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This time... Dhoni blames the batsmen

This time... Dhoni blames the batsmen

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni blamed poor batting for the debacle in the series.

US seeks to step up trade talks with India after WTO breakthrough

US seeks to step up trade talks with India after WTO breakthrough

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Direct contacts between Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi this month helped to end a deadlock that had prevented the WTO from implementing a $1 trillion package of reforms.

'US-India should focus on trade to counter China'

'US-India should focus on trade to counter China'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

'I hope that the incoming Biden-Harris Administration works with India to address some of the most profound geopolitical transboundary challenges.'

Can India trust China?

Can India trust China?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

'Keeping Kashmir out of the informal summit does not mean that they have given up their strategic interest.'

India, US to discuss hi-tech tie ups

India, US to discuss hi-tech tie ups

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon will open the 5th US-India High Technology Cooperation Group hosted by the US-India Business Council at the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington DC on February 22.

Modi meets Abe; discusses maritime security, SCS disputes

Modi meets Abe; discusses maritime security, SCS disputes

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

PM Modi on Saturday met PM Abe and invited Japan to be part of the 'Make in India' programme.

Indo-US N-deal will be sealed by yearend: Rice

Indo-US N-deal will be sealed by yearend: Rice

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

Stating that the deal had good bipartisan support, Rice said: "I do not believe this initiative is Republican or Democratic."

Jayapal introduces Kashmir resolution in US Congress

Jayapal introduces Kashmir resolution in US Congress

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

It's a simple resolution, which cannot be voted in the other chamber, Senate, and does not have the force of law.

Bangladesh need to improve batting and bowling in Asia Cup final: Mortaza

Bangladesh need to improve batting and bowling in Asia Cup final: Mortaza

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza says his injury-struck side will have to improve considerably in all departments to challenge India in the Asia Cup final, in Dubai, on Friday.

'NITI Aayog to transform India into a formidable economic power'

'NITI Aayog to transform India into a formidable economic power'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

The two part-time members of the new body would be from leading universities and research organisations.

US, Saudis, UAE check Indo-Pak tensions

US, Saudis, UAE check Indo-Pak tensions

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

'India, which climbed the escalation ladder first, has climbed down.'
'It remains unclear what Indian objectives have been realised in precipitating the crisis in the first instance last Tuesday,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

RSS arm says divestment of Air India, BPCL was 'uncalled for'

RSS arm says divestment of Air India, BPCL was 'uncalled for'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

In a resolution passed at its national assembly in Haridwar, the SJM said the Modi government's proposed strategic divestment of PSEs was an "imprudent business decision" and "against national interest".

US passes bill to slash Pakistan's defence aid to $150 million

US passes bill to slash Pakistan's defence aid to $150 million

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The legislation, the National Defense Authorisation Act-2019, gets rid of the certification requirements for Pakistan's action against the Haqqani Network and it also gets rid of the authority to reimburse Pakistan for counter-terrorism.

Srikkanth: Kohli brilliance needs to be backed by teammates

Srikkanth: Kohli brilliance needs to be backed by teammates

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

The only concern for India is that the batting at the moment is slightly the Virat Kohli show.

How slow and steady India wins the race...

How slow and steady India wins the race...

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

India maintained their status as the only unbeaten side left in this tournament.

'Kohli's captaincy won the day against Afghanistan'

'Kohli's captaincy won the day against Afghanistan'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

1983 World Cup winner Krishnamachari Srikkanth believes Virat Kohli's captaincy, and Jasprit Bumrah and Yuzvendra Chahal's excellent bowling, were the key to India's narrow victory over Afghanistan.

SAARC has not lived up to its potential, says White House

SAARC has not lived up to its potential, says White House

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

The SAARC has not lived up to its potential, the White House said.

Shakib's star quality leaves West Indies in the shade

Shakib's star quality leaves West Indies in the shade

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Bangladesh's pursuit of West Indies' big total was bold, brash and brilliant. Led first by Tamim Iqbal and then taken up by the in-form talisman Shakib Al Hasan, who also picked up two wickets with his left-arm spin.

PM Modi pays tribute at Gandhi memorial in Washington

PM Modi pays tribute at Gandhi memorial in Washington

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at the statue of the Father of the Nation here in the US capital.

No country says everybody is welcome: Jaishankar on CAA

No country says everybody is welcome: Jaishankar on CAA

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Jaishankar criticised the UNHRC for its criticism on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir,

More muscle for CSIR likely

More muscle for CSIR likely

Rediff.com4 Jan 2006

Neiphiu Rio takes oath as Nagaland CM

Neiphiu Rio takes oath as Nagaland CM

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Rio is heading the 'People's Democratic Alliance' government in partnership with the Bharatiya Janata Party in the state.

Now, mobile desktop PCs!

Now, mobile desktop PCs!

Rediff.com10 May 2005

Indian scientists have come up with new mobile desktop computers which are much cheaper than the currently available products and run on batteries, thus doing away with the need for electricity.

British Indian manufacturing expert Lord Bhattacharyya is dead

British Indian manufacturing expert Lord Bhattacharyya is dead

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Bangalore-born Bhattacharyya, an alumnus of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2002 for his services to science and technology and made a life peer in the UK's House of Lords in 2004.

PM Modi meets Vladimir Putin, calls Russia 'best friend'

PM Modi meets Vladimir Putin, calls Russia 'best friend'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has favoured broadening of the strategic partnership with Russia in nuclear, defence and energy sectors and invited President Vladimir Putin to visit Kudankulam atomic power project during his trip in December for his annual summit.

India have got some vulnerabilities: Allan Border

India have got some vulnerabilities: Allan Border

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

When he's got his rhythm and his form is good, he's definitely the best around -- I think that is without question, says former Australia captain Allan Border.

India, a nation of Unicorns?

India, a nation of Unicorns?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

As 8 new startups join the 2018 club, average time taken to be a $1 billion firm now stands at 5-7 years, next only to China, says a Nasscom report

Modi-Trump meeting: Calling a Spade a Spade

Modi-Trump meeting: Calling a Spade a Spade

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

'The change of vocabulary in the India-US conversation was significant and refreshing.' 'It matched the styles of Trump and Modi.' 'The differences were not papered over, but there was determination to resolve them in the days ahead,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Border standoff with India is temporary: Chinese official

Border standoff with India is temporary: Chinese official

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

The issue "will not affect" the "long-standing" economic and cultural ties between the two countries, a top Chinese official said.

Cricket Buzz: PCB to demand around $ 70 million from BCCI

Cricket Buzz: PCB to demand around $ 70 million from BCCI

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) wants its Indian counterpart (BCCI) to pay approximately $ 70 million as compensation for not playing two 'home' bilateral series.

Retain Obama's policy towards India: Tellis urges Trump

Retain Obama's policy towards India: Tellis urges Trump

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Possible US envoy says India must get assurance against China.

PM holds talks with UAE crown prince, denounce terrorism in all forms

PM holds talks with UAE crown prince, denounce terrorism in all forms

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Apart from key bilateral issues, the two leaders also discussed situation in the region, particularly in wake of the increasing threat of terrorism and extremism from various sources including the Islamic State militant group.

IGATE sold off domestic IMS biz before buyout by Capgemini

IGATE sold off domestic IMS biz before buyout by Capgemini

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

MindSquare Technologies is a group company of 1neoteric Technology.

Major India-US defence deals to be signed next week

Major India-US defence deals to be signed next week

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

Members of his team and industry were right now in India, US Defence Secretary Ash Carter disclosed, 'looking at the potential co-production of fighter aircraft.'

'India deserves permanent UN seat'

'India deserves permanent UN seat'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2005

He also said the G-4, comprising India, Germany, Japan and Brazil, should enter into renegotiation with the African Union

India must be militarily prepared for the worst

India must be militarily prepared for the worst

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'One must remember that a dragon has a forked tongue,' warns Vivek Gumaste.

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan's Akmal fined for late night outing

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan's Akmal fined for late night outing

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Former ESPN Star Sports MD Sawhney has already been working alongside outgoing Chief Executive Richardson for the last six weeks to ensure a smooth transition.

Trilateral ties

Trilateral ties

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

by External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh, Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lvavrov met at the Chinese mission in New York.

Has COVID-19 soured India-China relations further?

Has COVID-19 soured India-China relations further?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'The virus of trust deficit seems to be taking a toll of the friendship built over the years by succeeding leaderships of the two countries,' notes Rup Narayan Das.