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'Less chances of a Doklam happening now'

'Less chances of a Doklam happening now'

Rediff.com14 May 2018

'Even if such a thing happens, it will not prolong for many days like Doklam did.' 'That is because both the leaders do not want it.'

Beware of A3i, the new coronavirus strain that's spreading fast!

Beware of A3i, the new coronavirus strain that's spreading fast!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'In India, A3i is found mostly in southern India, and a few in Delhi. You don't see this strain much in, say, Gujarat or Maharashtra.'

Budget evokes mixed reaction among real estate players

Budget evokes mixed reaction among real estate players

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Budget fails to cheer realty players.

A thumbs up to Jaitley's Budget from tourism sector

A thumbs up to Jaitley's Budget from tourism sector

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

A move to extend visas on arrival facility to 150 countries and make world heritage sites more tourist friendly has been welcomed.

Karachi attack, latest sign that ISI is losing control

Karachi attack, latest sign that ISI is losing control

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

The attacks on Karachi airport and the Airport Security Force camp are growing signs how Pakistan's home-made monster, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, is growing stronger and is no longer under the tight grip of the Inter-Services-Intelligence, its godfather. Vicky Nanjappa reports how these attacks are just the beginning and there are many more to come.

Tarishi Jain: 'She was beautiful, kind, sweet, dedicated'

Tarishi Jain: 'She was beautiful, kind, sweet, dedicated'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

'It is not just a loss for India or UC Berkeley, it is a loss for the world.'

The protector of women from breast cancer

The protector of women from breast cancer

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

'Having dedicated my life towards improving breast healthcare in my motherland. I shall continue to work with rock-solid determination following this "chosen" path.'

What led Jhunjhunwala to invest in SpiceJet

What led Jhunjhunwala to invest in SpiceJet

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Falling jet fuel prices, stable rupee signal lower losses

Why US, Russia Want India On Its Side

Why US, Russia Want India On Its Side

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

'India enjoys the maneuverability of a coming big power.' 'It is this possibility that has persuaded Moscow to humour India and stayed Washington from getting punitive about India's neutrality on the Ukraine issue.'

How big is the Islamic State threat to India?

How big is the Islamic State threat to India?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

As far as India is concerned, the danger is the potential of the IS to create mischief rather than its actual capability as of now, says Rajiv Kumar

30 municipal areas account for 79% of India's COVID caseload

30 municipal areas account for 79% of India's COVID caseload

Rediff.com15 May 2020

A total of 27,920 people have been cured of the disease with 1,685 in the last 24 hours, taking the recovery rate to 34.06 per cent, the ministry said.

'It will take longest for India's growth to return to pre-Covid levels'

'It will take longest for India's growth to return to pre-Covid levels'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'The outlook for private investment, which has been such a weak link for India for so long, remains challenging.'

Gulf migrant workers will be biggest victims of oil shock

Gulf migrant workers will be biggest victims of oil shock

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Saudi Arabia relies more heavily on migrant labour than any other large country.

What Modi can expect from Trump

What Modi can expect from Trump

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

'Trump's stated strong stance against Islamist extremism and terrorism could play into the Indo-US relationship.' 'It could mould US attitude and exert pressure on Pakistan.' 'In the event of US military presence in Afghanistan increasing, however, Pakistan could gain an opportunity to again emphasise its importance.'

Can Khaleel seal his spot in 2019 World Cup squad?

Can Khaleel seal his spot in 2019 World Cup squad?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Khaleel Ahmed wants to seal his spot in the 2019 World Cup bound Indian squad with some good performances in the upcoming series against the West Indies.

Will Russia mediate between India, China?

Will Russia mediate between India, China?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

'Russian diplomacy is presumably at work.' 'The ground is slippery, because "territorial sovereignty" is a hugely sensitive issue,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Newbies dream to become oil barons in limbo

Newbies dream to become oil barons in limbo

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

22 companies won bids for the 31 contracts on offer; 15 were new entrants to the oil and gas business. Three years on, none of them have started production.

Amid LAC row, China remembers Indian doctor Kotnis

Amid LAC row, China remembers Indian doctor Kotnis

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Dr. Kotnis, who hailed from Solapur in Maharashtra, came to China in 1938 as part of a five-member team of doctors sent by the Indian National Congress to help the Chinese during the World War II.

Heavy Chinese missile deployment in Ladakh: IAF chief

Heavy Chinese missile deployment in Ladakh: IAF chief

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

The IAF chief also said Pakistan has become a pawn of Chinese policy and its dependence on China would increase further in future. He said India needs to understand the interplay of some major events in its vicinity that would impact the security scenario of the region.

China-Pakistan ties get stronger by the day

China-Pakistan ties get stronger by the day

Rediff.com27 May 2019

'Listing Masood Azhar as a 'global terrorist' was done with Islamabad and Imran Khan's concurrence.' 'It was not prompted by the so-called 'Wuhan spirit'.' 'The relationship between the two 'iron brothers' has not been dented,' points out former RA&W officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

India holds out at final RCEP talks, all eyes on Modi

India holds out at final RCEP talks, all eyes on Modi

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The agenda prepared by ministers will be discussed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other RCEP leaders in Nonthaburi, a city north of Bangkok, on November 4, the official deadline to close talks.

918 COVID-19 cases, 31 deaths reported in 24 hrs

918 COVID-19 cases, 31 deaths reported in 24 hrs

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

While the number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 7,409, as many as 764 people have been cured and discharged, and one had migrated, it said. Of the total 273 deaths, Maharashtra tops the tally with 127 fatalities, followed by Madhya Pradesh at 36, Gujarat at 22 and Delhi at 19.

'Army is highly prepared in Ladakh'

'Army is highly prepared in Ladakh'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

'The PLA has continued to do exercises and drills and recently carried out air exercises with fighter jets.'

'Don't Expect US Help In A War With China'

'Don't Expect US Help In A War With China'

Rediff.com20 May 2022

'The US will not want to tangle with China landwards.' 'Nor will the US confront the Chinese navy seawards on India's account.'

Why PM Modi and Sonia Gandhi send 'chaadar' to Ajmer dargah every year

Why PM Modi and Sonia Gandhi send 'chaadar' to Ajmer dargah every year

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

Syed Firdaus Ashraf speaks to Haji Syed Salman Chisti, Gaddi Nashi, Dargah Ajmer Sharif, the hereditary custodian of the dargah and the 26th generation descendant of Khwaja Garib Nawaz (as the Pir is known) to understand the meaning and significance of the gesture.

FMCG story slides into slow lane; Britannia bucks the trend

FMCG story slides into slow lane; Britannia bucks the trend

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

While green shoots are beginning to emerge, with June sales rebounding to pre-Covid levels thanks to a rural revival, most FMCG chief executives have voiced concerns about localised lockdowns that began in July and have extended into August in some states.

What does CCP centenary mean for India?

What does CCP centenary mean for India?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

'What needs to be watched is that the border incidents at Dokalam in 2017 and Galwan in 2020 are triggering nascent Chinese nationalism against India,' asserts Srikanth Kondapalli, the leading China expert.

Investing in real estate? These 5 cities offer the best returns!

Investing in real estate? These 5 cities offer the best returns!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Prices in most areas have been stagnant but some regions are showing reasonable appreciation.

'To have a war or not is in Chinese hands'

'To have a war or not is in Chinese hands'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

'India is a huge market for Chinese goods. I don't think a war stands to logic when you have economic compulsions, but then Chinese are known to do illogical things.'

India MUST Vaccinate Like Mad!

India MUST Vaccinate Like Mad!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

It is our only chance of avoiding a repeat of our catastrophic second wave, asserts Naushad Forbes.

5 factors that define a smart city

5 factors that define a smart city

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Smart Cities can be a success depending on the basic amenities it manages to provide citizens.

Hamid Ansari to deliver lecture at Oxford

Hamid Ansari to deliver lecture at Oxford

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

The vice-president will be the second Indian to be accorded the honour at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies. Nikhil Lakshman reports.

Misbah steps down as Pakistan chief selector, to remain head coach

Misbah steps down as Pakistan chief selector, to remain head coach

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Misbah said with time he understood that it would be possible to give his best only to one role.

Pakistan and Kenya terror attacks: Is there a link?

Pakistan and Kenya terror attacks: Is there a link?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Within 24 hours over the weekend, two major terrorist attacks by Islamist extremists occurred in different parts of the world. In Kenya, military forces are still fighting terrorists holed up in a shopping mall in Nairobi, where nearly 60 civilians already have been killed. In Pakistan, over 80 were killed in a dual suicide bomb attack following a Sunday morning church service in the northwest city of Peshawar.

'Confident that Indian Davis Cup team will travel to Pakistan'

'Confident that Indian Davis Cup team will travel to Pakistan'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

India were drawn against their Pakistan for an away Asia-Oceania Zone Group 1 fixture.

As Covid cases rise again, states impose restrictions

As Covid cases rise again, states impose restrictions

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Here's what some states are doing to get a grip on the situation. Ruchika Chitravanshi & Aneesh Phadnis report

Banks still resisting rate cuts as liquidity row with RBI drags on

Banks still resisting rate cuts as liquidity row with RBI drags on

Rediff.com25 May 2016

These cash shortages increase banks' funding costs, making it harder for them to lower lending rates

Towards a healthier India

Towards a healthier India

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

The state of health is a reflection of what is spent and how it is spent.

Worse news awaits the economy

Worse news awaits the economy

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

'Without bold action to deal with our banking crisis, count on the economy's doldrums to continue for much longer than most of us anticipate,' says Rahul Jacob.

How India can add an extra $1 trillion to its GDP by 2020

How India can add an extra $1 trillion to its GDP by 2020

Rediff.com31 May 2016

A data plan currently priced at Rs 100 should not cost more than Rs 34, if India has to make the Internet affordable for 80 per cent of its population.