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The Indian Village in Tibet

The Indian Village in Tibet

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

'India should today tell China to provide proper facilities in Minsar for Indian yatris visiting Mt Kailash,' says Claude Arpi.

Action against Alam if anything adverse noticed: J&K

Action against Alam if anything adverse noticed: J&K

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Against the backdrop of uproar over the release of separatist leader Masarat Alam, Jammu and Kashmir government has told the Centre that his activities are under watch and legal action will be taken if anything adverse comes to notice.

RBI gov, Bernanke disagree over QE impact

RBI gov, Bernanke disagree over QE impact

Rediff.com9 May 2014

It isn't Rajan ignoring money as much as it is Bernanke ignoring capital and exchange rates.

Indian immigrants in US fear deportation post DACA repeal

Indian immigrants in US fear deportation post DACA repeal

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

President Trump said that he has great love for young immigrants who came to America as children.

Art 370: 'Tomorrow it can happen with any state!'

Art 370: 'Tomorrow it can happen with any state!'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

'I would say it is not going to be days and weeks. It is going to be months and years, over which we would make an assessment on the decisions taken by the Parliament at this point of time. 'We are in for a long haul is what I would say.' It was a very diverse India, which was coming together, politically, in a very cohesive, democratically-resilient way." Professor Navnita Behera examines the wisdom of the exit of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.

Carnegie Mellon receives $35 million gift from TCS

Carnegie Mellon receives $35 million gift from TCS

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Largest industry gift to CMU and largest gift from outside US will support new facility and student scholarships

DDCA probe panel chief seeks competent officers from Doval

DDCA probe panel chief seeks competent officers from Doval

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

The noted lawyer said that his request to Doval is part of the enquiry procedure which calls for appropriate "logistical infrastructure" before beginning the probe.

Former Pakistan PM Gilani's kidnapped son recovered from Afghanistan

Former Pakistan PM Gilani's kidnapped son recovered from Afghanistan

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Ali Haider Gilani, son of ex-premier Gilani, has been recovered from Afghanistan's Ghazni province, Pakistan's Foreign Office said in a statement.

Magsaysay Awardee: RSS/BJP can't tolerate dissent

Magsaysay Awardee: RSS/BJP can't tolerate dissent

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

'If I am not there, the RSS would do that job. They are obviously in power, they can do anything.'

Votes not priority; serving even animals who never vote: PM

Votes not priority; serving even animals who never vote: PM

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

Praising villagers where he went to lay the foundation of a toilet for naming it as Izzatghar, Modi said, "I liked this word so much".

Day after attack, JNU becomes rallying cry for pan-India protests

Day after attack, JNU becomes rallying cry for pan-India protests

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Protests were held in many cities across the country. So far, no one has been arrested for the attack on students and teachers at JNU even as clamour for resignation of the V-C grew.

India's GDP to expand at 7.5% in 2017-18: Jaitley

India's GDP to expand at 7.5% in 2017-18: Jaitley

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

India's growth, he said, remains resilient with low inflation, fiscal prudence and low current account deficit, talking about robust structural reform measures.

Irma hits Florida with Category 4 force; millions evacuated

Irma hits Florida with Category 4 force; millions evacuated

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Around 1,20,000 Indian-Americans reside across Florida.

When a Nobel Laureate comes to town!

When a Nobel Laureate comes to town!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

What does Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee thinks about India's education sector?

Anna Hazare to lead Independence Day parade in New York

Anna Hazare to lead Independence Day parade in New York

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Indian Americans in Boston are preparing to throw a red-carpet welcome to anti-corruption crusader Annn Hazare, during his two-week visit to the United States, a kind of welcome, which has not been seen for a non-politician from India in recent times.

Why go abroad to study?

Why go abroad to study?

Rediff.com26 May 2018

These institutes, while expensive, are a viable alternative to studying abroad.

Terror strikes Lahore's Mall Road; senior cops among 13 dead

Terror strikes Lahore's Mall Road; senior cops among 13 dead

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Senior police officers were among 13 people killed on Monday when a Taliban suicide bomber blew himself up targeting them during a protest rally outside Pakistan's Punjab assembly in Lahore that also wounded 60 others.

India-US Roller Coaster Reaches New High

India-US Roller Coaster Reaches New High

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'Many said his visit was very risky. But mercifully, Air Force One has taken off from Delhi without Mr Trump stepping on anybody's toes,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Hopes dashed, why India Inc fears Modi now

Hopes dashed, why India Inc fears Modi now

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

'The Modi government needs some big private sector trophies to affirm its anti-corruption credentials before the polls.' 'So on whose neck will the sword fall next?' 'To that extent, the outing of the ICICI Bank-Videocon story is cathartic,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Rupani to be Gujarat CM; Nitin Patel his deputy

Rupani to be Gujarat CM; Nitin Patel his deputy

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

It was widely speculated that the mantle would fall on Nitin Patel.

A bypoll unlike any other

A bypoll unlike any other

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

There are so many questions surrounding the conduct of the revised bypoll to Chennai's RK Nagar seat that it stretches the credibility of the electoral process, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Why bank fixed deposit rates won't increase any time soon

Why bank fixed deposit rates won't increase any time soon

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Lending rates in certain segments may be increased; fixed depositors may lock into existing rates.

Will Modi's big ticket reforms help the banking sector?

Will Modi's big ticket reforms help the banking sector?

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Bankers seem to be pleased with the government for keeping its promise of not interfering in operational matters, but are apprehensive about the intense scrutiny of their functioning.

Neel Tushar shows why he is the best Republican for California

Neel Tushar shows why he is the best Republican for California

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

According to all accounts, Neel Tushar Kashkari was well received at the California Republican Party Convention -- his first major public exposure after formally declaring his candidacy in January for governor of California

Ex-bureaucrats blame PM for India's 'darkest hour'

Ex-bureaucrats blame PM for India's 'darkest hour'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

A group of retired civil servants also called upon the PM to reach out to the families of the victims in Unnao and Kathua and "seek their forgiveness on behalf of all of us".

Sensex ends 200 points lower; Tata Steel among main losers

Sensex ends 200 points lower; Tata Steel among main losers

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

The main losers on the Sensex were Tata Steel, Hero Moto, BHEL, ONGC & Maruti Suzuki.

SC to hear death row convict Yakub Memon's mercy plea on Monday:

SC to hear death row convict Yakub Memon's mercy plea on Monday:

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

"I have already assigned the bench. The file had come to me. It will come up on Monday," said Chief Justice of India H L Dattu.

'Congress and BJP ganged up against AAP government'

'Congress and BJP ganged up against AAP government'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

The resignation of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over his failure to table the Jan Lokpal Bill in the assembly has evoked mixed responses.

'Trump, do something': Mom demands answers after Florida shooting

'Trump, do something': Mom demands answers after Florida shooting

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Lori Alhadeff, who lost her 14-year-old daughter, asked how a gunman is allowed to enter schools and questioned what security was in place to stop it.

Trump Jr not planning an India venture, but is open to one

Trump Jr not planning an India venture, but is open to one

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

According to Trump Junior, since his father took office, the level of scrutiny has been quite frustrating and disgusting, reports Karan Choudhury.

Bobby's Jindals: The family back in Malerkotla

Bobby's Jindals: The family back in Malerkotla

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

In October 2007 Raja Sen visited Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal's village in Punjab to find out how its residents, and relatives, feel about their oddest export. His report was published in India Abroad, a weekly newspaper published in the US and owned by Rediff.com.

Deadly blizzard hits US east coast, 9 killed

Deadly blizzard hits US east coast, 9 killed

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

A life-threatening blizzard which is expected to pound a record 30 inches of snow has hit most part of the US' east coast.

BJP's loss in Delhi a rebuke of its recent performance?

BJP's loss in Delhi a rebuke of its recent performance?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

The BJP's defeat in Delhi could turn into a larger national swing, but Prime Minister Modi and his party have enough time to tweak the party's policy agenda and project a more humble, secular, and inclusive image, say Ravi Agrawal and Harmeet Shah Singh

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Trump is accompanied by First Lady Melania, daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and the top brass of his administration.

Uber mired in controversies; debacle to hit other taxi services

Uber mired in controversies; debacle to hit other taxi services

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Home-grown taxi booking companies which have a business model similar to Uber's might have stricter security norms imposed on them.

'BJP made a mistake by supporting Sabarimala verdict'

'BJP made a mistake by supporting Sabarimala verdict'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

'It is true that we changed our opinion.' 'I feel the BJP or any other political party is guilty of not understanding the real mood of the people.'

Yoga is not a religious activity, embrace it: PM Modi

Yoga is not a religious activity, embrace it: PM Modi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Calling on the world to embrace Yoga as a discipline in everyday life, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the occasion of the International Yoga Day today, asserted that the ancient Indian art was the most selfless of its kind, as it did not discriminate, did not ask for much, but simply functioned for the betterment of mankind and brought every society together.

Sharif's aide Mamnoon Hussain set to win Pak prez polls

Sharif's aide Mamnoon Hussain set to win Pak prez polls

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Mamnoon Hussain, the India-born nominee of ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, is set to become the 12th president of Pakistan on Tuesday, succeeding incumbent Asif Ali Zardari.

RBI rate hike: What the bankers have to say

RBI rate hike: What the bankers have to say

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Bankers remained ambivalent on the impact of Tuesday's policy announcement by Reserve Bank on the cost of funds and refrained from giving a guidance on the direction in which lending rates are headed.

Why Kejriwal should pass on the mantle to Sisodia

Why Kejriwal should pass on the mantle to Sisodia

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Manish Sisodia's elevation as Delhi CM would set Arvind Kejriwal free to take up a significant role in national politics, or he could return to activism, says Sudhir Bisht.