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Waqar hails Pakistan's 'fearless cricket'

Waqar hails Pakistan's 'fearless cricket'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

A convincing win over South Africa kept alive Pakistan's chances of reaching the semi-finals with three more matches to go.

'A smaller version of Kargil might happen'

'A smaller version of Kargil might happen'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

'If the situation escalates, then mini-scale firing might happen.'

Govt initiates process to build 6 'Make In India' submarines for Rs 45k cr

Govt initiates process to build 6 'Make In India' submarines for Rs 45k cr

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

This would provide a major boost to the indigenous design and construction capability of submarines in India.

'India has a ticking time bomb next door'

'India has a ticking time bomb next door'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

Bruce Riedel, erstwhile Central Intelligence Agency veteran and senior National Security Council official in the Clinton Administration, who spearheaded President Obama's strategic review on Afghanistan and Pakistan, has said the US-India strategic partnership, "a core relationship for the United States," today faces "its most difficult problem ever that is a ticking bomb next door in Pakistan -- a time bomb which could explode at any moment."

US welcomes India's prominent role in world

US welcomes India's prominent role in world

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

The White House said that the US-India partnership has come a long way in the past eight years, but the best is yet to come.

GMAT loses edge in India

GMAT loses edge in India

Rediff.com7 Dec 2004

COVID vaccine likely to be available by first of 2021: Choubey

COVID vaccine likely to be available by first of 2021: Choubey

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

Responding to another question, Choubey said that the phase-I of clinical trials have revealed excellent safety of the two candidate vaccines indigenously developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with Indian Council of Medical Research and Cadila Healthcare Ltd, and now their immunogenicity testing is in progress. Their phase II clinical trials are ongoing.

What makes spin twins Chahal, Kuldeep click

What makes spin twins Chahal, Kuldeep click

Rediff.com29 May 2019

India's Yuzvendra Chahal says the key to his potent partnership with spin twin Kuldeep Yadav is 'trust'.

Why US is keen to forge 'education ties' with India

Why US is keen to forge 'education ties' with India

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Ron Somers, president of the US-India Business Council, said that the reason the USIBC is so keen to deepen linkages with India across the education sector is 'because our knowledge partnership with India depends on it.'

China, Iran cosy up: India is the loser

China, Iran cosy up: India is the loser

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Iran's decision to keep India out and welcome China to the scene is a huge strategic setback for India, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

'India needs to be integrated into global trade pacts'

'India needs to be integrated into global trade pacts'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

For India to reach its ambiguous economic growth targets, it needs to be integrated into global trade pacts.

'UK will remain a good place to do business for Indian cos'

'UK will remain a good place to do business for Indian cos'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

The UK India Business Council expects more emphasis to be put on improving bilateral economic ties.

Australian state to set up of office in Mumbai

Australian state to set up of office in Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Seeking "real partnership" with India in the field of trade, the government of the Australian state of Victoria has announced setting up of its representative office in the financial hub of Mumbai to build links with one of the fastest growing markets of the world.

Pompeo, Gokhale say Pak must take action against terror groups

Pompeo, Gokhale say Pak must take action against terror groups

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Gokhale and Pompeo expressed satisfaction over the significant progress and the quality of the India-US Strategic Partnership

Cup Extras: SL players bat for HIV patients

Cup Extras: SL players bat for HIV patients

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

Sri Lanka's World Cup team members took time out on Tuesday from their practice session at the Brabourne Stadium to show their support for the Think Wise campaign -- a partnership between the International Cricket Council, UNAIDS and UNICEF.

'Pak lives in an uneasy peace with rival India'

'Pak lives in an uneasy peace with rival India'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

Ahead of United States President Barack Obama administration's Afghanistan-Pakistan strategic review in December, an independent task force report on Pakistan and Afghanistan, sponsored by the respected and influential Council on Foreign Relations, has said a long-term partnership with Pakistan 'can be sustained only if Pakistan takes action against all terrorist organisations based on its soil.'

Why the recent rejig in labour laws by states won't help much

Why the recent rejig in labour laws by states won't help much

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Labour law changes for three years may not be enough as it takes a couple of years for factories to build and operations at a proper scale start only in the third or fourth year.

The US Nexus: India Must be Careful

The US Nexus: India Must be Careful

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Indians at large harbour a notion that their country is cherrypicking out of the American basket of goodies, but the policymakers in Delhi and the political leadership are well aware that it can only be a pipe dream since a military alliance with a superpower is a profound irrevocable commitment, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Pak isn't a short term partner for the US'

'Pak isn't a short term partner for the US'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

Pakistan's Ambassador to the US, Husain Haqqani has taken strong exception to the contention that President Barack Obama's recent visit to India clearly indicates that while the United States seeks a long-term strategic partnership with Delhi, Pakistan to is nothing but a short-term strategic convenience to Washington.

'Why isn't the Indian nuke bomb called the Hindu bomb?'

'Why isn't the Indian nuke bomb called the Hindu bomb?'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has expressed his bitter resentment toward United States President Barack Obama and his administration for developing a strategic partnership with India while using Pakistan only for its strategic convenience. While speaking at the Atlantic Council, a Washington, DC-based think tank, Musharraf lashed out against Obama's decision not to visit Pakistan during his recent visit to Asia.

'Why isn't the Indian nuke bomb called the Hindu bomb?'

'Why isn't the Indian nuke bomb called the Hindu bomb?'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has expressed his bitter resentment toward United States President Barack Obama and his administration for developing a strategic partnership with India while using Pakistan only for its strategic convenience. While speaking at the Atlantic Council, a Washington, DC-based think tank, Musharraf lashed out against Obama's decision not to visit Pakistan during his recent visit to Asia.

Indo-US business ties can boost global economy

Indo-US business ties can boost global economy

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

Combining their respective strengths in creativity and research, Indian and US firms can grow their business relationship in the coming years and contribute to the global economy, says a study.

Producing vaccines is not like making 2 minutes noodles

Producing vaccines is not like making 2 minutes noodles

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'Even if Serum Institute and Bharat Biotech were successful in ramping up production overnight, what happens to the capacity after the demand from India is met?' asks Sanjeev Nayyar.

Obama to visit Mumbai on November 6

Obama to visit Mumbai on November 6

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

United States President Barack Obama will visit Mumbai on November 6, during his four-day mission to India, US-India Business Council announced on Monday.

Are India and the US headed for a clash?

Are India and the US headed for a clash?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

'India will come increasingly in the US crosshairs if it insists on maintaining its strategic autonomy, warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Indian designs on a New York runway

Indian designs on a New York runway

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

The Indo-American Arts Council (IAAC), in partnership with women's retail store and event space Misha Nicole staged a fashion event in New York on April 15. Called 'Global Runway's Night Out', the showing offered a platform to prominent Indian-origin designers like Naeem Khan and Amrita Singh to share their world-class creations. Take a look.

Sharma calls for more Indo-US joint ventures

Sharma calls for more Indo-US joint ventures

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

India with its promise of higher return on investments offers boundless opportunities for corporate America to invest in the country, particularly in manufacturing and infrastructure, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma has said.

India to get 14 world-class universities

India to get 14 world-class universities

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

The innovation universities are part of the ministry of human resource development's brain gain policy.

Why Obama's successful India visit scares Pak

Why Obama's successful India visit scares Pak

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

While India is terming the visit of American President Barack Obama as a very successful trip that will give a shape to the Indo-US strategic partnership, Pakistan is worried especially after Obama endorsed India's role in Afghanistan and India's right to a permanent seat in the Security Council.

Pak has to punish 26/11 attackers urgently: Obama

Pak has to punish 26/11 attackers urgently: Obama

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

Ahead of his visit, United States President Barack Obama on Wednesday described India as a 'cornerstone' of US' engagement in Asia, but held out no assurances on key issues -- support for India's permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council and ending curbs on the export of dual-use technology.

PM sees Saudi Arabia as strategic partner

PM sees Saudi Arabia as strategic partner

Rediff.com28 Feb 2010

Giving a new dynamism to bilateral ties, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday said India sees Saudi Arabia as a strategic partner for promoting peace, stability and economic development and that the conditions were ripe for the two countries to enter into a comprehensive energy partnership.

'Henceforth, no Indian should fear the taxman'

'Henceforth, no Indian should fear the taxman'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'We have set out a timetable to reduce income tax rates for all incomes below Rs 50 lakh, and to progressively eliminate the surcharges on income above Rs 50 lakh, by 2024.' The Budget speech past CII president Naushad Forbes wants to hear.

US rules out treaty alliance with India, says that era is over

US rules out treaty alliance with India, says that era is over

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Lavoy said even before India places a request for something, the United States is ready and prepared.

Joe Biden is no stranger to India

Joe Biden is no stranger to India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

The beauty of the relationship between the two countries is that they agree to disagree and perhaps that is the strongest bond between the two governments and their relationships, notes Rup Narayan Das.

USIBC launches new education initiative

USIBC launches new education initiative

Rediff.com3 Jun 2010

Looking ahead to global economy of the future, the US-India Business Council (USIBC) has announced the launch of a new initiative aimed at strengthening institutional linkages between academia, industry and NGOs focusing on the elementary, vocational and higher education sectors in both countries.

Rohit credits England bowling attack for disrupting India's fluency

Rohit credits England bowling attack for disrupting India's fluency

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

"Losing wickets put you under pressure and we lost KL (Rahul) at the start. They bowled well so it is only natural the guys who are in form bat as long as possible," he said.

Kite gowns, spider bras and more on the ramp!

Kite gowns, spider bras and more on the ramp!

Rediff.com21 May 2010

Here's a first look at the 12 Indian entries to be showcased at the annual Montana World of WearableArt (WOW) Awards Show in New Zealand this September. Creative or bizarre? You decided!

Kerry backs India's inclusion as permanent member of UNSC

Kerry backs India's inclusion as permanent member of UNSC

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

The United States welcomes India as a rising power and backs its inclusion as a permanent member of a reformed and expanded United Nations Security Council, Secretary of State John Kerry has said ahead of his maiden visit to New Delhi.

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.

Modi-Xi summit to focus on moving beyond differences: Chinese media

Modi-Xi summit to focus on moving beyond differences: Chinese media

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'Xi's meeting with Modi in the southern Indian city of Chennai on Friday and Saturday is expected to focus more on the two countries' historical and present differences, and how to move beyond them to realise their cooperation potential'