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Modi and Obama set out to create a model for the world

Modi and Obama set out to create a model for the world

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Moving ahead with their new mantra -- Chalein Saath Saath: Forward Together We Go -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Barack Obama on Tuesday vowed to deepen cooperation in every sector for the benefit of global stability and people's livelihoods over the next ten years.

Interstellar minister

Interstellar minister

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

What would happen if the home minister chose to go to the movies, and watched the current science-fiction hit, Christopher Nolan's Interstellar

If Jaishankar's diagnosis is correct, what stops him from correcting it?

If Jaishankar's diagnosis is correct, what stops him from correcting it?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

'What Jaishankar says is simplistic.' 'The past does not matter that much.' 'If we think that it does it is because we are not good enough at running the nation competently today and are searching for excuses why,' argues Aakar Patel.

China sees red over Modi-Obama chemistry

China sees red over Modi-Obama chemistry

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

The US wants to split Sino-India ties, says the Chinese media.

How Sangh plans to 'decolonise' education

How Sangh plans to 'decolonise' education

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

The RSS realises that with a majority BJP government at the Centre and in several states, now was the best time to undermine and perhaps outdo the Congress-Left 'stranglehold' over campuses and young minds.

What no party in UP wants to talk about

What no party in UP wants to talk about

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

None of the political parties in UP has any effective plans to create jobs.

'We are facing a loss of Rs 15,000 crore per day'

'We are facing a loss of Rs 15,000 crore per day'

Rediff.com29 May 2020

'The government has stopped our earnings due to the lockdown and must do something for our earnings to restart.'

Zero's Homecoming

Zero's Homecoming

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

The Indian high commission in London is making efforts to take the manuscript to India for display.

How Anny Divya became India's youngest woman to captain a Boeing 777

How Anny Divya became India's youngest woman to captain a Boeing 777

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

While working with Air India, she has also earned a degree in BSc Aviation, done a course in classical key-board, learnt various forms of modern dance and become a lawyer. Anjuli Bhargava profiles the super-achiever.

Three issues for Modi and Xi to consider

Three issues for Modi and Xi to consider

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'This novel format of diplomacy -- the informal summit -- will not only facilitate bilateral communication and reduce miscalculations at the very top level of the two governments, but possibly open the space for China and India to speak in one voice on various issues of mutual concern,' note Feng Renjie and Ding Kun Lei

J-K won't remain Union Territory forever: Shah

J-K won't remain Union Territory forever: Shah

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Misuse of the Article 370 is the root cause of cross-border terrorism, he said.

Is there a message in DRDO chief's exit?

Is there a message in DRDO chief's exit?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

By removing Avinash Chander last week, the government has chosen to sacrifice the organisation's most potent symbol of success

E-rickshaws legal but aren't regulated

E-rickshaws legal but aren't regulated

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari puts them out of the ambit of Motor Vehicles Act; experts say some regulation, licensing and driver training will be necessary

Let Gandhi enter your heart

Let Gandhi enter your heart

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

'Gandhi turned his life into a counter-intuitive experiment in old ideas like non-violence and swadeshi.' 'He offered numerous universal ideas that talk to the human condition.' 'His ability to take risks was outstanding,' says Sopan Joshi, explaining why the Mahatma's ideas are as relevant as ever.

COVID-19: Modi's India sets a laudable example

COVID-19: Modi's India sets a laudable example

Rediff.com7 May 2020

With its gaze steadily fixed on the well-being of its people, the government is going about taking all the imperative measures that need to be taken to beat back the pandemic, observes B S Raghavan.

Timely facilitation of COVID-19 kits will help Sino-India ties: Envoy

Timely facilitation of COVID-19 kits will help Sino-India ties: Envoy

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

As its factories resumed operations after over two-month of grim battle against coronavirus, China is busy tapping into the vast business opportunities of export of key medical goods, specially ventilators and personal protection equipment (PPE), across the world, including India, where both private and government bodies are placing orders for the import of these products.

India's defence needs more money, Mr PM

India's defence needs more money, Mr PM

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

The PM's vision of a lean, agile, mobile and technology driven force requires more than 1.7 percent of GDP that it now gets.

Data reveals true story about Modi govt's pet initiatives

Data reveals true story about Modi govt's pet initiatives

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

While the government has claimed significant increase in funds for farm credit, PMKSY and PKVY, facts show a different story.

River experts miffed at being ignored on Ganga revival plan

River experts miffed at being ignored on Ganga revival plan

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Were river experts excluded from IIT consortium on the Ganga River Basin Management Plan? Rashme Sehgal reports.

Defence deal may repair India-Russia ties

Defence deal may repair India-Russia ties

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

The $10.5 billion arms and equipment deal helped to arrest the recent drift in the 'special and privileged' strategic partnership, observes Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

'In the national interest, English is a must'

'In the national interest, English is a must'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

'In UP/Bihar there is no industry. There are no other jobs, you either herd cows, teach or join the IAS. The brightest go to the IITs. The rest go to arts college and they become IAS officers and it is this crowd that is now agitating.' 'English is the business language of the world, we have to accept that. If I had done my IIT in Hindi, I would be stuck in the cow belt without work.' IIT graduate, entrepreneur and politician R K Misra on the row over English in the UPSC prelims.

'There is no verifiable report on alleged ill-effects of GM crops'

'There is no verifiable report on alleged ill-effects of GM crops'

Rediff.com2 May 2016

India is capable of developing GM crops, Randy Hautea, global coordinator for International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications, tells Kanika Datta.

India reaches Red Planet, but at home red tape binds space firms

India reaches Red Planet, but at home red tape binds space firms

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Godrej and some other firms are frustrated at what they say is the slow execution of projects and lack of government support, which are hampering India's efforts to compete with China and Russia as a cheaper option for launching satellites.

Are India and the US headed for a clash?

Are India and the US headed for a clash?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

'India will come increasingly in the US crosshairs if it insists on maintaining its strategic autonomy, warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Remembering TT

Remembering TT

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

T Thomas, former chairman of Hindustan Unilever, passed away March 2.

The rot inside Air India

The rot inside Air India

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Enormous debt isn't the only thing afflicting Air India. Its work culture is an equal culprit in its downfall.

India should emerge as global HR capital: Modi

India should emerge as global HR capital: Modi

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

India should emerge as the 'human resource capital' of the world as China has become a global 'manufacturing factory'.

Biden to visit India from July 22; trade, defence on agenda

Biden to visit India from July 22; trade, defence on agenda

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Joe Biden will embark on his maiden visit to India as United States Vice President on July 22 to discuss key bilateral issues, including trade, energy and defence, to make Indo-US ties the most important strategic partnership of the 21st century.

Strong protests over de-recognition of Madras IIT student body for criticising Modi

Strong protests over de-recognition of Madras IIT student body for criticising Modi

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Scores of Congress party-affiliated National Students Union of India workers on Friday held a protest outside Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani's official residence in New Delhi over IIT-Madras de-recognising a students' body for reportedly criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Modi exhorts IITs to innovate and solve aam aadmi's problems

Modi exhorts IITs to innovate and solve aam aadmi's problems

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Describing IITians as a 'great force', the Prime Minister said IITs must encourage their alumni to interact with students so that their experience can be leveraged and sought their systemic mapping and grouping for optimum utilisation of their experience.

Why was I called, wasn't even a good student, PM jokes @ AIIMS

Why was I called, wasn't even a good student, PM jokes @ AIIMS

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday attended the 42nd convocation of All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi. Modi addressed the audience and said that India was way behind in the field of medical research and doctors from AIIMS needed to give back to society which contributed in making them what they are.

What will Pranab Da see at the RSS HQ in Nagpur?

What will Pranab Da see at the RSS HQ in Nagpur?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

'If the RSS should be saluted for choosing such a scholarly statesman to address its highly trained cadre, one must also praise Pranab Da's sagacity for having gracefully accepting the invitation, thus disapproving any ideological apartheid,' says former BJP MP Tarun Vijay.

Smart cities: A $30-40 billion biz opportunity for IT firms

Smart cities: A $30-40 billion biz opportunity for IT firms

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Modi govt is aiming to recast the urban landscape of the country by making cities more livable.

Wanted: Greater private sector investment in agriculture

Wanted: Greater private sector investment in agriculture

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

From linking innovation with supply of inputs to providing contract farming, the private sector can help agriculture move to the next stage of development.

NIT unrest: What happened and how

NIT unrest: What happened and how

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Here's a look at what exactly happened at the institute and the developments that have taken place so far.

E-commerce in India: To be or not to be

E-commerce in India: To be or not to be

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Ajit Balakrishnan offers a thinking man's guide to e-commerce controversies.

'PLA was acting with higher approval'

'PLA was acting with higher approval'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

'Given the way in which the PLA operates today, I don't believe local commanders were necessarily acting without approval of higher levels.' 'They were acting in a way which they believed they were carrying out the intent of the higher levels.'

The new face of economic team at North Block

The new face of economic team at North Block

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Jaitley's team presents a quintessential mix of foreign-educated, intellectual technocrats and seasoned bureaucrats

NIT ruckus is Mehbooba's first challenge

NIT ruckus is Mehbooba's first challenge

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

Mehbooba Mufti is running an alliance that is unnatural -- and one she instinctively militates against. She needs to be responsible in what she says and does -- and her time starts now, says Aditi Phadnis.

The Incomparable Ved Mehta

The Incomparable Ved Mehta

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

On a visit to India in 2013, writer Ved Mehta -- who passed into the ages on Sunday January 10, 2021 - gave Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel a rare glimpse into his state of mind and what he thinks of the changes he encounters in his motherland.