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'We need to finish the nuclear agreement... I don't think we have finished it'

'We need to finish the nuclear agreement... I don't think we have finished it'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

'If we could break through this symbolic barrier of sanctions and a dysfunctional relationship, we could do anything.'

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists 10 of his favourite films that played in various sections at the 74th Cannes Film Festival.

The power game needs nimble diplomacy

The power game needs nimble diplomacy

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

PM Modi seems to be gradually ending India's strategic ambiguity

'Natural partners' India and US script new chapter in ties

'Natural partners' India and US script new chapter in ties

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Furthering Indo-US cooperation on terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Barack Obama on Tuesday agreed to make "joint and concerted efforts" to dismantle safe havens for terror and criminal networks like Lashkar-e-Tayib, Jaish-e-Mohammad, Dawood-company, Al Qaeda and the Haqqani network.

Abe's $35-bn promise to Modi has riders

Abe's $35-bn promise to Modi has riders

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Money to come only after Delhi improves biz environment & fast-tracks work.

India, Sweden to deepen defence, security ties

India, Sweden to deepen defence, security ties

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Swedish Prime Minister Lofven lauded India as 'global power' and said the two countries are a 'perfect match'.

Obama's new initiative to boost entrepreneurs, jobs in India

Obama's new initiative to boost entrepreneurs, jobs in India

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

US president Barack Obama new initiative to help millions of proud Indian-Americans directly invest in India's future.

Putin arrives in India, Modi hosts private dinner ahead of official summit

Putin arrives in India, Modi hosts private dinner ahead of official summit

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Putin, who was received by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on his arrival, went straight to Modi's official Lok Kalyan Marg residence where the two leaders had a one-on-one meeting.

Full text: What Modi, Obama agreed on

Full text: What Modi, Obama agreed on

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

This is the joint statement issued by the ministry of external affairs on the visit of US President Barack Obama to India.

'Everything you see about Sushmita is real'

'Everything you see about Sushmita is real'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'My definition of a true star is when they enter a room, the energy of the room changes.' 'She has the aura of a true star.'

'Congress using GSPC issue to deflect attention from Agusta'

'Congress using GSPC issue to deflect attention from Agusta'

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Saurabh Patel, energy minister, Gujarat, who has handled the energy portfolio since 2002, speaks to Archis Mohan on GPSC's investment in the KG basin and says the criticism is politically motivated.

Modi & Obama's back-room boys broke impasse on N-deal in London

Modi & Obama's back-room boys broke impasse on N-deal in London

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

The agreement was reached in intensive negotiations between contact groups that Obama and Modi had set up in September.

At G20 meet, PM will sell India as a hot investment destination

At G20 meet, PM will sell India as a hot investment destination

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

The G20 chair has suggested three areas for the talks in Argentina - the future of work, infrastructure for development and a sustainable food future, areas where India has a lot at stake.

Bear hugs, boat ride as Modi meets Putin for first informal summit

Bear hugs, boat ride as Modi meets Putin for first informal summit

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Modi said India and Russia have been friends for a long time and thanked Putin for inviting him for the first-ever informal meeting at Sochi.

Twitter War: Trump vs badass scientists

Twitter War: Trump vs badass scientists

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Defiant employees from multiple US government agencies are fighting the Trump administration's gag orders on climate change and penchant for "alt facts" with rogue Twitter accounts.

NSG membership: How India countered China's Pakistan card

NSG membership: How India countered China's Pakistan card

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

'The onus is now on China to explain to the world why it feels Pakistan should accompany India on the question of NSG Membership!! China's not so covert help for Pakistan's nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programmes will stand exposed,' says former ambassador G Parthasarathy.

Radiation scare at Delhi airport cargo terminal

Radiation scare at Delhi airport cargo terminal

Rediff.com29 May 2015

A radiation scare at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport forced the suspension of cargo operations, but nuclear regulator and Delhi authorities said there was no leak of radioactive substance from a consignment unloaded from a Turkish Airlines plane.

A lot in the offing in DC before Modi lands in New York

A lot in the offing in DC before Modi lands in New York

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Days before Narendra Modi arrives in the US to speak at the UN, meet Barack Obama, gupshup with the likes of Nadella, Pichai, Zuckerberg, and address desis in Silicon Valley, his ministers will help set the commercial and strategic tone for the prime minister's visit.

The Fidel Castro I knew

The Fidel Castro I knew

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

'Castro told us: "Give me a thousand Gurkhas and I shall keep my neighbour under control!"' 'We pretended that we did not know which neighbour he meant.'

ISRO's attempt is the attempt of all mankind

ISRO's attempt is the attempt of all mankind

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

'Space is dangerous and there will be many failed attempts as we try to use mankind's ingenuity to take the next evolutionary step.'

Policy changes, RBI steps to help rating profile: Moody's

Policy changes, RBI steps to help rating profile: Moody's

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Pointing out that these recent measures are incremental rather than radical, Moody's said, these steps will sustain higher gross domestic product growth and address some of the constraints on the country's sovereign credit profile.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

After Ola, Flipkart, now Mobikwik founder guns for Paytm

After Ola, Flipkart, now Mobikwik founder guns for Paytm

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Accuses foreign-funded competition of 'capital dumping' to capture market, bats for stronger regulations for sector.

Sports Shorts: Sathiyan enters last-16 in ITTF World Cup

Sports Shorts: Sathiyan enters last-16 in ITTF World Cup

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

ISS turns 15: NASA celebrates space station's birthday

ISS turns 15: NASA celebrates space station's birthday

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

The International Space Station has completed 15 years of continuous human presence.

Why a planet was named after Sahithi Pingali

Why a planet was named after Sahithi Pingali

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Nikita Puri introduces the Indian teenager who has joined the league of innovators with celestial bodies named after them.

Why India must pause its nuclear expansion plans

Why India must pause its nuclear expansion plans

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

'Decisions on nuclear power have so far been taken by a small select group, primarily interested in profiteering from their actions, stating 'secrecy' as necessary from the national security point.' 'This argument is false, because we are dealing with the 'civilian' nuclear power sector, which is open even to the IAEA,' says Dr A Gopalakrishnan, former chairman of the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.

Kiyara is here. You've been warned, Kendall Jenner.

Kiyara is here. You've been warned, Kendall Jenner.

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

The 18 year old from a small town of Rajasthan has been signed on by the agency that manages supermodels like Gigi Hadid and Miranda Kerr.

PM Modi, Saudi king ink agreement on fighting terror

PM Modi, Saudi king ink agreement on fighting terror

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

India's ties with Saudi Arabia have been on an upswing over the last two decades based on burgeoning energy ties. Both sides are keen on expanding the economic ties in a range of areas besides the oil sector.

India and US resume civil nuclear deal dialogue

India and US resume civil nuclear deal dialogue

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Indian and American experts on Wednesday held detailed discussions on a range of implementation issues, including administrative, liability, technical and licensing matters to advance the operationalisation of Indo-US civil nuclear cooperation that has been in limbo for past 9 years.

Modi's foreign policy: Tough on Pakistan, China at arm's length

Modi's foreign policy: Tough on Pakistan, China at arm's length

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

From early indications, the Modi government's foreign policy seems to be pragmatic and reciprocal, says K G Suresh.

Corporate spying: 2 oil ministry staff among 5 held

Corporate spying: 2 oil ministry staff among 5 held

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

More arrests are likely in this case, being probed by the elite crime branch, in the next couple of days.

Doomsday is closer than you thought

Doomsday is closer than you thought

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

... and ONE man could be the reason for that, say scientists.

Alka Lamba removed as AAP spokesperson

Alka Lamba removed as AAP spokesperson

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The Aam Aadmi Party has removed its MLA Alka Lamba as party spokesperson after she "deviated from party line" while making a statement on Transport Minister Gopal Rai being relieved of the charge.

'I'm doing it for the students and they hit me'

'I'm doing it for the students and they hit me'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

'I am doing all this for the students of Kerala, and when they come and hit me, it is very frustrating.' 'My regret is that something that could set off for the future has been thwarted.' 'We have not changed the syllabus for decades, we have not accepted norms in education and technology is hardly used. Today's students are studying what I studied decades ago.'

What we should learn from Headley's testimony

What we should learn from Headley's testimony

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

'Headley's testimony indicates to what extent the Pakistan government and its proxies can go to destroy not only Indian scientific talent but also international expertise.'

Modi's 'Americayan' will be a success

Modi's 'Americayan' will be a success

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

'Unlike Japan and China, the US has a long relationship with India. He is going there to fly the Indian flag in a gesture of friendship. This is a journey like none other, meant to signal that the two democracies are in a defining relationship of the 21st century.'

Climate deal needed if Bill Gates' billions are to help poor nations

Climate deal needed if Bill Gates' billions are to help poor nations

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Heads of state and big-name billionaires opened the Paris climate summit with a bang on Monday.

'India cannot take Gotabaya for granted'

'India cannot take Gotabaya for granted'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

'We should expect a cold-blooded, transactional relation that requires a lot of engagement and mutual trust to sustain,' says Constantino Xavier, Fellow, foreign policy, Brookings India.

Modi in Moscow: India-Russia sign 16 agreements

Modi in Moscow: India-Russia sign 16 agreements

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

India and Russia on Thursday decided to expand cooperation in various sectors as they signed 16 pacts, including on joint manufacture of 226 military helicopters.