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'China will try to reactivate North East'

'China will try to reactivate North East'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'Increased help from China to North East insurgents will create more trouble for us.'

Women will feel safer now: Nirbhaya's mom after hanging

Women will feel safer now: Nirbhaya's mom after hanging

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Asha Devi said that justice was delayed, but not denied, and added that they would continue their fight for justice for India's daughters.

'Taliban win would pose major risks for Pakistan'

'Taliban win would pose major risks for Pakistan'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'The worst case scenario for Pakistan is a full-scale Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.' 'Pakistani militants would be inspired and emboldened and seek to replicate the Taliban's successes in Pakistan.'

US On Diplomacy Road With Taliban?

US On Diplomacy Road With Taliban?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

There is growing acceptance of the idea in the international community that engaging the Taliban government is a far better approach than ostracising it, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

ASK ANU: 'I love her. She calls me bro'

ASK ANU: 'I love her. She calls me bro'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

'I saw a video of a Russian tank passing by my school'

'I saw a video of a Russian tank passing by my school'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

'We couldn't believe that in the 21st century world, a European country can be bombed, can be invaded.'

Bangladesh, Afghanistan come down heavily on Pak at UNGA

Bangladesh, Afghanistan come down heavily on Pak at UNGA

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Afghanistan said Pak was diverting attention of the international community from its 'longstanding failure' to take effective action against terrorist groups.

'India needs to do much more in Afghanistan'

'India needs to do much more in Afghanistan'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

'The threat of ceding space to China in Afghanistan appears to be one factor propelling our government to get a bit more active now.'

Pakistan's inaction against terrorists due to 'India phobia', says Afghanistan

Pakistan's inaction against terrorists due to 'India phobia', says Afghanistan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Afghan foreign minister Rabbani said Afghanistan and Pakistan can work on the issue of the trust deficit.

'I hope India does not give up on Afghanistan'

'I hope India does not give up on Afghanistan'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

'There is far more goodwill towards India from across the board in Afghanistan'

Hijab row: '50-50 fault with both sides'

Hijab row: '50-50 fault with both sides'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

'Definitely it is being orchestrated.' 'Political parties are indulging in it and trying to gain some points from communities and vote banks they depend upon for their political survival.'

Defiant Pak rejects BRICS declaration on terrorist groups

Defiant Pak rejects BRICS declaration on terrorist groups

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

Pakistan-based terror groups like the Lashkar-e-Tayiba and the Jaish-e-Mohammed were named on Monday in the Summit declaration of the BRICS countries.

Taliban being used as hedge against India, says US commander

Taliban being used as hedge against India, says US commander

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

The statement comes Days after Trump sought Imran Khan's help in the Afghan peace process.

China comes to Pak's defence after Trump's attack

China comes to Pak's defence after Trump's attack

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

China said Islamabad is at the frontline of combating terrorism.

Can the ISI keep the Taliban United?

Can the ISI keep the Taliban United?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Despite dependence on the ISI for years of sustenance, Taliban leaders may harbour resentment over the ISI's excessive control, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing.

'When people see me, their first reaction is to smile'

'When people see me, their first reaction is to smile'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Jugal Hansraj on his children's novel The Coward and the Sword.

'Is My Marriage In Trouble?'

'Is My Marriage In Trouble?'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

'Not enjoying dealing with Pakistan, ties have drifted'

'Not enjoying dealing with Pakistan, ties have drifted'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

The US Secretary of State said the two countries should find ways as to how they could work together to bring stability and peace to the whole region.

Trump announces troop cuts in Afghanistan, Iraq; draws fire

Trump announces troop cuts in Afghanistan, Iraq; draws fire

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

The United States has announced to reduce the number of American troops in Afghanistan and Iraq to 2,500 each by January 15 next year, which drew sharp reaction from influential lawmakers across the aisle.

Tillerson arrives in India; asks Pak to step up fight against terror

Tillerson arrives in India; asks Pak to step up fight against terror

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi assured the Secretary of State that his country is committed to the war against terrorism.

China defends Pak, says it is at frontlines of anti-terror fight

China defends Pak, says it is at frontlines of anti-terror fight

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

His remarks came in response to the India-US joint statement issued after the talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump.

And Indrani snorted in laughter...

And Indrani snorted in laughter...

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

When a trial for a murder is going on -- with no end in sight -- more than ten years after the crime took place, it will not feel like the murder happened yesterday.

We gave Pak $33bn, they only gave us lies; no more, says Trump

We gave Pak $33bn, they only gave us lies; no more, says Trump

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

'They give safe haven to the terrorists we hunt in Afghanistan, with little help. No more!' Trump said in his first tweet of the year.

'I've been damaged so much'

'I've been damaged so much'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

'I don't know why I haven't broken down.'

Discovering the charming Soumitra Chatterjee

Discovering the charming Soumitra Chatterjee

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Soumitra Chatterjee -- one of the finest Indian actors of our time -- meant so much to Aseem Chhabra.

Ask ANU: 'My mother-in-law taunts me for no reason'

Ask ANU: 'My mother-in-law taunts me for no reason'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Ladakh: 'We have to be careful for years'

Ladakh: 'We have to be careful for years'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

'If our troops on the frontlines were sleeping for two hours, they can perhaps now sleep for 2.5 hours because when the adversary is right in front, then you can't even blink your eyes, you have to be absolutely alert.'

India Must Engage with the Taliban

India Must Engage with the Taliban

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

The activation of diplomatic channels is likely to yield better results than a simmering hostility, recommends Ajai Shukla.

Covid eclipses Christmas festivities for second year

Covid eclipses Christmas festivities for second year

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Christmas was celebrated across the country on Saturday, but the festivities were low-key for the second year in a row due to Covid, with churches and other events witnessing lower footfalls, people avoiding large get-togethers and the administration in some areas imposing certain curbs.

No need for nuclear arsenal once Kashmir is resolved: Pak PM

No need for nuclear arsenal once Kashmir is resolved: Pak PM

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Pakistan's nuclear arsenal is 'simply a deterrent' to protect the country and there will no longer be any need for it once the Kashmir issue is resolved, Prime Minister Imran Khan has said as he asserted that if the Americans have the resolve and the will, the issue can be sorted out.

World needs to unite on fighting terror: Modi at UNGA

World needs to unite on fighting terror: Modi at UNGA

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The prime minister lamented on the lack of unanimity amongst the member states on the issue of terrorism, saying it dents those very principles, that are the basis for the creation of the United Nations.

'The world needs India'

'The world needs India'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

'The world needs India because it needs a voice that speaks of peace, non-violence and peaceful coexistence.' 'This vision and voice, this attitude and belief are what India has stood for over the last twenty millennia,' Vice President Venkaiah Naidu tells trainee diplomats.

'I finally got to know my daughter well'

'I finally got to know my daughter well'

Rediff.com24 May 2020

'I never knew she had such a great sense of humour.'

Crossing The World's Most Dramatic Border

Crossing The World's Most Dramatic Border

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Today, the two countries, ruthlessly divided by the Radcliffe line that pierced their very heart, grapple with the political challenges of the present. Yet, when friendships develop there are no borders, observes Payal Singh Mohanka.

What you sow will bear fruit, India warns Pakistan

What you sow will bear fruit, India warns Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

A day after the National Investigation Agency filed a chargesheet against Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar in the Pathankot attack, India took on Pakistan at the United Nations and called on the hostile neighbour to leave behind its ways of terrorism, with the warning saying that, "what you sow will bear fruit".

The Chanakya Mantra For Success

The Chanakya Mantra For Success

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'2,000 years later, we all want the same thing -- we want to live a healthy life, a life that has quality.' 'And Chanakya tells you exactly how to do that.'

'I'm married, but I love my best friend'

'I'm married, but I love my best friend'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna offers advice on how to take control of your life.

What Bollywood is up to today

What Bollywood is up to today

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Showbiz folk are doing their best to keep their spirits high in these trying times, posting revealing thoughts on Instapix.

6 tips to deal with social media stress

6 tips to deal with social media stress

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Any and every message on any chat interface does not require your response. Think whether it has any value and discard the rest to feel in control about what you read and respond to.

Trump sends clear warning to Pak; seeks India's help in Afghanistan

Trump sends clear warning to Pak; seeks India's help in Afghanistan

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

'Islamabad receives billions in aid from the US but continues to harbour terrorists,' he said.