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'Only positivity can keep us going'

'Only positivity can keep us going'

Rediff.com6 May 2020

'While we are all trying to stay indoors and help flatten the curve, all recruitment processes have been put on hold and I am unable to find a job for myself.'

The intriguing tale of India's trade with North Korea

The intriguing tale of India's trade with North Korea

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

India remains North Korea's 2nd-largest import source after China, according to several estimates by multilateral bodies, says Subhayan Chakraborty.

'King Xi' extends imperial welcome to Trump

'King Xi' extends imperial welcome to Trump

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Donald Trump on Wednesday started his maiden visit to Beijing with both sides inking deals worth $9 billion.

The importance of the Dalai Lama's Taiwan visit

The importance of the Dalai Lama's Taiwan visit

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

The Dalai Lama is right to reach out to ordinary Chinese; in the long run, it could only pay rich dividends, but the results won't probably be seen in the immediate future, says Claude Arpi.

Osaka fires back at social media troll after Melbourne win

Osaka fires back at social media troll after Melbourne win

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Osaka was less than impressed with one social media user who wrote "Boooooooooooo" on the event's official page as it announced the match was about to start.

Trump's Russia initiative is a global game-changer

Trump's Russia initiative is a global game-changer

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

In its sheer audacity, the initiative with Russia has the potential to transform world politics in the same way as the 1972 Nixon visit to China and 'Shanghai Declaration' changed world dynamics, says Anil Athale.

'They are using the pandemic to push their reforms'

'They are using the pandemic to push their reforms'

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'The Modi government is about privatising profits and nationalising losses.'

PHOTOS: India-Singapore joint naval exercise concludes

PHOTOS: India-Singapore joint naval exercise concludes

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Hosted by Singapore, the exercise was held on land at the now renamed "RSS Singapura - Changi Naval Base" and at a sea phase in the South China Sea.

Time to say cheers for the millennials

Time to say cheers for the millennials

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

'With more and more young people relocating outside their home states for work, an all-India MLDA of 21 would be a good way to ensure that more Indians can go with the flow,' recommends Kanika Datta.

Shamkir Chess: Anand draws with Grischuk, Carlsen extends lead

Shamkir Chess: Anand draws with Grischuk, Carlsen extends lead

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Having lost to Russian Sergey Karjakin in the previous round, Anand's chances to catch up with Carlsen at the top have now almost evaporated as the reigning world champion is now 1.5 points ahead of the Indian with just two rounds to go in the category-22 event.

'It is unlikely most labourers have returned home'

'It is unlikely most labourers have returned home'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

'Make sure you provide enough support (income, nutrition, healthcare, and housing) to migrants stuck (and their households), so they are not compelled to seek work or migrate back.' 'Otherwise, the risk of contagion is extreme.'

Scottish Scholarship Programme

Scottish Scholarship Programme

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

Scottish International Scholarship Programme for full time postgraduate study at any of Scotland's universities or higher education institutions.

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Images and a round-up of all the World Cup qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.

'The cultural base of 9 ASEAN States is Indian'

'The cultural base of 9 ASEAN States is Indian'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

'What India needs to do is to re-build those cultural links in a way it didn't.' 'Clearly, India needs to wake up and spend more time on ASEAN.'

India set to become member of the SCO this week

India set to become member of the SCO this week

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

The SCO is increasingly seen as a counterweight to NATO and its membership will help India have a greater say in issues relating to security and defence besides combating terrorism.

India, Pak to hold anti-terror drill in Russia next month

India, Pak to hold anti-terror drill in Russia next month

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

It will be for the first time since Independence that India and Pakistan will both be part of a military exercise.

Chinese foreign minister meets PM Modi, Swaraj; discuss NSG, Masood Azhar

Chinese foreign minister meets PM Modi, Swaraj; discuss NSG, Masood Azhar

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Wang and Swaraj also discussed issues relating to annual BRICS summit which will be hosted by India in Goa in October.

World's last male northern white rhino dies

World's last male northern white rhino dies

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

The 45-year-old rhino named Sudan had been in poor health in recent days and was being treated for age-related issues and multiple infections.

US suspends travel from Europe for 30 days amid coronavirus scare

US suspends travel from Europe for 30 days amid coronavirus scare

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The president said the European Union has "failed to take the same precautions" as his administration had implemented to contain the coronavirus outbreak.

How India must deal with the all-powerful Xi Jinping

How India must deal with the all-powerful Xi Jinping

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

'The boundary dispute notwithstanding, China has always had leaders who have been, on the whole, positively disposed towards India.' 'Given the centrality of the Chinese Communist Party, we need to strengthen the linkages with the crucial personalities in the highest echelons of the Communist party and political leadership,' notes China expert Alka Acharya.

What will Modi, Xi discuss one on one?

What will Modi, Xi discuss one on one?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

'The need of the hour is to build on the positives and control the negatives,' says Colonel (Dr) Anil A Athale (retd).

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Ten images that show we live an incredibly bizarre world.

World's 25 biggest hydro-electric power stations

World's 25 biggest hydro-electric power stations

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

We present here a list of 25 biggest hydel power stations of the world.

Sania says son Izhaan is inspiration on successful return

Sania says son Izhaan is inspiration on successful return

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

'I haven't thought about anything. I mean I'm just here, I'm having a good time, I'm winning. What more can I ask for in a comeback?'

Take fair, objective decision on India's NSG bid: Modi to Xi

Take fair, objective decision on India's NSG bid: Modi to Xi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

The meeting, which lasted for nearly 50-minutes, comes in the backdrop of stiff Chinese opposition to India's entry into the NSG, which looks after critical issues relating to nuclear sector, including trade and export of nuclear technology.

Pakistan is America's most dangerous ally: Stephen Cohen

Pakistan is America's most dangerous ally: Stephen Cohen

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

Stephen P Cohen, noted South Asia expert has described Pakistan as "America's most dangerous ally," and has said that while Islamabad "professes to be a democracy," it's most important allies are the most authoritarian regimes in the world, namely "the People's Republic of China, North Korea and Saudi Arabia."

World Weightlifting Championship: Mirabai eyes Olympic berth

World Weightlifting Championship: Mirabai eyes Olympic berth

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Mirabai made a strong comeback from a lower back injury that had kept her out of action for nearly nine months post the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Explained: Sino-Indian ties in figures

Explained: Sino-Indian ties in figures

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

India and China have some striking similarities and quite deep differences.

At Davos, Modi didn't say what the world wanted to hear

At Davos, Modi didn't say what the world wanted to hear

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

'The world wants India to succeed. It also worries now that India over-promises and under-delivers,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Modi gets ready for the Battle of 2024

Modi gets ready for the Battle of 2024

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

'The BJP's all-India plans can be expected to become clearer around 2022-2023, particularly if -- as some anticipate -- the senior Congress leadership cracks, broadly as between the Nehru-Gandhi loyalists and those who may be termed 'pro-changers',' observes Arun Bhatnagar, a retired IAS officer.

Hu, Pakistan and the 'string of pearls'

Hu, Pakistan and the 'string of pearls'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2006

It is not the border, nor Tibet and the Dalai Lama issue, but the growing relationship between Pakistan and China which gives the Indian Mandarins at the East Asian desk at the Ministry of External Affairs a headache.

'Wake up UN' call from the snowland

'Wake up UN' call from the snowland

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

Blindfolding himself with a piece of black cloth that had a slogan 'wake up UN' written on it, Tibetan activist Sherab Tsedor on Tuesday appealed to world leaders, especially the United Nations, to wake up to the plight of Tibetans at the hands of People's Republic of China.

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