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Shiv Shankar Menon meets Condoleezza Rice

Shiv Shankar Menon meets Condoleezza Rice

Rediff.com2 May 2007

A first look of the Foreign Secretary's meeting with Rice.

Cinema Has Loved Gandhi; Get Ready To See Him Again

Cinema Has Loved Gandhi; Get Ready To See Him Again

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Gandhi will now be seen in two upcoming OTT series -- Hansal Mehta's Gandhi, starring Pratik Gandhi in the title role, and Freedom at Midnight by Nikkhil Advani.

Now, Watch Munjya At Home

Now, Watch Munjya At Home

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Enchanted rings, talking teddy bears and arranged marriages of the phony kind, hijack horror and more on OTT this week.

What Will Israel Do Next?

What Will Israel Do Next?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

In days of smart, networked technology and no shame over collateral damage, what will blow up next -- cars, mobile phones, TV sets, refrigerators? And where?, asks Shyam G Menon.

Quiz: How well do you know actress Lakshmi Menon?

Quiz: How well do you know actress Lakshmi Menon?

Rediff.com19 May 2016

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Thalaimai Seyalagam Review: Strained Cliffhanger

Thalaimai Seyalagam Review: Strained Cliffhanger

Rediff.com17 May 2024

If you are looking for an average political thriller with good performances, Thalamai Seyalagam may interest you, suggests Divya Nair.

Gowtham Menon: Three films in 2006

Gowtham Menon: Three films in 2006

Rediff.com2 Mar 2006

Shivshankar Menon meets William Burns

Shivshankar Menon meets William Burns

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Indian Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon meets US Under secretary William Burns in New Delhi.

Is This A Good Time To Buy A House?

Is This A Good Time To Buy A House?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Experts say you should be certain of living in a city and locality for a long time before purchasing a home.

Foreign Secretary Menon holds talks with Burns

Foreign Secretary Menon holds talks with Burns

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

US Under Secretary of State William Burns held talks with India's Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon on Wednesday during which the latter is understood to have conveyed India's disappointment over Pakistan's inaction against perpetrators of Mumbai terror attacks.

Shiv Shankar Menon new National Security Advisor

Shiv Shankar Menon new National Security Advisor

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

Menon retired as Foreign Secretary in August, ending a career marked him out as one of India's best bureaucrats to hold the post. The fact that he superseded 12 seniors to be appointed to the post in 2006 when his equally capable predecessor Shyam Saran retired has more than paid off.

Anjali Menon's Happy Journey in Kerala Cafe

Anjali Menon's Happy Journey in Kerala Cafe

Rediff.com28 Oct 2009

The director is excited about her 14-minute film featuring Sreekumar and Nithya Menon.

Alex Menon case: Chhattisgarh govt may release Naxals

Alex Menon case: Chhattisgarh govt may release Naxals

Rediff.com5 May 2012

Former bureaucrat Nirmala Buch, who had mediated on behalf of Chhattisgarh government with Maoists for the release of Sukma district collector Alex Paul Menon, on Saturday said the Raman Singh government may free Naxalites in the coming days and has "no hidden agenda" in doing so.

Menon discusses Mumbai terror attacks in US

Menon discusses Mumbai terror attacks in US

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon on Wednesday met with the officials of the United States administration to discuss the issues related to the terror attacks in Mumbai that had claimed around 200 lives, including foreigners.Menon called on the Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte and Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs William Burns during his two-day visit to Washington.Menon's visit was planned ahead of the terror attacks in India's financial capital.

Divas & Darlings On OTT This Week

Divas & Darlings On OTT This Week

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Sukanya Verma gives you some great options to choose from.

Economic crisis makes Indo-US ties vital: Menon

Economic crisis makes Indo-US ties vital: Menon

Rediff.com12 Mar 2009

Menon said the current global economic crisis figured prominently during his meetings with officials of the Obama administration and congressional leaders in his trip to Washington.

India, China have a full spectrum relationship: Menon

India, China have a full spectrum relationship: Menon

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

India and China have transformed their once "adversarial relationship" to that of a "full spectrum" one and there was no reason to doubt the neighbours' ability to solve differences in the future, National Security Adviser Shiv Shankar Menon said on Friday.

Menon to hold talks with Obama administration

Menon to hold talks with Obama administration

Rediff.com8 Mar 2009

Indian Foreign Secretary, Shiv Shankar Menon will arrive in Washington on Sunday and will be holding meetings with top Obama Administration officials on a wide range of bilateral and regional issues. Taking the Indo-US relationship to the next level - from what was accomplished during the Bush Administration - is going to be the main focus of this first high-level Indo-US interaction after Barack Obama was sworn in as the USPresident on January 20.

GOAT Review: No Logic Here

GOAT Review: No Logic Here

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Divya Nair recommends that non-Vijay fans save their money and wait for GOAT to drop on Netflix instead. At least you can fast forward and get to the climax faster.

India Needs A National Security Strategy

India Needs A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The National Security Strategy document should flag all major issues concerning security strategy and provide guidelines to concerned departments to work out suitable action plans. Since the global and regional geopolitical canvas is dynamic, the NSS document should be deliberated at length before formulation and should be reviewed periodically, recommends Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Nora Fatehi, Kay Kay Menon, Rochelle at the movies

Nora Fatehi, Kay Kay Menon, Rochelle at the movies

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

The stars step out for movie night.

Devyani arrest: John Kerry calls NSA Menon, expresses regret

Devyani arrest: John Kerry calls NSA Menon, expresses regret

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

US Secretary of State John Kerry spoke to National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon late Wednesday night and expressed regret over the arrest and strip-search of senior Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade in New York last week.

36 Days Review: Yawn Fest

36 Days Review: Yawn Fest

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

When it gets to its silly climax where the dots are finally joined, you can't help but see how cheap these thrills are, sighs Mayur Sanap.

Wayanad May Not Be A Breeze For Rahul

Wayanad May Not Be A Breeze For Rahul

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Wayanad will continue to support Rahul but not to the same extent as in 2019, when his margin of victory had been enormous. Articulate, to the point and speaking in fluent Malayalam, CPI's Annie Raja, had the people who gathered to see her, listening in rapt attention, notes Shyam G Menon.

Shiv Shankar Menon signs off on a dull note

Shiv Shankar Menon signs off on a dull note

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

But India's outgoing foreign secretary should not be judged solely on what happened at Sharm El Sheikh.

Indian NSA Menon meets Iranian President

Indian NSA Menon meets Iranian President

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Iran and India need to help spread justice in the world as the duo share humane perspectives on international affairs. Ahmadinejad spoke in a meeting with India's National Security Advisor Shiv Shankar Menon on Monday in Tehran.

NSA Menon: Not desirable for India to be a superpower

NSA Menon: Not desirable for India to be a superpower

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

NSA Menon's wisdom says that the idea to be superpower is not really desirable, it is better to be different. Sheela Bhatt reports.

Tanmay Agarwal Scores Fastest 300!

Tanmay Agarwal Scores Fastest 300!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Tanmay's 300 came off just 147 balls with 31 fours and 20 sixes. He broke the record held by South African batter Marco Marais (300 off 191 balls).

Swetha Menon: I am born sexy

Swetha Menon: I am born sexy

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

The actress talks about going glamorous and her role Rathinirvedam.

Beware! China, Pakistan's Bangladesh Games

Beware! China, Pakistan's Bangladesh Games

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Bangladesh is in turmoil, which is not good news for India, which shares a porous 4000 km border with it. There is a danger of fundamentalism growing there, and India has to move in to reset its ties with the new dispensation before China and Pakistan make capital out of it, alerts Ramesh Menon.

Menon likely to meet China's next premier Li Keqiang

Menon likely to meet China's next premier Li Keqiang

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon on Monday held talks in Beijing with senior Chinese diplomat and his counterpart for the boundary negotiations Dai Bingguo and discussed wide-ranging bilateral issues.

NSA Menon in Beijing for talks with Chinese leaders

NSA Menon in Beijing for talks with Chinese leaders

Rediff.com2 Dec 2012

In the first high-level Sino-India contact since the once-in-a-decade leadership change in the ruling Communist Party of China, National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon arrived in Beijing on Sunday for wide-ranging talks on bilateral ties, including the vexed border issue.

Nov brings cheer to motown; PV wholesales grow 4%

Nov brings cheer to motown; PV wholesales grow 4%

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Domestic passenger vehicle wholesales rose by around 4 per cent year-on-year in November, driven by robust demand for utility vehicles, industry body SIAM said on Tuesday. Passenger vehicle dispatches from companies to dealers rose to 334,130 units last month, the best ever figure for the month of November, from 322,268 units in same month last year. Two-wheeler sales rose to 16,23,399 units last month, a growth of 31 per cent as compared to 12,36,282 units in November 2022.

Umpires announced for World Cup semis

Umpires announced for World Cup semis

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Tucker, Illingworth to officiate in India-NZ semifinal; Menon on-field umpire for second semifinal

How BJP Won 1 Seat In Kerala

How BJP Won 1 Seat In Kerala

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

At least one commentator felt that both the BJP's reach and popularity had been underestimated in Kerala. They have shown systematic gain; one that seems personality-neutral and therefore institutionalised, explains Shyam G Menon.

NSA Menon in Sri Lanka for high-level talks

NSA Menon in Sri Lanka for high-level talks

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

Menon, who arrived in Colombo by a special flight just after midnight on Thursday night, is scheduled to meet President Mahinda Rajapaksa and his younger brothers Basil Rajapaksa, Minister of Economic development; and Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, Defence Secretary, officials said.

Spotted: Malayalam actor Biju Menon in a Dubai mall

Spotted: Malayalam actor Biju Menon in a Dubai mall

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

Reader Asha has sent us a photograph.

Shiv Shankar Menon to be new foreign secretary

Shiv Shankar Menon to be new foreign secretary

Rediff.com31 Aug 2006

He replaces Shyam Saran, who has been designated as India's special envoy for the Indo-US nuclear deal.

SUVs continue to steer demand in auto sector

SUVs continue to steer demand in auto sector

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India rose 11 per cent year-on-year in February, as sports utility vehicles continued to steer demand in the market, industry body SIAM said on Tuesday. The total passenger vehicle dispatches to dealers last month stood at 370,786 units, as compared to 334,790 units in the year-ago period.

Q1 auto sales cross 10-lakh mark for first time

Q1 auto sales cross 10-lakh mark for first time

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Passenger vehicle wholesales crossed the 10-lakh mark for the first time ever in the June quarter riding on the back of robust demand for utility vehicles, industry body SIAM said on Friday. Total dispatches of passenger vehicles in the first quarter stood at 10,26,006 units, up 3 per cent as compared with 996,565 units in April-June FY24. Utility vehicle sales rose 18 per cent to 645,794 units in the first quarter as against 547,194 units in the year-ago period.