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Does China Really Want Indian Territory?

Does China Really Want Indian Territory?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

The Chinese aren't after territory. Their target is our national will, morale and the sense of autonomy we feel in making our strategic choices. They are attacking India and the Modi government at their weakest point, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

How I Want To Make Our Planet Liveable

How I Want To Make Our Planet Liveable

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

Nothing is more promising than countries putting aside hubris and ideological differences to invest in our shared future, observes Durga Sreenivasan, a delegate at COP28.

India-born US judge will decide antitrust case against Google

India-born US judge will decide antitrust case against Google

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

India-born US district judge Amit Mehta, an Obama appointee, has been assigned the justice department's crucial lawsuit against internet search giant Google.

Nehru missing from MU course book since last 3 yrs

Nehru missing from MU course book since last 3 yrs

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The book 'Modern Indian Political Thought', for MA course under the Distance Learning Programme, meant for the upcoming academic year, is not yet available in the market.

Lalu alleges 'political conspiracy' after being discharged from AIIMS

Lalu alleges 'political conspiracy' after being discharged from AIIMS

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Supporters of Yadav created ruckus in the hospital premises protesting the decision.

Bihar toppers scam: SIT requests banks to freeze accounts of accused

Bihar toppers scam: SIT requests banks to freeze accounts of accused

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

A SIT has begun process to freeze bank accounts of arrested accused in the Bihar toppers scam. M I Khan/Rediff.com reports from Patna.

Vijayan slams 'The Kerala Story' for depicting state as religiously extreme

Vijayan slams 'The Kerala Story' for depicting state as religiously extreme

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

Vijayan said that the trailer of the Hindi film, at first glance, appears to be "deliberately produced" with the alleged aim of creating communal polarisation and spreading hate propaganda against the state.

As son joins BJP; Antony says pained by decision: Cong likens him to Judas

As son joins BJP; Antony says pained by decision: Cong likens him to Judas

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Antony, who headed the digital media cell of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee, slammed the Congress leadership for working for a "single family" instead of working for the country.

IG Patel chair at London School of Economics

IG Patel chair at London School of Economics

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

A new chair in the memory of former Reserve Bank of India Governor IG Patel will be created at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Beware! The Yellow Dragon Is Awake!

Beware! The Yellow Dragon Is Awake!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Throughout 2022, China turned to the PLA as an increasingly capable instrument of Statecraft, strengthening its ability to 'fight and win wars' against a 'strong enemy', points out Ajai Shukla.

Political rift fails to dent PM-Karat relations

Political rift fails to dent PM-Karat relations

Rediff.com26 Jan 2009

Among all VIP messages wishing him quick recovery, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh may cherish the most the one sent by Communist Party of India-Marxist General Secretary Prakash Karat.

Have Kejriwal-Mann promised Punjab voters more than they can deliver?

Have Kejriwal-Mann promised Punjab voters more than they can deliver?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Nothing exemplifies this Sikh khundak (revenge) better than the fact that all the tallest names in the state lost their election to novices fielded by AAP.

Orissa village girl bags global youth award

Orissa village girl bags global youth award

Rediff.com15 Oct 2004

Jyotirmayee, who was chosen team leader of the UNICEF-sponsored 'Meena--the girl child' project, was the lone Indian to receive this year's International Youth Action Net Award instituted by International Youth Foundation, USA.

Alert: Earn an Oxford Fellowship

Alert: Earn an Oxford Fellowship

Rediff.com6 Sep 2004

The Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship at St Anthony's College, Oxford, is worth £ 24,536.

How 11/7 broke a cop's family

How 11/7 broke a cop's family

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

Did the compensation money divide a happy family?

Jaishankar: A surprise pick in Council of Ministers

Jaishankar: A surprise pick in Council of Ministers

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The ex-foreign secy was the government's pointsman for China and the US.

World lauds ISRO for Chandrayaan-3's success

World lauds ISRO for Chandrayaan-3's success

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

India scripted history as the ambitious third Moon mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) touched down on the Moon's south pole, propelling the country to an exclusive club of four and making it the first nation to land on the uncharted surface.

Amit Shah reaches Jammu on 3-day J-K visit, to meet Paharis over ST tag demand

Amit Shah reaches Jammu on 3-day J-K visit, to meet Paharis over ST tag demand

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Shah arrived in the evening and was received at the airport by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Union minister Jitendra Singh, among others.

Career diplomat tipped to replace Blackwill

Career diplomat tipped to replace Blackwill

Rediff.com25 Apr 2003

US career diplomat Jeffrey Davidow is likely to be the next ambassador to India in place of Robert Blackwill, who recently resigned to pursue academics at the Harvard University, sources said.

How India Can Rival China As Production Platform

How India Can Rival China As Production Platform

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

We have the workforce, now we need to ensure that we take full advantage of game-changing technologies and geopolitical openings, suggests Jayant Sinha, chairman, Parliament's Standing Committee on Finance.

'China not too far ahead of India: LSE don

'China not too far ahead of India: LSE don

Rediff.com1 Apr 2005

Prof. John Harriss of the London School of Economics says the huge investments in China have been mostly done by overseas Chinese rather than by international companies.

'New Parliament was needed': Ajit Pawar amid NCP skipping inauguration

'New Parliament was needed': Ajit Pawar amid NCP skipping inauguration

Rediff.com30 May 2023

Pawar's remark is in stark contrast to the stand taken by NCP which was among the 20 opposition parties that skipped the inauguration of new parliament building on Sunday.

'Ceasefire now in Punjab Congress'

'Ceasefire now in Punjab Congress'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

'If the Congress wants to keep the ship afloat, it will have to bury the differences.'

Girish Chandra Murmu assumes office as CAG

Girish Chandra Murmu assumes office as CAG

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

Murmu made and subscribed to the oath of office before President Ram Nath Kovind, according to a Rashtrapati Bhavan statement.

Faculty backs Ashoka Univ prof who quit over paper on BJP's 2019 win

Faculty backs Ashoka Univ prof who quit over paper on BJP's 2019 win

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Das had claimed that the alleged electoral manipulation by the BJP also appeared to have taken the form of targeted electoral discrimination against Muslims, "partly facilitated by weak monitoring by election observers."

10% quota implemented due to our political will: Modi

10% quota implemented due to our political will: Modi

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Modi said his government was committed to provide equal opportunities to all sections of the society.

Punjab: Captain's impact marginal, AAP may surprise

Punjab: Captain's impact marginal, AAP may surprise

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

A recent pre-election survey suggests that AAP may win 53 seats in the 117-member Punjab assembly and reduce the Congress to just 43.

Indian Values Are Undergoing A Change

Indian Values Are Undergoing A Change

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

We are currently in a transition phase and its resultant turmoil as a titanic struggle between Indian and Western value systems is being waged, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Jairam lodges protest with Dhankar over sending Forest Bill to joint committee

Jairam lodges protest with Dhankar over sending Forest Bill to joint committee

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

In a letter to Dhankhar, Ramesh said sending the Bill to the joint committee of both Houses means "devaluation and denigration" of the status and functions of the standing committee.

7 Cliches Of Movie Criticism & Reporting

7 Cliches Of Movie Criticism & Reporting

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

This isn't a hatchet job, and my excuse for the exercise is my feeling that when you invert some of the clichés mentioned here, you might just arrive at the portals of genuine movie-making energy, says Sreehari Nair.

What swung the Congress decision in favour of Siddaramaiah

What swung the Congress decision in favour of Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Vast experience in running the government and mass appeal across the state have favoured Siddaramaiah in the tightly contested race for Karnataka chief minister.

China's new defence law expands power of its military

China's new defence law expands power of its military

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

The new law, effective from January 1, weakens the role of the State Council, China's Cabinet headed by Premier Li Keqiang, in formulating military policy, handing decision-making powers to the Central Military Commission (CMC), the overall high-command of the two million-strong People's Liberation Army (PLA) headed by Xi, Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported on Sunday.

BJP hopes 'Metroman' will help it make inroads in Kerala

BJP hopes 'Metroman' will help it make inroads in Kerala

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

'Metroman' E Sreedharan's decision to join the Bharatiya Janata Party has given a boost to the saffron's hopes to make huge electoral inroads in Kerala, one of the toughest political terrains for the party, in the assembly polls likely to be held in April.

Govt hell-bent on trivialising freedom fighters' sacrifices: Sonia

Govt hell-bent on trivialising freedom fighters' sacrifices: Sonia

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Sonia Gandhi said that in the last 75 years, India has left an indelible mark on the international arena in all fields including science, education, health and information technology through the hard work of its talented people.

NCERT adds Art 370 abrogation to Class 12 textbook

NCERT adds Art 370 abrogation to Class 12 textbook

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Earlier this month, a controversy had erupted over the reduction of syllabus by the Central Board of Secondary Education due to the COVID-19 situation, with the Opposition alleging that chapters on India's democracy and plurality are being "dropped" to propagate a particular ideology.

SC to hear Swamy's Ram Setu PIL after Constitution bench matters

SC to hear Swamy's Ram Setu PIL after Constitution bench matters

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to list for hearing a PIL filed by former Rajya Sabha lawmaker Subramanian Swamy seeking a direction to the Centre to declare the Ram Setu as a national heritage monument.

With Gujarat, Himachal results, stage set for 2024

With Gujarat, Himachal results, stage set for 2024

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Though the Congress, AAP and other Opposition parties may have high hopes and some positive takeaways to seize on from the results, it is the BJP which has a big headstart and is firmly in the lead.

40 pc jump in Mizoram poll expense

40 pc jump in Mizoram poll expense

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

The expenditure for the elections to the 40-member Mizoram legislative assembly to be held on November 25 was estimated at Rs 24.30 crore and was the highest ever expenses in the history of the state elections.

Who 'Trapped' Raj Thackeray?

Who 'Trapped' Raj Thackeray?

Rediff.com25 May 2022

'Getting Brijbhushan to rake up Thackeray's anti-north Indian stand is the BJP's way of cutting Raj Thackeray to size.' 'Could just one MP have stopped Raj Thackeray's Ayodhya tour?'