

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

As disputed South China Sea witnesses increased Chinese influence, Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on Monday pitched for India's "active support" to peacefully resolve all disputes and sought its greater linkages across the region.

The Brave New World of Dating Apps

The Brave New World of Dating Apps

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

'Find a great date, or great dates for the rest of your lives, or maybe a great friendship.'

One of life's less remarked upon blessings...

One of life's less remarked upon blessings...

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

... 'is long lives are generally the norm today,' says Rahul Jacob.

Astad is gone, but is more alive than ever

Astad is gone, but is more alive than ever

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

'Astad had the courage to plough a lonely furrow. He made a life of his own, on his own, and created a path-breaking dance style.' 'Only a few in the performing arts could do what he did.' 'A classical dancer can fall back on tradition, but Astad created something absolutely new.'

'When you make love, it's an expression of love'

'When you make love, it's an expression of love'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

If you see a lesbian kiss or a lovemaking scene in an American show, you wouldn't call it sleaze. Game of Thrones had so much nudity and so much lovemaking but people said oh my God, what a show! I will not call it sleaze. I call it boldness, I call it story telling.'

Shah Rukh on Vajpayee: 'I have lost a part of my childhood'

Shah Rukh on Vajpayee: 'I have lost a part of my childhood'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

'He was one of India's greatest leaders loved and respected by all. He will be missed.'

China pledges $124bn for Silk Road, terms it 'project of the century'

China pledges $124bn for Silk Road, terms it 'project of the century'

Rediff.com14 May 2017

China will also set up 50 joint laboratories with countries participating in the Belt and Road initiative to enhance cooperation on innovation.

COVID-19 and Masked Mankind

COVID-19 and Masked Mankind

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

COVID-19 has accomplished what the UN failed to do in the last 75 years by making mankind rally around a mask of unity, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

#JabWeMet: She lived 150 mts away from my house

#JabWeMet: She lived 150 mts away from my house

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Rediff readers share their love stories with us.

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Aseem Chhabra introduces us to the best of Berlinale.

This man's mission is a university

This man's mission is a university

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

India needs a 1,000 more Ashoka universities, Naukri.com Founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani tells Anjuli Bhargava.

Want to be your own boss? Think BIG. Do BIG.

Want to be your own boss? Think BIG. Do BIG.

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Give more than 100 per cent to your job, advises author Bikram Dasgupta.

Knowing the REAL Rishi Kapoor

Knowing the REAL Rishi Kapoor

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'It will take me a while to process the meaning of the loss of a man who meant so much to me through my entire life,' says Aseem Chhabra.

What are Bigg Boss winners up to?

What are Bigg Boss winners up to?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

How has life turned out for the winners?

Saudi placates Pakistan. What about India?

Saudi placates Pakistan. What about India?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

With Modi's international image seriously damaged -- perhaps, irrecoverably -- and Indian foreign policy finding itself in drift, we move on to the New Year in a depressing scenario, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'If I had to be trashy, I'd be the best trash'

'If I had to be trashy, I'd be the best trash'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'I always gave my best, even to what people considered to be trashy content.'

'Sourav always showed faith in me'

'Sourav always showed faith in me'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'The one thing that a cricketer aspires for is earning the respect of the dressing room and that respect is earned only when any player puts his hand up in adverse conditions and does his job for the team.'

Who are Sonakshi, Kareena, Deepika hanging out with?

Who are Sonakshi, Kareena, Deepika hanging out with?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Proof that leading ladies can be friends too.