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US judge restores White House access for CNN's Jim Acosta

US judge restores White House access for CNN's Jim Acosta

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

'Let's go back to work,' Acosta told reporters after the US District court reinstated his White House press credentials.

Pakistan has pulled the trigger on itself

Pakistan has pulled the trigger on itself

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Pakistan has taken too much of a chance with Pulwama - with the wrong government in India, and at the wrong time.

Reader Review: Panipat

Reader Review: Panipat

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

A cheap version of his opus Jodhaa Akbar, Ashutosh Gowariker's Panipat falls flat on its face at every end, with lacklustre writing and terrible character definition proving to be the movie's ultimate undoing, feels Rediff reader Anu Gopinath.

Sunlight, heat and humidity weakens coronavirus: US

Sunlight, heat and humidity weakens coronavirus: US

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Sunlight, high temperature of more than 95 degrees Fahrenheit (or 35 degrees Celsius), and humidity cuts the half-life of the virus on surfaces from up to 18 hours to a matter of minutes,the study said.

3 major factors that will drive the rupee in 2019?

3 major factors that will drive the rupee in 2019?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Risk sentiment is likely to be favourable if oil prices stay benign, global growth sentiment remains robust and the dollar index does not break out, says B Prasanna.

When Colin Powell Apologised To Yashwant Sinha

When Colin Powell Apologised To Yashwant Sinha

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

'I made it known through diplomatic channels that I was unhappy.' 'So, he called me and tried to explain, but I said this is something that doesn't happen between friends.'

US expresses 'regret' to India over '2 +2 Dialogue' postponement

US expresses 'regret' to India over '2 +2 Dialogue' postponement

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and her American counterpart Mike Pompeo have agreed to reschedule the postponed '2+2 dialogue'.

Khashoggi killed in 'fist fight' at Istanbul consulate, confirms Saudi Arabia

Khashoggi killed in 'fist fight' at Istanbul consulate, confirms Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

The United States said was "saddened" to hear the confirmation of Khashoggi's death, but made no mention of action against its major ally.

Natural partners, unnatural times

Natural partners, unnatural times

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

'Even as discord over US-India trade and commerce colours diplomatic relations, defence relations between the two countries remain on a firm footing,' points out Ajai Shukla.

'This is Modi's biggest political challenge'

'This is Modi's biggest political challenge'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

'They don't have a political strategy so they are going to try to deal with it purely as a law and order problem.' 'They will try to use the same strategy they have repeatedly used since 2014 in Kashmir.' 'Mr Modi has landed in a situation where he faces the possible prospect of not only being unable to Indianise Kashmir, but his actions may end up making the rest of India a virtual carbon copy of Kashmir.'

Maybe we need to 'shut down' Delhi

Maybe we need to 'shut down' Delhi

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

'It is clear that nature is not in a mood to give us leeway to be lazy, inefficient or just do business as usual.' 'It is telling us that we have no time to get things wrong. We need to take drastic actions - now

Rahul's rude reality check

Rahul's rude reality check

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

'Pure, uncluttered anti-Modi-ism, however angry, can't be an ideology or an electoral alternative.' 'The best it can do for you is damage Mr Modi enough for him to finish below 200.' 'Can it enable you to cross 100 to begin with?' asks Shekhar Gupta.

'100 percent' sure that Kavanaugh assaulted me: Christine Ford to US senators

'100 percent' sure that Kavanaugh assaulted me: Christine Ford to US senators

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

"I was pushed onto the bed and Brett (Kavanaugh) got on top of me. He began running his hands over my body and grinding his hips into me...Brett groped me and tried to take off my clothes...I believed he was going to rape me," she said.

Was fired because of Russia investigation: Ex-FBI chief

Was fired because of Russia investigation: Ex-FBI chief

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Comey did not make any major new revelations about alleged links between Trump or his associates and Russia.

First action in Khashoggi 'killing': US to revoke Saudi visas

First action in Khashoggi 'killing': US to revoke Saudi visas

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The US has identified at least some of the individuals responsible for Khashoggi's death.

'Home ministry interference crippled Delhi police'

'Home ministry interference crippled Delhi police'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

We are becoming more cruel and less civilised

Facts be damned!

Facts be damned!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

'Politicians have always dealt in lies and propaganda.'
'But the scale of the propaganda and the impunity with which it is being unleashed now is stunning,'

Modi @ Davos: No great expectations

Modi @ Davos: No great expectations

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

The question is whether Prime Minister Modi can convince the world's investors that India is the ultimate investment destination of 2018, says Kanika Datta.

How to make jobs programmes work

How to make jobs programmes work

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

A breakthrough will come from what we teach and how, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Decoding The Kim-Donald Show

Decoding The Kim-Donald Show

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

'In the run-up to the summit, Trump had indicated that he might strike a nuclear deal in the course of a single meeting or over several days, but as it transpired, Trump departed Singapore soon after the meeting.' 'This raises questions if his aspirations for an ambitious outcome had been scaled back,' says Rajaram Panda.

Modi's paisa vasool US trip

Modi's paisa vasool US trip

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

'Embracing comes naturally to us; we embrace everything and everyone, but it takes a master to extend it to a firm hand-shaker like Trump, and to literally bend him to your method.'

What Modi needs to know about economic problems

What Modi needs to know about economic problems

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

'As the 1991 experience showed, the solution to a large trade deficit may be to open up the economy, not putting up protective walls,' points out T N Ninan.

'Get your knee off our necks!': Americans remember Floyd

'Get your knee off our necks!': Americans remember Floyd

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

Floyd's death has triggered nationwide violent protests with a section of the protesters resorting to looting and rioting across the country, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

What the world says about Ra.One

What the world says about Ra.One

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Film critics from all over the world have a go at Shah Rukh Khan's Ra.One.

Threats that India faces in a post-globalised world

Threats that India faces in a post-globalised world

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

India should plan its strategies on the assumption that the rightward swing will stay and the West will retreat into an economic fortress, says Nitin Desai.

Does Wall Street crash herald a 'Minsky moment'?

Does Wall Street crash herald a 'Minsky moment'?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

While enjoying long-awaited economic good times - and hoping they will last as long as possible - some caution and some prudence might be the best protection against bad surprises, says Claude Smadja.

'He's doing well': UK PM Boris Johnson still in hospital

'He's doing well': UK PM Boris Johnson still in hospital

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Johnson's hospitalisation was described as a "precautionary step" taken on the advice of his doctor

America's Taliban deal: What does it mean for India?

America's Taliban deal: What does it mean for India?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

'Washington is well aware that the Haqqani group was responsible for terrorist attacks on the Indian diplomatic establishments in Afghanistan.' 'But today US self-interest dictates that Sirajuddin Haqqani's mainstreaming in Afghan political life and a potential elevation eventually to a leadership role at the national level is useful and necessary, since he can deliver peace,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Mucor is very scary'

'Mucor is very scary'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'Mucor is an environmental fungus, and it's much more prevalent in hot and humid areas.' 'The amount of fungus in the air is much higher in India than some other parts of the world.'

Jallikattu held in shadow of protests in Tamil Nadu, 3 dead

Jallikattu held in shadow of protests in Tamil Nadu, 3 dead

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

Protesters demanded a permanent solution for holding the sport and raised slogans that an ordinance was only a temporary measure.

Who's the tallest of them all?

Who's the tallest of them all?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

'All statue-building is an exercise in hubris, but Mr Adityanath's enterprise begs a question: Can a state with rampant child malnutrition and 325 children dying in a Gorakhpur hospital afford Rama's benediction?' asks Sunil Sethi.

'Modi has rock star status'

'Modi has rock star status'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

'While Modi is undoubtedly the star of the show, the online sphere has found in Modi the champion to re-engineer what it means to support the right.'

What Modi needs to tell Biden next month

What Modi needs to tell Biden next month

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Prime Minister Modi needs to call Biden next month and clearly say: 'Mr President, the threat from China is clear and present. We, in New Delhi, have determined it to be an urgent national priority to outfit our submarines and aircraft carriers with nuclear propulsion and we want to cooperate with America on this programme",' advises Ajai Shukla.

Why Modi needs to worry

Why Modi needs to worry

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

The winds of nationalism laden with religion will now yield to those of concern over the stalled economy, unemployment, and a general malaise and unhappiness, predicts Shekhar Gupta.

The remorseful CEO

The remorseful CEO

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Today, apologies by CEOs of global corporations have become so common that you get case studies on the subject.

Did India's secularism die on August 5?

Did India's secularism die on August 5?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

'Indian secularism doesn't deserve a tombstone. It needs a new shrine,' argues Shekhar Gupta.

The Rajapaksas You Did Not Know

The Rajapaksas You Did Not Know

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

From Sri Lanka's most popular political family to its most despised -- going by the voices on the streets calling for the Rajapaksas' ouster -- what went wrong for the clan? Veteran Sri Lanka watcher N Sathiya Moorthy offers an insight.

Why the global economic slump refuses to end

Why the global economic slump refuses to end

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

'Chinese real GDP growth is 7.1% and India's is 7.4%'.

Important Takeaways from Biden-Putin summit

Important Takeaways from Biden-Putin summit

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

The summit probably fulfilled the expectations on both sides, but the bar of expectations was intentionally kept low, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'This is an excellent start'

'This is an excellent start'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

'Progress demands regular senior-level attention from American leaders.' 'A leaders' summit is great, but we need sustained engagement to continue to forge new agreements and find new areas of cooperation.'