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Silicon Valley to honour Jaitley; discuss some contentious issues

Silicon Valley to honour Jaitley; discuss some contentious issues

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

His 7-day long trip to the United States starts on June 17.

Pak expels Indian envoy; suspends bilateral trade

Pak expels Indian envoy; suspends bilateral trade

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

While India's High Commissioner Bisaria is in Islamabad, his Pakistani counterpart Moin-ul-Haq is yet to take charge in New Delhi.

Bumpy diplomatic ride ahead for Biden

Bumpy diplomatic ride ahead for Biden

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The US is not going to be able to mount a concerted 'Western strategy' against China or Russia in the present international milieu, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

UN report names India among countries where rights activists intimidated

UN report names India among countries where rights activists intimidated

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

The report documents allegations of reprisals and intimidation in 38 countries, some of which are members of the Human Rights Council.

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.

'India, China should be sensitive to each other's concerns'

'India, China should be sensitive to each other's concerns'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Gokhale's visit for bilateral consultations is taking place amid renewed optimism that the vexed issue of listing of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Muhammed chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist by the United Nations, which has been stalled by China, is headed for a resolution in the coming weeks

Ssshhh! We are talking about menstrual health

Ssshhh! We are talking about menstrual health

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

It is urgent that we break the silence around the 'M' word, one ward and gram panchayat at a time, so that women and girls -- irrespective of their financial capacity -- can demand the information and materials they need, says Archana Patkar.

The maverick who changed India's legal education

The maverick who changed India's legal education

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Whenever the history of India's National Law Schools is written, N R Madhava Menon's name will be deeply inscribed in it, says Mohammad Zeeshan Ahmad.

Will impose more sanctions on N Korea, says Trump; talks to Xi

Will impose more sanctions on N Korea, says Trump; talks to Xi

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

During the phone call, Trump underscored the determination of the US to defend itself and its allies from the growing threat posed by the North Korean regime, the White House said.

No Indian for WTO deputy chief post

No Indian for WTO deputy chief post

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

For the first time in the last eight years, India would not have any representative for the post of deputy director general.

This Indian school hopes to solve the world's problems

This Indian school hopes to solve the world's problems

Rediff.com8 May 2018

A group of high-powered individuals led by Anand Mahindra have come together to set up Krea university. The campus is expected to be ready by 2019 and the first batch of 100 to 125 students will commence classes in August next year.

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan's Akmal fined for late night outing

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan's Akmal fined for late night outing

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Former ESPN Star Sports MD Sawhney has already been working alongside outgoing Chief Executive Richardson for the last six weeks to ensure a smooth transition.

IPL behind closed doors? Indian sport hit by COVID-19

IPL behind closed doors? Indian sport hit by COVID-19

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The money-spinning Indian Premier League has mulled a closed-door edition in a desperate bid to avoid cancellation as the deadly COVID-19 sent Indian sports into quarantine after a government directive for fans to be kept away from all action to prevent the pandemic from spreading.

WTO Trade Facilitation pact, food security signed

WTO Trade Facilitation pact, food security signed

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

The decision preceded long hours of tense negotiations and last minute hiccups from Argentina and Pakistan

Meet the Brazilian guest on Republic Day

Meet the Brazilian guest on Republic Day

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

As someone with nostalgia for the good cheer and friendly feelings of Brazilian people, former Ambassador to Brazil B S Prakash can only hope that when they see on their TV screens their President being feted on Rajpath, they will sense India's goodwill for Brazil.

Modi move to allow dual use in SEZs to help Adani SEZ

Modi move to allow dual use in SEZs to help Adani SEZ

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Developers had been urging dual usage of their SEZ land since the beginning of global financial recession in 2008.

The first substantive trade agreement at WTO

The first substantive trade agreement at WTO

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

If India does not wish to continually violate the WTO rules, it must also continue to push the WTO to either revisit the reference point of 1986-88 prices for calculating subsidies and pitch it at a recent period, or raise the ceiling on subsidies to enable countries like India to stay within the envisaged cap.

Afghanistan and Ireland join Test nations

Afghanistan and Ireland join Test nations

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Afghanistan and Ireland have been approved as Full Members by the ICC.

India, Russia against 'outside influence' in internal matters: Modi

India, Russia against 'outside influence' in internal matters: Modi

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

His remarks without naming any country came against the backdrop of tension between India and Pakistan after New Delhi revoked Jammu and Kashmir's special status.

Now, TIME says Modi united India like no PM in decades

Now, TIME says Modi united India like no PM in decades

Rediff.com29 May 2019

The article is in stark contrast to the TIME cover story done on Modi earlier this month titled 'India's Divider in Chief', written by Aatish Taseer, son of Indian journalist Tavleen Singh and late Pakistani politician and businessman Salmaan Taseer.

No systemic risks to Chinese economy: Premier

No systemic risks to Chinese economy: Premier

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Li is currently attending the WEF annual meeting in Davos in back drop of release of the annual GDP figures by China highlighting the continuation of the slowdown of the world's second largest economy.

RBI sees oil prices, HRA payout impact inflation

RBI sees oil prices, HRA payout impact inflation

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

The policy review observed that the moderation in inflation, excluding food and fuel, that was witnessed in the first quarter of 2017-18 has "by and large, reversed".

'Modi must signal govt actually making changes in ecosystem'

'Modi must signal govt actually making changes in ecosystem'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

Modi is the first Indian premier to visit the Silicon Valley and meet its top CEOs

Jamshedpur hand NEUFC first defeat in landmark game

Jamshedpur hand NEUFC first defeat in landmark game

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

The 2021 men's and women's U-17 European Championships have been cancelled due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, UEFA said on Friday.

Only 0.33% COVID-19 patients on ventilators: Vardhan

Only 0.33% COVID-19 patients on ventilators: Vardhan

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The Union health minister said of the total active COVID-19 cases in the country, 1.5 per cent are on oxygen support and 2.34 per cent are in ICUs.

How Palanpur's diamond merchants conquered the world

How Palanpur's diamond merchants conquered the world

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

'We did not know we would one day dominate nearly 70 per cent of the market.' 'Today, of 100 diamonds available for trade in Antwerp, 93 are cut and polished in India.' A fascinating excerpt from Shantanu Guha Ray's The Diamond Trail: How India Rose To Global Domination.

IBM CEO: Topic of jobs is the topic for every country I go to

IBM CEO: Topic of jobs is the topic for every country I go to

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Ginni Rometty, who is on Donald Trump's advisory committee, discusses the importance of an open workforce, work visas, and why India is a microcosm of all of IBM.

China takes a jab at US; sends aircraft carrier to South China Sea

China takes a jab at US; sends aircraft carrier to South China Sea

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Flexing its muscles over Taiwan, China on Monday sailed its aircraft carrier close to the estranged island amid tensions with the US following President-elect Donald Trump's telephone call with the Taiwanese president.

Retain Obama's policy towards India: Tellis urges Trump

Retain Obama's policy towards India: Tellis urges Trump

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Possible US envoy says India must get assurance against China.

Differences shouldn't become disputes: India to China

Differences shouldn't become disputes: India to China

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

Welcoming Jaishankar, Foreign Minister Wang referred to the Indo-Pak tensions without directly mentioning about India scrapping the Article 370 of the Constitution that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

E-cigarettes: The damage is worse than you think!

E-cigarettes: The damage is worse than you think!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

E-cigarettes pose a huge health risk to users, who more often than not are adolescents and young adults

Pompeo, Gokhale say Pak must take action against terror groups

Pompeo, Gokhale say Pak must take action against terror groups

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Gokhale and Pompeo expressed satisfaction over the significant progress and the quality of the India-US Strategic Partnership

India refuses to endorse BRI, mounts veiled attack on Pak

India refuses to endorse BRI, mounts veiled attack on Pak

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

"Terrorism is an enemy of the basic human rights: of life, peace and prosperity," Swaraj said.

With 2 more Covid deaths, nationwide toll reaches 9; total cases 468

With 2 more Covid deaths, nationwide toll reaches 9; total cases 468

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The Union health ministry said West Bengal and Himachal Pradesh reported a casualty each on Monday, taking the total number of deaths to nine in the country due to COVID-19.

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