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'Chinese influence began with army, Indian with monks'

'Chinese influence began with army, Indian with monks'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Speaking at a seminar in New Delhi, Madhav stressed that culture and religion have been the major aspect of ties between India and Southeast Asia

Wanna go to space? Take the Oracle quiz

Wanna go to space? Take the Oracle quiz

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

Only the flamboyant Larry Ellison, chairman of Oracle Corporation, would have thought of a space odyssey as a prize for software developers.

'Trump Administration' would focus on defence ties with India, says aide

'Trump Administration' would focus on defence ties with India, says aide

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

A strong partnership with US would deter China from making any aggressive posture against India, said Puneet Ahluwalia, a member of the Trump's Advisory Committee on Asian Americans.

IBM takes the AI route to hire, retaining employees

IBM takes the AI route to hire, retaining employees

Rediff.com17 May 2019

IBM started using Watson last year in India in two of its key divisions, services and infrastructure, for the bulk of its 150,000 employees as part of its "predictive retention" programme.

'Blood moon' dazzles skywatchers around the world

'Blood moon' dazzles skywatchers around the world

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

The longest total lunar eclipse of the 21st century occured on Friday, July 27, and was visible from much of the world. Prime viewing locations for the four-hour long event included Cairo, Egypt; Santorini, Greece; and Harare, Zimbabwe. Here are some of the best views of the spectacular show in the sky.

Quake prompts US tsunami warning

Quake prompts US tsunami warning

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

The 7.0-magnitude quake struck at about 7:50 pm west southwest of the coastal community of Crescent City, according to the US Geological Survey Web site.

Wipro, Excelergy ink pact

Wipro, Excelergy ink pact

Rediff.com16 Dec 2003

Wipro Technologies and Excelergy Corporation have signed a partnership agreement to jointly market, deploy and integrate the complete line of Excelergy platforms, including the CustomerPoint CIS/CRM solution.

Global IT outsourcing market to reach $288 bn in 2013: Gartner

Global IT outsourcing market to reach $288 bn in 2013: Gartner

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

IT market is forecast to grow 2.8 per cent in dollar terms and 5.1 per cent in constant currency from 2012, Gartner said in a statement.

Experts: Online coaching is the 'new normal'

Experts: Online coaching is the 'new normal'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

While online coaching has become a big hit during the lockdown, the path ahead is not easy, reports Rupesh Dutta.

Yoga on high seas and difficult terrain

Yoga on high seas and difficult terrain

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

From ice-capped Siachen, the highest battlefield in the world, to the warships off South Korea, Indian armed forces on Tuesday joined the International Yoga Day celebrations.

Cyclones that devastated India

Cyclones that devastated India

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Here is a list of previous cyclones that have struck the country.

'The level of engagement is absolutely unprecedented'

'The level of engagement is absolutely unprecedented'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Even as Barack Obama administration officials believe that the India-US relationship has now "emerged at the world stage" and is no longer a "restricted to narrow" South Asia or subcontinental set of issues, they also concede that America's security partnership with Pakistan over the years still poses challenge to India-US relationship.

Malabar war games are a counterpunch to China

Malabar war games are a counterpunch to China

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

When a Chinese warship entered Japanese waters, the Indian commander called on China to maintain discipline at sea. Dr Rajaram Panda explains the significance of the Malabar exercises between India, Japan and the US.

Xi preps Kim for Trump summit

Xi preps Kim for Trump summit

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

'Kim has once again shown astuteness and statesmanship by securing China's support precisely just when it matters most to him,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

The overall winners will be announced on October 15 at an awards ceremony in the Natural History Museum's iconic Hintze Hall.

State of the Union: Trump announces meet with Kim; vows to build border wall

State of the Union: Trump announces meet with Kim; vows to build border wall

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

'If I had not been elected President of the United States, we would right now, in my opinion, be in a major war with North Korea,' Trump said.

Sushma's Tokyo visit: Bringing Japan closer

Sushma's Tokyo visit: Bringing Japan closer

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

'While economic ties are making incremental progress, it is in the security and strategic domains that the India-Japan synergy is more compelling,' says Dr Rajaram Panda.

Enjoy ICC World Cup in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bangla and Marathi

Enjoy ICC World Cup in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bangla and Marathi

Rediff.com21 May 2019

A select 12 matches will also be broadcast in Malayalam via Asianet Plus.

Trump's dinner for Modi, a first for a visiting leader

Trump's dinner for Modi, a first for a visiting leader

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

"This will be the first dinner for a foreign dignitary at the White House under this administration. So, we think that's very significant," a senior administration official told reporters at the White House on the eve of Modi's arrival.

India, Japan and the China threat

India, Japan and the China threat

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

'Relations between India and Japan are robust and devoid of either shadow of history or any irritant.' 'In fact, there is plenty of warmth and goodwill earned over history. There are no negatives but only opportunities,' notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Will the Subcontinent be next?

Will the Subcontinent be next?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2003

'PLA won't withdraw from advantageous positions'

'PLA won't withdraw from advantageous positions'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

'The Indian government wakes up after the fact when it can do nothing, or rather lacks the will to prosecute military actions to reverse these adverse PLA-driven developments.'

The damage Pompeo is causing to US interests

The damage Pompeo is causing to US interests

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

BWith a distracted president brooding in the White House, Pompeo seems to think his day has come. He seems to be pushing a personal agenda before a target audience in America, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

It's Bharatiyata, not Hindutva!

It's Bharatiyata, not Hindutva!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

It is time the current leaders who swear by 'cultural nationalism', that is religion neutral, assert that Bharatiyata is at the core of our nationalism and India was never a 'Hindu Rashtra', argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Oil service firms jostle for India orders amid global spending cuts

Oil service firms jostle for India orders amid global spending cuts

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

The low global crude prices have helped narrow the current account deficit to just 0.2 per cent of GDP in the previous January-March quarter.

Pak developing new types of nukes, will keep aiding terror: US Intel

Pak developing new types of nukes, will keep aiding terror: US Intel

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

He warned that Pakistan-supported terrorist groups would continue to carry out attacks inside India.

The geopolitics of Ashton Carter's India visit

The geopolitics of Ashton Carter's India visit

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

The US intends to break up India's strategic partnership with Russia and to continue to interfere in Indian-Iranian relations, apart from inserting itself into the Sino-Indian bilateral discourse, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, analysing the US defence secretary's visit to India.

Markets end flat as focus shifts to US Fed minutes

Markets end flat as focus shifts to US Fed minutes

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

The breadth, indicating strength of the market was strong

Desi diplomat to assist US secretary Nisha Desai Biswal

Desi diplomat to assist US secretary Nisha Desai Biswal

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Atul Keshap, a senior Indian American career diplomat and one of the rising stars in the United States foreign service, has been picked by Nisha Desai Biswal, the newly appointed assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asian affairs, to be her deputy.

Infosys, IBM selected for over $400-million RBS contract

Infosys, IBM selected for over $400-million RBS contract

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

The bank (Williams & Glyn's), which was dormant for about 30 years, is being revived by UK-based lender the Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc.

India must stop ignoring the Andamans

India must stop ignoring the Andamans

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

'The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are an asset that any country aspiring to become a major power would give anything to own.' 'It is disappointing that India has not capitalised on this potential,' says Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

12-year-old Indian-American wins Nat Geo Bee contest

12-year-old Indian-American wins Nat Geo Bee contest

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Seven of the 10 finalists were Indian-Americans.

US warship sails near island claimed by China in South China Sea

US warship sails near island claimed by China in South China Sea

Rediff.com25 May 2017

The guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey conducted a patrol within 20 kilometres of Mischeef Reef, part of the Spratly Islands.

Why this photo irritates the Chinese

Why this photo irritates the Chinese

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

China sees India and Japan's 'North East Road Network Connectivity Improvement Project' as a challenge to its OBOR, says Rajaram Panda.

China makes a statement with its Rocket Force

China makes a statement with its Rocket Force

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

China's newly-formed Rocket Force has held an exercise with advanced DF-16 medium-range ballistic missile with a range of over 1,000 kms that could threaten a number countries, including India, Japan and the United States.

Markets settle flat in a choppy session; PowerGrid up over 4%

Markets settle flat in a choppy session; PowerGrid up over 4%

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

IndusInd Bank was down nearly 1% even after it reported a 21% rise in its fourth-quarter profit

Revealed: The 'dark side' of Moon

Revealed: The 'dark side' of Moon

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

A NASA satellite, orbiting one million miles away, has captured stunning images of the Moon passing the Earth's sunlit side, which show the 'dark side' of the lunar body that is never visible from our planet.

India, Japan call for self-restraint in South China Sea

India, Japan call for self-restraint in South China Sea

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

India and Japan on Friday sought a peaceful solution to the territorial disputes in the strategic South China Sea, saying parties involved in the matter must not resort to "threat or use of force", in remarks that could anger China which is opposed to any outside interference.