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Recipe: Fish Amritsari by Depinder

Recipe: Fish Amritsari by Depinder

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

The dish is packed with aromatic spices and has a great bite to it.

India to set up separate ASEAN Mission; FTA by year-end: PM

India to set up separate ASEAN Mission; FTA by year-end: PM

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Eyeing greater cooperation with South East Asian countries on economic and security issues, India on Thursday announced a separate Mission for ASEAN region to be set up in Jakarta with a full-time resident Ambassador.

WC qualifiers: Argentina held by Chile; Aus win

WC qualifiers: Argentina held by Chile; Aus win

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Earlier in the day, Bolivia beat Venezuela 3-1 at home and Uruguay and Paraguay drew 0-0 in Montevideo.

Why Modi's Myanmar visit signals the beginning of a realignment

Why Modi's Myanmar visit signals the beginning of a realignment

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Myanmar is aimed at transforming the arch of Bay of Bengal into the Circle of Southeast Asia, says Anirban Ganguly.

Few bleeding, clotting events post vaccination: Govt

Few bleeding, clotting events post vaccination: Govt

Rediff.com17 May 2021

The Union health ministry said in a statement on Monday that over 23,000 adverse events have been reported since the vaccination drive involving Covishield and Covaxin vaccines started in the country and of these 700 cases were reported to be serious.

Vikas, Shiva in semis, qualify for World C'ships

Vikas, Shiva in semis, qualify for World C'ships

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Top seed Vikas Krishan (75kg) and fourth seed Shiva Thapa (60kg) were among the four Indian boxers who qualified for the World Championships and assured themselves of medals by advancing to the Asian Championships semi-finals, in Tashkent, on Wednesday.

India has stopped working in bureaucratic manner: PM in Thailand

India has stopped working in bureaucratic manner: PM in Thailand

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The prime minister was speaking at an event to mark golden jubilee of the Aditya Birla Group's presence in Thailand.

American Hegemony is On the Line

American Hegemony is On the Line

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

The ineptness of successive American presidents, from Bush the Younger to Joe Biden the Old, combined with the cluelessness that Americans demonstrate in foreign lands, contrasts with the Chinese leadership's seemingly singular focus on the accumulation of wealth and power, asserts T N Ninan.

Why India may miss out on hosting big-ticket events

Why India may miss out on hosting big-ticket events

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

'IOC has in the past sent letters to International Federations not to award major events to Spain after athletes from Kosovo were not allowed to participate under their own flag at the Karate World Championships. And you never know it might be India next'

Indian exports to ASEAN to touch $280 bn in 10 yrs: StanChart

Indian exports to ASEAN to touch $280 bn in 10 yrs: StanChart

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

These categories rank among India's top 10 export items by value.

Swaraj calls for deeper economic ties with ASEAN

Swaraj calls for deeper economic ties with ASEAN

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

She also addressed the Indian Community at a reception held in her honour in Jakarta.

Hasina's daughter joins mother at G20, fuels political speculation

Hasina's daughter joins mother at G20, fuels political speculation

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

This is possibly the first time Hasina's daughter will be by her mother's side during an official visit to close neighbour and ally India, and analysts believe this to be significant in many ways.

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.'

What China is building next in South China Sea

What China is building next in South China Sea

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

China will build its first long-term underwater observation platform in resource-rich South China Sea, where it has territorial disputes with many south-east Asian countries including Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam.

Pine Labs' valuation tops $2 bn post funding

Pine Labs' valuation tops $2 bn post funding

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

This makes it the most valued fintech company in the country after Paytm and Walmart-owned PhonePe.

'Chinese influence began with army, Indian with monks'

'Chinese influence began with army, Indian with monks'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Speaking at a seminar in New Delhi, Madhav stressed that culture and religion have been the major aspect of ties between India and Southeast Asia

Unbelievable: India's suicide rates are too high

Unbelievable: India's suicide rates are too high

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

We have the highest suicide rate among 10 Southeast Asian countries.

India garners support for Nalanda University at East Asia Summit

India garners support for Nalanda University at East Asia Summit

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Lending support for India's ambitious Nalanda University project, six countries on Thursday began the process of signing inter-government agreements to pledge their commitment for this academic institution.

Tigers as pets: MP minister's bizarre idea for conservation

Tigers as pets: MP minister's bizarre idea for conservation

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

A senior Madhya Pradesh minister has sought a law that allows people to domesticate or keep big cats like lions and tigers as pets, for their conservation.

Jaishankar to meet Iranian FM on Wednesday amid Prophet remark row

Jaishankar to meet Iranian FM on Wednesday amid Prophet remark row

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

It is the first visit to India by a senior minister of a member nation of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation after the controversial remarks triggered anguish in the Arab world.

'Growth will definitely be less than 8%'

'Growth will definitely be less than 8%'

Rediff.com23 May 2022

'There will be positive growth, but if you ask me whether we are going to have the original growth rate of 8%, the answer will be, no.'

Exports up 2.44% in Feb; trade deficit narrows

Exports up 2.44% in Feb; trade deficit narrows

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

While the import of gold fell by about 11 per cent to $2.58 billion in February as against $2.89 billion in the corresponding month last fiscal, inward shipments of petroleum products were down by nearly 8 per cent to $9.37 billion.

Budget may roll out more sops for start-ups

Budget may roll out more sops for start-ups

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

Commerce ministry suggests easy conditions for availing capital gains tax exemptions

Will these 7 Honda City cars ever come to India?

Will these 7 Honda City cars ever come to India?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

The Honda City is an iconic brand for the Japanese carmaker

Trump celebrates Diwali, leaves out Hindus in tweet

Trump celebrates Diwali, leaves out Hindus in tweet

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Trump hosted Diwali celebrations in the historic Roosevelt Room of the White House which was attended by prominent Indian-Americans, Indian-origin administration and diplomatic officials.

US-China trade war a 'golden' opportunity for India

US-China trade war a 'golden' opportunity for India

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

The US is the largest consumer of gems and jewellery in the world contributing nearly 40 per cent of global production. If India can tap the opportunity, its overall exports to the US could jump by 10 per cent to $ 11 billion this year.

Indian armed forces building partnerships in vital Indo-Pacific region: PM

Indian armed forces building partnerships in vital Indo-Pacific region: PM

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

The Indian armed forces, especially the Navy, are building partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region for peace and security, as well as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, he said.

'Putin must think he can pull it off'

'Putin must think he can pull it off'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'Putin has set aside all the rules and now he is deciding the rules.'

When India Scored, The Stadium Roared

When India Scored, The Stadium Roared

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

'There were many experts around me,' A Ganesh Nadar discovers at the India-Pakistan hockey game. 'One of them was explaining to his neighbour, that fellow is a good dragger and flicker, that fellow is a penalty corner specialist, that fellow is a penalty specialist, that fellow is a very good defender, etc, freely dispensing with his expert knowledge.'

Japanese PM, Modi to visit Varanasi on Saturday

Japanese PM, Modi to visit Varanasi on Saturday

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Abe, who is on a three-day day visit to India from Friday, along with Modi will attend the 'Ganga Arti', a beautifully choreographed ritual worship of the holy river performed daily at the fabled Dashashwamedh Ghat.

ISRO mulls increasing satellite launches to 12-18 per year

ISRO mulls increasing satellite launches to 12-18 per year

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Noting that the PSLV was a versatile launch vehicle which can do different jobs and put satellites in different orbits, he said streamlining of this operation with improved capabilities is on.

More bad news for mango lovers!

More bad news for mango lovers!

Rediff.com31 May 2019

The plucking of dussehri, which will hit the shelves next week at 50% premium, started late this season, because of poor crop and adverse weather conditions, including hailstorms, in the orchards of Malihabad.

Chinese nationals in India anxious, fear backlash

Chinese nationals in India anxious, fear backlash

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Wary of being identified, some said they had been reassured by their friends but were still apprehensive for themselves and their families. Adding to their anxiety was news of protests.

Eyeing China, Indian warship visits Indonesian port

Eyeing China, Indian warship visits Indonesian port

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Access to Sabang Port will allow the Indian Navy to dominate Malacca Strait more effectively, reports Ajai Shukla.

India's new foreign secretary is a rarity in IFS

India's new foreign secretary is a rarity in IFS

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Vijay Keshav Gokhale's tenure as foreign secretary promises to guide India's external affairs along paths never taken before, says K P Nayar.

Several new players set to enter India's electric vehicle market

Several new players set to enter India's electric vehicle market

Rediff.com9 May 2018

A series of flip-flop on policies and a non-existent charging infrastructure are the biggest challenge in achieving the target of selling 6-7 million hybrid and electric vehicles by 2020.

All you wanted to know about Indo-Japan trade

All you wanted to know about Indo-Japan trade

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

We take a look at India's major imports and exports with Japan in recent years.

Thai army chief announces military coup

Thai army chief announces military coup

Rediff.com22 May 2014

Thailand's army chief on Thursday announced coup to restore stability after 6 months of anti-government protests left the country deeply paralysed.

Lessons from Ramayana, Mahabharata in distant lands

Lessons from Ramayana, Mahabharata in distant lands

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

'I was fortunate to have served as India's ambassador to Indonesia and witnessed on several occasions, the incredible performances of the Ramayana and episodes from the Mahabharata in Jogjakarta and in Bali,' recalls former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.