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India-China ties 'abnormal' since Galwan clash: Jaishankar

India-China ties 'abnormal' since Galwan clash: Jaishankar

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Relations between India and China have been in an 'abnormal state' since the 2020 Galwan clash and it is a 'possibly longer than medium-term issue', External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in New York.

Why BJP Is More Guilty Than Sam Pitroda

Why BJP Is More Guilty Than Sam Pitroda

Rediff.com15 May 2024

If Pitroda's blunder cost him his office, what should the BJP's unrepentant attitude cost it?, asks Shyam G Menon.

Renowned writer Ved Mehta, who took India to Americans, passes away at 86

Renowned writer Ved Mehta, who took India to Americans, passes away at 86

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Born in pre-partition Lahore to a well-off Punjabi family in 1934, Mehta lost his eyesight when he was three years old to meningitis. He, however, did not let his impairment get in the way of a flourishing career or stop him from showcasing his literary prowess to the world.

'I have very deep connections with India'

'I have very deep connections with India'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

'When democracy first came to Bhutan people had no idea and they were like 'What is that?' Oh it's that thing they have in India where the leaders are always fighting and arguing.' When I screened the film to Bhutan's film committee, they thought my film was good but they were concerned about that line. They wanted me to change that line. They said, 'We don't want to offend India.' I tried to tell them that Indians have a great ability to laugh at themselves but they insisted I change it.'

Brain Drain 2.0 Is Taking Place In India

Brain Drain 2.0 Is Taking Place In India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The migration of domestically developed intellectual property to foreign corporations within India reflects an anomaly in the demand pattern of the country's job market, points out Kanika Datta.

Kissinger used racist, misogynist language for then PM Indira Gandhi

Kissinger used racist, misogynist language for then PM Indira Gandhi

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Speaking about the issue in India in March 2012 at a media conclave, Kissinger defended his use of unparliamentary language while referring to Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

Vivek Dehejia: 'Modi model,' template for India's development?

Vivek Dehejia: 'Modi model,' template for India's development?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

There are those who question whether Gujarat is the growth miracle that many claim or routinely assume that it is, says Vivek Dehejia.

94 new Indian entrants to Hurun rich list

94 new Indian entrants to Hurun rich list

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

The global billionaires list witnessed as many as 94 new entrants from India, stated a report by Hurun India on Tuesday. Following a net addition of 84, the country's billionaire tally touched 271 with their combined wealth at $1 trillion, noted the report. Mukesh Ambani, chairman & managing director of Reliance Industries, is the only Indian to make it into the top 10 of the Hurun Global Rich List 2024, a ranking of billionaires in US dollar terms.

There's something special about Pant, Samson, Kohli...

There's something special about Pant, Samson, Kohli...

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Former England skipper Eoin Morgan shares his views on Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Virat Kohli and India's biggest challenge in T20 World Cup.

PHOTOS: Kuldeep, Kishan power India to easy win

PHOTOS: Kuldeep, Kishan power India to easy win

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Kuldeep Yadav picked up four wickets and Ishan Kishan slammed a quickfire half-century as India crushed West Indies by five wickets in the first ODI.

SC panel monitoring Pegasus matter; report awaited: Govt source

SC panel monitoring Pegasus matter; report awaited: Govt source

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

A government source on Saturday said that the matter related to Pegasus software is being monitored by a committee under the Supreme Court and its report is awaited.

BJP is running 'Operation Lotus' in Punjab: AAP

BJP is running 'Operation Lotus' in Punjab: AAP

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

The BJP stood fourth in (the 2022) Punjab (assembly elections) after AAP, Shriomani Akali Dal and Congress. The question is why did Rinku join the BJP. His tenure as Lok Sabha MP has also ended. The BJP will also come fourth in the Jalandhar Lok Sabha polls

Man Spends Lakhs To Move Home

Man Spends Lakhs To Move Home

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

The reason why Jammu resident Jagmohan Singh is doing so will bring tears to your eyes.

War in Gaza: Here's why India didn't vote on UNGA resolution

War in Gaza: Here's why India didn't vote on UNGA resolution

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

India is 'deeply concerned' at the deteriorating security situation and astounding loss of civilian lives in the ongoing conflict.

'Indian crews are very good'

'Indian crews are very good'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

'Indians are basically liked because they are educated, they are intelligent.'

Nirav Modi's brother charged in $2.6 m fraud in New York

Nirav Modi's brother charged in $2.6 m fraud in New York

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

Nehal, 41, is charged in a New York Supreme Court indictment with Grand Larceny in the First Degree, Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance, Jr. said.

China blocks India-US move to blacklist LeT terrorist 2nd time in 2 days

China blocks India-US move to blacklist LeT terrorist 2nd time in 2 days

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Hafiz Talha Saeed is a senior leader of the LeT and is the head of the cleric wing of the terrorist organisation.

India slams China for saving 26/11 terrorist Sajid Mir from UN blacklist

India slams China for saving 26/11 terrorist Sajid Mir from UN blacklist

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

India has hit out at China for blocking a move to designate Pakistan-based LeT leader Sajid Mir as a "global terrorist" by the UN, saying it shows a lack of genuine political will to fight the scourge of terrorism.

Jaishankar apprises Ukrainian PM of India's stand as Putin mobilises troops

Jaishankar apprises Ukrainian PM of India's stand as Putin mobilises troops

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Jaishankar said he apprised Prime Minister Shmyhal of "India's principled position that emphasises cessation of all hostilities and return to dialogue and diplomacy."

Laapataa Ladies Found On OTT!

Laapataa Ladies Found On OTT!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

From Vijay Devarakonda to Kung Fu Panda, Sukanya Verma lists everything you can watch on OTT this week.

Hindu-Canadians asked to go back to India: Trudeau's party leader

Hindu-Canadians asked to go back to India: Trudeau's party leader

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

The Khalistan movement leader is trying to provoke Hindu Canadians to react and divide the Hindu and Sikh communities in Canada, Arya said.

Here is how US media covered Modi's maiden state visit

Here is how US media covered Modi's maiden state visit

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

In a full-page coverage inside The Washington Post, the paper notes 'In Prime Minister's address before Congress, Modi puts his focus on growth.'

AAP holds 'mass fast' to protest Kejriwal's arrest

AAP holds 'mass fast' to protest Kejriwal's arrest

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Many senior AAP leaders, including Delhi assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel, Deputy Speaker Rakhi Bila, ministers Atishi, Gopal Rai and Imran Hussain attended the day-long 'Samuhik Upwas' at Jantar Mantar in the national capital from 11 am.

ED moves Delhi HC for vacating interim protection to NewsClick, promoter

ED moves Delhi HC for vacating interim protection to NewsClick, promoter

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

The HC had on July 29, 2021 extended the interim protection to the portal, represented through its holding company PPK NewsClick Studio Pvt. Ltd., and Purkayastha, uptill the next date of hearing.

NSE indefinitely defers the internal limit for trading hour extension

NSE indefinitely defers the internal limit for trading hour extension

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India is going to indefinitely defer the internal deadline set for extending trading hours, according to sources in the know. The exchange aimed to introduce a three-hour evening session exclusively for index derivatives by March 2024, contingent upon regulatory clearance from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). Sources indicate that the market regulator has not provided a favourable indication, dimming optimism surrounding the proposal.

T20 World Cup 2024: ICC marks tentative dates; inspects venues

T20 World Cup 2024: ICC marks tentative dates; inspects venues

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

The ICC has tentatively identified the June 4-30 window for the T20 World Cup 2024 to be jointly hosted by the West Indies and the USA.

Bopanna enters US Open doubles final; sets 'oldest' record!

Bopanna enters US Open doubles final; sets 'oldest' record!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Interestingly, it was also in the US Open where Rohan Bopanna competed in his maiden Major final way back in 2010 along with Pakistani partner Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi.

Indians divided over Elon Musk's Twitter acquisition

Indians divided over Elon Musk's Twitter acquisition

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

With billionaire Elon Musk closing the deal to buy Twitter and firing the social media firm's four top executives, twitterati in India on Friday seemed divided with many who were vocal against content moderation on the platform hailing the development while others sounding a note of caution. Musk has completed his $44 billion (one billion=100 crore) takeover of Twitter and fired the social media company's four top executives, including CEO Parag Agrawal and legal executive Vijaya Gadde, according to the New York Times. Musk singled out Gadde, 48, criticising her for her role in content moderation decisions at the company, the report said.

How India can produce champion sportstars

How India can produce champion sportstars

Rediff.com18 May 2022

Kapil said the mentality of Indian parents towards sports has changed drastically over the years, but more needs to be done.

America's largest Hindu temple inaugurated in New Jersey

America's largest Hindu temple inaugurated in New Jersey

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The grand dedication ceremony of Akshardham in Robbinsville, New Jersey was conducted on Sunday in the presence of Mahant Swami Maharaj following a nine-day celebration that commenced on September 30.

Despite odds, economists confident of India growth story: WEF study

Despite odds, economists confident of India growth story: WEF study

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Most economists expect the global economy to weaken in the coming year amid political and financial volatility, but a large majority of over 90 per cent are confident of moderate or strong growth in South Asia, notably India, a survey showed on Friday. At the same time, the outlook for China has dimmed following signs of deflationary pressures and fragility in the country's real estate market, the World Economic Forum's latest 'Chief Economists Outlook' report said. As the world grapples with political and financial volatility, almost six in 10 believe the global economic outlook will undermine progress towards meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with 74 per cent saying geopolitical tensions will have the same effect.

Oppenheimer: Film-Making At Its Exhilarating Best

Oppenheimer: Film-Making At Its Exhilarating Best

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The narrative is faithful to the source, American Prometheus, but what makes it absolutely spell-binding is Christopher Nolan's technique, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Why Is Vin Diesel Grateful To Deepika?

Why Is Vin Diesel Grateful To Deepika?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Vin Diesel took to Instagram to share a throwback picture with Deepika Padukone, his co-star xXx: Return of Xander Cage, in an auto rickshaw and thanked her for bringing him to India.

Should Rohit-Kohli Open In T20 World Cup?

Should Rohit-Kohli Open In T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

'In New York or the West Indies, the pitches will be such that there will be more chances of runs getting scored in the first six overs.'

'To have two Josephs in our T20 World Cup squad would be great!'

'To have two Josephs in our T20 World Cup squad would be great!'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Fast bowling sensation Shamar Joseph should be fast-tracked into the West Indies squad for the home T20 World Cup in June, said former captain Chris Gayle.

Pant deserves to be in Indian team for T20 World Cup: Ponting

Pant deserves to be in Indian team for T20 World Cup: Ponting

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

In Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting's Indian team for the upcoming T20 World Cup, Rishabh Pant will feature 'every day of the week'.

US foiled plot to kill Pannun, warned Indian govt of involvement: FT

US foiled plot to kill Pannun, warned Indian govt of involvement: FT

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

America has thwarted a plot to kill a Sikh extremist in the US, and warned India that its government may have been involved in it, reports the Financial Times.

India doesn't require lessons on freedom of press from NYT: CBI

India doesn't require lessons on freedom of press from NYT: CBI

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

CBI's press information officer and spokesman R K Gaur said the editorial "gives the impression" that action is not being taken against other big loan defaulters and that the raids on NDTV's founders were a part of a "vendetta" against the broadcaster.

Want it fully investigated: US on Pannun murder plot

Want it fully investigated: US on Pannun murder plot

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'We've said that we're glad that our Indian counterparts are taking it seriously and doing that. We want those responsible for these attacks to be held fully accountable, but I won't get ahead of an investigation that isn't complete'

Ukraine Crisis: Time for Modi To Leave A Mark on India's Foreign Policy

Ukraine Crisis: Time for Modi To Leave A Mark on India's Foreign Policy

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Modi has the chance to break out of India's passive mode and firmly tell Russia that in this day and age, India will not support unilateral invasions, asserts Harishchandra Dighe.