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The Indian contesting Thai elections!

The Indian contesting Thai elections!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

'It's a dream, but will I give it up? No bloody way,' Umesh Pandey, the former Bangkok Post editor turned Opposition candidate, tells Rahul Jacob.

'It's a great time for India's movie business'

'It's a great time for India's movie business'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

'There is a lot of money coming into the business, people are consuming a lot of content, there is no dearth of new films and shows coming out of India and being available worldwide.'

Hold on for Modi-Trump meet: India on Kashmir mediation offer

Hold on for Modi-Trump meet: India on Kashmir mediation offer

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Describing himself as "an extremely good arbitrator", Trump on Monday said he was ready to mediate between Pakistan and India on the Kashmir issue if both sides agree to it.

May 'regrets' Jallianwala Bagh killing, but no apology

May 'regrets' Jallianwala Bagh killing, but no apology

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

"The tragedy of Jallianwala Bagh of 1919 is a shameful scar on British Indian history," May said.

'What's not to like about a smile?'

'What's not to like about a smile?'

Rediff.com6 May 2022

'A smile reflects your gratitude for life, your celebration of it.'

Chidambaram asks govt to urge Raghuram Rajan for a rate cut

Chidambaram asks govt to urge Raghuram Rajan for a rate cut

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

NDA seems to have been seduced by the rise in the stock market and the adulation showered at organised Indian diaspora events, former FM said.

Why I am thankful to Hasan Minhaj

Why I am thankful to Hasan Minhaj

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

'You made me realise that it is great to be brown, even if we are currently living under Donald Trump's false definition of America.' 'In my 36 years in America there have been few instances where I have laughed and cried so much watching a show about brown people.'

Modi reaches Doha, economic cooperation high on agenda

Modi reaches Doha, economic cooperation high on agenda

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

On his arrival, Modi was warmly received by Qatar's Prime Minister Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani at the airport.

Emergency services allowed during 'Bharat bandh': Farmer leaders

Emergency services allowed during 'Bharat bandh': Farmer leaders

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, farmer leader Balbir Singh Rajewal said that the Central government will have to accept the demands of farmers to scrap the new laws whose passage has sparked protests.

UK's PM-in-waiting Liz Truss remains committed to India ties

UK's PM-in-waiting Liz Truss remains committed to India ties

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Newly-elected Conservative Party leader and prime minister in waiting Liz Truss is among the senior British politicians known for championing deeper India-UK strategic and economic ties, describing them as a "sweet spot" of global trade dynamics.

Modi arrives in US; packed schedule ahead of him

Modi arrives in US; packed schedule ahead of him

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Officials said Prime Minister Modi will not have a bilateral meeting with his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif during his current five-day trip to the US.

Diljit Dosanjh: Sardar with Swag

Diljit Dosanjh: Sardar with Swag

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

For Dosanjh to stand by his faith, retain the turban and beard, and yet not trivialise himself in the roles he has essayed, is really his biggest achievement, observes Sandeep Goyal.

What Obama will say in his Siri Fort address

What Obama will say in his Siri Fort address

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

United States President Barack Obama, during his address at the Siri Fort auditorium on Tuesday, would speak on how to tap the energy of the people of India and the US, and to turn that into positive progress on the issues that matter in people's lives, a top official has said.

UK overturns ban on Sikhs turbans in workplaces

UK overturns ban on Sikhs turbans in workplaces

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Sikhs across the UK will no longer face the prospect of disciplinary action for wearing turbans in workplaces after new rules come into force on Thursday.

When Modi's California visit created a flutter

When Modi's California visit created a flutter

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Here are a few issues that are most talked about Modi's California visit

'Sachin was an ideal person to look up to and like God to all'

'Sachin was an ideal person to look up to and like God to all'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2015

Describing Sachin Tendulkar as his role model, India ODI captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has said that iconic batsman's humility and passion for the game was an inspiration for him and others.

Oceans should not become new theatres of contests: PM Modi

Oceans should not become new theatres of contests: PM Modi

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

"In the flux and transition of our times, the most critical need in this region is to uphold and strengthen the rules and norms that must define our collective behaviour," he said.

Indians can now hold their heads high, says PM Modi in Shanghai

Indians can now hold their heads high, says PM Modi in Shanghai

Rediff.com16 May 2015

The PM addressed a crowd of around 5,000 Indians who chanted 'Modi, Modi' slogans all through the event.

Let's revive Air India's lost glory: CMD to employees

Let's revive Air India's lost glory: CMD to employees

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Air India is a brand, a brand symbolising the nation, especially amongst the Indian diaspora and travellers overseas.

Modi to have packed itinerary in US

Modi to have packed itinerary in US

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

The PM will make a six-day visit to the United States from September 21 to 27 to attend various events including the annual United Nations General Assembly session in New York and a diaspora event in Houston in Texas in which US President Donald Trump is also participating.

Meet Priti Patel, the first desi woman minister in Cameron cabinet

Meet Priti Patel, the first desi woman minister in Cameron cabinet

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday promoted one of its most prominent Indian-origin MPs Priti Patel by making her the new employment minister, as he unveiled the first all-Conservative cabinet in nearly 20 years with his top four aides retaining their previous portfolios

No one questioned India's surgical strikes on Pak soil: Modi

No one questioned India's surgical strikes on Pak soil: Modi

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

PM Modi addressed the Indian community in Washington DC after meeting chief executives of major US companies.

Currency ban 'biggest swachh abhiyan': PM Modi in Japan

Currency ban 'biggest swachh abhiyan': PM Modi in Japan

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

The PM addressing the Indian diaspora in Japan also hinted that there is no "guarantee" that no further steps would be taken after December 30 till when people can deposit the demonetised notes.

About 10,000 Indians stranded in Saudi to be evacuated: Swaraj

About 10,000 Indians stranded in Saudi to be evacuated: Swaraj

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Her deputy V K Singh is leaving for Saudi Arabia to oversee the evacuation process, she said in a statement in both Houses of Parliament.

How much racism Black community have to face in UK?

How much racism Black community have to face in UK?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Monty Panesar said the racial profiling of the Black community has to end in his country and the authorities should prepare a five-year plan to eradicate the menace.

200 authors to UK PM: Talk on intolerance in India with Modi

200 authors to UK PM: Talk on intolerance in India with Modi

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Over 200 noted authors, including Salman Rushdie and Neel Mukherjee, have asked British Prime Minister David Cameron to raise the issue of "rising climate of fear" and "growing intolerance" in India during his talks with his counterpart Narendra Modi.

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.

Covid surge in India heartbreaking, US determined to help: Kamala Harris

Covid surge in India heartbreaking, US determined to help: Kamala Harris

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Describing the surge of COVID-19 infections and deaths in India as 'nothing short of heartbreaking', Vice President Kamala Harris said on Friday that India's welfare is critically important to the US.

US experts suspect ISI role in Pulwama terrorist attack

US experts suspect ISI role in Pulwama terrorist attack

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

The experts said the terror strike shows the United States has failed to persuade Pakistan to act against Jaish-e-Mohammad and other terrorist groups.

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